I visited a restaurant in Fukuoka in search of Ramen Jiro. It is conveniently located, within walking distance from Hakata Station, and about a 3-minute walk from the nearest subway station. Jiro-inspired restaurants are often referred to as "inspired" establishments. The founder of the original Jiro chain has expressed displeasure at these imitations, but they serve a necessary purpose in areas without a Jiro presence. At the original Jiro, the amount of toppings can vary depending on the owner, making it difficult to predict. However, Jiro-inspired restaurants like this one tend to serve generous portions of toppings, which is appreciated. Nowadays, many people order extra toppings for the sake of Instagram, but at this restaurant, leaving food uneaten is not allowed, and there is a penalty for doing so. I ordered a bowl with 250g of noodles and extra toppings, assuming it would be manageable. The bowl that arrived seemed smaller than expected, but the amount of vegetables was satisfying. The taste leaned towards garlic and oil, with a strong pepper flavor, lacking the consomme taste found in the original Jiro. Despite the smaller bowl size, the abundance of vegetables made the meal feel healthy and satisfying.

On this day, it was pouring rain at lunchtime, so I was driving around trying to decide where to have lunch. Even with an umbrella, I was still going to get quite wet, so I decided to park my car in the coin parking lot in front of this restaurant that I happened to pass by. This place is next to a udon restaurant that I had been to before, but I was in the mood for Jiro-style ramen, so I went to Mashimashi. The restaurant was full when I arrived, but a seat opened up while I was purchasing my ticket from the machine. I chose the default ramen for 950 yen and added toppings. I found the system where you write down the toppings you want to be a bit of a hassle, so I liked this system better. While waiting, I noticed a QR code for LINE Shop Card on the counter. I've been seeing this system at some restaurants recently. I added the restaurant as a friend and received a free extra slice of char siu right away. The ramen arrived in about 3 minutes. The extra vegetables made the dish look even more appealing. It was a bit challenging to eat without spilling, but I enjoyed eating the vegetables and mixing the noodles. The broth was a bit light on oil, so it lacked a bit of punch. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

I felt like eating Jiro-style ramen, so I visited a shop in front of the gym. I ordered the ramen with extra-large noodles (400g) and extra vegetables and bonito flakes. The noodles were smoother than the original Jiro style, I prefer a bit more chewy texture. I wished the soup had more punch to it. Eating the 400g served in a mortar made my workout right after quite tough.

In Fukuoka, the precious dish is Jiro-style ramen. I ordered the spicy pork mazesoba with 200g. You write down your preferences on a food ticket in advance. The medium thick wavy noodles with thick slices of chashu, pork fat, and green onions were all excellent. The spiciness added a very good accent, creating a flavor that you can't experience in regular Jiro-style ramen. I was very satisfied with the powerful and flavorful Jiro-style ramen.

I visited during lunchtime on a regular day. There wasn't a line, but the counter seats were almost full. Unlike other Jiro-style ramen shops, you can choose the level of spiciness. You can also add extra vegetables, garlic, or pork fat. The rule at this shop is that if you order extra toppings, you must finish everything on your plate. If you leave any food, you will be fined 500 yen or have to work for an hour as a penalty. I ordered extra vegetables and finished everything with a sense of tension. It was delicious. I will definitely visit again!

The ramen shop I wanted to go to was unexpectedly closed, so I ended up going to a Jiro-style ramen place that was also recommended on YouTube. The owner boasts about eating hundreds of bowls of ramen in a year, which I was looking forward to. It was a bit disappointing, as it felt like a light version of Jiro-style ramen. The pork was different from the picture of the toppings, and the price was high, around 1200 yen. Additionally, the water tasted like chlorine. The restaurant has a relatively high rating on Tabelog. They have a sign saying that people who finish over 400g of ramen can leave a comment, but I think it's impressive to be able to eat that much.

One of the joys of being a salaryman is going on business trips! I visited a Jiro-inspired ramen shop here in Fukuoka. Located near the university hospital and prefectural office, it seems to be popular among locals. The ramen prices increase by 100 yen depending on the size. I ordered the large ramen with extra vegetables. I asked for extra pork fat and garlic, so I could enjoy the simple flavor of the soup. The soup is heated up each time an order is placed. The extra vegetables added up to 700g. Thank you for the meal!

This time I visited "Mashimashi Ramen The Story Begins Here". I ordered the Pork Mazesoba (200g) for 1150 yen plus a raw egg for 100 yen, totaling 1250 yen. When I went to Fukuoka for work, I really wanted to enjoy Jiro-style ramen, so I decided on this place after researching. It's located a bit away from the city center and has only counter seats. When I arrived, there was already a line! Unlike other Jiro-style places, here you write down your toppings on a ticket before sitting down. This was my first time at this restaurant, so I went with "karami" (spicy), "abura" (extra oil), and "ninniku" (garlic). It took about 20 minutes from ordering to being served. The curly noodles had a great chewy texture, and the vegetables were plentiful. The soup had a familiar taste, maybe slightly creamy. The meat was in large juicy chunks. Overall, it was a very satisfying bowl of ramen! I really enjoyed it and would definitely go back. Just be careful, as there is a warning that if you leave any food or order extra toppings, you may be fined or asked to wash dishes! Thank you for the meal! If you're curious, definitely go check it out!

When I have free time, I like to wander around aimlessly. One day, I stumbled upon a ramen shop that wasn't serving tonkotsu ramen. Excited, I decided to give it a try. There was one person waiting outside, so I joined the line. Nearby university students were chatting and enjoying their ramen. I ordered a regular bowl and eagerly waited for it. When it arrived, I noticed the distinct shape of the noodles and the rich broth with a hint of sweetness. The thick noodles were delicious. However, I realized there was no chili or pepper provided. I was told to bring my own. Despite this, the staff seemed friendly. I might visit again, but next time I'll remember to bring my own shichimi or sansho.

Hello everyone! I am currently on a ramen training journey! The story of the "Extra Extra" ramen begins here. What a wonderful name for a restaurant!! The taste is amazing, with bonito flakes in it, and it was the best G-style ramen I've ever had!

First experience with Jiro-style ramen. Choyo "The Story of Extra Extra Noodles" After work at Choyo, I decided to have lunch. I was curious about the rare Jiro-style ramen in Fukuoka, "The Story of Extra Extra Noodles". The regular ramen costs 950 yen. You can specify toppings like vegetables, fried garlic, bonito flakes, oil, and garlic as normal, extra, or extra extra. I went for extra for the fried garlic and bonito flakes, and normal for the rest. The regular was delicious, with tender thick slices of pork chashu. The thick and chewy noodles were also great. In the end, I wish I had gone for extra extra toppings. I felt bad leaving some behind, so I finished it all. Restaurant Information: The Story of Extra Extra Noodles starts here. 4-29-17 Choyo, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City.

After leaving the hospital, I searched for a ramen shop around lunchtime. I wanted to eat non-tonkotsu ramen, so I walked from Hakata Station to a nearby shop. There were already 5 people inside, but I was able to order quickly. I ordered ramen with 200g noodles, extra vegetables, normal garlic, and less oil. I was asked if I was okay with extra vegetables because if I leave any, I'll have to pay 500 yen. Since it was only 200g of noodles, I confidently said yes. The ramen arrived in about 15 minutes, and it was delicious with a refreshing bonito broth that wasn't too heavy. It was quite similar to Tokyo's Jiro-style ramen. It was delicious!

Hello! I am a ramen enthusiast in my 40s. I live in the Chikugo area, so I mainly eat ramen from there, but I used to often eat ramen in the Fukuoka area when I traveled there for work. Today, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, I had a real meeting in Hakata instead of a web conference, so I went to the city for work after a long time. I happened to stop by "Mashimashi Ramen Monogatari" on my way back. It operates on a ticket system. Normally, I always order a set with fried rice or a pork bowl, but since it was an odd time, I only ordered the regular ramen for 900 yen. The system requires you to write the amount of "vegetables, fried, bonito, oil, garlic" on the ticket. I didn't understand it at first and handed it over as it was... I made the bonito, oil, and garlic "extra" in the ramen. It's apparently called "Jiro-style". A first experience. I wonder how many Jiro-style ramen shops there are in Fukuoka city. The regular ramen had a good amount of volume. The soup had a strong dashi flavor because I added bonito. Coming from being used to tonkotsu broth, it felt like udon soup. The noodles were short and medium-thick. When you think of ramen, you imagine slurping long, very thin noodles, so this was refreshing. It felt like a different type of food than ramen. Since I have no point of comparison, I can't evaluate it. Well, it was delicious. The meat portion was small but tender and tasty. I wonder how you would increase the meat if you wanted to? Ramen has the power to make you forget unpleasant things. Focusing on a bowl of ramen is a form of mindfulness. If the ramen is delicious, life is at its best! Thank you for the meal!

The shop with an impactful name here is a ramen shop specializing in Jiro-style ramen. I had been wanting to try it for a while, so I decided to go for a hearty lunch today. I arrived around 1 pm on a Saturday and was able to be seated without waiting in line. I purchased a 900 yen ticket from the ticket machine, opting for the default 200g ramen. The staff guided me to a counter seat at the back, which was lucky. I filled out my preferences on the ticket based on the examples provided. I'm not a fan of chanting the typical Jiro-style order, so I appreciated the option to customize it. It was helpful to have photos showing the vegetable options. I requested extra vegetables, normal noodles, less oil, normal bonito flakes, and normal garlic. After a short wait, my ramen arrived. The aroma was appetizing. I enjoyed digging through the bean sprouts to lift up the noodles. The meat was a bit on the smaller side. The soup had a unique taste to it. Opting for less oil was a good choice as it was easy to eat without feeling heavy. It was a satisfying meal. Thank you.

My wife and I stayed in Fukuoka for her event. We decided to try a mazesoba restaurant that we found on Instagram. It was located about a 15-minute bus ride from Hakata Station, near Fukuoka Prefectural Government. We arrived a little after 2 pm. We entered the restaurant after sanitizing our hands, and found that it only had a counter seating. There were about 5 people already eating. I purchased a 200-gram mazesoba for 950 yen from the ticket machine, and we sat at a table towards the back. The ticket had options for vegetables, extra oil, etc., but we chose everything to be normal. The food arrived in about 10 minutes, and it looked delicious. I took a bite, but it tasted different than what I expected. This shoyu-based mazesoba is not up to the standard set by LL-san at Ohashi, who always goes there. Maybe adding more spiciness would help, but I didn't like the noodles and felt like I wasted my money with all the bean sprouts. Overall, this mazesoba was completely different from what I have had before, and the taste was nothing special. I can't justify paying 950 yen for this. I won't be coming back for a second visit. Thank you for the meal.

This is a review of a soy sauce flavored Chinese ramen shop in front of Kyushu University Hospital. I ordered the regular ramen (with extra vegetables), but the soy sauce flavor was quite strong. I've only been to a Jiro-style ramen shop in Tokyo 2 or 3 times, but I remember the broth being less salty. The chashu rice bowl with plenty of pork fat was also quite soy sauce flavored. It might be good for those who like soy sauce flavor, but...

[Visit Date] May 20, 2022 (7:30 PM) [Restaurant] This is a shop in Fukuoka that is starting to see a gradual increase in Jiro-style ramen. I recently saw the shop owner on TV, and surprisingly, the owner has never been to Ramen Jiro. I wonder how they managed to perfect this Jiro-style ramen without ever trying the original... [Food] This is actually my third time at this shop. The first time I had ramen, the second time I had maze-soba, so this time I went for the spicy ramen (extra large 400g). Orders are not taken verbally, but rather written on a survey form with a pencil at the counter, along with presenting the food ticket to the staff. Since I don't associate bonito flakes with Ramen Jiro, I ordered mine with extra vegetables, extra oil, extra garlic, no bonito. [Serving] Let me start by saying that I have visited Ramen Jiro multiple times during my business trips to Tokyo. Comparing it to the original, the Jiro-style ramen in Fukuoka passes the test. As I mentioned earlier, the owner has never tried Ramen Jiro, so it's a mystery how they managed to create a Jiro-style ramen that is so close to the original. Ramen Jiro varies slightly between different shops, and this difference often determines whether a shop is popular or not. If this shop were to open in Tokyo as a Ramen Jiro shop, I honestly don't think it would attract long lines, but for someone like me who loves Jiro-style ramen, the taste and quality here make me want to come back again and again. By the way, I ordered the spicy ramen this time, but I didn't feel like the spiciness (which wasn't too strong) significantly enhanced the flavor, so personally, I think I'll stick to ordering regular ramen next time.

I ordered a 200g ramen for 900 yen (including tax) at a Jiro-style ramen restaurant with a ticket system. Water and chopsticks are self-service. I ordered extra vegetables, which turned out to be a huge amount. After finishing eating, I returned the dishes to the counter and wiped my space with a wet towel. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I wanted to eat ramen, so I went for a hearty style. How about the atmosphere there? That's where I went. The target was [Mashimashi Ramen - The story begins here]. The shop is located a few minutes' walk from Chiyokenchoguchi Station. The shop name is long and strange, like a fancy bakery. Anyway, leaving that aside. I visited during the evening idol time. The shop was empty. I ordered using the ticket machine. You write down the free toppings on the ticket. "Vegetables, karaage, oil, bonito, garlic" I asked for extra karaage. The pork ramen in large size (1150 yen) had a lot of vegetables. It looks like a Jiro-style ramen. The taste is inspired by Jiro but tastes like ramen from a convenience store. Thin pork, udon-like noodles, light soup, and a Japanese-style flavor with bonito flakes. Even with the large size, there is less noodles compared to the small size at Jiro. The balance between price and quantity is off. I felt it lacked the satisfaction to call it a Jiro-style ramen. Thank you for the meal.

I happened to come across this restaurant while passing by for work, so I looked it up online to see what kind of place it was before visiting. Some people had written harsh reviews, but I made sure to understand the ordering process and self-service before going. While it's not as rich as Jiro-style ramen, I actually enjoyed the taste. The way they provide towels and the self-service concept seemed pretty normal for Kansai. You have to throw away your disposable chopsticks yourself, but you only need to return the bowl to the counter. I didn't get a bad impression of their service or attitude at all. It might have been because it wasn't crowded when I visited in the evening, and the staff mentioned that they had fewer employees and caused inconvenience to customers and the neighborhood when they first opened. I'll definitely go back if I'm in the area again. Oh, I would be happy if the regular 850 yen ramen had more chashu, maybe something more like Jiro-style ramen, haha. Keep up the good work, young staff members!

This is my first visit for lunch on a regular day♪ This time, I visited "Mashimashi Ramen - The story begins here." which opened in early September. The storefront is prominently labeled as "Jiro-style ramen" (^^) The name of the restaurant is surprisingly long... Osaka has a Jiro-style ramen shop with a name that seems somewhat similar... The location is in Hakata-ku, Chiyoda. It is close to Kyushu University School of Medicine and Fukuoka Prefectural Government. There is no dedicated parking lot for the restaurant, so I visited using a nearby coin parking lot. I visited a little past the opening time of 11:00 during lunch, with two customers already seated. After me, a group of five people arrived and the restaurant quickly became full. There were also customers waiting inside, showing how busy it was. Before taking a seat, I purchased a meal ticket from the ticket machine. The noodle menu consists of the standard "ramen," "spicy ramen," "mazesoba," and "spicy mazesoba." The noodle portion is based on the regular 200g, with options to increase to "large 300g," "extra-large 400g," and "super-extra-large 500g" for an additional 100 yen each. Side menu items include "rice dishes" and toppings such as "raw egg," "green onions," and "cheese," as well as options to add extra noodles like "extra 100g of noodles." Since it was my first visit, I chose the default "ramen for 850 yen." When handing over the meal ticket, you can indicate free toppings such as "extra" or "extra extra" by writing it on the ticket. The free toppings include "vegetables," "seasoned egg," "lard," "bonito flakes," and "garlic." This time, I chose to have everything "extra" except for the "seasoned egg." The bowl arrived shortly after ordering! The vegetable portion was quite generous, with a good amount of bean sprouts and cabbage in an 8:2 ratio. On top, there were bonito flakes and solid lard. Next to the bowl were garlic and pork slices. The garlic was about a tablespoon's worth, but the pork slices were a bit lacking... Well, that's understandable! The noodles were firm with a high water content and slightly curly, about the thickness of the tip of chopsticks. The soup seemed to be made from bonito flakes, with a subtle taste of pork bone or pork broth, and a mild soy sauce flavor. It was light and easy to drink. If I were to be picky, I would say having soy sauce on the table would enhance the flavor, especially with the extra vegetables. Since I ordered the regular portion with 200g of noodles, I finished it quickly (^^)v The customer next to me ordered extra vegetables and extra everything, and the staff warned them, "You cannot give up, but are you okay?" Upon closer inspection of the warning sign posted on the counter, it stated, "Leaving food with extra toppings is strictly prohibited! If you really can't finish it, you will have to work for an hour or pay a 500 yen fine." Let's order based on how much we can eat (^-^) However, even though it recently opened, it would be nice to have some partitions between tables... Thank you for the meal m(_ _)m