一龍

Ichiryu is one of those shops. It’s so famous that it’s almost a default adventure. The line is long, so I waited until about 1am, when all the train folk would be long gone. I jumped in the line…

… right in front of this gentleman and his colleagues. It was my bad, and I apologized and let them back into their rightful place.

But I was only one person, they insisted, I should go first. After a short battle of politeness, they asked me to join them at their table. New friends!

I’ll never say no to being treated to a bowl. And if your business is expensing it, all the better!

Ichiryu has been a permanent landmark in the massive world of the yatai here. They have been serving in this exact spot since 1974. Such fame has led to a few branch shops. You can have a bowl of the stuff in many places across Japan, with a shop just down the street from Bassanova in Tokyo.

How was it? Like I said before, I loved every bowl on this trip. Being treated to a beer and bowl by some guys who sell suits for a living; how could I not love it!

Ramen Adventures

Ramen Shop Reviews from Japan and Abroad

一龍 (Ichiryu Yatai in Fukuoka)

新風 (Shinpu at the Hakata Ramen Street)

やまちゃん (Yamachan Yatai in Fukuoka)

五代目けいすけ (Keisuke #5 in Shinjuku)

一龍 (Ichiryu Yatai in Fukuoka)

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新風 (Shinpu at the Hakata Ramen Street)

やまちゃん (Yamachan Yatai in Fukuoka)

五代目けいすけ (Keisuke #5 in Shinjuku)