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Kokaen

Rating74SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Over 70 years old.
70年以上の老舗。
The nickname 'Benjo Ramen' proves deep local attachment (origin independently verified).
「便所ラーメン」という地元愛着の証明となる愛称（由来を独立確認済み）。
Listed on Omuta City's official tourism site.
大牟田市公式観光サイト掲載。
137 Tabelog reviews (mostly local customers).
食べログ137件（内容は地元客中心）。
No PR involvement.
PR案件なし。
Independent.
独立店。
A carrier of Omuta's unique ramen culture.
大牟田固有のラーメン文化の担い手。
Popular Dishes
Ramen (from 650 yen)
ラーメン（650円〜）
Gyoza
餃子
Chashu Ramen
チャーシューメン
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A long-established ramen restaurant loved by Omuta citizens for over 70 years. Affectionately called 'Benjo Ramen' (toilet ramen) by locals — the nickname comes from a public toilet that was adjacent to the original location. The current building also has public restrooms at the entrance. Characterized by punchy pork bone aroma and a thick, salty, dark brown broth. 137 Tabelog reviews (3.43). Listed on Omuta City's official tourism website. Also reviewed with origin story by Rocket News 24.

Reviews say 'Omuta needs this flavor,' 'the nickname Benjo Ramen is deeply rooted in local culture,' 'the intensity of the tonkotsu is addictive.' Verified through multiple independent sources including Omuta City's official tourism site, Rocket News 24, and Jimohack. No sakura suspicion (long-established institution).

Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sun11:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00
Regular Holiday：Monday
Phone0944-52-4573Call
Access
About 5 minutes walk from Shin-eimachi Station. Counter and table seating. Cash only. Parking available.
1-5-15 Higashi-shinmachi, Omuta, Fukuoka
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Kokaen

Rating74SCORE
Popular Dishes
Ramen (from 650 yen)
ラーメン（650円〜）
Gyoza
餃子
Chashu Ramen
チャーシューメン
Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sun11:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00
Regular Holiday：Monday
Access
About 5 minutes walk from Shin-eimachi Station. Counter and table seating. Cash only. Parking available.
1-5-15 Higashi-shinmachi, Omuta, Fukuoka
Phone0944-52-4573
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Over 70 years old.
70年以上の老舗。
The nickname 'Benjo Ramen' proves deep local attachment (origin independently verified).
「便所ラーメン」という地元愛着の証明となる愛称（由来を独立確認済み）。
Listed on Omuta City's official tourism site.
大牟田市公式観光サイト掲載。
137 Tabelog reviews (mostly local customers).
食べログ137件（内容は地元客中心）。
No PR involvement.
PR案件なし。
Independent.
独立店。
A carrier of Omuta's unique ramen culture.
大牟田固有のラーメン文化の担い手。
74SCORE
What a score of 74 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A long-established ramen restaurant loved by Omuta citizens for over 70 years. Affectionately called 'Benjo Ramen' (toilet ramen) by locals — the nickname comes from a public toilet that was adjacent to the original location. The current building also has public restrooms at the entrance. Characterized by punchy pork bone aroma and a thick, salty, dark brown broth. 137 Tabelog reviews (3.43). Listed on Omuta City's official tourism website. Also reviewed with origin story by Rocket News 24.

Reviews say 'Omuta needs this flavor,' 'the nickname Benjo Ramen is deeply rooted in local culture,' 'the intensity of the tonkotsu is addictive.' Verified through multiple independent sources including Omuta City's official tourism site, Rocket News 24, and Jimohack. No sakura suspicion (long-established institution).

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