Good evening!! I visited Fukuoka, Nakasu for my last meal! I heard a recommendation from an acquaintance to try the salt ramen instead of the tonkotsu. I purchased the salt ramen for 780 yen at the ticket machine at the entrance. It came with boiled egg and chashu. The noodles were cooked perfectly, with a nice firmness. The clear soup was refreshing after drinking, and I finished it all. It was delicious, thank you for the meal (*^^*)

After watching the Hawks lose at the PayPay Dome, I didn't feel like drinking much and decided to search for a ramen shop in Nakasu Kawabata. It was close to the station, but I was recommended to try their light salt ramen instead of tonkotsu. I found the shop in a back alley that was not easy to reach on the map. The atmosphere was not great, with people smoking around, which made me feel uneasy. However, the salt ramen I ordered was very clear in flavor. At first, I thought it might be lacking in taste, but it ended up having a deep and satisfying flavor. Despite the fact that it was supposed to be completely non-smoking according to the restaurant's information on Tabelog, some customers who came later started smoking, so I left in a hurry. It just reinforced my impression that smoking manners in Fukuoka are not very good.

Even after drinking the salty refreshing broth, I could still enjoy the noodles! The eggs were a bit overcooked, which was disappointing. The location was a bit hard to find at first, but once I found it, the alleyway vibe was stylish and trendy. I also want to try the mixed noodles next time.

I was so hungry late at night that I decided to go. I used to order delivery from this place often, but it was my first time visiting the actual store. The interior only had a counter and the staff seemed tired, probably because of the late hour. I ordered the salt ramen. I ate it quietly. Thank you for the meal!

Hello everyone, what's up? It's MoriP, who is exploring food mainly in Fukuoka (^_^) Today, I visited [En Nakasu Honten]. The salt ramen here has a hot soup with a surprisingly light and refreshing taste, not the strong saltiness you might expect, but rather a gentle flavor of chicken broth. The carefully made soup can be taken as light or gentle. The char siu on top is intentionally seared to a crisp, adding a fragrant touch to the mild soup. The noodles are thin but have a chewy texture that is quite unique for salt ramen. Some may find this ramen to be fresh and sophisticated, while others may see it as lacking excitement. Personally, I think it's delicious and worth trying at least once for its refined taste. It may not have a strong punch to stand out in the competitive ramen scene, but it's still a good choice to enjoy!

Miso Ramen for 850 yen. It's a perfect way to end your meal after having a drink. You buy a food ticket from the vending machine and then sit at the counter. When you order the miso ramen, they always say, "Miso will take a little time," but you don't really have to wait long. It's a light type of miso ramen, but it was delicious when I tried it again after a long time.

This time, I went to En Nakasu Honten located at 3-7-33 Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City. It's tucked away in a quiet alley. The shime ramen was delicious, and the place was packed with customers. I was quite drunk, so the soup soaked in really well... haha. The thin straight noodles were smooth and easy to eat. The chashu was also tender. Thank you for the meal.

Today I was in the mood for tsukemen, so I decided to visit this place! It's a non-tonkotsu ramen shop in Nakasu, which has become more popular recently. They offer three types of soup: salt, soy sauce, and miso, giving you plenty of options! Inside the restaurant, they are taking measures against COVID-19 by spacing out the seating at the counter with only 5 seats available. Upon entering, they take your temperature, provide hand sanitizer, and you purchase your meal ticket at the ticket machine next to the entrance. I ordered the salt tsukemen (780 yen). I usually go for miso, but today I felt like trying the "salt" flavor. The dipping sauce had a strong saltiness to it, which was a bit overwhelming on its own, but when dipped with the noodles, it was just right. There was also a hint of seafood flavor (maybe bonito?) in the sauce. The noodles were medium thickness and had a nice chewy texture, which is crucial for tsukemen. The toppings included spicy bamboo shoots, seaweed, seasoned egg, and diced chashu, which added a nice charred aroma to the dipping sauce. You can also add extra green onions and enjoy the crunchy texture. It had been a while since I last visited, but next time I'll try a different flavor to review!

I was in the Nakasu Kawabata area on a holiday night. After having dinner, I decided to search for a nearby restaurant on Tabelog before heading back home. Since it was late, I noticed that there were many ramen shops around... I walked to a few highly rated ramen shops, but they were all packed with customers... It seems like it's the time for finishing off the night with a bowl of ramen. I reluctantly gave up and searched again on Tabelog. Among them, the one that caught my attention the most was this restaurant. It's a non-tonkotsu ramen shop in Nakasu. It seems to be located behind Don Quijote. I had no idea this place existed. So, I decided to give it a try. I walked down a dark and narrow alley. I was wondering if there really was a restaurant in such a place, but there it was. I arrived at the restaurant around 22:55. There were no customers in the small counter seating area. I purchased a meal ticket from the ticket machine and sat at an available counter seat. This time, I was torn, but I chose the salt tsukemen. The salt ramen was also tempting. While waiting, a group of four customers came in. They seemed to be from Kyushu. Many business cards were posted on the wall. It seems that there are many people from the nightlife industry. There were also many autographs and photos of celebrities. There were autographs and photos of Gamba Osaka players and Takashi Okamura from the comedy duo "Tunnels." In about 5 minutes, my order arrived. It looked beautiful. There was a description on the table titled "How to enjoy tsukemen," so I decided to follow it as I ate. I tried eating just the noodles without dipping anything. It was delicious. The straight, thick noodles were chewy and had a good firmness. The aroma and flavor of the wheat were nice. Next, I tried dipping the noodles in the sauce. It had a strong salt flavor based on chicken. I prefer it on the salty side, but it felt a bit too salty. It contained green onions, bonito flakes, chopped chashu, and menma. As I continued eating, the sauce gradually became thinner. The soft-boiled egg and seaweed were ordinary. After finishing the noodles, I asked the owner for soup wari (soup refilling). He generously added plenty of green onions and chopped chashu. It was still a bit salty, but it became easier to drink. I comfortably finished my meal. Other customers seemed to be enjoying the salt ramen, as they kept saying how delicious it was. I overheard their conversation, and it seemed like they don't usually eat salt ramen. Since Kyushu is mainly known for tonkotsu ramen. Next time I visit, I think I'll try the salt ramen (with soft-boiled egg) and white rice. This time it cost 780 yen. I think it's reasonable. I left the restaurant right after finishing my meal to head back home.

This ramen shop is located in a narrow alley a little away from the bustling Nakasu Hondori street. Unlike many other dining establishments in Nakasu that only operate at night, this shop is open for lunch from the evening of the previous day until the next day afternoon. The first floor has counter seats, while the second floor has table seats. The specialty here is the salt ramen made with chicken broth, not tonkotsu ramen. They also offer soy sauce ramen, miso ramen, abura soba, and tsukemen. In addition, they serve curry rice, Hakata-style bite-sized gyoza, chicken wings, and grilled meat similar to a certain famous store. Even though they don't have tonkotsu ramen, they offer a variety of Fukuoka specialties and appetizers, making it suitable for both meals and izakaya-style dining. I tried the unusual "salt tsukemen" for 780 yen this time. I was surprised to see a brownish soup instead of the expected light and clear salt soup. However, the soup had a strong salt flavor, not soy sauce. It seemed to be a combination of chicken and seafood. Although it looked plain, the umami flavor was very rich. There was also a hint of chili pepper in the soup. The toppings included seared chashu and thinly sliced menma. The noodles were a bit brownish, possibly using whole wheat flour. They had a wheat aroma and a fairly firm texture, especially because they were thick. I had imagined an extremely light salt tsukemen, but it turned out to be a bold and wild version with noodles dipped in a salty sauce. The addition of grated tororo kombu in the soup was also interesting. This salt tsukemen, where you can enjoy the wheat-flavored noodles as the main focus, is not too heavy and has a good aftertaste, making it easy to eat even in the upcoming hot season. You can also enjoy soup wari by diluting the remaining soup. Although it's not a tonkotsu ramen shop, they will provide spicy pickled mustard greens upon request. They also have a variety of reasonably priced appetizers, which is quite rare for Nakasu. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

On the first day, I ended up wandering around trying to find an open food stall in Nakasu, and finally settled for salt ramen. It's funny that in Hakata, known for its tonkotsu ramen, I ended up with salt ramen. As part of my foodie tour, maybe it's good to go easy on my stomach with salt. The clear soup and thin noodles were familiar and satisfying. I've been eating a lot of rich flavors lately, so my taste buds are a bit dull and I felt like something was missing. I added some pickled vegetables to adjust the taste. I felt full, but my stomach was still calling for more. I resisted ordering extra noodles, but I couldn't resist having an onigiri (rice ball). It's a life of regrets for a foodie.

Congratulations on the reopening of lunch service at Hakata Shio Ramen En in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City on January 31, 2019. I visited the restaurant after hearing on Twitter that they had resumed their lunch service. I couldn't wait and went there even in the rain. I found out that they had been serving lunch for about a month now. It had been about four years since my last visit. As it was the first time having lunch there again, I decided to start with the basic salt ramen. I chose the Ramen Half Set for 980 yen, which includes only salt ramen. On the table, there was grated garlic and if you ask the staff, they will bring you spicy pickled vegetables. The Ramen Half Set arrived, and the fried rice was delicious with fluffy rice, two sheets of seaweed, green onions, bamboo shoots, and seared chashu. The chashu was so tender that it melted in my mouth. The transparent soup was delicious with a rich and deep flavor. The thin straight noodles were smooth and had a pleasant texture. I finished the meal in no time and was completely satisfied with the delicious lunch. The restaurant is located at 3-7-33 Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City. Closed on Sundays and public holidays.

"Een" in Nakasu, Fukuoka, offers a clear and sharp salt ramen in a hidden alley. Salt Ramen: 750 yen.

In the midst of many tonkotsu ramen shops in Hakata, I visited a salt ramen shop. I ordered the salt ramen, wondering if I could taste the difference after having already tried three other shops. The clear soup with a gentle dashi was comforting. The seared chashu added a nice touch, and the thin noodles were delightful. Thanks to Shiori and Rin, the beautiful women from Hakata, for recommending and joining me.

Salt Ramen. I forgot the price, but it was cheap. I wanted to eat something light at night, so I wandered around Nakasu. I was drawn to this place with a big sign. Inside, the staff was very kind! I bought a meal ticket at the ticket machine and sat down. They also provided yuzu pepper and pickled vegetables. I was impressed that they kept them in the refrigerator. Then, the thin noodles arrived quickly. It was beautiful!! The clear appearance was impressive! I started eating right away. It was delicious! I finished it in no time. I was very satisfied! I will definitely visit again!

I had a salt ramen. It was light and I was able to eat it even though it was late at night.

I tried the oil soba, but it was just average. They also have ramen, hiyashi chuka, and tsukemen, with a wide variety on the menu.

After drinking with my wife, we had salt ramen as a finishing touch. It was quite light, so even eating it after drinking didn't make our stomachs feel heavy.

My wife and I went to the restaurant. I had miso ramen for 820 yen, while my wife had salt ramen for 750 yen. The miso ramen takes about 5 minutes longer to cook compared to the salt ramen.

Soy sauce ramen for 780 yen, extra noodles for 150 yen, and a solo finishing ramen.