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| Hakata Ippudo (博多 一風堂) |
As I mentioned in a previous post, my husband and I visited Hakata in Fukuoka last year—a trip that filled me with anticipation, especially for the local cuisine. Fukuoka is famous for its rich and creamy tonkotsu ramen. On this trip, we chose to experience Hakata Ippudo (博多 一風堂), a globally acclaimed ramen chain founded right here in Fukuoka in 1985. Known for its silky tonkotsu broth and perfectly textured noodles, Ippudo now boasts 145 branches across Japan. We visited the location in Yume Town (ゆめタウン), a popular chain shopping mall, and it didn’t disappoint.
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| Hakata Ippudo (博多 一風堂) |
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| Hakata Ippudo (博多 一風堂) |
Ippudo’s signature bowls—the Shiromaru Classic and the Akamaru Modern—captured the essence of Hakata ramen beautifully. The Shiromaru offers a more traditional flavor profile, while the Akamaru Modern elevates it with a fragrant garlic oil and Ippudo’s original “Umami” paste that adds depth and complexity.
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| Shiromaru Classic (白丸元味) |
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| Akamaru Modern (赤丸新味) |
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| Hakata Ippudo (博多 一風堂) |
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| Akamaru Modern (赤丸新味) |
My husband ordered the Akamaru Modern (赤丸新味), priced at 980 yen (about $6.75). At first glance, its vibrant red hue from the hot miso paste made it look quite spicy, but it turned out to be pleasantly mild. The bowl delivered a rich and savory tonkotsu miso flavor that felt bold yet balanced—flavorful without overwhelming the palate.
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| Akamaru Modern (赤丸新味) |
The bowl had a unique shape—wide and dramatic at the top, but surprisingly narrow at the bottom.
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| Hakata Hitokuchi Gyoza (博多ひとくち餃子) |
My husband added gyoza and gohan for just 210 yen (about $1.44). The gyoza were beautifully crisp on the outside with a juicy filling that paired perfectly with the simplicity of white rice. It was a humble but satisfying addition that balanced out the richness of the ramen.
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| Hakata Shoyu Tonkotsu (博多醤油豚骨) |
I opted for the Hakata Shoyu Tonkotsu (博多醤油豚骨), priced at 760 yen (around $5.24). This bowl is exclusive to select branches, which made it feel like a hidden gem on the menu. It featured a rich blend of shoyu and pork tonkotsu broth, Hakata-style thin noodles, scallions, nori, and tender slices of slow-cooked pork loin chashu. The shoyu tonkotsu flavor struck a perfect balance—savory, deeply satisfying, and absolutely delicious. I genuinely loved it.
We left with full bellies and smiles, reminded once again why good ramen is worth slowing down for.
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