Ichiran Kokura — Restaurant in Kitakyushu

Our favorite ramen spot in Japan is—believe it or not—a chain. And honestly, who cares? The ramen is consistently delicious across the multiple locations we’ve tried, with rich, flavorful broth and tender slices of pork that never disappoint. The prices are reasonable, and the experience is uniquely memorable.

One of the highlights is their Ramen Focus Booths—private, individual seating designed to minimize distractions and let you fully savor your bowl. It may sound a little gimmicky, but trust us: it really enhances the experience. Once you try it, you’ll get it.

The process is smooth and efficient: order your meal at the vending machine by the entrance, check the electronic board for available seats, then head down the narrow hallway to your booth. Mark your ramen preferences on the provided form (pro tip: go with their recommended options—they’ve nailed it), and get ready for one of the most satisfying meals you’ll...

Ramen Restaurant: Summary - This "make-it-your-way" Ramen place is definitely worth a visit.

The Pros: Very low prices and the ramen itself tastes great, with the possibility to choose the thickness of the broth, meat and level of spiciness.

The dining experience itself is quite unique. You can order outside at vending machines. Inside, you are seated in small individual booths and fill out a form and slip it through a window, from which the ramen is later delivered.

The Cons: No English staff or menu. No service and suitable only for one...

U won’t go wrong if you r looking for a great place for ramen! We went to this outlet slightly before 12pm, hence didn’t have a very Long queue. Waited only for a mere 10mins or so before we are seated. There were 3 of us and to our surprise the divider can be opened to join 3 solo seats. How amusing!

Food was great. U can choose the noodles - softer or well cooked and the taste level of the soup! Be prepared for very rich taste of...