2nd day of business trip to Fukuoka. I had quite a heavy drinking session the previous day, but surprisingly I didn't have a hangover, just feeling a bit sluggish. It was raining in the morning, so I decided to have lunch around the Tenjin underground shopping area and visited Menya Kentora Fukuoka PARCO store. The location is very convenient, just a short walk from Fukuoka Tenjin Station, directly connected to the underground of Fukuoka PARCO main building B1F. Menya Kentora is a super popular ramen shop with its main store in Tenjin. Following the success of their Dazaifu and Hakata Deitos stores, the Fukuoka PARCO store opened in October 2021. I was craving for their spicy tsukemen to energize my tired stomach, so I headed straight there! I arrived at 10:58, 2 minutes before opening. The ticket machine is located in front of the store, so I purchased my meal ticket first. This time, I ordered the Charcoal-Grilled Spicy Tsukemen for 1,400 yen, with extra spicy level, medium portion (300g), and a flavored boiled egg for 150 yen, along with a pork rice bowl (Mayo Tama) for 380 yen, totaling 1,930 yen. Just a note, the noodle portion can be upsized for free to medium, and for an additional 150 yen for large (400g). You can choose the spice level from mild/basic/spicy/maximum, and they also offer free adjustments for ingredients like green onions, oil, and stronger flavor. The store opened promptly, with only counter seats available for 15 people. They provided condiments like soup base, garlic, chili pepper, ramen sauce, bonito vinegar, pepper, chopsticks, toothpicks, paper napkins, water, and wet towels. Disposable aprons, hair ties, etc. were also available. The pork rice bowl arrived in about 6 minutes, followed by the spicy tsukemen in another 5 minutes. I started with the spicy tsukemen. The rich soup is made from pork bones, chicken broth, seafood, and aromatic vegetables. Even the basic spicy level was quite flavorful, and the extra spicy level had a good kick to it. The toppings included charcoal-grilled savory chashu, thick bamboo shoots, flavored egg, green onions, and domestic seaweed, with thick and chewy noodles. Oh man, it's been a while since I last had it, but Kentora's spicy tsukemen is still delicious! I think it's a great remedy for recovering from a heavy drinking session! Next was the pork rice bowl. They offer three types: regular, garlic chili oil, and Mayo Tama. As a fan of mayo, I personally recommend the Mayo Tama. It's a must-order as a chaser to the spicy tsukemen. I skipped the garlic to save myself for the afternoon meeting and evening drinks, and managed to finish everything. I even enjoyed the soup base until the end, and ended up quite full... The energetic customer service at Kentora is also fantastic. The main store, which opens from 10:30 for brunch, is great, and the PARCO store directly connected to Tenjin underground shopping area is recommended for rainy days!

Located at 2-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, "Fukuoka PARCO Main Building B1F". This place opened in October 2021! The concept is to expand a bold, rich, flavorful, hearty, and manly bowl of ramen in Fukuoka City and its vicinity. Currently, it is a super popular shop that everyone recognizes in Fukuoka, with locations at "Fukuoka PARCO Store", "Hakata Deitos Store", "Tenjin Main Store", and "Dazaifu Station Store"! Recently, their "Jiro-inspired" style "Niku Soba" was incredibly delicious and satisfying. This time, I tried the limited 50 bowls only at the PARCO store, "Dorodoro Buta Ramen". It seems like this is the only shop in Fukuoka PARCO where there has been such a long line even before the opening. On the last day, I bought the "Dorodoro Buta Ramen" and "Tamago Kake Gohan" from the ticket machine and waited for a while at the counter seat. The interior of the shop is compact with only counter seats, but it is efficiently designed. First, let's start with the "Dorodoro Buta Ramen" from the soup. Oh, it's delicious! This is of high quality. The soup has such a high concentration, with a solid umami taste, and not too greasy or heavy, it's a perfect soup. They use a large amount of Kagoshima rare brand pork "Nangoku Sweet" for the 100% pork bone soup, and the soy sauce and salt balance is also perfect, creating a wonderful harmony. The thick and chewy noodles go perfectly with the soup and toppings! The toppings include "Rare Chashu", "Thick Menma", "Nori", and "Green Onions". Kenko's ramen is top-notch in Fukuoka! Next time, I'll try the limited "Charcoal-smoked Jidori Oil Soba" only available at the Fukuoka PARCO store. Thank you for the meal. Enjoy Ramen Life☆

The extremely rich tsukemen with regular and extra yuzu is definitely delicious! I never finish the soup at other shops, but here I always add more soup and finish it! The additional vinegar and chili pepper for flavor change halfway through are also delicious! Thank you for the meal!

The main store always has a long line, but recently it's been too hot, so I decided to come to the cool PARCO where there's no line. It's a weekday, maybe that's why it's not crowded, and even though it's lunchtime, it's easy to get in. I had the big pork ramen, which was delicious. It wasn't too greasy and easy to eat. I ordered the 200g size today, and it was quite filling. Why do tsukemen noodles always make you so full? It's not like regular tonkotsu ramen, that's for sure.

When there was a shop in Akasaka, I used to visit "Menya Kentora" often. Although I haven't been to their new location in Tenjin or the Parco store in a while, I decided to visit after a long time. They have weekday limited menus, but I chose the rich tsukemen with seared meat that caught my eye on the menu. I hesitated between 200g and 300g of noodles because the meat looked huge, but being frugal, I ended up ordering 300g! I also added extra yuzu to make it a bit lighter. After about 10 minutes, the rich tsukemen with seared meat came out, with a surprisingly large piece of seared meat! There are also chashu slices in the dipping sauce, so it's a meat lover's paradise. The thick noodles, which are rare in Fukuoka, are well coated in the rich fish and pork bone dipping sauce, and the extra yuzu added a refreshing touch. I finished it quickly despite my hesitation about the noodle portion. It's quite rare to find authentic fish and pork bone tsukemen in Fukuoka, but the only downside is the price starting over 1000 yen. Thank you for the meal.

This is my second visit to the now-closed Dazaifu store. I always think I want to eat it again, but there are always a lot of people, so today I arrived before 6 pm and was able to be seated without waiting too long, about 70%. The food was served in about 5 minutes. I wanted some extra time because I had things to do, so it was a good impression that they took my order before I sat down. I ordered the rich tsukemen with extra noodles for an additional 150 yen. I realized that the contrast between the hot broth and cold noodles really brings out the deliciousness for me, after taking a photo that I had forgotten to take. Even when the broth gets lukewarm, it's still delicious, but it's like the magic is gone. Next time, I will skip the extra noodles and go for regular portion.

I'm not good with very spicy food, so I ordered the rich tsukemen with flavored egg. Personally, I like to add a spoonful of shichimi spice and two small spoons of garlic to make it spicy and delicious. As always, the taste was satisfying. They accept PayPay.

I went to the PARCO store because the main store was crowded. He ordered the classic dish, while I always go for the spicy one. I asked for the spiciest level, which was called "extreme." However, it wasn't spicy enough for me, so I added some extra spice. I ate while panting from the increasing spiciness. It was delicious.

Today, I visited a shop that specializes in tsukemen noodles. The interior of the shop consists of only counter seats, and there are not many seats available. Customers ranged from individuals to groups, with a variety of people coming in due to the location. There were also many female customers. The shop seemed popular as customers kept coming in one after another. The system involved purchasing a food ticket first. When handing it to the staff, they asked about the amount of noodles and whether you wanted yuzu flavor. I ordered the "rich tsukemen" as it was my first time trying it. You can get a free upsize for the noodles. I wanted to add a flavored egg, but they said they didn't have it at the moment. Maybe because of the price increase? Water is self-service, and paper aprons are provided at each seat, which is nice. As for the taste, the soup was indeed rich. It had a strong flavor with depth. Some places claim to be rich but lack in flavor, but this shop's soup was different. For those who find it too rich, they have a bonito dashi broth on the side for you to adjust the taste. The noodles were smooth and chewy, complementing the soup well. They must have been rinsed with cold water properly. I enjoyed the meal. Thank you.

Long time no see, Kenkoh. This was my first time at the Parco store. After a night of drinking without much eating, I found myself craving something hearty the next day. When I'm in the mood for a substantial meal, Kenkoh is always a great choice. I bought a meal ticket from the machine and the staff asked me about the amount of noodles and the presence of yuzu before seating me. Upon entering the restaurant, they kindly offered me a hair tie, which was a nice touch. Although I declined as I always carry one with me, it was thoughtful of them to consider female customers. I ordered the regular rich tsukemen, as I was hungry but decided against getting the large portion. The warm soup paired perfectly with the cold noodles! The rich soup was delicious, and I ended up adding the broth halfway through to lighten it up. The meat and menma were thick, and the noodles were tasty, making it a satisfying lunch. It was indeed delicious, and the staff's cheerful demeanor added to the experience. I will definitely be back. Thank you for the meal.

When I feel like having tsukemen, I can easily go to this place and enjoy a rich flavor egg tsukemen (medium size) with pork rice. The spicy tsukemen was too spicy for me, so this time I went for the plain one and adjusted the spiciness with the chili pepper on the table. It was delicious! The pork on the pork rice was seared and also very tasty. I want to try other branches as well. I'm curious about the abura soba. Thank you for the meal!

The deliciousness that makes you want to come back again and again. The main store always has a long line, but here it's indoors so waiting is comfortable. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter... The turnover is quick so you don't have to wait too long. There are chairs too. Will come back again. PayPay is accepted.

After moving, it's been hard to find a time to go to Kenko without having to wait in line... So I decided to try the PARCO store where I can avoid the rain and wind while waiting. The line at the neighboring restaurant was crazy, but surprisingly this one was empty...? We were seated after waiting for just one group. ★ Our order was: - Rich tsukemen: 1,050 yen - Rich tsukemen with flavored egg: 1,200 yen - Bottle of beer: 600 yen I really wanted the flavored egg, so I got the rich tsukemen with flavored egg. I ordered a medium serving of noodles as usual, but as expected, I was stuffed. My husband also had a beer, so he was really full (our own fault... but a happy struggle, right?). The noodles were delicious as always in terms of size and texture, but I especially love the soup. It's thick and rich, with chunks of meat and bamboo shoots. It was a blissful experience to eat it after a long time.

I returned to Fukuoka today as I have work starting tomorrow. I was exploring the underground shopping area for lunch and noticed long lines at every restaurant. After searching for a less crowded place, I decided to brave the line at "Menya Kentora Fukuoka PARCO" as it had a slightly shorter queue. I ordered the rich tsukemen with flavored egg from the ticket machine outside the shop and waited for about 20 minutes until I got a seat at the counter. The noodles were thick, chewy, and had a nice golden color. When dipped in the flavorful soup with bonito dashi, it was absolutely delicious. I recommend this place to anyone looking to try tsukemen near Tenjin Station.

The senior colleague at my company always raves about this shop, saying how delicious it is. So when I happened to pass by and saw no line, I hesitated before being invited in by a staff member who said, "We have a seat available now." I consulted with the staff and ended up ordering the regular tsukemen with less noodles. To my surprise, they offered to add toppings since I requested less noodles. I decided to add an egg, and I was thrilled with this service. The information about this shop so far is that it's worth the money, popular, and delicious. I was seated at the counter and even got a glass of water served to me. Normally it's self-service, but they provide it when they have the capacity. After a short wait, my tsukemen arrived. The soup bowl was hot, and I was warned about it, adding to the anticipation of the piping hot soup. With a generous amount of fish powder on top, I was momentarily puzzled on how to eat it. I realized I had no prior knowledge about tsukemen. I decided to mix the dipping sauce and started eating. It was delicious, not as salty as expected, but somehow... lukewarm? Then I tried the chashu and it was hot! I understood then - the soup is hot, but the noodles are cold! What a sophisticated way to enjoy it! I was a bit overwhelmed with the experience, so I discreetly searched for "how to eat tsukemen" on my phone. I found out that I should eat the noodles as they are first. Oops, I should have done that before mixing the fish powder. Oh well, I continued enjoying the noodles and soup, adding a bit of vinegar halfway through. The vinegar was great. While I was enjoying my meal, the staff replaced the pot on my table, saying, "I'll change it to a hot broth." Wait, was that broth in the pot? Phew, that was close! I was about to drink it straight from the pot. The last step was to dilute the remaining soup with the hot broth and drink it. However, I had too much soup left (probably because I ordered less noodles), so I couldn't dilute it enough with the pot's broth. I gave up on that idea to avoid looking like a novice in front of the staff. Overall, I had a delicious meal, and the staff was very kind. Next time, I'll bring someone who knows more about tsukemen. Thank you for the meal.

I heard there was something special only available on weekdays, so I decided to try it out. I ordered the following: 1) Seared pork ramen for 1050 yen 2) Premium rich dipping noodles for 1500 yen 3) Rich dipping noodles for 1000 yen. The seared pork ramen had thick noodles and a delicious soup, especially with the added garlic and pork fat. The seared large slices of pork were crispy and tender. The default dipping noodles had a consistent rich dipping sauce and thick noodles. The grilled meat and soft-boiled seasoned egg were also delightful. Garlic and vinegar were must-have items. I added a punch with garlic in the middle and finished it off smoothly with vinegar. No disappointments here. It was a feast. Thank you for the meal.

The restaurant is always crowded, but today we arrived early for lunch and managed to get in without waiting. I ordered the "Spicy Tsukemen" for 1,100 yen, with the option to make it extra spicy for free. My wife chose the "Charred Pork Noodles" for 1,050 yen, which was a weekday limited item but we were able to order it without any issues. The noodles for the tsukemen were thick and straight, similar to udon noodles, and had a smooth texture. The staff warned us that the dipping sauce was very hot, but the noodles were cold and didn't warm it up. My wife's charred pork noodles had a large piece of pork on top, with plenty of pork fat in the soup. It reminded me of a Jiro-style ramen without the vegetables. The noodles were different from the tsukemen, being medium-thick and flat. I tried some of my wife's noodles and realized that I prefer hot soup noodles over cold dipping noodles. The charred pork noodles had a strong pork fat and garlic flavor, which I really enjoyed. I even drank the remaining soup in one go at the end. It was delicious!

I eat ramen because I want to drink the soup. I can't imagine ramen without soup, so I usually avoid tsukemen. I tried this ramen place that always shows up on the top when I search for ramen nearby. I went after having sushi as a first round, so take my evaluation with a grain of salt. The ramen was delicious, but I still wanted to drink the soup. They had soup that you could dilute, so I tried to water it down, but ended up diluting it too much and ended up leaving some behind.

I had spicy tsukemen. I remembered having the same thing at the main store last time, and being a fan of spicy food, I thought it would be fine. But even for me, the regular level was really spicy. I should have just asked for some chili on the side. I regret it, and of course, my stomach was upset. Next time, I'll stick to the regular one. (Lesson learned)

I tried the thick and sticky ramen and the dried fish ramen on separate days. I am a big fan of Kaneko's tsukemen, but I became a huge fan of this place as well. The visual presentation is amazing. I wish all ramen bowls were this compact. The compact bowl filled to the brim with ramen looks wonderful. Both the thick and sticky ramen and the dried fish ramen were incredibly delicious!

"An establishment where you can enjoy hearty, rugged, manly bowls of noodles. This shop, with its concept of rich and intense tsukemen, has been drawing long lines since its founding in Akasaka, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City. After relocating to the Tenjin main store, it continues to attract long queues. Currently, in addition to the Tenjin main store, there are branches at Hakata Deitos, Fukuoka PARCO, and Dazaifu Station. This time, we visited the Fukuoka PARCO store located on the dining floor of Fukuoka PARCO main building. It is conveniently connected to Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station and Tenjin Subway Station through the underground mall. While the main store in Tenjin is nearby, it is more comfortable to wait indoors at the PARCO store, especially during rainy or hot weather. Opposite the Fukuoka PARCO store, you will find the popular hamburger restaurant 'Kiwamiya,' which also tends to have long lines. Both stores can get quite busy, but we were able to visit in the morning and get a seat with a short wait this time. 'Menya Kentora' is best known for its seafood pork bone 'rich tsukemen,' but they also offer a spicy version called 'spicy tsukemen,' a 'meat soba' with pork bone soup and rare chashu, and a 'charcoal-scented chicken oil soba' with chicken oil and seared oil. The seating is only at a counter side by side. The staff are friendly and provide prompt service! This time, my colleague and I tried the 'rich tsukemen' and 'spicy tsukemen.' The basic 'rich tsukemen' is 950 yen, with the 'spicy tsukemen' menu costing an additional 100 yen each. The dipping soup contains homemade chili oil and chili powder. If you prefer a milder spiciness, there is chili powder available on the table. You can choose the amount of noodles and spiciness level. The noodle quantity for 200g and 300g is the same price, with 400g costing an additional 150 yen. You can also request adjustments to the amount of green onions, oil, and seasoning. This time, we had the 'charcoal-grilled meat rich tsukemen' for 1,300 yen and the 'charcoal-grilled meat spicy tsukemen' for 1,400 yen. Both came with two pieces of seared chashu. We opted for 300g of noodles for both. The glossy, chewy noodles were truly delicious! The rich soup clings to your tongue like stew, made from pork bones, chicken carcasses, aromatic vegetables, and seafood simmered for a long time. Even when diluted with the bonito broth in the table pot, the rich flavor of the soup remains undiluted. We requested the soup for the 'charcoal-grilled meat spicy tsukemen' to be 'extremely spicy level.' I love spicy food, so it was delicious, but the Kentora soup is so delicious that I realized it didn't need to be so spicy. Next time, I'll go for the non-spicy version (laughs). The chashu, which tastes like barbecue grilled meat, was also tasty. However, since the dipping soup already had large pieces of diced chashu, I ended up with too much meat. With such a rich soup, I thought it would have been better to opt for toppings like seasoned eggs or vegetables. It was a delicious meal! It was a heavyweight in terms of taste! Below are the menu items for 'meat soba' with pork bone soup and rare chashu, and 'charcoal-scented chicken oil soba' with chicken oil and seared oil. These are limited to the Fukuoka PARCO store. [Shop Name] Menya Kentora Fukuoka PARCO Store [Address] Fukuoka PARCO Main Building B1F, 2-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City [Business Hours] 11:00-22:00 (Last Order 21:30) *Please confirm [Regular Holiday] Open all year round *Please confirm *Approximately 2 minutes on foot from Tenjin Station on the subway. *Other branches include the Tenjin main store, Hakata Deitos store, and Dazaifu Station store. Blog post with many images and menu details♪ [Hakata Onna Bushi.] [Fukuoka] I lined up eagerly before noon! @Menya Kentora Fukuoka PARCO Store"

I was able to sit right away, which is rare - at Fukuoka Parco's "Menya Kentora" in the basement of Parco. During lunchtime, this popular restaurant always has a long line. The main store on Watanabe Street also has a long line, so it's really amazing. I went a little early and was able to sit without waiting. I bought a meal ticket at the ticket machine and went to the counter. It's a bit embarrassing to be seen by passersby... The rich tsukemen is 950 yen. It's definitely this noodle dish. It's chewy and the fish broth is thick, with thick slices of chashu and menma. Finally, there's soup refilling. It's smooth because it's placed on the table. This satisfaction is a sure thing. ● Shop Information Menya Kentora 050-5571-0653 Fukuoka City, Chuo-ku, Tenjin 2-11-1, Fukuoka Parco B1F Business hours 11:00-22:00