Excellent service in both Nihongo n English. Helpful and cheerful waiting staff. Noodles were well prepared (kata for me) broth extremely tasty and condiments sufficient. It was a worthwhile dining experience n Ippudo lived up to its reputation! The red ginger is a must n the tonkatsu broth was creamy and not overly salty. Staff were speedy n totally responsive in a lively atmosphere. Surprisingly, the menu was not as extensive as other Ippudo branches in Asia, perhaps the emphasis back home in Japan is Ramen, Ramen and more Ramen. Personally, I preferred this as one could easily dine elsewhere if your tastebuds craved for other cuisines so no issues here! A must try accompaniment are the scrumptious bite size gyozas- go for the large order cause they are truly bite size! A great end to a boozy evening is ..... a quick Ramen at Ippudo’s!...
Read moreThis is the main store of one of the most famous stores in Japan. I received "Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen" which is offered only at this store (Daimyo Main Store). The soup has a simple and powerful taste that is made by boiling only pork head for 14 hours. Homemade roast pork is very delicious because you can enjoy 2 kinds of meat (rose meat & thigh meat).
Founded in 1985, it overturns the image of Hakata ramen in the 1980s, which was said to be "scary, smelly, and dirty", and has a stylish and clean store that is easy for women to enter alone, and is rich while eliminating the smell peculiar to pork bones. It features deep soup and homemade noodles that have...
Read moreThere is a lot of excitement just by queuing outside this Ippudo main store in Damiyo Fukuoka. What is special here is their Hakata Shoyu Ramen which is unique to this main store. I expected the Ramen here to be no different from the ones I have been eating back at home in the past. But it is not. The ramen feels lighter and more springy, and the broth is rich and yet feels light on the palette. It is quite an experience to enjoy the ramen here amidst the vibrant atmosphere...
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