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What to order at Hakata Issou Honten
- Must order
- Tonkotsu ramen with kaedama noodle refill and a half-cooked aji tama egg.
- Signature dishes
- Tonkotsu cappuccino ramen, Aji tama egg topping, Kaedama noodle refill
- Editor tip
- Open 11:00-24:00 seven days. Arrive before noon or after 21:00 to avoid the longest waits.
CuisineJapanese Ramen
Price¥¥
Neighborhoodhakata
HoursMon-Sun 11:00-00:00
Phone+81 92-472-7739
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Signature dishes: Tonkotsu cappuccino ramen, Aji tama egg topping, Kaedama noodle refill
Must order: Tonkotsu ramen with kaedama noodle refill and a half-cooked aji tama egg.
Tip: Open 11:00-24:00 seven days. Arrive before noon or after 21:00 to avoid the longest waits.
Tours and tastings that visit Hakata Issou Honten
Fukuoka: Hakata Ramen Tasting Tour
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Fukuoka: Local Ramen Experience in Downtown Fukuoka
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Location
Address: Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0013, Japan
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Order: Original-froth tonkotsu with a kaedama noodle refill.
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