I have been eating the Abura Soba from Kinryu Ramen occasionally for the past 30 years. There used to be Kinryu Ramen shops everywhere, but recently the number of shops has decreased, which is disappointing. The Abura Soba has thick noodles, but at Kinryu Ramen, you can choose between thick and thin noodles. I always choose the thin noodles. Since there is no shop near my home, I also tried takeout.

I sometimes feel like eating it and visit. I ordered the oil soba with thin noodles, large serving for 750 yen. The ramen is average, but the oil soba is delicious. There are plenty of manga to read. Oh, there's Spy Family too. But I don't have much time. The oil soba arrives. I pour vinegar and mix it. Mmm, this flavor. Delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I visited Kinryu as a way to end my night of drinking. It had been decades since my last visit, back when I was a student. They had added many new menu items besides tonkotsu ramen. I ordered the spicy noodles in a large portion, but it was so filling that I couldn't finish it. The walls were covered in manga, making it a relaxing place to unwind. Thank you for the meal!

Long time no visit. Sometimes I crave for oil soba. The Kinryu oil soba with extra noodles costs 750 yen. Mix it well, and oh, the toppings! Menma, minced meat, char siu scraps, green onions, and seaweed all blend with the thin noodles and soy sauce-based oily sauce. So delicious! I've never thought their ramen was particularly tasty, but this oil soba is so good! I love the flavor. You can also change the taste with a lemon vinegar-like liquid for a refreshing twist. Menma is especially delicious. About 80% of bamboo shoots in the world should be turned into menma. Whoever made this menma is a genius! It was so tasty! Thank you for the meal. I think having oil soba once every six months is good. Maybe I'll come back around September. It was convenient to be able to use PayPay since I didn't have cash in my wallet. And there were plenty of manga to read.

Hakata Kinryu Ramen Nagasumi branch is a ramen chain known for its tonkotsu ramen! They have a wide selection of manga available for unlimited reading. The ramen is affordable, served quickly, and tastes good. I will definitely go back when I feel like reading manga again. Thank you for the meal.

I went to Kinryu for the first time in a while. They offer a set deal where you can have fried chicken rice, beer, and ramen. After satisfying my craving for fried chicken and beer, I tried their recommended Onomichi ramen to finish off. I thought I needed some pepper, but surprisingly, it was already on the table. I was touched that they accepted my drunken ramblings. However, the salt and pepper that used to be on the table were now moved to the topping corner. I went to the corner to add some salt and pepper. The president, who was getting worked up over such trivial matters, was comforted by a kind gesture. I even managed to move the mountain! Instead of making a phone call that might cost thousands, I used my "Tabelog spirit" and left the restaurant with a smirk. The meal was delicious, but I still rate it 3 stars.

I suddenly felt like eating ramen with lots of oil, so I decided to enter a ramen shop I haven't been to in over a year. I wasn't a big fan of oily ramen before, but ever since I switched to a low-carb, ketogenic diet, I've been craving oily food more and more. With marathon season approaching, I've allowed myself some carbs, so I decided to indulge in carb-loading for tomorrow's relay race. When I come to Kinryu, I always want to have their jumbo gyoza, and I also like to have rice with it. I chose the extra rich tonkotsu shoyu ramen with lots of back fat, along with a set that includes a jumbo gyoza and a mini beef rice bowl for around ￥900, plus a 10% late-night surcharge making it around ￥1080. It was my first time in a while having the extra rich ramen with lots of back fat, and it was delicious. The jumbo gyoza seemed a bit smaller than before, but still good. However, the mini beef rice bowl was a bit disappointing. Coming here after a long time, I thought it might be nice to read manga while having ramen. If I start reading One Piece from the beginning, I wonder how many times I'll have to come back here ( ´艸｀)

The taste is average, but the presentation is quite sloppy. I think this place is more like a comic book reading shop.

Another visit. I had the usual oil noodles, thin noodles, extra large size for 750 yen. The place was bustling with manga fans. The parking lot was almost full. The unique sauce, vinegar, and seasoned bamboo shoots all go so well together. I also sprinkled some sesame seeds on top. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Overwhelmingly cheap, with an average of 500 yen for soy sauce-based and pork bone-based ramen! They also offer gyoza and rice dishes. The taste is not mind-blowing, and the service is average. A good sign of a quality restaurant is when they have pickled vegetables on the table, haha.

The other day, while driving, I came across "Hakata Kinryu Nagasumi Store". Kinryu offers unique ramen dishes like Nekomanma Ramen (ramen with rice), so I decided to stop by since it had been a while. The interior of the restaurant was spacious as always, with plenty of manga to read. It felt more like a cafe than a ramen shop! I sat at a table and looked at the menu, and decided to order the delicious meat ramen. Unlike traditional chashu, the tender beef in the ramen was a great combination. I recommend it to those who enjoy meat ramen!

"Gold Dragon, please put pepper on the table" [Ramen, Donburi, various] Finally, my summer 2016 research is done~ (￣〇￣) I am grateful to the staff at the Gold Dragon Nagasumi store for allowing me to stay for so long~ヾ(￣ー￣) I must apologize deeply for using up all the pepper and ask for it to be kept on the table... But anyway, the Chicken Broth Shoyu Ramen for 460 yen was surprisingly good. The soup had a traditional diner ramen taste, and it was delicious... Pepper is a must-have item. You can even add garlic if you want... But the noodles were thin... oh well... The Hakata Tan Tan Men for 500 yen, their signature dish, was as expected. The taste didn't really have the spiciness of Tan Tan Men. I had to add a lot of sesame seeds from the table to get the flavor. And of course, they had already added chili oil... it's based on the Gold Dragon Tonkotsu, so it's naturally a bit sweet. Topped with bean sprouts. The Addictive Ramen for 480 yen, with garlic included! But there was garlic available at the self-service corner (-_-;) What makes it 80 yen more expensive is the Ma-Yu floating on the Gold Dragon Tonkotsu base. So if you add more Ma-Yu, it becomes this... The Ma-Yu itself didn't have much depth, so it wasn't that addictive. Topped with bean sprouts. The Gold Dragon Half Curry for 280 yen. I also tried a side menu item. The sweet kid-friendly flavor might not be suitable for curry enthusiasts. (-｡-) But it's a generous portion. It's a dish with a taste of a commercial kitchen. The Stamina Donburi for 290 yen, made with pork belly slices and onions sautéed in garlic soy sauce to make it sweet and savory. It's like the meat bean sprout ramen but with less ingredients... If there were more, it might be overwhelming. Topped with pickled vegetables and red ginger. Seasonings are essential for an empty stomach. And that's how my research ended. I've only been to Gold Dragon here, but the staff are very friendly. They handle lunchtime crowds well. So I ended up staying longer than intended... (￣‥￣) It's cozy, so I'll be back even though I gained 2 kilograms. Thank you for the meal, I spent about 15,000 yen this time. Ψ(￣∇￣)Ψ Now, let's rank my top 10 likes and dislikes: ①Large Gyoza ②Fried Chicken ③Onomichi Ramen ④Chicken Broth Shoyu Ramen ⑤Meat Bean Sprout Ramen ⑥Fried Rice ⑦Curry Rice ⑧Soy Sauce Tonkotsu Ramen The rest are tied... Unfortunately, no Tonkotsu made it to the list... (-д-;) If it's a set, definitely "Meat Bean Sprout, Rice, Gyoza" (｀◇´) I'm being called by Gold Dragon... ( @Д@) Let's go back... sleep... wake up...＿(:D)⌒゛sabaa... Gold Dragon... have a drink... go back... sleep... work My 2016 summer research is almost over~ Attack on Titan is also coming to an end~ Now, it's time for lunch at Gold Dragon... Let's go... Fried Rice for 480 yen. It seems like it has been improved in the past year. It tastes better now. I used to avoid it because it tasted like frozen food, but today, the sound of the wok shaking during lunchtime doesn't stop. It's a perfect balance of fluffy and moist, with ingredients like egg, green onion, char siu, and pickled mustard greens? Gyoza goes perfectly with this... it's definitely a must-have (￣～；￣) yummy. Soy Sauce Tonkotsu Ramen for 480 yen. It feels like they blend Gold Dragon Tonkotsu with Japanese-style dashi soy sauce. So if you choose the Japanese-style dashi soy sauce as a topping, it becomes this... The addition of bonito flavor makes it quite enjoyable. I like it. The noodles are thin."

This is delicious! I went to Hakata Kinryu Nagasumi store in Minami-ku, Fukuoka City on December 10, 2015 (Thursday). I decided to go there without knowing where to eat that day. Finally, I arrived at Kinryu Nagasumi store because I was getting hungry. The gingko trees lining Oike Street were beautiful. Inside the store, there were many manga books. I wonder how many books there are in total. They serve not only tonkotsu ramen but also shoyu tonkotsu ramen and abura soba. Oh, they also have shio tonkotsu ramen! Onomichi ramen also looks delicious. In the end, I ordered the shio tonkotsu ramen for 540 yen. It was incredibly delicious! The noodles were thin and straight, with a smooth texture. The flavored egg was also good! The soup with floating back fat had a rich and creamy taste with a thick texture, making it incredibly delicious. It's limited to a certain number of servings per day, so be sure to try it soon! The store is located at 1-16-7 Terazuka, Minami-ku, Fukuoka City. They are closed during the New Year's holiday.

The other day, the conversation shifted from ramen to Kinryu, and I learned about the existence of abura soba. Both of the Kinryu stores near my place have disappeared. My husband suddenly got the craving for abura soba and sneaked out late at night after the kids had gone to bed. The closest Kinryu from our place is probably the Nagasumi store. It's true that many of the stores in the city have disappeared over the years. When I was in college, there was one right in front of my university, so I used to go there a lot. But I haven't been in the last 15 years, so I didn't even know about the existence of abura soba that came out after I stopped going. I went with a light heart, thinking it's just soupless ramen, but it turned out to be quite addictive. Even after finishing the meal and coming back home, I found myself thinking, "I wouldn't mind having it again." You can choose between thin noodles and thick noodles, and my husband recommended the thick noodles. When eating, make sure to mix well with the soy sauce base at the bottom, and you can also add vinegar and customize it as you like. The rich sesame oil flavor is quite addictive, isn't it?

November 2014, Hakata Kinryu Nagasumi Store (8) Big Gyoza x3 for 210 yen, Otsumami Tamago for 210 yen, Shochu Imo Oyuwari for 280 yen, Large Draft Beer Kinryu Oil Soba for 530 yen, Half Fried Rice for 290 yen. Visited this place every two months. Started with the usual "Large Draft Beer". Followed by "Otsumami Tamago" and the delayed arrival of "Big Gyoza". Switched to "Shochu Imo Oyuwari" after enjoying the beer. Finished with "Kinryu Oil Soba" and "Half Fried Rice". Will definitely visit again. August 2014, Hakata Kinryu Nagasumi Store (7) Beijing Jajangmyeon for 530 yen, Big Gyoza x3 for 210 yen, Otsumami Tamago for 210 yen, Medium Draft Beer for 480 yen, Shochu Imo Oyuwari for 280 yen, Chicken Karaage. Visited after two months. Started with "Medium Draft Beer" and ordered "Big Gyoza" and "Otsumami Tamago" as usual. Added "Chicken Karaage" later on. Switched to "Imo Shochu Oyuwari". Finished with "Beijing Jajangmyeon". Enjoyed the meal. June 2014, Hakata Kinryu Nagasumi Store (6) Tokyo Hachioji Ramen for 450 yen, Big Gyoza x3 for 210 yen, Otsumami Tamago for 210 yen, Medium Draft Beer for 480 yen, Shochu Imo Oyuwari for 280 yen. Visited again. Started with "Medium Draft Beer" and "Otsumami Tamago". Enjoyed the flow of reading manga while drinking. Finished with "Tokyo Hachioji Ramen". Liked the sweet aroma and strong soy sauce flavor. Enjoyed the meal. April 2014, Hakata Kinryu Nagasumi Store (5) Buta Bara Chahan Meat Ramen for 590 yen, Half Fried Rice for 280 yen, Big Gyoza x3 for 210 yen, Otsumami Tamago for 210 yen, Medium Draft Beer for 480 yen, Shochu Imo Oyuwari for 280 yen. Tried the new menu items. Started with "Medium Draft Beer" and "Big Gyoza" as usual. Switched to "Shochu Imo Oyuwari". Finished with "Buta Bara Chahan Meat Ramen". Enjoyed the meal.

Store Name: Hakata Kinryu Nagasumi Branch Address: 1-16-7 Terazuka, Minami-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture Located a little further down from Nomaike in Minami-ku, towards Nagasumi, this ramen shop is named "Nagasumi Branch" but the address is in Terazuka. - Price: 410 yen (for a rich and hearty ramen) - Soup: Tonkotsu (pork bone broth) - Richness: Rich (with added lard) - Noodles: Slightly thin noodles - Toppings: Char siu, green onions, wood ear mushrooms - Extra Noodles: Available - Sets: Various options available When it comes to "Kinryu," it is a strong ally for salarymen in Fukuoka Prefecture and northern Kyushu, replacing beef bowl restaurants. Affordable ramen and the unlimited manga reading service are great perks. The shop has a reasonably spacious parking lot, counter seats, and tables for 2 or 4 people, making it suitable for solo customers as well as colleagues or families. There are plenty of familiar manga to read too! You can stay for a while, but let's not overstay our welcome (laughs). Now, onto the taste, as an amateur who has tried various ramen shops, I recently found that Kinryu's ramen is "as expected." For this price and service without much wait, I think it might be better than the popular set ramen shops that cost around 1000 yen. This rich and hearty tonkotsu ramen may have a lot of artificial flavorings, but at 410 yen, overall, I think it could be on par with that well-known nationwide Hakata (Kyushu) ramen chain. Maybe even a good match? (laughs)

It is a chain store. I visited after 10 PM, so there was a late-night surcharge. I had visited the Kurashiki store before and was not impressed, but I was in a "let's give it a try" mode for the Fukuoka store. The parking lot was only about 30% full at this time. The interior of the store had a similar atmosphere. I ordered the rich ramen with firm noodles, while my wife ordered the burnt ramen with extra firm noodles. The soup had a layer of oil on top and the noodles were thin. The noodles were cooked just right, as we requested, and were delicious. However, the pickled vegetables were too salty and the chili peppers were not very spicy.