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Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Main Store

Rating92SCORE
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。
Tabelog 3.68 with 2,347 reviews, Google 4.2 with 2,000+ reviews.
食べログ3.68・2347件、Google 4.2・2000件超。
A flagship Kumamoto ramen shop with over 60 years of history.
60年以上の歴史を持つ熊本ラーメンの代表格。
Famous for the burnt garlic oil King Ramen.
焦がしニンニク油の王様ラーメンが看板。
Open year-round near Kumamoto Station, frequented by locals and tourists alike.
年中無休・熊本駅徒歩圏で地元民も観光客も通う。
Massive review count proves genuine popularity.
レビュー数の多さが本物の人気を証明。
No sakura indicators — decades of history with natural review accumulation.
サクラの兆候なし（長年の歴史と自然なレビュー蓄積）。
Popular Dishes
King Ramen
王様ラーメン
Ramen
ラーメン
Char siu ramen
チャーシュー麺
Burnt garlic oil ramen
焦がしニンニク油ラーメン
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A legendary Kumamoto ramen shop beloved for over 60 years. An overwhelming 2,347 reviews on Tabelog with a 3.68 rating. The signature 'King Ramen' features a sublime harmony of burnt garlic oil (ma-yu) and rich pork bone broth. Located within walking distance of Kumamoto Station, open year-round — convenient for travelers.

Tabelog 3.68 (2,347 reviews), Google 4.2 (2,000+ reviews). Consistently praised: 'Kokutei IS Kumamoto ramen,' 'The fragrant burnt garlic oil is addictive,' 'A taste unchanged for over 60 years.' Nationally renowned as Kumamoto's flagship ramen shop.

Business Hours
Mon – Sun10:30-20:30
Regular Holiday：無し
Access
Table and counter seating. Likely cash only. Open year-round. About 10 minutes walk from Kumamoto Station. Japanese menu only.
2-1-23 Nihongi, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Main Store

Rating92SCORE
Popular Dishes
King Ramen
王様ラーメン
Ramen
ラーメン
Char siu ramen
チャーシュー麺
Burnt garlic oil ramen
焦がしニンニク油ラーメン
Business Hours
Mon – Sun10:30-20:30
Regular Holiday：無し
Access
Table and counter seating. Likely cash only. Open year-round. About 10 minutes walk from Kumamoto Station. Japanese menu only.
2-1-23 Nihongi, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Reserve on GnaviOpen 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。
Tabelog 3.68 with 2,347 reviews, Google 4.2 with 2,000+ reviews.
食べログ3.68・2347件、Google 4.2・2000件超。
A flagship Kumamoto ramen shop with over 60 years of history.
60年以上の歴史を持つ熊本ラーメンの代表格。
Famous for the burnt garlic oil King Ramen.
焦がしニンニク油の王様ラーメンが看板。
Open year-round near Kumamoto Station, frequented by locals and tourists alike.
年中無休・熊本駅徒歩圏で地元民も観光客も通う。
Massive review count proves genuine popularity.
レビュー数の多さが本物の人気を証明。
No sakura indicators — decades of history with natural review accumulation.
サクラの兆候なし（長年の歴史と自然なレビュー蓄積）。
92SCORE
What a score of 92 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A legendary Kumamoto ramen shop beloved for over 60 years. An overwhelming 2,347 reviews on Tabelog with a 3.68 rating. The signature 'King Ramen' features a sublime harmony of burnt garlic oil (ma-yu) and rich pork bone broth. Located within walking distance of Kumamoto Station, open year-round — convenient for travelers.

Tabelog 3.68 (2,347 reviews), Google 4.2 (2,000+ reviews). Consistently praised: 'Kokutei IS Kumamoto ramen,' 'The fragrant burnt garlic oil is addictive,' 'A taste unchanged for over 60 years.' Nationally renowned as Kumamoto's flagship ramen shop.

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