Introducing the second branch of a ramen izakaya starting from Kurume, the Shinowa Imaizumi store. This store opened on September 17, 2022, and has been on my mind for a while. It is known for its famous chemical-free soy sauce ramen. The store is located along a street in Imaizumi, with a coin parking lot across the street where you can park your car. Inside, there is only a counter that is slightly elevated from the ground, and despite being crowded, the atmosphere is lively and somehow calming. I found a seat in the back that was available. Looking at the menu, there were many options that all looked delicious. After much contemplation, I ordered the recommended "Shinowa's Potato Salad," "Famous Hook Chicken," and the "Chemical-Free Soy Sauce Ramen." The Shinowa Potato Salad arrived quickly. The mayo-infused potato salad with seasoned egg and mustard seeds had a sophisticated flavor, which paired well with alcohol. The Famous Hook Chicken was deep-fried to perfection, with a crispy skin and juicy interior, topped with cilantro. The accompanying sauce was light and refreshing, enhancing the flavor even more. Lastly, the Chemical-Free Soy Sauce Ramen. The clear soy sauce-based soup with noodles, chashu, green onions, and Chinese cabbage was simple yet delicious. The soup was a blend of pork bone, chicken bone, bonito flakes, and clam extract mixed with soy sauce from Hyogo Prefecture and fish oil, creating a refreshing and tasty broth. Personally, as someone who enjoys MSG, I found it a bit lacking, but it was a perfect dish to end the meal after drinking. The medium-thick curly noodles were satisfying, and the dish was light enough to be easily finished. The chashu was delicious, but the Chinese cabbage was surprisingly tasty, showcasing the high quality of the dishes. This restaurant is a great place to enjoy delicious food at a wine izakaya, where you can also enjoy a tasty soy sauce ramen as a finale. If you have the chance, please give it a try! #Shinowa #Imaizumi #Wine Izakaya #Izakaya #Ramen #Soy Sauce Ramen #Chemical-Free #Fukuoka Ramen #Fukuoka Gourmet #New Store #Ramen Lover Gatho-san

After sleeping on the train from Omuta, I was still hungry, so I decided to try the non-pork bone ramen at "Shinowa" with soy sauce seasoning. It had less greasiness, so it might be good for girls. However, it lacked a bit of punch. This place seems more like a place to drink rather than eat. The owner's efficiency is excellent.

This is a very stylish izakaya with a high percentage of female customers, and it has a stylish counter. There are various types of snacks available, all of which are delicious. They also have a wine cellar where you can choose your favorite wine. Even though the menu mentions ramen, it's actually soy sauce ramen. The snacks like whelk, gyoza, and potato salad are delicious. Since there is only one manager and one staff member, if the place gets crowded, there may be delays in getting your order, so it's best to relax and take your time. Let's take it easy. Thank you for the meal.

Even though I'm already full, I feel like having a bowl of noodles as a finishing touch. I only intended to have the noodles, but ended up ordering more dishes. The menu offers a variety of options besides ramen, making me want to try different dishes. And then, I feel like having some wine too. It becomes enjoyable. In the end, even though I'm already full, I end up ordering the ramen after all. It's bursting with flavors. A rare soy sauce ramen that you can enjoy in Kurume or Fukuoka.

There are quite a few ramen shops that claim to be "no MSG", but I wonder why they emphasize that. Is it because they want to show that they make their own broth without using chemical seasonings? If it's about being kind to the body, then you need to consider using pesticide-free ingredients, using oils that are less prone to oxidation, and so on. I wonder what the psychology is of people who think that no MSG automatically means it's really good. If it's just about being tastier than MSG, then is it really that great? Anyway, the ramen here is just delicious. However, it feels like they are more focused on their izakaya business at night, so I didn't sense much passion for the ramen itself. There seem to be a lot of ramen izakaya-style places popping up lately, with profit being the main focus. My favorite ramen shop doesn't have that kind of vibe, so I think I'll be okay for now. Thank you for the meal!

The appearance and interior of the restaurant were stylish. The owner was kind and the service was friendly. I don't know much about ramen, but since it's free of chemical seasonings, it may not have a strong impact on those accustomed to amino acids. Personally, I didn't feel a strong impact either, but the soup was delicious and I liked the chashu and boiled egg. It was a bit disappointing that they didn't ask about my noodle preference, though, as a ramen shop. They had a variety of menu items besides ramen, so I decided to try some. The dishes were likely also free of chemical seasonings, and the carefully selected ingredients were delicious, but... the portion size was a bit... I was a bit surprised by the French-like small portion size and high price. Maybe it's because the owner is too kind. The regular customer next to me even went to the kitchen to make his own soup, haha. Personally, as a foreigner, I don't mind, but I think Japanese people might be concerned. I probably would have rated it around 3.8 as a ramen shop, but I couldn't quite understand what they were trying to sell... Maybe they should just focus on ramen.

I visited a stylish restaurant in a residential area in Imazumi, Fukuoka based on the review of a MyReviewer in December 2022. Despite arriving slightly after lunchtime, there were no other customers initially. However, a few people came in after me, and the owner was very welcoming and attentive. The atmosphere was great during my short visit. I tried the Shoyu Ramen without any artificial seasonings for 800 yen, with an additional 150 yen for a boiled egg topping. The presentation was simple and appealing, with a mild and gentle soup that had a nostalgic touch. The soy sauce was smooth, with a subtle seafood flavor. The noodles were slightly soft and chewy. The sweet pork slices and boiled egg were tasty, but the portion size may be a bit small. Overall, it was a simple yet delicious meal. Thank you for the treat~☆Lost level★★☆Repeat visit★★☆

◆Fukuoka Ramen Tour⚫︎Shinowa (Imaizumi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City)No chemical seasoning soy sauce ramen: 800 yen◾︎Food Beast Maro

I visited a ramen specialty shop that does not use any chemical seasonings. Recently, there has been an increase in non-pork bone options. On a holiday, all the shops were crowded, but this new shop was surprisingly empty when I entered. The interior only had counter seats. I ordered the signature no-additive soy sauce ramen (800 yen) with a boiled egg topping (150 yen). The toppings included two slices of pork chashu, chingensai, and white onions. The soup was elegant as it was additive-free, and the noodles were medium-thin with a nice texture that wasn't too soft or too hard. They also had a selection of natural wines, which paired well with the ramen and added a unique touch.

I don't really know much about ramen, but this is the second branch of a popular ramen shop in Kurume. I saw on SNS that they have "shoyu ramen," which I like, so I decided to visit. The shop is located on a narrow road with heavy traffic in Imaizumi, making it difficult to pass other cars. By the way, people in Fukuoka call passing other cars "rigo

After eating curry along the street, I visited this place. I looked at the menu and ordered the normal ramen with a topping of high-quality seaweed from Narutake as a side dish! The elegant and gentle soy sauce soup goes well with the chewy noodles. The chashu has a sweet seasoning that blends well with the soup. Midway through, I tried adding the Narutake seaweed and melting it like in Hanamaki udon, and the flavor was outstanding, smooth, and even more gentle and delicious. It's at a level where you'll want to eat it again. Next time, I want to try the special ramen with all the toppings.

"I never thought I would be eating ramen, spring rolls, and satsuma-age in Fukuoka... I thought I was just going for a light meal, but ended up eating and drinking a lot. Shinowa is known for its soy sauce ramen, but surprisingly, it has a gentle ramen with a hint of seafood flavor. On the other hand, Imazumi has a lot of noodles and hot soup!! The hot soup may have caused some of the unique flavor to dissipate, resulting in an even gentler soup. Enjoy this with natural wine. And the side dish is incredibly delicious. This is the perfect form of Shinowa."

Located in the area of 1-18-18 Imaizumi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, about an 8-minute walk from Nishitetsu Fukuoka Tenjin Station! This is the second branch of "Shinowa," a ramen shop based in Kurume City, which opened on September 17, 2022. I was excited to visit and try their "shoyu ramen." The exterior is a two-story building with the shop on the first floor. Inside, there are small counter seats and an open kitchen. The menu offers only one option, the "shoyu ramen" made without chemical seasonings, with a few toppings and rice dishes available. I tried the "Special Ramen" with a variety of toppings. First, let's talk about the soup - it lacked a distinct flavor, and the umami of the ingredients didn't come through as expected. The combination of soy sauce, saltiness, and fat didn't quite match, making the soup disappointing. How have they been in business for 20 years with this taste? I might visit the main branch in Kurume soon to confirm. The curly noodles were decent but didn't quite complement the soup. The toppings included a light pork chashu, which may divide opinions. It would be nice to have a variety of chashu in the "Special" option, like pork belly or chicken ham. The highlight was the seaweed, which was excellent quality and flavor. Other toppings included Chinese cabbage and white leeks. However, I can't help but wonder why they decided to open a second store in Fukuoka City. It seems like a risky move, but I'm curious to see how they will progress. Overall, it was an interesting experience. Enjoy Ramen Life☆

Newly opened - Shoyu Ramen Shinowa Fukuoka Imaizumi Branch {Imaizumi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City} On September 25, 2022 (Sunday), I visited the newly opened Shoyu Ramen Shinowa Fukuoka Imaizumi Branch. This is a second branch of the original store in Kurume. It is located south on the street where Fujiyama 55 is located, off the Kokutai Road. For lunch, they offer three types of shoyu-based ramen. I ordered the Shoyu Ramen without chemical seasonings priced at 800 yen (tax included). I also took a picture of the alcohol menu I found. Here is the Shoyu Ramen without chemical seasonings priced at 800 yen (tax included). It came with Chinese cabbage and two slices of chashu. Let's start with the soup. It has a gentle and nostalgic taste, very delicious. The noodles are medium-thin with a slight ripple, offering just the right chewiness. I finished by drinking up all the soup, feeling completely satisfied with the meal. Address: 1-18-18 Imaizumi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City Closed on Wednesdays

On January 19, 2023, I had the soy sauce ramen without any seasoning for 800 yen.

I would be happy if there were replacement noodles. Thank you for the meal.