Mampuku Ramen
A tonkotsu ramen institution in Chikujo-machi since 1989, now run by the second-generation owner. The red sign on Route 10 is unmistakable. Under the philosophy that 'tonkotsu broth is a living thing,' pork trotters are meticulously prepared and simmered with fresh garlic, resulting in a perfectly balanced sweet-savory soup. Lines form before opening, drawing loyal regulars from near and far.
Reviews: 'Perfectly balanced salty-sweet broth', 'Love the old-fashioned atmosphere', 'Juicy chashu pork', 'Worth lining up before opening'. Yahoo Maps 4.42 (57 reviews), TripAdvisor 5.0. Featured on KBC TV's 'Furusato Wish - Tonkotsu Senshi'. Tabelog 84 reviews confirming local depth.