Fukuoka: Hakata Old Town Cultural & Food Walking Tour
Explore Hakata Old Town on a cultural and food walking tour. Visit historic temples, learn about Fukuoka’s famous mentaiko with a tasting stop, and enjoy authentic mat...
What to order at Maki no Udon Hakata Bus Terminal
- Must order
- Niku udon with kashiwa rice on the side.
- Signature dishes
- Soft Hakata udon, Niku udon, Kashiwa rice
- Editor tip
- Open from 07:00 most weekdays. Vending-machine tickets; cash and IC.
CuisineJapanese
Price¥
Neighborhoodhakata
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Signature dishes: Soft Hakata udon, Niku udon, Kashiwa rice
Must order: Niku udon with kashiwa rice on the side.
Tip: Open from 07:00 most weekdays. Vending-machine tickets; cash and IC.
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Location
Address: Hakata Bus Terminal, 2-1 Hakataeki-Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
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Signature: Miso motsunabe, Soy sauce motsunabe, Champon noodle finish
Order: Miso motsunabe for two, finished with champon noodles.
Tip: Reserve ahead for dinner; the room fills with business travellers most weeknights.
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Signature: Tonkotsu cappuccino, Aji-tama egg, Kaedama refill
Order: Tonkotsu cappuccino with a half-cooked aji-tama and kaedama refill.
Tip: Open 11:00-24:00 daily. Queues run the block; arrive before 11:30 or after 21:00.
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Signature: Miso motsunabe, Soy sauce motsunabe, Champon noodle finish
Order: Miso motsunabe for two, finished with champon noodles.
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Order: Shiromaru classic at lunch with the half-kaedama refill.
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Signature: Tonkotsu cappuccino, Aji-tama egg, Kaedama refill
Order: Tonkotsu cappuccino with a half-cooked aji-tama and kaedama refill.
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