Kokinta Ramen is a small ramen place close to the shopping district that features Kagoshima-style tonkotsu ramen. It was close the 6pm, the opening time for dinner, when I arrived, and there was a small queue outside.

I was quickly seated and the waitress handed me a menu with English text. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen with pork bone added, with half a portion of fried rice.

The noodles and broth were not outstanding, but it was decent and above average in taste. However, the outstanding point about the ramen is the cha-shu and pork bone. When eating the meat, it melts in the mouth and explodes with rich pork fat, which may deter some, but is an absolute delight to me. The added pork bone was less fatty, but was tender and also as enjoyable.

The fried rice is the star of the show. It was cheap but has a taste reminiscent of high class teppanyaki style fried rice. I would highly recommend getting the rice together with the ramen, even if you don't think you'll be able to finish it.

Overall I left stuffed and satisfied.