I had lunch at a restaurant I stumbled upon in Morooka, Hakata. I bought the Akatantanmen for 780 yen from the ticket machine and sat at the counter seat I was directed to. I ordered the noodles to be "firm" and the spiciness level to be "sweat-inducing". Although it was a ramen shop, I decided to choose the menu item that resembled tantanmen without hesitation. It arrived in about 10 minutes. The appearance was like tantanmen with bean sprouts, the meat miso was warm, and the soup was thick and delicious.

Ramen + fried rice set, ramen + gyoza set, rice set, etc. It's a good deal and satisfying when you're hungry! It can get crowded around lunchtime. Today I had the gyoza set! The ramen itself is quite delicious too! It doesn't have foam but it has a rich pork bone broth with sediment at the bottom! (^｡^) Instead of red ginger, they have white ginger. I like it! Thank you for the meal!

I quickly had lunch! It had a self-service feel with unique paper cups that you grab yourself. The owner doesn't raise prices but asks for cooperation instead. If it's cheap and delicious, why not cooperate! The fried rice had that authentic ramen shop taste! The ramen has a wide variety of options, so I want to come back again.

I ordered Tan Tan Men and fried rice. Kimchi is available for free. The soup was a bit spicy but delicious. The fried rice was a bit oily, so I recommend it for those who like strong flavors. Next time, I want to try the mixed noodles.

I visited the Shin Kyomoto main store because I had some business around the Ita area. I ordered the set from the char menu for ¥850, which included ramen, mini fried rice, and 2 pieces of fried chicken. It was the best cost performance set. It's perfect for salarymen. I was so full that I didn't even have room for extra noodles.

It was delicious. I had some errands nearby, so I visited on my way back. It was around 1:30 PM and the restaurant was quite busy. I bought a meal ticket and sat at a table for six people. The half fried rice set was cheap at 800 yen. The ramen had a slightly bitter taste in the soup, but it was delicious in a Fukuoka ramen kind of way. The fried rice was especially delicious, with a strong seasoning and plenty of pepper, which I like. I will visit again when I'm in the area. Thank you for the meal!

I knew there was a shop there for a long time, and I have passed by the front of the shop countless times. It seemed like a chain store along Chikushi Street, so I had always kept my distance. However, I decided to visit on a whim and ordered the simmered dried fish and pork bone ramen. There were a lot of signs around. The image was a bit different from what I had expected. When I tried the ramen, it exceeded my expectations by far. Personally, I still don't quite understand the purpose of tsukemen (dipping noodles), but after eating this ramen, I felt like I didn't need tsukemen anymore. The soup had a similar taste to the fish and pork bone dipping sauce for tsukemen, but stretched out for ramen. Tsukemen is a dish where you can savor the noodles, but many shops have thick noodles that are boiled for a long time and it's hard to gauge the temperature. So, I prefer this kind of ramen from this shop. It was simply delicious. The addition of wheat gluten was nice. Personally, I could do without it, but overall, it was a good experience. I realize now why this shop has managed to survive and continue operating. My apologies for underestimating it. Thank you for the meal.

I had lunch. It's very nice that the prices are kept the same in this day and age. I appreciate it. It was reliably delicious. Lunch set C ¥870 (ramen, 3 gyoza, mini fried rice) extra noodles ¥110.

"I have often heard the name 'Ramen Raizou,' a pork bone ramen restaurant with three locations in Fukuoka. Finally, I had the opportunity to visit the restaurant the other day! Despite the misleading title, which may make you think that the kimchi is recommended, the ramen was delicious and just to my liking, and the side dish of fried rice was also tasty! However, as someone who is weak to the word 'service,' the most memorable thing for me was that the delicious kimchi was complimentary, so I chose this title haha. Let me introduce you to 'Ramen Raizou,' please! This time, I visited the Morooka branch. The location of the restaurant is Morooka, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City. It is located along the Chikushi Street, which has been increasingly featured in my blog recently. There is a parking lot in front of the restaurant, so even those coming by car can visit with peace of mind. In addition, it is also accessible by Nishitetsu bus, making it convenient for bus users. The restaurant's prominent red signage makes it easy to spot. At first glance, your eyes will be drawn to it, so it should be easy to find. Upon arriving at the restaurant, there was a line of customers, so I waited behind them. The fact that there is a line indicates that the taste is reliable. I had high expectations. The main dish at the restaurant is pork bone ramen, with classic items like fried rice, gyoza, and karaage also available. Of course, they offer extra noodles, and even half servings. Surprisingly, there don't seem to be any set menus. After waiting for about 5 minutes, I entered the restaurant. As soon as you enter, there is a ticket machine where you make your purchase before taking your seat. I purchased the 'Super Tamachan,' a pork bone ramen with chashu, egg, and seaweed, and the 'Chara Set' which includes a mini fried rice with karaage. I also requested firm noodles. The restaurant has three 4-seater tables and a counter, with a limited number of seats. Therefore, on this day, I shared a table with other customers. Sharing a table at a ramen restaurant brings back nostalgic feelings. I reminisced about the days when I used to do this often during my student days. It seems to be the style of this restaurant. I noticed that sharing tables was common among other customers as well. Next to the seats, there are additional menus for ordering more items, as well as alcohol and appetizers. If you want to order more, it seems that cash is also accepted. Additionally, like many ramen restaurants, they provide gyoza sauce, chili oil, and ramen sauce. Of course, there is also the classic spicy pickled mustard greens that are common in Hakata pork bone ramen. Furthermore, in the fridge next to the counter, there is this kimchi. It's amazing that this delicious kimchi is complimentary. I couldn't resist trying it while waiting for the ramen - it had just the right amount of spiciness. With this, I could easily eat a bowl of rice. Is it really okay to provide this for free? That's how delicious it was haha. Shortly after, the ordered ramen and fried rice arrived. The ramen had a rich soup with floating fat, typical of pork bone ramen. Although there was almost no hint of the unique smell of pork bone, the soup was rich enough to have fat floating on top. Trying the noodles, they were thin straight noodles. However, the taste of the ramen was pleasantly mild. It was delicious! This ramen would be perfect as a finishing touch after drinking. I was satisfied. The toppings were well-balanced and tasty. Of course, I had to get an extra serving of noodles. I paid in cash to the staff and added an extra serving of noodles. Then, the Chara Set. It consisted of a half fried rice and two pieces of karaage - a delightful side dish. The fried rice had a simple ingredients and seasoning, but it was simply delicious! The accompanying karaage was also freshly fried and tasty. Overall, the taste exceeded my expectations. I also ordered an extra serving of noodles. Adding pickled mustard greens changed the flavor, making it even better! Additionally, my wife had the 'Black Ramen,' a rich pork bone ramen with garlic-infused ma-yu (burnt garlic oil). As expected from a ramen restaurant with three locations in Fukuoka, 'Ramen Raizou' offers good value for money, and the best part was the complimentary kimchi! The restaurant is small, so sharing tables is unavoidable in these times, but the taste was satisfying, so it's all good haha. I will definitely visit again."

Visited this place in early October 2022 craving for a rich tonkotsu ramen. Arrived right as they opened and purchased the A set ramen + mini fried rice for 800 yen from the ticket machine. Sat at a table towards the back and was pleasantly surprised to find complimentary white ginger, spicy pickled mustard greens, and kimchi. Excellent service! The crucial part, the ramen, had to be delicious for the visit to be worth it. The noodles arrived, with a classic appearance of cloudy white soup with wood ear mushrooms, chashu pork, and green onions floating on top - a signature look of Nagahama tonkotsu ramen. The soup had a pork bone aroma but tasted creamy and mild. However, there was that familiar smell... the lingering scent found in chain ramen shops and their chashu pork. Probably coming from the pork bone, it wasn't a pleasant scent. What do you think about that? The noodles, a thin straight variety, were a good match for the tonkotsu ramen, with a nice balance of soup coating and a hint of wheat sweetness. The thinly sliced chashu was average. The mini fried rice in the set was light and tasty. Considering the price, it's quite impressive! While it may not be a ramen destination, the cost performance is good, and the complimentary kimchi is a nice touch. A very wallet-friendly spot. Thank you for the meal.

Something changed in the restaurant, like maybe the signs or something. I'm not sure exactly what changed, but it feels brighter or maybe they added more signs? I heard they started serving Nibo Tonkotsu, so I went to try it out! As expected from Raizou, the Nibo Tonkotsu was quite delicious. The mystery of the "F" remains unsolved. Thank you for the meal!

I was recommended to visit this restaurant by my friend in Fukuoka. The staff were friendly and funny. Kimchi, pickles, and other side dishes were complimentary. Great value for money. The Fukuoka tonkotsu ramen was really rich and delicious! I'm not a fan of light ramen, so I was really happy to find this place. Thank you for the meal!

This restaurant may not look good at first glance, but the food is actually quite tasty. Today, I came here with my daughter after taking a bath for a drink. This simple moment may be true happiness. Thank you for the meal!

Ramen for 600 yen, extra noodles for 110 yen. Stopped by on my way home from night work. It was close to closing time so I couldn't order a set meal, but the pork bone broth had just the right amount of flavor and I didn't get tired of it until the end. Since I couldn't order a set, the owner gave me an extra slice of chashu for free.

Today's lunch was at Ramen Raizou Morooka branch. This noodle shop has three locations in Fukuoka prefecture, including the Shinomiya and Watanabe-dori branches. The restaurant is located along Chikushi Avenue, a main road that stretches from Hakata Station to Kasuga City in the Hakata district of Morooka. The roadside-style store has a dedicated parking lot that can accommodate more than 10 cars! There are banners in front of the store that say "Free Kimchi" and "Kimchi Revived" prominently displayed. Inside the store, there is a touch panel ticket machine where you can order a default "Ramen" for 600 yen or a spicy "Red Tantan" for 780 yen. This time, I chose the lunch set "Ramen + 2 Highball Onigiri for 700 yen". The interior of the store has counter seats and table seats. When handing the ticket to the female staff at the counter, I mentioned that I wanted my ramen to be firm. There is self-service kimchi in the refrigerator on the left side of the counter, and I helped myself to a plateful. While waiting, I tried the spicy pickled vegetables, which were very spicy. The highball onigiri and ramen arrived at the same time. The ramen had ingredients such as wood ear mushrooms, green onions, and one slice of chashu. The soup was a light tonkotsu base, surprisingly light. The noodles were thin, low-hydration straight noodles. The portion of noodles was a bit small, around 100g. The chashu was a thin slice of pork belly. The onigiri had a strong and delicious flavor of pickled vegetables. It was tasty when eaten with kimchi. I was satisfied with the meal. The kimchi was delicious! I also tried dipping the spicy pickled vegetables in the tonkotsu soup, which made it dramatically delicious. Overall, with the complimentary kimchi and pickled vegetables, it was a satisfying meal. Thank you for the meal.

This time, I went to Ramen Raizou Morooka store located at 2-10-28 Morooka, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City. I used it for lunch and had limited time. I found the restaurant while driving around, and saw a sign outside saying "Free Kimchi and Spicy Pickled Vegetables are back!" I entered the restaurant, and since it was past 2 PM, the place was not crowded. I purchased the ticket from the machine and ordered the Tamachan Ramen for 720 yen, with firm noodles. While waiting for the ramen, I enjoyed the free kimchi, pickled vegetables, and white garlic. The ramen arrived in about 5 minutes, topped with egg, wood ear mushrooms, one slice of chashu, and green onions. The noodles were medium thickness and straight. The soup was tonkotsu-based, light and creamy. The egg was half-cooked but the chashu was a bit thin, which was a bit disappointing. They offer extra noodles for 110 yen, and surprisingly, half extra noodles for 70 yen. On weekdays, lunch sets with highball rice start from 650 yen, and those with mini fried rice start from 800 yen. I might try that next time. Thank you for the meal.

On the way from Fukuoka to Dazaifu, I found a ramen shop. It serves Fukuoka-style tonkotsu ramen with straight thin noodles. The simple toppings include chashu, green onions, and wood ear mushrooms. I want to try a variety of foods while sightseeing, but I'm torn because I also want to order an extra serving of noodles.

I ordered Tonkotsu Ramen with extra firm noodles, priced at 600 yen including tax. My eldest daughter ordered Red Dan Dan Ramen, priced at 760 yen including tax. The last time we visited was in 2017 when the consumption tax was 8%. Back then, the price was 590 yen including tax. It seems like there has been a slight price reduction, but the chashu slices appear thinner compared to the last time. The portion of noodles is also on the smaller side. They offer free toppings such as ground sesame, white ginger, and spicy pickled greens. My daughter chose the "mild" level of spiciness for her Red Dan Dan Ramen, and even though I tried the soup, it wasn't spicy at all. The sesame-flavored soup was quite delicious, especially when I added extra ground sesame as a topping. We visited on a Sunday at 11:50 AM, and although there were only a few customers when we arrived, more customers started coming in soon after. To avoid crowds, it might be better to visit outside of lunch hours.

It's been a while since I came here. Started with the Yozou set. Ordering with food tickets is a hassle. A male staff member without a sense of cleanliness greeted me. "Water is free and all-you-can-drink~" Apparently. I don't need that kind of unnecessary information. What bothered me more was someone coughing nearby. The chicken skin with ponzu sauce was surprisingly tasty. I rejected the grilled chicken dishes because they seemed suspicious. Two draft beers and one sweet potato shochu on the rocks. At a ramen shop! (laughs) It was around 2500 yen in total. The ramen at Yozou feels a bit lacking.

Creamy tonkotsu ramen at "Raizo" was devoured eagerly. When I went to the southern area for work, I was looking for a lunch spot where I could park my car, and found the ramen shop "Raizo" on Chikushi-dori in Morooka. There is another shop on Shinnomiya-Watanabe-dori, but this shop completes it. The ramen comes with a mini bowl, I think it's called a Delicious Don? It's delicious though. The spice is default. The ramen is firm with creamy soup and medium-thick noodles. There are various condiments on the table. It's nice that they have both ground and unground sesame. I really don't dislike Raizo. By the way, there are manga books on the wall. Dragon Ball, Kochikame, One Piece, and even Demon Slayer are included. Well done. They also serve alcohol and snacks at night. But you can only come by car. Restaurant Information: Raizo 092-502-8880 2-10-28 Morooka, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City Opening hours: 11:00-03:00