Ryuko — Restaurant in Kumamoto

An underrated hidden gem ran by a local couple for over 50 years. I decided to go for the tonkatsu ramen as it was something unique which combined two things I love. While I was waiting for my order, the owner came in and we began a conversation about life and Kumamoto with each other using Google Translate which highlights the hospitality of the Japanese people.

When my order arrived, it was a work of art. The broth has an extremely hearty, rich and deep flavor enhanced by the aromatic roasted garlic oil which is a testament to the years of experience in making tonkotsu. The tonkatsu was no slouch as the interior was soft like butter while the exterior retained its crispiness even though it was submerged in the broth.

Overall, I never would have thought that tonkatsu and tonkotsu would go hand in hand but through the owner’s experience and mastery he made some truly...

Really friendly and pleasant place to come. The food was exactly what you want in a hole in the wall sort of local shop. In the top 5 ramen places in Kumamoto. The best dish for me was the Okonomiyaki Soup dish (cabbage and fish) , so fresh and a really nice change to some of the vegetables-less dishes that can be...

Excellent service rendered by the husband & wife team! Serving portions were huge & loved the Changpong. The most memorable experience of the dinner was the hospitality rendered by the owners, from conversation to providing more small bowls without asking so we could share the different...