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Touen

Rating82SCORE
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。
Founded 1963, over 60 years in business.
昭和38年創業60年超の老舗。
Tabelog 368 reviews, 3.57 (ranked #1 in the city), TripAdvisor ranked #1 restaurant in Tamana City.
食べログ368件・3.57（市内1位）、TripAdvisorで玉名市レストラン第1位。
Michelin Plate recognition in the Michelin Guide Kumamoto and Oita 2018 Special Edition.
ミシュランガイド熊本・大分2018特別版でミシュランプレート認定。
One of the 'Three Greats' of Tamana ramen, drawing loyal patrons; pre-opening queues on weekends are the norm.
玉名ラーメン御三家として地元・県外客が通い詰め、土日開店前行列が常態化。
Single independent location.
独立1店舗。
Official website shows April 2025 price adjustment notice (confirms ongoing operations).
公式サイトで2025年4月価格改定告知あり（営業継続確認）。
Not a chain.
チェーン店非該当。
No sakura indicators.
サクラ疑惑なし。
Zero negative 'bad' or 'closed' information found.
「まずい」「閉店」情報ゼロ。
Popular Dishes
Ramen (regular) 850 yen
ラーメン（並）850円
Deluxe Ramen 1
デラックスラーメン1
050 yen
050円
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1963, Touen is one of the founding trio of Tamana ramen. Rich, milky pork-bone broth simmered in a large iron pot—only pork knuckles and backbone—paired with ultra-thin straight noodles. A purveyor of the authentic Tamana style, said to be the origin of Kumamoto ramen, for over 60 years. Recognized in the Michelin Guide Kumamoto and Oita 2018 Special Edition. Queues form before opening on weekends.

Tabelog 368 reviews, 3.57. TripAdvisor 3.8, ranked #1 restaurant in Tamana City. Reviews consistently cite 'the charred garlic and creamy pork-bone broth become addictive,' 'a local taste that never gets old no matter how many times you visit,' and 'worth the queue.' Michelin Plate recognition ensures quality. No sakura indicators.

Business Hours
Mon11:00-22:00
Wed – Sun11:00-22:00
Regular Holiday：Tuesday（Public Holidayの場合は翌日）
Phone0968-72-2575Call
Access
Parking for 3 cars. Non-smoking throughout. Cash only. About 15 minutes on foot from Tamana Station (approx. 1.2 km). Car access recommended.
Shigenoki, Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture
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Touen

Rating82SCORE
Popular Dishes
Ramen (regular) 850 yen
ラーメン（並）850円
Deluxe Ramen 1
デラックスラーメン1
050 yen
050円
Business Hours
Mon11:00-22:00
Wed – Sun11:00-22:00
Regular Holiday：Tuesday（Public Holidayの場合は翌日）
Access
Parking for 3 cars. Non-smoking throughout. Cash only. About 15 minutes on foot from Tamana Station (approx. 1.2 km). Car access recommended.
Shigenoki, Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Phone0968-72-2575
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Open in Google MapsView on TabelogOfficial Website
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。
Founded 1963, over 60 years in business.
昭和38年創業60年超の老舗。
Tabelog 368 reviews, 3.57 (ranked #1 in the city), TripAdvisor ranked #1 restaurant in Tamana City.
食べログ368件・3.57（市内1位）、TripAdvisorで玉名市レストラン第1位。
Michelin Plate recognition in the Michelin Guide Kumamoto and Oita 2018 Special Edition.
ミシュランガイド熊本・大分2018特別版でミシュランプレート認定。
One of the 'Three Greats' of Tamana ramen, drawing loyal patrons; pre-opening queues on weekends are the norm.
玉名ラーメン御三家として地元・県外客が通い詰め、土日開店前行列が常態化。
Single independent location.
独立1店舗。
Official website shows April 2025 price adjustment notice (confirms ongoing operations).
公式サイトで2025年4月価格改定告知あり（営業継続確認）。
Not a chain.
チェーン店非該当。
No sakura indicators.
サクラ疑惑なし。
Zero negative 'bad' or 'closed' information found.
「まずい」「閉店」情報ゼロ。
82SCORE
What a score of 82 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1963, Touen is one of the founding trio of Tamana ramen. Rich, milky pork-bone broth simmered in a large iron pot—only pork knuckles and backbone—paired with ultra-thin straight noodles. A purveyor of the authentic Tamana style, said to be the origin of Kumamoto ramen, for over 60 years. Recognized in the Michelin Guide Kumamoto and Oita 2018 Special Edition. Queues form before opening on weekends.

Tabelog 368 reviews, 3.57. TripAdvisor 3.8, ranked #1 restaurant in Tamana City. Reviews consistently cite 'the charred garlic and creamy pork-bone broth become addictive,' 'a local taste that never gets old no matter how many times you visit,' and 'worth the queue.' Michelin Plate recognition ensures quality. No sakura indicators.

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