This time it's "Curry Champon"! Located in a traditional dining district in Fukuoka city, this champon specialty store serves delicious "Hakata Champon" with a unique soup made from traditional Hakata ingredients like flying fish, chicken bones, and pork bones. The store is run by a veteran chef with years of experience in Chinese restaurants in the Kanto region. I visited with two friends and we enjoyed a quick and efficient service. I ordered the "Curry Champon" which was a flavorful dish with a generous amount of toppings including a spicy minced meat curry on top. The noodles were thick and had a nice chewy texture. My friends also enjoyed their dishes, including the "Hakata Champon," "Black Vinegar Sweet and Sour Pork," and "Gyoza." Overall, we were all satisfied with our meals and will definitely be back to try their "Tantanmen" next time.

A conveniently located Chinese restaurant just a 3-minute walk from Ropponmatsu Station in Fukuoka City's Chuo Ward. While there are many popular restaurants in Ropponmatsu, this place stands out as a great spot even though there are no long lines. As the name "Hakata Chanpon Eito" suggests, they specialize in chanpon, and the taste is truly exceptional. The menu is simple and geared towards the masses, but the flavors are top-notch. The signature "Hakata Chanpon" is priced at 750 yen. The soup made with tonkotsu, chicken, and flying fish is rich in flavor. It's a professional taste that sets it apart from other casual dining chanpon dishes. Although I usually go for the chanpon, this time I tried the tantanmen as a special treat! The Chengdu Tantanmen priced at 900 yen is a unique style with noodles and toppings served separately. It's a "soupless tantanmen" with a rich sauce made with plenty of chili oil and Chinese sesame paste. The creamy sesame flavor, along with the spicy kick, is intense! It's a dish that spicy food lovers will enjoy. You can mix the toppings with the noodles as you eat, enjoying the different textures. If you want more heat, you can request their homemade spicy miso. The menu also includes plate udon (fried thin noodles/thick noodles) and Hakata ramen, a typical dish in Fukuoka's local Chinese restaurants. This time, I tried the Char Siu Ramen. The basic Hakata ramen is priced at 600 yen, while the Char Siu Ramen is 800 yen. The milky tonkotsu broth with a mild soy sauce flavor is slightly sweet and gentle. It's a Hakata ramen with a unique touch. I requested the noodles to be firm. The Char Siu has that Chinese-style roasted pork taste and is delicious. The "burnt garlic" for flavor variation was also a nice addition. I also tried their side dish of 5 dumplings for 250 yen. They were slightly small but had a homemade taste. Thank you for the delicious meal!

Located in the area of 2-5-15 Rokumonsu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, just a 3-minute walk from Rokumonsu Station on the subway! This restaurant was opened in June 2016 by a Chinese cuisine experienced owner. The exterior features the typical bright red and yellow colors seen in Chinatown. Inside, there are counter seats and table seats, and it seems to be run by the owner couple. The menu mainly consists of "Hakata Ramen" and "Hakata Champon," along with dishes like "plate udon," "yakisoba," "Chengdu tantanmen," "chahan," and "gyoza." I was curious about the "Chengdu tantanmen," but I decided to try the signature "Hakata Champon"! The champon soup here is made from pork bones, chicken bones, and roasted jaw, so I was looking forward to it! First, I tried the soup... Hmm, the animal-based soup made from pork bones and chicken bones is not coming through well. The rich flavor of the roasted jaw is also lacking, resulting in an overall light taste. I added extra richness and "spicy miso" topping, but it still didn't reach the depth of flavor I was hoping for, and that was the finish. The noodles are thick and chewy with a low water content, which holds the soup well. The ingredients included a good balance of vegetables, wood ear mushrooms, squid, and pork. It's a bowl that may divide opinions! I'll try the "Chengdu tantanmen" next time. Thank you for the meal. Enjoy Ramen Life☆

Located near the subway Ropponmatsu Station, this is a town Chinese restaurant specializing in champon. While champon is a popular noodle dish, here you can enjoy a higher quality version of it. The restaurant is small with a counter and one table, and it stands out with the big sign "Champon" outside. Each counter seat has an acrylic board for COVID-19 prevention measures. The basic Hakata champon is 700 yen (tax included), while the seafood champon with plenty of seafood is 900 yen. It includes a bamboo ring as well. The soup is made with pork bone, chicken bone, and dried fish stock. Compared to cafeteria-style Chinese restaurants, you can tell the quality is higher here. The vegetables are crunchy and you can feel the skill in the way the noodles are stirred in the pot. They also offer tantanmen, plate udon, and other side dishes. Overall, it was a delicious meal. [Restaurant Name] Hakata Champon Eito [Address] 2-5-15 Ropponmatsu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka [Business Hours] 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00 (Last order 21:30) *Please confirm [Regular Holiday] Irregular holidays *Please confirm *3 minutes walk from Ropponmatsu Station on the subway. Check out the blog post with lots of pictures: [Hakata Onna Bushi] [Fukuoka] Seafood Champon & Grilled Pork Champon in Ropponmatsu @ Hakata Champon Eito https://hakata.livedoor.biz/archives/2176779.html Watch the Youtube video by Hayawakarina: [Hakata's An Channel] Hakata Champon Eito https://youtu.be/E2zRKhyzDCI

Sixth Avenue's Chanpon is a fiercely competitive area, but the hidden gem here is the seared pork Chanpon. The broth is a blend of fish, chicken, and pork bones, resulting in a light and refreshing soup. The seared pork adds a rich flavor to the soup, making it delicious. The ingredients include cabbage, carrots, wood ear mushrooms, bean sprouts, mini snow peas, onions, sliced fish cakes, red kamaboko, and pork belly, all complemented by smooth and chewy noodles. The seared pork is also incredibly tasty with its melt-in-your-mouth fatty goodness. The dumplings are well-seasoned and tasty. This seared pork Chanpon is definitely recommended over the regular Chanpon. During weekday lunches, rice is served on the house, allowing you to enjoy a delicious pork bowl by topping the rice with seared pork and a small amount of soup.

It takes 20 minutes to walk from the office, so I only have 20 minutes to spend inside the restaurant during my 1-hour lunch break. Despite the time constraint, I sometimes go there for lunch. On this particular day, I arrived at 1:20 pm and finished eating by 1:45 pm, so I had to take the bus back to the office. I had the crispy yakisoba for 750 yen, and I think it's worth it for the delicious taste and price. The combination of the crispy and soft textures of the noodles is really something special.

The lightly flavored soup with a rich bonito broth is perfect for a hangover, with just the right amount of saltiness. The chewy thick noodles have a satisfying texture, and the crunchy vegetables and fatty charred pork add depth to the flavor. Towards the end, the pepper adds a nice kick and helps to balance the taste. I left feeling satisfied but not overly full.

On March 22, 2020, I had a delicious Champon (noodle dish) in Hakata for 700 yen.

Hakata Chanpon and 5 Gyoza for 850 yen.

The Chanpon is delicious.

I can't tell the difference between Nagasaki champon and Hakata champon. The specialty of the shop is "Hakata champon" as the name suggests, but I had the plate udon. On a Sunday evening, there was no one in the restaurant, and my order came out quickly. The friendly old man provided good service. The crispy noodles with sauce were darker than other plate udon I've had before. However, the flavor was not too strong, and as time passed, the noodles softened and combined well, creating a nice taste and texture. Next time, I will try the Hakata champon.

It has become quite cool, but this is a review from midsummer. Feeling hot and lacking vegetables, I visited aiming for a hot chanpon in a cool, air-conditioned place. The restaurant specializes in chanpon and trained in Yokohama Chinatown. Upon entering, there are mainly counter seats with some table seats, and since I am alone, I chose a counter seat. As expected, the air conditioner is working well and it's nice and cool inside. I ordered the chanpon with an additional side of pan-fried dumplings. When looking at the menu, I noticed something called Chengdu Dan Dan noodles. It's a menu item I've never seen before even in Fukuoka. It features a numbing spiciness using Sichuan peppercorns. It can be made even spicier for those who like it hot. The ingredients and toppings for the soup are also listed. The authentic Dan Dan noodles from Chengdu, Sichuan... I'm curious, but I'm not confident I can eat it (sweating). Now, onto the main topic of the chanpon. The noodles are chewy chanpon noodles with a secret soup made from "grilled flying fish, chicken bones, and pork bones" that harmonizes beautifully! The refreshing mouthfeel is a feature, and the lingering aroma of grilled flying fish is irresistible. There is a deep sweetness that remains. This kindness seems easy to eat even as a finishing touch after drinking. The vegetables are cut into bite-sized pieces and neatly arranged. This makes it easy for women to eat!! The dumplings are handmade from scratch, with a generous amount of meat making them juicy. The prices are also reasonable, and I felt kindness in everything.

At Rokumonmatsu, there are several champon restaurants, and this time I went to this one. An old man was alone at the counter, managing the place. The restaurant has a few seats at the counter and tables, with a TV playing, giving it an old-fashioned feel. But I think the place has only been open for about 2 years (I'm not entirely sure though). Champon curry seems to be their specialty, but I opted for the regular champon. It was loaded with vegetables, had a rich pork bone soup, and was served piping hot. I added some homemade spicy miso as a topping, which enhanced the spiciness and richness. When I left some noodles uneaten, the old man asked, "Was there a problem?" I apologized and explained that I was just a bit full. Next time, I might try the curry champon. Thank you for the meal.

Opened in the summer of 2016, this casual Chinese restaurant in Ropponmatsu specializes in champon noodles. The area has lost its liveliness since Kyushu University closed down, and many shops have come and gone. Just a while ago, there was a ramen shop in this same spot. Interestingly, there is another champon restaurant right across the street, creating a fierce competition. The restaurant has about 10 seats at the counter and one table, with a narrow and elongated interior. The elderly owner runs the place alone, so it may take some time for your order to be served when it gets busy. The menu features various champon dishes like Hakata-style champon, roasted pork champon, and curry champon, along with some creative options. In the evening, they also offer Chinese side dishes. I ordered the roasted pork champon and sweet and sour pork with black vinegar. First, the soup. It was surprisingly delicious, with a blend of pork bone and chicken broth that was both light and flavorful. I couldn't help but finish the soup quickly. The ingredients included cabbage, bean sprouts, carrots, onions, wood ear mushrooms, pork, squid, and fish cake. The stir-fried vegetables had a nice crunch to them. The portion of ingredients was quite generous. The noodles were thick and chewy, providing a satisfying texture. The roasted pork champon had five slices of charred pork on top, adding a sweet and tender touch. As for the sweet and sour pork, it had a strong vinegar aroma from the start. The dish had deep-fried pork, onions, and asparagus, but it felt a bit lacking as a main dish. It would be better as a side dish or a snack with drinks. The casual and welcoming atmosphere makes it easy to stop by alone, and I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal.

The other day, I was looking for a place to have lunch in Rokumoncho on Tabelog, and this shop caught my attention. I decided to give it a try. The place is a bit hard to describe in words, so please look it up on Tabelog. The shop serves a tonkotsu-based soup blended with various ingredients like fish broth, which was mild and easy to eat. What stood out the most was the polite and friendly service from the staff, which made the whole experience very pleasant. The interior of the shop is a bit small, with only a few 4-person tables and counter seats, so if you go with a group, you might end up sitting separately or have to wait. Keep that in mind. I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal!