In the quiet, rural landscape of Nakagawa City, just a 30-minute drive from the bustling center of Fukuoka, lies a ramen experience unlike any other. This is NakamuLab, a reservation-only ramen shop run out of a traditional Japanese house. For…
For ramen lovers visiting Fukuoka, a trip to the Ichiran Headquarters is a pilgrimage. Located in the vibrant Nakasu district, this isn’t just another ramen shop; it’s the heart of the world-famous tonkotsu ramen chain. This guide is for travelers…
Current date: 2025-12-19 (JST) Fukuoka has soba restaurants. Most sit in town, convenient to reach. But there is a different kind of soba experience, one that requires planning and a drive into the countryside. Soba Bunjiro is located in Wakasugi,…
Current date: 2025-12-19 (JST) Fukuoka’s food culture runs deep. Beyond the ramen stalls and yatai carts, there are quieter, more focused traditions. One of these centers on gyutan—beef tongue—treated not as a side dish, but as a complete experience. I…
