Around 11:30 on the weekend, there were 2 groups of customers before me and 1 group after me at the restaurant. It was unusually empty, probably because of the intense heat. It's been scorching hot lately, so I can't survive without the air conditioning on at work, at home, or even in the car. I decided to have a hot meal at Hamachanpon. Despite there being only two of us, we were seated at a table for four by the staff, which was nice as we could dine comfortably. The service here is top-notch, starting with the chef. I ordered the plate udon, while my companion ordered ramen with gyoza and rice as part of Set A. After placing our order, we helped ourselves to water, menma, and takana at the service counter. Oh, I almost forgot, we also brought the Worcestershire sauce to our table. Our dishes arrived almost simultaneously in about 7-8 minutes. My plate udon was huge, even bigger than last time, and I was worried if I could finish it all. The ramen had a lard aroma, although it wasn't exactly tonkotsu. It was hot, even though there was no visible steam. Remembering the taste from last time, I immediately poured the sauce over it, adding some spice with the menma and spicy takana. It was scorching hot, and I almost burned my mouth. I prefer my noodles to be softer, but they remained crispy, so I ended up playing with my phone to pass the time. Meanwhile, my companion was enjoying their meal and recommending it to me, so I couldn't take my time. Despite the never-ending plate of udon, I managed to finish it and felt full. I will definitely come back. Thank you for the delicious meal.

After returning home for a family visit for a trivial matter, I stopped by "Hamachanpon Maehara Store" in Itoshima City because I was feeling a bit hungry. It was around 6 pm when I visited. I sat at the counter and ordered the "Tokuchanpon" and a half size of fried rice. While waiting, I snacked on the "spicy pickled mustard greens" and "spicy bamboo shoots" placed on the counter. The dishes arrived in about 10 minutes. The "Tokuchanpon" was overwhelming in terms of volume and almost entirely consisted of wood ear mushrooms! The soup was light pork bone broth with medium-thick champon noodles. The vegetables added a delicious flavor to the dish. On the other hand, the "half size" of fried rice was surprisingly generous in portion. It was perfectly seasoned and had a nice fluffy texture. I was completely satisfied with both the taste and portion size. I would definitely visit again when passing by.

Located near the intersection of Itoshima City Hall and Maruta Ike Park, on the west side of Maehara Nishi in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture, close to the Itoshima Agricultural High School entrance on National Route 202, there is a restaurant that serves both champon and ramen. "Hamachanpon" was established in 2008 as "Tetsunabe Gyoza Hamachanpon" near JR Fukuyoshi Station in Nijo Yoshii, Itoshima City. It quickly gained popularity, and the current head chef, who was previously a French chef, opened a branch called "Maehara Store" near the Tsutsui Town intersection in Maehara Nishi, Itoshima City in 2010. This branch also became very popular, and in 2016, the restaurant was relocated to its current location and renovated. The luxurious seafood champon "Seafood Hamachanpon ¥990" is the signature dish, but the side menu item "Tetsunabe Gyoza (10 pieces) ¥450" is also very popular. Additionally, the "Black Ramen ¥690" with burnt garlic-infused soup has received great reviews. The original "main store" in Nijo Yoshii closed at the end of April 2018, making this the only remaining location of "Hamachanpon." This time, I visited the restaurant with three friends for dinner. I had visited the original "main store" in Nijo Yoshii several times over ten years ago when I was working in Itoshima City, but this was my first time visiting this new main store. We parked our car in the five-space parking lot in front of the restaurant and entered through the dark red curtain. We were warmly greeted by the female owner in the hall and the head chef in the kitchen. The restaurant has four counter seats facing the kitchen and five table seats. There was only one customer at the counter when we arrived. We chose to sit at a four-person table at the back of the restaurant. As we looked at the menu, we decided to all order the restaurant's signature dish, the "Seafood Hamachanpon ¥990," and share the side menu item, the popular "Gyoza (10 pieces) ¥450." The owner mentioned that the champon uses fresh noodles instead of pre-cooked noodles, so it would take some time. We waited for our food while helping ourselves to the self-service "spicy pickled vegetables," "spicy bamboo shoots," and "pickled ginger" on the table. As more customers arrived, the restaurant quickly filled up, creating a lively atmosphere with the rhythmic sounds of the chef cooking in the kitchen. First, the "Gyoza" arrived on a hot plate, served by the owner. They were hot and crispy, making it difficult to taste the meat juice at first. After blowing on them to cool them down, we all agreed that they were delicious. Shortly after, the owner and the female owner served us the main dish, the "Seafood Hamachanpon," and told us to enjoy our meal. The visually appealing cone-shaped dish was filled with a generous amount of seafood and elicited cheers of admiration from our group. The owner and the female owner smiled as we expressed our amazement. The "Seafood Hamachanpon" has a rich and creamy tonkotsu broth as its base. It includes vegetables such as cabbage, onions, bean sprouts, and carrots, along with pork, large shrimp, small shrimp, clams, oysters, and squid, all adding their delicious flavors and richness to the dish. The noodles are slightly thinner than typical champon noodles, with a chewy and elastic texture that pairs well with the flavorful soup. The subtle bitterness of the abundant topping of "white leeks" added a refreshing touch to the dish. Overall, it was a delicious meal that we all enjoyed.

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I ordered the Champon and rice set for lunch. The rice portion is a bit small!! But the pickled vegetables are delicious. Now, about the Champon, the soup has a good flavor, a bit on the lighter side. It's full of ingredients and very tasty. It also has shrimp in it, which is just right. I will definitely come back again.

Located in the area of Maehara Nishi 1-chome in Itoshima City, just a 10-minute walk from JR Chikuzen-Maehara Station! This popular restaurant in the Itoshima area is a "chanpon" shop! The exterior is a standalone house with parking spaces for about 4 cars in front of the store. Inside, there are counter seats and table seats. The clean interior is run by a husband and wife, and as soon as you enter, the wife greets you with a cheerful "welcome" and a lively atmosphere. Looking at the menu, they offer "ramen" and "chanpon", but I decided to try the "chanpon" as the name suggests! I chose the "Tokuchanpon" which is filled with plenty of wood ear mushrooms out of the three types of chanpon available. The "mini chanpon" seems to be popular among women, elderly, and children. First, let's try the soup - oh, the vegetables are stir-fried over high heat, giving the soup a slightly burnt roasted flavor that may be a hit or miss for some. The soup seems to be a pork bone broth, with no unpleasant smell and a light taste, but it lacks depth of flavor. It's a bit lacking in richness - I prefer to enjoy the soup without adding any sauce. The noodles are medium-thick noodles with a slightly softer texture than usual. The stir-fried vegetables are excellent, especially with the generous amount of wood ear mushrooms for those who love them. Adding the free "spicy pickled mustard greens" and "spicy seasoned bamboo shoots" to the chanpon makes it quite spicy and changes the flavor. I'll try the "seafood chanpon" next time - thank you for the meal. Enjoy Trip Life☆

Located in Itoshima City, this popular Champon specialty shop is run by a former French chef. (They also serve ramen on their menu) They have a self-service corner with condiments like spicy takana, spicy menma, and pickled ginger. I tried the limited edition "Seafood Ham Champon" for 990 yen. It is slightly more expensive than regular champon at other restaurants or ramen shops, but it is worth it with generous amounts of shrimp, clams, oysters, and squid in the dish. The pork bone soup base blends well with the flavors of the ingredients, creating a rich and deep taste. The noodles are made with high-quality fresh noodles that are thin, chewy, and delicious. The addition of crispy white leeks adds a nice texture. My colleague ordered the "Tokuchanpon" for 830 yen, which came with plenty of black fungus and a raw egg topping, making it a substantial dish. We also ordered a side of gyoza (4 pieces) for 180 yen, which came on a sizzling hot plate. The gyoza was juicy and tasty, and I would definitely order it again next time. Overall, it was a delicious meal. Thank you!

After a long time, we went on an early morning drive to Itoshima and got hungry afterwards. We found a restaurant with just the right amount of parking space (about 6 spots). Inside, there was a nice atmosphere with a counter and 4 tables, and they were taking good measures against COVID-19. I had champon (lots of delicious stir-fried vegetables) and my dad had ramen (with char siu pork). We were both very satisfied. Thank you for the delicious meal! ♡

After a long time, I visited a restaurant with my childhood friend who came back home. It had been a while since I had their famous "Hama Chanpon" and I was looking forward to it. We both ordered the seafood Hama Chanpon for 990 yen each, along with a plate of 10 gyoza for 450 yen. Soon enough, our steaming bowls of Chanpon arrived. The appearance and aroma of the seafood were enticing, making us eager to dig in. We started by tasting the soup, which was rich in seafood flavors and absolutely delicious! My friend also praised how in Fukuoka, you can enjoy such high-quality food at a reasonable price. The Chanpon had large, plump oysters in it, adding to the happiness. The gyoza was piping hot, but just the right size to easily enjoy. We both finished our soups and were sweating a bit from the heat. Thank you for the delicious meal!

There is a restaurant called "Hamachanpon Maehara Store" in Itoshima City, which is known not only in Fukuoka Prefecture but also in other prefectures for its abundance of seafood and mountain delicacies in the former Itto country. It is located right next to the bustling metropolis of Fukuoka City, making it a popular destination for tourists, retirees looking for a permanent residence, and even young people seeking a vibrant city to live in. The city has seen an increase in land prices, and with the relocation of Kyushu University to the nearby Nishi Ward, there have been some traffic issues as well. The restaurant is located near the intersection of National Route 202 and Itoshima Agricultural High School, close to the entrance, and it seems to be a popular spot as the parking lot can fill up quickly, especially during lunchtime. The interior of the restaurant consists of two counter seats and several tables, giving off a stylish vibe. The owners, a husband and wife team, provide self-service water, and the free condiments like mustard greens, mustard-flavored bamboo shoots, and pickled ginger are available for customers to help themselves. The seafood champon dish is the specialty of the restaurant, priced at 990 yen, which is a bit on the higher side compared to the standard 700 yen champon. The dish took about 15 minutes to be served, which seemed to be due to simultaneous cooking for multiple customers. Despite the wait, the dish looked appetizing, with a rich seafood flavor and a generous amount of seafood toppings. The clam broth was particularly delicious, although there were only five clams in the dish. The texture of the squid and the finely chopped green onions added a nice touch to the dish. Overall, the dish was flavorful and satisfying, making the wait worthwhile.

Before GW... In Fukuoka, is it already the start of a serious fourth wave? It's mentally and physically exhausting. As someone who frequently travels back and forth in Fukuoka city... I try to take as many infection prevention measures as possible... But, when I think about when I might get infected myself, it's nothing but fear. For individual business owners, COVID is... too scary. Well, even so, I can't just stay cooped up at home. After finishing work for the day, I headed straight back to Itoshima. For a late lunch, I went to "Hamachanpon" restaurant. When I'm tired... my body craves Champon. (laughs) Today, instead of getting a set meal, I went for the luxurious Champon! "Seafood Champon" (990 yen). This is it! Champon! A dish full of seafood. Let's dig in! First, I took a sip of the soup. Oh, it's already delicious with clam broth... There are also oysters. Plenty of shrimp. Squid is tasty too. The vegetables are delicious as well. Hmm... I once again realized how much I love Champon. A moment to savor. Happy. It's a bit pricey, but in terms of cost performance, it's definitely excellent. Thank you for the meal. I'm satisfied. It's been a while since I've had it... but as an adult, I thought maybe I should treat myself to a luxurious seafood Champon once every five times.

I visited the restaurant on my way from Fukae to Imajuku. It was exactly 12 o'clock when I arrived! I noticed an empty parking space in front of the store, so I was able to park easily. The small store interior is neat and clean, giving a very favorable impression. I ordered the Champon for 700 yen. It has a variety of ingredients, which is great! The portion size is just right. It includes cabbage, bean sprouts, wood ear mushrooms, onions, carrots, snow peas, fish cake, kamaboko, pork, and shrimp. The slightly thin Champon noodles are easy to eat. The elegant soup has a strong vegetable flavor! I wanted a bit more kick, so I added some black pepper and a dash of chili oil. I think a seafood Champon would have even more depth. Many people also ordered the set with gyoza, so I plan to try that next time. It was a well-balanced Champon without any guilt! Thank you for the meal.

Lately, I've been refraining from having ramen and rice sets, but I couldn't resist the temptation and ended up breaking my self-restraint. This day, I hadn't eaten anything since morning and was really hungry. I gave in to the temptation of the set menu at "Hama-chanpon" restaurant. I initially planned to just have the ramen (590 yen), but I couldn't resist adding the "Chicken Set" (+350 yen) which included 2 pieces of fried chicken and a small portion of chicken rice. The ramen and chicken rice were served promptly. The ramen here is one of my favorites, with a simple and delicious taste that is comforting and reliable. The fried chicken was hot and crispy, and although it was a bit too hot, it was delicious. The chicken rice also had a simple yet delicious flavor that I really enjoy. Overall, it was a perfect lunch that matched my mood that day. I need to avoid ramen and rice sets in the future. Thank you for the meal.

I'm already feeling like it's not summer anymore with this strong sunlight in Itoshima. It's hot. When it gets hot, I crave for champon. (laughs) On this day, my mouth was craving for champon. My body must be asking for it. It was a weekday. I visited a little past 2 pm. I thought it might be empty already, but the parking lot was full. The restaurant was operating with reduced seating. It's tough for everyone with the COVID-19 measures. I sat at the counter towards the back. When it comes to champon, I often eat it here, but looking back at my reviews, I realized I mostly wrote about ramen. I do eat champon quite often though. This time, I'll write about it properly! So, after a long time, I ordered a luxurious dish, the "Seafood Hamachanpon" (990 yen). After a short wait, it was beautifully served in a large bowl. Oh, it smells amazing. It's truly seafood!! Plenty of ingredients. Looks delicious!! Let's dig in! First, I took a sip of the soup. Oh!!! It's delicious!!! It's so tasty that I feel like shouting out. The already delicious soup with the umami of vegetables, and the seafood... so delicious! Squid, shrimp, clams, oysters... Oh, each piece of seafood is delicious. This is fun. I really like the noodles in champon. They are thin for champon. I enthusiastically slurped the noodles, vegetables, and ingredients. Yes. This is champon. It's always piping hot. It's fun to eat while sweating. The air conditioning was working well, so I could eat comfortably. I resisted the urge to drink all the soup. Thank you for the meal. In preparation for the upcoming hot summer, I'll be increasing my stamina with champon. It seems like it. This place is still the best. The ramen is delicious, but the champon was also delicious! (laughs) I realized I tended to order ramen because I wanted the set. (laughs) No more sets! I'll stick to ordering individual lunches for a while!

November. It's early. We're less than 2 months away from the end of the year, right? Time flies. I feel like I'm being busy with various things. I haven't been able to do what I want to do... Feeling anxious as we head towards the end of the year... Well, I only have one body. My stamina is decreasing year by year... I reassured myself with these thoughts and started thinking about where to have lunch that day. (laughs) I headed to "Hamachanpon" restaurant. It's a place I visit quite often, but for some reason, I tend to neglect writing reviews about it. I have chanpon once a month, but I haven't posted about it. It's about time I do it... I arrived at the restaurant right at the opening time of 11 o'clock! I've been trying to have lunch early these days. I was the first customer that day. I confidently... headed there, but... it was a Tuesday. Ramen day. Like a conditioned reflex, I ordered the "Red Ramen" (690 yen). Let's skip the set this time. It was served to me quickly. Oh! Isn't it more red than usual today? The soup was bright red... Let's eat! But when I tried it, it had just the right amount of spiciness. I eat this red ramen the most here. Spicy ramen is quite rare in Itoshima. This soup... is really delicious. The base of tonkotsu is solid, so it's not just spicy. The toppings of chashu and green onions are also delicious. The thin noodles are just the right firmness for my taste. It's undeniably delicious. There is a self-service corner at the entrance, and on that day, there were spicy pickled greens, spicy bamboo shoots, and red pickled ginger lined up. I tried some of the spicy bamboo shoots, and they were also very spicy and delicious! Everything is delicious... I couldn't help but order an extra serving of noodles (100 yen)... oh, it's Tuesday, so it's 60 yen! Red ramen with spicy bamboo shoots. A combination of spiciness. And then, my body craved for more spiciness... I noticed the chili oil on the shelf in front of me. I remembered adding chili oil to ramen at "Ajikou" in Kashii the other day... Alright! I poured the chili oil... oops, did I put too much? I quickly stirred it. Oh! The spiciness increased a lot, but it's just about the spiciness limit I was looking for. Adding chili oil to spicy ramen. This could really become addictive... This time, I resisted the urge for another serving of noodles. Thank you for the meal. Once again... I didn't eat chanpon... Next time I come... it will be even colder... Next time for sure... chanpon! (sweating) I have a food blog. → NPG/ [Hamachanpon Maehara Store] *Increased number of photos.

As December progresses, it starts to get really cold... the four seasons are truly amazing. It's so cold!! But no matter how cold it gets, I stick to wearing just a T-shirt and one outer layer on top, and jeans on the bottom. I don't like the cold, but I dislike wearing heavy layers even more. Anyway, on this day, I had to work early in the morning and before I knew it, it was almost 11 am. I was starving, and in the area around me, there were only chain restaurants like a certain beef bowl place or family restaurants open before 11 am. As I passed by this restaurant, I saw the sign saying "Open." I immediately went in. Inside, there were no other customers yet, and when I asked if they were open, they said they had just opened. Perfect timing. It was Ramen Day on Tuesdays! I'm easily persuaded, so even though I was planning on having champon, I ended up ordering ramen. The ramen set had three options: "A set" with 4 gyoza (+300 yen), "B set" with half fried rice (+320 yen), and "C set" with both (+500 yen). Usually, I would go for A or B, but feeling very hungry, I went for the C set. While waiting, I checked the addresses for New Year's cards on my iPhone and before I knew it, the food was already served. So fast! First, the ramen and the half fried rice arrived almost at the same time. It looked so delicious! Let's dig in! Starting with the ramen soup... Wow! It's so delicious! I've been eating a lot of black or red ramen here recently, but the plain ramen is the best! If you want to taste the richness of tonkotsu directly, this is the way to go! Could it be true that the first bowl of the day is always the best? The taste was so amazing that I even thought that! Well, maybe it's because I was extremely hungry. The thin noodles were also delicious. I think they are homemade noodles? Yes. The chashu was tasty, and the green onions too. I love the ramen here. I might have to avoid the black and red ramen for a while. After finishing the ramen, I started on the fried rice. The fried rice here is one of the best in Itoshima. It's delicious every time. This time too, it was delicious. I like that it has plenty of eggs, and the texture is perfect. The timing was just right for the iron pot of gyoza to arrive. I had the first gyoza while it was still piping hot. It's so hot! Eating it while huffing and puffing makes it taste even better. Even though it's bite-sized, it's quite impactful. Such delicious gyoza. Ramen, fried rice, gyoza, all so delicious and satisfying. Now, it was Tuesday, Ramen Day. The extra noodle refill was 60 yen (usually 100 yen). Even though I was planning to resist since I had the C set, I ended up ordering it anyway. "Extra noodles!" I called out. They served it directly into the bowl. "Normal" is the best here. Slightly firm is just right. Due to my love for the soup, whenever I get the extra noodles, the soup almost disappears, so I usually only get it once. But this time, I left some soup and... I couldn't resist calling out for the second round of "extra noodles!" I did it. Because... it's so incredibly delicious! Ramen, C set, two extra noodle refills... totaling 1,200 yen. It turned into a luxurious lunch, but the satisfaction and fullness were beyond measure. Well, I had worked hard since early morning, so I'll forgive myself. Thank you for the meal! The 100 yen extra noodle refill used to be the norm, but that's a thing of the past. Even in rural areas, it's becoming rare. Limited to certain days of the week, but... 60 yen is truly appreciated. Next time, I'll make sure to have champon! (laughs)

The other day, I was quite hungry on my way home from work, so I decided to have some ramen before heading home. I love Nishitaniya's black ramen, but I noticed a restaurant called "Hamachanpon" on the way! After considering whether to go to my favorite restaurant or try something new to satisfy my hunger, I decided to give Hamachanpon a try. The parking lot can fit about 3 cars, and the restaurant looks like a house converted into a ramen shop. Inside, there are counter seats on the left side. Looking at the menu, I thought they mainly served champon, but to my surprise, they also had ramen, burnt ramen, and black ramen! Since I was craving black ramen, I quickly placed my order. The black ramen arrived. It had a strong burnt garlic flavor, and the soup temperature remained consistent even after eating a bit. The best part was the huge slices of chashu! There were about three times more chashu than usual. I highly recommend it for those who love chashu!

After finishing my business trip, I returned to the office and decided to grab a bite to eat before getting back to work. This restaurant is right in front of my workplace, but it was my first time eating here. I was torn between ordering gyoza or something else, but ended up ordering the mini champon and half fried rice set. The staff suggested upgrading to a regular size for just 50 yen more, and I agreed without hesitation. The dishes were packed with vegetables and the champon had a delicious stir-fried flavor to it, which I personally really enjoyed.

Chanpon 800 yen Seafood Chanpon 1100 yen 2 pieces of fried chicken 240 yen

First of all, the head chef in the clean kitchen has a loud and lively voice, and the taste is undeniably delicious.

Chanpon has a lot of ingredients, so it's like ramen. It's delicious, isn't it? But it's far away.