I mainly want to land with my family on the ramen runway ★彡 I used to not like mentaiko, but now it has become one of my favorite foods (о´∀`о). So, this time, I visited "Ramen Kainaru Fukuoka Airport Store" for the first time!! I had already decided on ordering the airport exclusive "Spicy Mentaiko Ramen" from the moment of takeoff towards the ramen runway! The presentation is cute with a bowl that looks like it was lit up with a flashlight on hot coffee. Unfortunately, I couldn't drink the soup because the children spilled water and I was tempted to do the same, so I gave up. The dish says "NAKUKO MO UNARU IPPAI," and the side plate has a strong and sturdy feel to it. Now, let's get to the main point. The soup is more like a reddish miso flavor rather than tonkotsu. The noodles are not visible. I can't see the chashu either! There are white leeks in the center, with mentaiko on the side. The mentaiko seems to be shredded. The amount is not that much, but the aroma of the soup, especially the spiciness, really makes my mouth water!! Now, let's dig in!!! The soup is quite strong! I didn't expect the spiciness to be this intense, so my body couldn't handle it (⌒-⌒; ) It feels more like chili oil than shichimi. Maybe due to the tonkotsu soup, the spiciness becomes mellow, and I thought it might be because of the chili oil. The noodles are thin. My impression is that mentaiko ramen has noodles that are more like Chinese noodles than wheat flour noodles. The noodles have a good chew and the spiciness makes me chew more, savoring the heat... I'm sure even the "Bura○ Mayo○" guy would shout "Hiyahhh!" The chashu was hot because it had sunk into the soup. It was tender and very easy to eat! There was also some fatty part, which was firm and delicious! The white leeks are thinly sliced and have a crunchy texture, which is tasty. Since everything is nicely arranged in the bowl, it might be a good idea to take a little at a time and eat it while mixing with the noodles. I was a bit "Moyatto" about whether it was really tonkotsu, but upon closer inspection of the soup, I could see the grains of mentaiko. Maybe they crumbled a whole piece of mentaiko into the ramen and neatly arranged the remaining skin. So, in a sense, it's a luxury ramen with a whole piece of mentaiko in it!!(*´꒳`*) Also, the lack of tonkotsu flavor might be due to the strong mentaiko dashi in the soup. In my opinion, it felt more like a miso or soy sauce chicken broth with a strong tonkotsu soy sauce flavor. Oh my, where does this mentaiko come from?! Truly, comparing it with the tonkotsu ramen soup that the children spilled, it became clear to me. Everyone, do you think there are only two airports, international and domestic terminals, at Fukuoka Airport? No!! There is one more, called "Ramen Runway" airport!!! There are various flights (ramen) available there, so enjoy until the very end of your trip! (^^)

"When asked where to go for ramen in Hakata, I usually recommend ShinShin and Ikkosha, but if someone says they're not a big fan of ramen, I always suggest Genova Ramen from Kainari without hesitation. Genova Ramen is delicious as always, with its creamy tonkotsu soup combined with Genova paste being a genius idea. I first tried it many years ago and was so impressed that I even tried sprinkling Genova sauce from a bottled souvenir ramen at home. However, the reason why Genova Ramen falls behind ShinShin and Ikkosha in my opinion is that the noodles feel somewhat lacking. They're almost like somen noodles and are very white in color. I would like to try it with noodles that are more like traditional ramen noodles. What do you think?"

I was hesitant to walk down this street because of the strong tonkotsu smell, but after reading a review that said there was no tonkotsu smell, I decided to give it a try. I ordered the Genova ramen. The soup was rich tonkotsu with a hint of basil flavor. I learned that the noodles should be cooked firm, as they are a bit too soft otherwise. The soup was so delicious that I drank every last drop! The reviews were right, it was really good! I will definitely come back. Just a tip, it's better not to ask for disposable chopsticks as no one else did and the paper was dirty.

Yesterday, before boarding the plane after finishing my business trip, I visited this restaurant for the first time. This popular group in Fukuoka was one of the first to incorporate pork bone seafood broth, celebrating its 14th year in business. When I arrived at 3:12 p.m., there were two groups of customers waiting to purchase their meal tickets at the entrance. I quickly bought the ticket for the "Seafood Tonkotsu Ramen" that I was looking for, took my designated seat, handed in the ticket, and in about 16 minutes, the ramen arrived. The soup, with a brownish hue, was gently emulsified, and on top of the glossy thin noodles were slices of chashu, sliced green onions, and a sprinkle of fried scallions. When I took the first sip of the soup, I could taste a light soy sauce flavor along with a simple yet rounded umami from the broth. The broth seemed to be a blend of pork bone, dried seafood, and kelp, rich in gelatin and devoid of any unpleasant pork smell, diluted with a seafood-based dashi. On the other hand, the original sauce was subdued like Hakata tonkotsu, but with a slightly sweet Kyushu soy sauce taste. Overall, it was quite different from the pork bone seafood broth familiar in Kanto, resembling more of a Fukuoka tonkotsu base with a gentle layer of dried seafood flavor. Moving on to the noodles, the delicate thin noodles were cooked to a moderate firmness, with a slight stickiness and a subtle wheat flavor. Although the noodles were generously coated with the soup, both the noodles and the soup were on the lighter side, lacking a bit of depth in flavor. Trying the chashu next, the thinly sliced pork belly chashu was lightly torched to give it a charred aroma. While the charred meat had a fragrant flavor, I personally found a slight gas smell from the torching process somewhat bothersome. After finishing the meal, my impression was that as someone accustomed to the rich pork bone seafood broth in Kanto, I found this flavor to be quite unsatisfying. If I have the chance to visit again, I would like to try their basic menu item, the "Tonkotsu Ramen," next time. Thank you for the meal.

The last stop of the Fukuoka food tour was ramen. After this, I have work so I will stay in Fukuoka, but everyone else is heading back. I've tried various dishes, but haven't had ramen yet. For the final stop, I went to Ramen Kaisenro at the airport. I only had 20 minutes left before my flight check-in, so I quickly ordered and slurped it down. I had the seafood tonkotsu ramen with an egg. Despite being called seafood tonkotsu, the soup had a strong seafood flavor that left an impression. The noodles were firm. I couldn't resist adding the egg, but given how full I was that day, it may have been unnecessary. Thank you for the meal.

It was past the peak on Sunday afternoon, with only half of the restaurant filled, but there were about 10 people waiting outside. It felt like they were short-staffed. The ramen with Genovese sauce was interesting - it had a pasta-like taste but was also a tonkotsu ramen. They served it with freshly ground pepper and Tabasco, which I added and it gave it a slightly tomato-like flavor (maybe just in my head?).

I arrived at the restaurant around 4:00 PM before heading back to Haneda Airport. I was seated right away. I ordered the Ramen DX with spicy cod roe and added an egg topping. I like my noodles firm. The ramen was quite spicy, and I'm not a fan of the smell of green onions, which was a bit off-putting. The soup wasn't too heavy and was easy to drink. The char siu was seared and delicious. Whenever I eat spicy ramen, I always end up with a stomachache afterwards. But I keep forgetting and ordering it again.

I always thought it was called "Kaimei" Ramen, and I even told my friends that, but it turned out to be "Unari" Ramen, so I felt embarrassed. The ramen was one of the best tonkotsu ramen I've ever had, with a rich and light flavor that was delicious.

Arrived at Fukuoka Airport around 8 o'clock. Ramen runway was still open, so I looked for a shop. Since it was close to closing time, there weren't many customers. I felt like having pasta as well as ramen, so I decided to try a unique ramen. It had a refreshing basil scent and tasted like soup pasta, with a strong tonkotsu flavor and sweetness. It was delicious! Among the unique ramen options, this one was quite enjoyable. Looking around, I noticed that quite a few female customers were also enjoying the Genova ramen.

While waiting for my return flight on August 29, 2023, I visited this restaurant located on the ramen runway. I bought a meal ticket and asked the staff to serve me, but they took a long time to come. Even though people who arrived after me were served, my order didn't arrive... I started to feel irritated, but finally, the ramen came. Since I wasn't told anything in particular, I assume they didn't think much of it, but I was left with a slight feeling of discomfort. It was a small thing, so I didn't mention it, but I started to feel like maybe it was enough, even though the ramen was delicious. It was the best trip to Kyushu, but it was a shame that it didn't end on a good note.

Visited "Ramen Unari Fukuoka Airport Branch" in Ramen Street on the 3rd floor of Fukuoka Airport Domestic Terminal Building in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City. We visited before our short trip back home. As it was before evening, we were able to enter without much of a wait. We purchased our ramen using the touch panel ticket machine and were guided to our table. I ordered the "Tonkotsu Ramen with Egg" (1000 yen) and my companion ordered the "Seafood Tonkotsu Ramen with Egg" (1070 yen). The tonkotsu soup had a light and flavorful taste with a good depth and no greasiness or strong smell, allowing us to enjoy it in a light manner. It was delicious! We requested our straight thin noodles to be cooked firm, and they had a delightful chewy texture. The basic toppings included 2 slices of chashu pork and green onions. The pork belly chashu was thin with a good amount of fat. It would have been even better if it was a bit thicker. The egg was perfectly soft-boiled with a nice balance of seasoning. I liked it! My companion's seafood tonkotsu had a seafood powder added for a dried fish flavor in the tonkotsu soup. There was a slight roughness in the texture, but the taste was good. This ramen was just right to satisfy our hunger. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal!

Fifth day of the journey across Kyushu. Finally, the last day. Since it was late at night, I took it easy in the hotel in the morning, and after checking in at the airport, I headed to Hanamaru for Hakata ramen. I wanted to go to Shin-Shin or Hanamaru, so I was glad to go to Hanamaru. I arrived on Saturday around 11 o'clock, but there were already about 10 people waiting. Since it's an airport shop, there are also flight schedules to consider, but it seems to be always crowded. I ordered the basic tonkotsu ramen and Ramen Genova. The tonkotsu ramen had a rich pork bone broth, creamy and delicious. Ramen Genova, how would it be? I was wondering if it would match, but it does. It's delicious. I love basil, so I can't get enough of it. It has a strong flavor. However, if you eat tonkotsu → Genova → tonkotsu, you may feel that the tonkotsu is not enough, so please be careful. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal. If I come to Hakata again next time, I would like to compare it with other ramen.

I ordered the Spicy Mentaiko Chashu Extra Barikata Ramen DX with extra noodles and creamy pork bone soy sauce, which had slightly thicker noodles compared to typical Hakata ramen. The spicy mentaiko surprisingly paired well with it. The rice is a must.

Every time I go to Fukuoka, I always make sure to visit Umiumi-san at least once. This time, I finally mustered up the courage to try their Genova ramen that I had always hesitated to order. As I cautiously took a sip of the soup, I was taken aback by its unique flavor! It was a fusion of Italian and tonkotsu ramen, with an Italian twist yet still maintaining the essence of traditional ramen. Surprisingly delicious! I devoured it in no time. Thank you for the wonderful meal. I will definitely be back for more!

When you come near the ramen runway, you can smell the good aroma of tonkotsu. I visited the restaurant around 19:00 on a Saturday and there were about 5 groups waiting in line. Some ramen shops had around 10 groups waiting, while others had no one waiting. There are tables for 4 people and several counter seats, and the turnover is fast as many people eat before boarding their flights. There were various flavors such as seafood, Genova, and mentaiko, but I ordered a simple tonkotsu ramen. It came with 2 slices of chashu and green onions as toppings. The soup looked thin but had a rich taste. The thinly sliced chashu was not overpowering, which was good. The green onions added a nice accent. The thin, firm noodles were delicious, unlike those in the Kanto region. I felt quite full after one bowl, so I didn't order an extra serving. The mentaiko was a limited edition at the airport, so I would like to try it next time I visit!

Before departing from Fukuoka Airport, I decided to grab a bite to eat. I was torn between the ramen shops on the third floor of the airport, but I was drawn to the seafood pork bone ramen. The appearance is simple like in the photo, but the soup is flavorful and delicious. It was a hit!

I decided to quickly have ramen, gyoza, and beer before boarding the plane. I ordered the seafood pork bone ramen. Huh? Is this how Nagomi tastes? I'm debating whether to leave it, it's been a while since I had such a dilemma... The one at Hakata Station was delicious. Is the airport empty because of this? The beer is not coming at all... They said the gyoza is seasoned well! But I need some sauce! I ended up leaving it... I don't think I'll come back to this place... It's making me feel sick...

I was surprised to see several ramen shops at Fukuoka Airport, which made it very convenient. I tried Kaimei's ramen, which had the classic taste of tonkotsu ramen in Fukuoka. The taste was spot on, with the thin slices of chashu matching the flavor perfectly.

During my first day of the business trip to Fukuoka, I always make sure to eat tonkotsu ramen when I visit here. It has been years since my last visit before the pandemic, so I can't remember exactly how many years it has been. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen with a seasoned egg topping. I originally planned to order the seafood tonkotsu ramen, but I accidentally pressed the wrong button and ended up with this one. The taste was as good as always.

Fukuoka Airport Terminal Building 3F Ramen Runway Ramen Shop has a unique ramen dish called Ramen Genova Hakata, which blends Italian Genovese sauce with mild and easy-to-eat tonkotsu broth. The noodles are slightly thicker than typical Hakata ramen noodles, and you can choose the firmness of the noodles. The price may be a bit high for a ramen dish, but considering it is at an airport, it is understandable. Overall, it offers a different and interesting ramen experience.

I was feeling a bit hungry... but since I came all the way to Fukuoka, I wanted to eat ramen. I had a light tonkotsu ramen that went down smoothly. The Yumyum soup was not too heavy, with no bitterness. The slightly burnt and fragrant chashu was thinly sliced, perfect for when you're not in the mood for something heavy. I thought maybe I should have tried the popular Genovese ramen, but I was satisfied enough with my choice.