Located in Gion, Hakata Ward, is Nifuya Shokudo. I was drawn in by the nostalgic Showa era atmosphere. It seems to function as an izakaya at night and offers set meals during the day. A nearby salaryman ordered something called "Jumbo," which piqued my curiosity. Upon checking the menu, I found out it's a set meal with a bowl and small udon. I ordered the "Ladies" set, which comes with a small bowl and small udon. There's also something called "Jumbo Ladies" on the menu. With a variety of set meals available, I'll make sure to carefully check the options before ordering next time.

Before the war, it was operating as a ramen shop at Hakata Station. It is recommended by Hanae-san. I had the recommended ramen and small pork cutlet bowl set. You can choose between Japanese-style and tonkotsu ramen, so I chose tonkotsu. When you enter the shop, you sanitize your hands. I sat at the counter. It's about 60% full. There seem to be many regular customers. After a short wait, the food is served. The ramen soup is a light tonkotsu with a hint of sweetness. The noodles are straight and thin. The sesame seeds do a great job. The cutlet bowl has a slightly sweet broth. The cutlet is thick and the portion size is small but filling. Many people seem to order the cutlet curry. If it's cutlets, they must be good here.

Fukuoka: A shop in Gion-machi, Hakata-ku. I was still hungry after dinner, so I visited for a second dinner that day. I had the spicy pickled vegetables on rice, but it was really spicy! I went home full and happy. [Budget] 1000-2000 yen [Ordered menu] - Chicken Karaage Set Meal: 790 yen - Large Rice: 110 yen

I watched a show investigating gourmet books from 30 years ago and the color panel from that time was displayed on the wall. In the past, there was a ramen shop at Deitos, but now you can enjoy both ramen and udon at this dining establishment. The interior of the restaurant is long and narrow, with the kitchen and counter seats on the left side upon entering, and table seats on the right wall side. While the main focus is on udon and soba noodles, the menu also includes ramen, set meals, and various a la carte dishes. This allows customers to choose from udon, soba, tonkotsu ramen, and Japanese-style ramen when ordering set meals such as rice bowls and fried foods, providing a wide variety. The tonkotsu ramen (580 yen) comes with chashu pork, green onions, wood ear mushrooms, and plenty of sesame seeds. There is also a ramen called "kikurage ramen," but even the regular ramen has a substantial amount of toppings. The tonkotsu ramen has a light soy sauce base and may not be satisfying for ramen enthusiasts, but for those who usually eat ramen, this amount seems to be just right. They also serve alcohol and are open for drinking at night, making it a good option for a nightcap. The Ladies Set (690 yen) includes a small rice bowl and a small udon, as stated on the menu, but you can also choose ramen instead of udon when ordering. I chose the pork cutlet rice bowl and small udon. The pork cutlet bowl, despite being small, is quite filling, and the cutlet is thick. The egg is firm rather than runny, and the flavor is relatively strong. The udon comes with green onions, seaweed, fish cakes, and tempura flakes, and is truly mini-sized. The noodles are soft and lack firmness, typical of Hakata-style udon, and the broth is light and homey, with a simple taste. They also sell their famous spicy pickled mustard greens, which you can enjoy freely with pickles. However, they only place it in one spot at the counter, so if you want to eat it, you have to either keep that spot or quickly put some on a small plate while politely saying "excuse me" to the person sitting there. There are many offices nearby, and most of the regular lunchtime customers were male. It seems to have been around since before the war, so I hope they continue for a long time to come.

Before the war, a super long-established restaurant in Fukuoka, Hakata, opened as Nifuya Shokudo in front of the old Hakata Station‼️ In 1975, with the opening of Hakata Deitos, it opened as Nifuya-tei ramen shop. It is currently closed, but their 46-year-old ramen is still here‼️ I had the nostalgic tonkotsu ramen at Nifuya after a long time (*^^*) Yes, this nostalgic ramen❗️ Tonkotsu thick noodles❗️ Traditional chashu❗️ Delicious, delicious (^_−)−☆‼️ And of course, Nifuya's pickled mustard greens❗️ While I was there, 3 groups of customers placed takeout orders (^.^)‼️ Truly, it has a strong popularity♪(*^^)o∀*∀o(^^*)♪❗️ It was my first time trying the fried rice... so tasty (*^^*)‼️ It was a flavorful fried rice similar to homemade fried rice (^-^)‼️ Truly a popular restaurant with a long history (^.^)❗️ As a smoker, I also liked that I could smoke there (-.-;)y-~~~

I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen (580 yen). The noodles were medium thickness and cooked slightly firm. The soup had a strong pork bone flavor with a slight smell. It tastes great with spicy pickled mustard greens. I was hungry so I also ordered an extra serving of noodles (140 yen). Lately, the price for extra noodles seems to be going up everywhere. They have a wide variety of menu options besides ramen. Thank you for the meal!

I finally got to visit the "Futaba Shokudo" that I had marked on Google Maps as a place I wanted to go to. The old-fashioned appearance of the restaurant is quite charming, something that is becoming rare in Fukuoka. The signboard reads "soba, udon, donburi," the banner mentions ramen, and the lantern advertises set meals, giving the impression that this is a place where you can find a variety of dishes. Moreover, the signboard also mentions it as a "drinking spot," so I was excited about the prospect of a "drinking restaurant." However, since I had work in the afternoon, I was there for an early lunch and couldn't drink alcohol. There was a daily set meal displayed at the storefront, but the information was a bit lacking. It was unclear from the text whether it was a combination of mini sauce katsudon and noodles, and the food samples displayed were ramen and udon, which could lead to some confusion. The visual representation of what a mini sauce katsudon is was not clear. Additionally, the sign mentioned "all noodles are OK," which left me wondering what exactly that meant. The interior of the restaurant had a few table seats, but I opted for the counter seat since I was dining alone. The lady at the restaurant explained the daily special, which included a choice of udon, soba, tonkotsu ramen, or Japanese-style ramen. I ordered the Japanese-style ramen as the daily special, which cost 740 yen as indicated on the table menu. The mini donburi was nothing special, but the Japanese-style ramen exceeded my expectations and was delicious. The clear and flavorful soup reminded me of the udon at a standing udon shop in Namba, like "Namba Udon," but the flavor was richer. It was a smoking-friendly establishment, which was a pleasant surprise. Although I didn't smoke during my short lunch visit, it would be nice to have the option to smoke when relaxing and drinking. This makes it a good environment for drinking. There were plenty of dishes that would pair well with alcohol, and they even had a great value evening set. For 740 yen, you could get alcohol, a daily snack, a small dish, and edamame (which is the same price as the daily set meal). This place is definitely good for drinking. I didn't actually drink on this day, but I could feel the potential for a great drinking spot.

Opened at the same time as the opening of Hakata Deitos, Nifutei Hakata Deitos store unfortunately closed on January 18, 2019. Local residents and business travelers must be quite sad about this. Nifutei is famous for its karashi takana even more than its ramen. Many salarymen may have bought karashi takana as a souvenir even without eating the ramen. I am one of those people as well... When I caught wind of the information that you can still eat Nifutei's karashi takana, I immediately visited during a business trip. The name of the restaurant is "Nifutei Shokudo," a name that seems to have a special connection. The interior of the restaurant has a long counter and tatami seating. The tatami seating was full of lively conversations and smoke from cigarettes, so I chose to sit at the end of the counter and carefully studied the menu. I ordered the "tonkotsu ramen set" for 840 yen from the motherly staff. She mentioned that they also have a Japanese-style ramen set, but I was set on the karashi takana... The ramen arrived after 7 minutes, a bit slow... The ramen was very similar to the original Nifutei, with a thin and slightly concentrated soup that paired well with the karashi takana! I enjoyed it with mini Hakata gyoza and rice. Of course, I also bought a souvenir (medium spicy) for 660 yen before leaving the restaurant. The rain was starting to lighten up a bit.

This was my first visit near the office in Fukuoka. I wasn't aiming for this shop specifically, but on my way to another shop, I was drawn to the red flag with black letters that read "Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen" in front of "Niba Shokudo" (Two Leaves Cafeteria). I decided to change my plan and entered the shop. It was around 12:15 pm on a weekday, and about 70% of the seats were taken. I sat at the counter and ordered the "Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen" with firm noodles. The menu didn't have prices listed, but since there were customers inside, I assumed it wouldn't be too expensive. The ramen I received had thin noodles with toppings of a small piece of pork, wood ear mushrooms, and green onions, sprinkled with sesame seeds. The soup, although it was supposed to be tonkotsu broth, lacked the flavor of pork bones. It tasted more like salt or artificial seasoning. I ended up leaving more than half of the soup. The noodles were thin and not too floury. For me, this ramen was not delicious. The total cost was 580 yen including tax. I don't think I'll visit again, probably.

"Home-style Taste #Futaba Shokudo {Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City} August 8, 2019 (Thursday) This place is located on a back street near Gion Station. I decided to enter after seeing the sample products displayed outside. The sample product was a delicious soy sauce soup Japanese-style ramen set @700 yen (tax included). They also have curry ramen! And tonkotsu ramen too. I wonder if this ramen set menu applies to curry ramen or Japanese-style ramen as well? There are 5-6 types of pickles as a service on the table! First, I served myself some pickles and waited for my order. These pickles have a nostalgic taste and are delicious. The Japanese-style ramen set arrived. It comes with rice and 3 dumplings, and you can choose between white rice or mixed grain rice. The Japanese-style ramen includes seaweed, fish cake, and chashu. The soup color in the sample product was more soy sauce-like, but the actual one is closer to salt with a transparent appearance. When I tasted it, it was indeed a Japanese-style soup. It had a familiar home-style taste. The noodles were slightly thick. It was a ramen from an affordable set meal restaurant. Gion-machi 2-30, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays"

In the backstreets of Gion-machi in Hakata-ku, there is a nostalgic eatery that gives the impression of being left behind by time. The traditional atmosphere of this place is a delightful find in a neighborhood filled with modern establishments. I had been curious about their Japanese-style ramen for a while, as they also serve udon and soba. Upon entering, I noticed a long counter and a few table seats, perfect for dining alone. I decided to try the Japanese-style ramen, which had a strong aroma of dashi broth. However, the soup seemed to be a blend of flavors, not just a simple udon broth. The noodles were soft and delicious, just as I had imagined. The other dishes on the menu looked appetizing as well. If this eatery was in my neighborhood, I would definitely visit for lunch and dinner regularly.

In Hakata-ku, Gion, Fukuoka City, I revisited "Futaba Shokudo" during lunchtime on a weekday. Looking at the menu, I noticed they have the "Futaba Set Meal." I decided to order the Futaba Set Meal with small Gyudon and Udon. The Udon noodles were soft, which is typical of Hakata Udon, but these were particularly soft. The broth was made from bonito flakes, dried sardines, and kelp, creating a delicious flavor. The small Gyudon was incredibly tasty, with slowly simmered onions adding a sweet and savory taste. I enjoyed the meal and will definitely come back to try more items from their extensive menu. Futaba Shokudo is a place I look forward to visiting again for their delicious Gyudon and soft Udon noodles.

"Niba Shokudo" in Gion, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City. Next to it is the famous "Izumiya" known for its Keijo hot pot. I visited for the first time during lunch on a weekday. Upon entering, I was surprised to find the interior quite clean. There is a long counter and about three 4-person tables. Since I was alone, I sat at the counter. From the extensive menu, I ordered the katsu-don set (¥750 including tax). Here comes the katsu-don set. It comes with katsu-don, rice, miso soup, a little macaroni salad, and cold tofu. As I tasted it... Ah, the katsu-don is delicious. The meat is not too thin or too thick, and the sauce, or rather the broth, is not as strong as it looks, which is just right. The miso soup, with only wakame, tenkasu, and lacking ingredients, is hot and tasty. The rice and katsu have a good volume, and I am full. It was so delicious. By the way, the small gyudon + udon set that the person next to me was eating also looked delicious. The place is full of salarymen and constantly busy. Since the food is delicious and the menu is extensive, I plan to come back again. Delicious set meal, "Niba Shokudo," I will visit again!

After a few years, I visited this place again and ordered the daily special set meal. The daily special for that day was horse mackerel fry and fried chicken set. The horse mackerel fry was crispy and delicious, and the fried chicken had a strong garlic soy sauce flavor that went well with the rice. The miso soup with tempura bits was simple but had a good taste. The spicy pickles were also tasty. Recently, it seems they have started serving tonkotsu ramen here since the Nifutei Dateosu branch closed.

It gives the impression of an old-fashioned diner with many regular customers. I had the burdock tempura udon. I am worried about their age. Please take care of your health and keep up the good work. Thank you for the meal.

The food was typical cafeteria fare, but I was comforted by the atmosphere created by the hardworking ladies.

I dropped by for lunch. It was reasonably priced, and they served pickles as a complimentary side dish! Keep up the good work. Thank you for the meal.

It was cheap and delicious.