Familiar mountain hut ramen and FM Fukuoka's "Morning Jam" collaboration menu. I always end up going to eat there when I listen to the radio every day. This time, from September 13th to November 7th. I wanted to try it right away, but I was late. After finishing work in Fukuoka city, I headed to the Maehara branch. There are two collaboration menus, with braised pork being common to both the oil soba and ramen. I ordered the following: "Enjoy customized flat noodles with braised pork in oil soba topped with egg yolk! Special with red pickled ginger, ground sesame, and vinegar also good" (980 yen). Of course, I also added the "+20 yen numbing spicy powder topping." The bowl that was brought to the counter seat with a "Here you go!" had a huge braised pork on top, two slices! Quite a visual, right? The aroma released from the "numbing spicy powder topping" in the small dish was quite strong! This looks promising. First, before mixing, I picked out the noodles and took a bite. Oh! It's quite delicious! The flat noodles are also good! After confirming, I broke the egg in the middle and mixed it. Enjoying the different textures of the various ingredients. Then, I sprinkled a little of the "numbing spicy powder topping." Oh! Is this Sichuan pepper? It has a flavor and is spicy! But tasty! (laughs) Ordering this also adds additional seasoning items. Vinegar and mayonnaise! Customizing is fun! Sprinkling vinegar towards the end. Finally, some mayonnaise. Each time, there's a taste change that makes you go "oh!" I thought 1.5 servings might be too much, but I managed to finish it all. Oh, the braised pork!! It was incredibly delicious and had plenty of eating satisfaction! A bit of a luxurious noodle dish. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you for the meal. Collaboration menus never disappoint. Next time, I'll try the braised pork ramen... but I also want to repeat the oil soba. I think the numbing spicy topping is quite good.

Today, while driving aimlessly in my car, I stopped by Chikuhō Ramen Yama Koya. I had the Black Ma-Yu Ramen with an extra serving of noodles. Black Ma-Yu is a specialty of my hometown, Kumamoto. The ramen here didn't quite have the punch I was expecting. The restaurant was spacious and seemed popular. Thank you for the meal.

The world seems to have entered Golden Week. April ended in the blink of an eye. The next three months. Will the Olympics really take place!? Even I, who loves the Olympics, have my doubts. Will the mutant virus really continue to wreak havoc!? Will the pandemic end once the vaccine is widely distributed!? Living each day battling with anxiety continues. My daughters' middle school... their school trip was postponed twice and ultimately canceled. The sports day was shortened to just 2 hours... with no spectators or parents. Yet... events are being planned one after another in the city... this contradiction. It depends on each individual's judgment whether it is necessary or not. It's really difficult. I feel like saying, "What's going on?" I'm in a "I want to be a clam" state. But, I have to keep working. I always avoid crowded lunch hours, but lately I've been shifting my lunchtime even further. This day, I went to "Chikuhoryamen Yamakoya" in Itoshima, a rare ramen chain in the area. They were heavily promoting their "tantanmen" on the signboard. Is it a new menu item? I was intrigued. There were two senior customers inside. I sat at the counter on the other side. I checked the menu... and ordered the "tantanmen" (880 yen). I couldn't resist ordering the set with "half fried rice" (+170 yen). The tantanmen arrived shortly. Hmm? It doesn't look that appealing. (laughs) Is there really a tantanmen that doesn't look so good these days? It's actually kind of nice that it's not so visually appealing, in a way that is typical of Yamakoya. Let's eat! First, I took a sip of the soup without mixing it... oh. It's delicious. The soup has a nice aroma. I lightly mixed it and slurped the noodles. Oh. This is delicious. The sesame flavor is moderate, but the sansho pepper is quite strong. This is like a grown-up tantanmen. A tantanmen that thin noodle lovers will love. I wasn't expecting much from Yamakoya, to be honest. Well done. The set with "small fried rice" arrived late. It's really a small portion. (laughs) But it was perfect as a side dish for the tantanmen. This amount is acceptable for a set. Noodles + rice is a great combination! Even though I'm practicing self-restraint. Thank you for the meal. It was delicious. I might come back soon for a repeat visit. I'll be back♪

【2021.01.20】"I went out for lunch today. Currently, Fukuoka is under a state of emergency, so most restaurants are closed at night. As a result, lunchtime is the main dining time. This place is a chain restaurant that serves Chikuhou ramen. I had heard of it since they opened a branch in Itoshima, but I had been avoiding it because it seemed too rich. Today, I happened to pass by so I decided to give it a try. - Ramen: I wanted to try the basic ramen here. It wasn't as rich as I had expected, and it was easy to eat. - Gyoza (6 pieces): I always order gyoza. The gyoza here was delicious. - I debated whether to get the fried rice but overall, everything was delicious."

I have been relying on the ramen chain restaurant "Chikuhō Ramen Yamakoya" since I was young. It seems that they are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year, which means we are the same age. It's quite nostalgic. By the way, Doraemon is also celebrating its 50th anniversary. Amazing! I visited the Maehara branch after a long time. Due to the current situation with the coronavirus, they are operating with shortened hours until 3 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays. I just made it in time on that day. Inside the kitchen, two women were working hard. They seemed to be careful about ventilation and disinfection. On this day, I decided to keep it simple and ordered the "Ramen" (600 yen) with "Half Yakimeshi" (+170 yen). They were brought to me almost at the same time. Oh! Looking at it again, it has a nice visual. Looks delicious. Let's eat! The sweet tonkotsu soup and slightly firm thin noodles. Yeah, I really like it. The set's half yakimeshi is truly half! It's about the size of a rice bowl. For someone like me who is conscious of calories, this amount of volume is actually appreciated. And it's affordable. By the way, the half not-so-half "Yakimeshi" costs 340 yen. It's twice the price! I still have concerns about dining out due to the self-restraint period. Choosing a restaurant with a spacious layout provides a bit of a sense of security, which is appreciated. There is also a Yamakoya branch in Itoshima, which is nice. Although I haven't been there much. The side road of the bypass has opened up, making it a bit easier to get to. It's amazing to have been in business for 50 years. They had limited edition menu items for the anniversary, so I might aim for that next.

I had been curious about "Chikugo Ramen Yamagoya" that I had seen on Instagram for a while, so I drove all the way to Itoshima City. I visited "Yamagoya Maehara Store"❣️❣️. As soon as I got out of the car, the amazing smell hit me and when I looked at the menu, I was so impressed!!!! It was surprising to see that this ramen shop had labeling of the #7 major allergens on all the menu items, as there are still few shops that do this‼️. I ordered ramen and gyoza, both of which were #egg-free #dairy-free #nut-free. It was delicious and I slurped up all the soup, which led to an emergency dash at the airport on the way back, but it was so good that I definitely want to go back to this ramen shop❤️. Ah, if all ramen shops had allergy labeling at all their stores, it would be so much easier to go ramen shop hopping. Maybe in a few more years✨.

The ramen was delicious with a nice sweetness, especially the soft-boiled egg. I also had half-fried rice and dumplings, and it was just the right amount of food.

The other day, I went bass fishing! However, I didn't catch anything (TT) and got hungry, so I searched for a nearby ramen restaurant and found "Yamagoya Maehara Store"! I decided to go there right away. The inside of the restaurant had about 6 or 7 four-person tables and a counter that could seat 5 people, so it was quite spacious. They also had pickled vegetables available. I ordered the signature dish, Showa Ramen! When I went to get the pickled vegetables, I saw that Matsumoto from Downtown had visited last June and it was featured on TV. Then, the Showa Ramen arrived! It had egg, chashu, menma, seaweed, bean sprouts, and a stable pork bone flavored soup. It's recommended for those who want to try a nostalgic ramen (^^).

I went to the ramen restaurant "Yamagoya Ramen" in Fukuoka, which was featured on a local TV program by Matsucchan. I visited the original store in Maehara. It was a Saturday evening, with only a few customers. I ordered the "Chashu Ramen" (780 yen) and a set of "Gyoza (6 pieces)" (300 yen). The chashu covering the bowl had a nostalgic flavor with a hint of saltiness. The noodles were firm, as always. The small amount of bean sprouts on top added a nice touch. The gyoza in the set was consistently delicious. I enjoyed my meal in peace. It's a bit lonely eating alone, but the casual atmosphere of this chain restaurant always makes me happy. It's a blessing to have a place like this in the limited restaurant options in Itoshima. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the restaurant during the daytime, just before 1 o'clock. There were about 3 groups of customers before me, and it had been about a year since I last visited this place. I came here while shopping at a nearby discount store. I ordered the meatball wonton ramen for the first time from the menu. Usually, I order dumplings as well, but since I ordered wontons this time, I also got half-fried rice. I went to the service corner next to the counter to get some pickled mustard greens and waited. In about 5 minutes, the wonton ramen was served. It came with 5 large wontons and 2 slices of char siu. Before I could even start eating, the half-fried rice arrived. It was really small, probably the smallest portion I've seen. It looks big in the photos, but the bowl was small and it was a bit disappointing. The wonton ramen had a strong flavor of salt and lard. The wontons were bigger than the usual ones, with a round shape like a tea towel. They were quite satisfying to eat. The fried rice was the dry type, but the green onions on top were unnecessary. It would have been much tastier if they were mixed in while cooking. Overall, I was satisfied and left the restaurant.

I came here after a long time even though I live nearby. The owner changed a while back and since then they have been doing events like 100 yen gyoza or free extra noodles on weekends. On this day, I saw a big ad in the Pink Flyer, a local information paper in Itoshima, offering half-price ramen on weekends, so I decided to visit with my friend. The place was not too crowded when we arrived, but soon it was full and there was a waitlist! The Pink Flyer effect is no joke! I ordered two bowls of firm noodles and got some free spicy pickled mustard greens to add. Be careful, as the greens are quite spicy. Yes, I often get scolded by my husband for taking too much. After a few minutes, our bowls arrived. They seemed smaller than usual - maybe for the half-price event? As we tasted the ramen, we both agreed that it had gotten better! It wasn't bad before, but now it was definitely tastier! The soup seemed a bit less due to the smaller bowls, so be cautious if you plan to get extra noodles. My husband finished his bowl in no time and immediately ordered an extra serving. Even with the extra noodles, the total bill for both of us was only 1000 yen, with change returned! If you ever visit Itoshima on the weekend, make sure to check for event flyers at this place. They usually start advertising around the beginning of the week. It's such a great deal!

There is no article Udon Tsukishima Ramen Yama Koya NEW! Tue, February 02, 2016 Theme: Gourmet We are a udon-loving family, but we decided to try out the "Yama Koya" restaurant which had a lot of cars parked outside. It turns out it was "Ramen Half Price Day" which happens twice a month. Lucky us! It was only 290 yen for a bowl of firm noodles. The soup had a flavor that I liked, one that I could drink until the end. However, it started to get spicier and I couldn't finish it. I had to drink carbonated water when I got home. The gyoza was crispy and delicious, while the fried rice was surprisingly light in flavor. Sometimes, ramen is nice too! Yama Koya Maebara Store 3-554-4092-331-8864 11:00-21:00 (Closed only on New Year's Day)

This restaurant is familiar in Itoshima and very convenient because it's located near Spa-ki. I find the soup a bit stronger in flavor compared to other places. It has a stronger salt taste than Hakata ramen. I always order the noodles firm, and I think firm is the best texture. Among the menu items, I like the Gyoza set with Showa Ramen the most. My daughter likes the Chashu Ramen. The fried chicken tends to sell out often, but it's crispy and delicious, so I recommend it. Also, the free pickled mustard greens are a topping I always want to have.

I'm not sure, but as far as I know, I have never seen a store in Fukuoka city. However, if you go further away from Fukuoka city, you will see many stores. It would be nice if they opened a store in Fukuoka city. Every time I come here, I somehow end up ordering black ramen. I guess it has become a habit without me realizing it. The rich soup and thin noodles go well together and I think it's delicious. It would be even better if the pricing was a bit more reasonable.

【2nd time】 I hadn't reported in July 2012, but I've been quite reliant on this shop. I often have to run errands at the nearby Spaki (Super Kid) and stop by this shop on the way. The most appealing thing is that it's easy to enter and spacious. It's always open and not crowded... (sweat). For me, it's the go-to place when in trouble. However, when they have half-price days or bold campaigns and events, it can get very crowded, so they are trying hard and thinking of various ways to attract customers. Many people around me used to give mediocre ratings, but recently I hear voices saying, "The food there has gotten better!" Although I personally don't think it has changed that much. This time, as a long-overdue report, I chose this ramen for the first time. "Showa (Old-fashioned) Ramen" (720 yen). Written as "Showa" but pronounced as "Mukashi" ... cool. It seems to be a revival of the old-fashioned version, with toppings such as chashu, negi, menma, kikurage, moyashi, and a whole boiled egg, making it a very luxurious ramen with plenty of ingredients. Well, it's a Showa-style luxurious ramen. Today, I took a sip of the soup. Oh, is it really getting tastier?! It's rich but has a refreshing base, and the aftertaste feels even clearer... The soy sauce flavor is just right. I wonder if the soup is different for Showa Ramen? The noodles are medium-thin straight noodles. I always ask for "firm noodles" at this shop. Just right today. With so many toppings, one bowl of ramen is satisfying. Successfully avoided the set menu. Thank you for the meal. The character of the master, who seems to enjoy chatting, makes this shop quite interesting. It's a shop where it's hard to say, "This ramen here is my favorite!" ... but as a ramen for my usual lunch, I think it's quite good. I had a very good impression this time, so maybe I'll visit more often. It might be more fun to run errands at Spaki too... (laughs). --- [1st time] June 2012 "Peace of mind unique to a well-known chain store!?" This is a chain store originating from Kashun Town, right? I've been to the "main store (now Kashun founding store)" a few times in the past, and I remember being surprised by the number of customers rather than the taste. The location of the Maehara store is a bit subtle, located under the overpass of Route 202 Bypass Fukuoka Maehara Road, driving towards Maehara, a little before the road becomes a narrow mountain road, near the "Arita Chuo" intersection. Next to Spaki, ENEOS, and so on. Honestly, the location environment is somewhat behind Maehara and a bit awkward. The interior of the store has fewer counter seats and seems to focus on table seats. When you sit down, they bring you ice water. The menu is quite varied as expected from a chain store. Today, I ordered the "A Lunch Set (Ramen + Half Fried Rice)" (680 yen) from the set menu. When asked about the firmness of the noodles, I replied, "Normal." The ramen and half fried rice arrived without much wait. First, the ramen. Toppings include chashu, negi, moyashi, and kikurage. The soup is somewhat clear pork bone soup. First sip, oh, the soup gives off a tremendous richness. The soy sauce flavor is a bit strong. But the aftertaste is refreshing. It's rich but light in style. The noodles are quite thin noodles. I ordered "normal," but they felt quite soft. It's within my acceptable range, but for those in Fukuoka who dislike "soft noodles," it's essential to order "firm." The half fried rice, at first impression, is "a little less!" Honestly. But this amount might be just right. The price is kept reasonable (680 yen). By the way, when it's not half, it becomes a set of "Fried Rice" (880 yen). The fried rice is seasoned lightly. It's more of a "mixed rice" flavor than fried rice. Well, it's a "normal" ramen and fried rice. If you never get tired of this taste and always eat it, then it might be good. Next, I'd like to try various variations of ramen.

On Saturday afternoon around 14:30, my daughter and I went to a ramen restaurant that was offering a ladies' day discount. Although the ramen was only half price, other menu items were discounted by 275 yen. I ordered the regular ramen for 550 yen, which came with free pickled vegetables. The soup had a slightly strong ammonia-like smell, which wasn't to my taste, but the bowl was well-prepared and I appreciated the effort. Overall, I would rate it 3 stars out of 5.