JR Harajuku Station on the south side, near the "Jingu Bridge" intersection, there is a Kyushu ramen restaurant called "Kyushu Jangararamen". This chain restaurant has several locations in Tokyo and is also a favorite of my wife. Harajuku is known for having many foreign tourists, and indeed, there were several groups of foreigners visiting this restaurant. However, their reviews seemed to vary, with some finishing their bowls completely while others barely touched their food. Japanese customers, on the other hand, seemed to be enjoying their meals. When ordering, you pay at the same time, and they accept various payment methods including PayPay. Despite it being my first time at this restaurant, I decided to go for something warm on that rainy and chilly day - the "Karabon Ajitama" (1060 yen), which is a rich and creamy soup with added spicy flavor. You can also choose the firmness of the noodles, and I went for firm. The dish arrived quickly, and the soup was not as thick and heavy as I had feared, but rather flavorful and easy to eat. It had a good balance of richness and a subtle spiciness that was invigorating. The firm noodles provided a satisfying chewiness, and while the portion size wasn't large, it was tasty enough to consider getting an extra serving for 150 yen. The seasoned egg was nicely cooked with a runny yolk, and the pork belly was tender with a good balance of meat and fat. The vegetables, mainly cabbage, added a nice crunch to the dish. Overall, I can see why there are always lines at this restaurant - the food is undeniably delicious. It would be interesting to hear what foreigners think of this rich tonkotsu ramen. Regardless, it is a popular spot among Japanese customers, and I can see why. I hope they open a branch in Yokohama. Thank you for the meal!

Jangara ramen from Kyushu with pork slices and boiled egg! It was quite crowded but the turnover was very fast, so we were seated right away. The noodles were thin, so ordering them firm was just right! The soup was between rich and light, delicious. The pork slices were quite big and very tasty, satisfying.

I went with friends after my internship. It was around 9 PM and there were few people on the street, but the restaurant was packed, which surprised me. There were many foreign tourists, and it was crowded. The male staff members were very friendly, which was unusual for such a popular ramen shop. I ordered the ramen with pork and seasoned egg. It was a bit pricey, but it was really delicious. I would like to come back again.

I visited with my family. I've been here a few times before, but it's been a while since the last visit. At least since my child was born, I haven't been here, so it was quite a long time ago. I ordered Karabon, Kakuniku, and rice. The soup is quite spicy. The thin noodles are well mixed with it and very delicious. The Kakuniku is tender and the more you chew, the more flavor comes out. I also put some spicy pickled vegetables on the rice, making it a mini pickled vegetable bowl. This is also spicy, so my tongue gradually started to hurt and sweat kept coming out, but it was still good. By the way, I tried a bite of the plain ramen that my daughter left. It was light and tasty.

I ordered the mentaiko and seasoned egg topping on the Kyushu Jangara Ramen. They also have a vegan menu to cater to a diverse range of customers. The noodles are thin, so it felt like a lot of food. I was full even without getting an extra serving of noodles. The pickled mustard greens had a spicy kick and were delicious.

It's been a long time since I went to Jangara. Maybe about 20 years. It seems like there are more foreigners now, and the atmosphere inside the restaurant has changed. The pork belly is still delicious, but I used to think I could eat unlimited extra noodles back in my student days. However, I don't have the courage or stomach capacity for extra noodles now. It's frustrating to see how few restaurants you can easily get into around Harajuku Station at 9 pm on a Saturday. Is this country okay? This is Harajuku, you know? The town of young people, right?

I went to my favorite ramen shop again, Jangara! It was my second time there, the first time was during the pandemic so there were only two customers including myself. I was surprised to see a line this time, the restaurant was packed, but I finally understood why. The ramen was delicious!

I recently visited "Kyushu Jangarara Ramen" in Harajuku as part of my personal ramen exploration in Hakata. It had been about 2 years since I last visited due to the pandemic. I ordered my usual: bonshan with chashu and seasoned egg, with firm noodles. The rich and milky soup of bonshan is my favorite among all the options at Jangarara. Compared to the authentic "Manten" ramen, the flavor of the pork bone broth here is more refined and very easy to enjoy. I would recommend this Hakata ramen to those who prefer a delicious tonkotsu ramen over the strong authentic flavors. The restaurant was about half filled with foreign tourists who have returned after the pandemic, but I was disappointed with the background music. It was K-POP or Korean pop music playing, and I couldn't help but think that it would be nice to have more Japanese-style music for tourists who come to Japan to eat ramen. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience.

It's been a long time since I visited Jangara. After much deliberation, I decided on the bonshan with extra egg. The soup was surprisingly mild without any strong flavors, making it easy to eat. Although it lacked a bit of punch and impact, it was still delicious. A reliable bowl of ramen.

It's been a while since I last went, but I feel like the taste has deteriorated compared to before. I wish they could make the stones a little easier to eat. The neighboring dish is too heavy and my elbow might hit it. Well, maybe they are focusing more on inbound customers and not paying much attention to Japanese customers.

About 30 years ago, during summer vacation, I visited my grandfather's house and went to eat at a restaurant with my father. We visited on a Thursday after 8 PM and there were only 7 customers. We ordered Kobonshan (a type of dish) and simmered pork with spicy cod roe, which cost around 1300 yen. At that time, I wasn't particularly impressed, but the sight of the simmered pork and spicy cod roe floating in the soup gave me a nostalgic feeling.

It's been a while since I visited Jankara. On my way back home from being out, I thought long and hard about what would satisfy me the most along the way, and the choice to come here was the result. That's how much I love it (lol). So, when I arrived, I saw a foreign family struggling to order at the entrance. Behind them was a solo female foreign traveler who seemed unsure of the menu and eventually left. I regret not being able to help her. Once inside, half of the customers were inbound tourists, and more followed. I heard that ramen was popular among inbound tourists post-COVID, but I didn't expect it to be this overwhelming. Everyone didn't seem like typical ramen enthusiasts, and the restaurant seemed overwhelmed by the large groups of five or more. As for me, I ordered the "bonshan" for the first time in about 15 years, and it was just okay. It made me realize once again that I prefer the "kobonjan" that I love. Tokyo's ramen shops are really something now.

It was Friday night and the line was quite long. The customer service from the staff was honestly bad. They gave me the extra noodles without saying anything and their language was not good. However, the taste was delicious! I added mentaiko topping and it was the right choice.

After several years, I visited the restaurant located along Omotesando from JR Harajuku Station. The exterior was bustling as always, with many foreign visitors speaking different languages. I selected my menu at the entrance, paid, and was guided to a narrow counter seat by the window. The space was cramped, but they had all the necessary condiments and water available. The cloudy soup was light and thin, with almost no viscosity and a mild flavor without the strong pork bone smell. The thin noodles intertwined well with the soup, subtly hinting at the pork bone flavor. The classic toppings like wood ear mushrooms, char siu, and bamboo shoots were good. I added pickled ginger halfway through, giving a tangy kick to the taste. It was difficult to order extra noodles at the cramped counter seat, so I left after eating more than half.

Ordered the Jangara miso ramen with mentaiko. It was my first time trying miso ramen at Jangara. The miso flavor wasn't too strong, and it leaned more towards tonkotsu ramen. Compared to other places, there was less oil on the surface, making the initial sip of the soup feel lukewarm. The mentaiko topping may not have been necessary as the saltiness didn't stand out much against the soup's flavor. Overall, it was delicious. I also visited the Seibu Ikebukuro store recently and would consider revisiting this shop. I wanted to use PayPay, but for some reason, the machine wasn't working, so I couldn't use it. However, card payment was accepted.

In the end, it all comes down to Kyushu-style ramen! And of course, the reliable Kobonshan with everything on top! This ramen, rooted in Kumamoto, features a tonkotsu broth with homemade ma-yu oil that perfectly complements the toppings of seaweed, spicy cod roe, green onions, pork slices, seasoned egg, wood ear mushrooms, and small char siu pork slices. It's so hearty and the pickled ginger on the table just adds to the flavor. I love this ramen so much that I don't want to order anything else!

I visited around noon on a weekday, and after waiting for about 40 minutes, I was able to enter the restaurant! I ordered Kumamoto ramen. Despite its appearance, it had a quite light flavor, and I also ordered an extra serving of noodles, which I finished in no time. The location is surrounded by many other restaurants, making it difficult to decide where to go, but I could see why there were so many people waiting in line.

It's a discussion on how to spend 1010 yen, including tax. In this case, since it's a Kyushu-style ramen shop, the assumption is that you'll be getting a second helping of noodles, so the pricing of the ramen itself seems a bit on the expensive side. It's delicious, but if this continues, it could be a problem when we return to the times of Corona (when there are fewer foreign tourists spending money). I understand that price increases are happening everywhere, but I think it's a bit pricey, especially considering the minimal toppings. It's difficult to lower prices once they've been raised, but I hope they will consider it. Thank you for the meal.

I went there for the first time in 30 years. They have a new dish called "kobonshan" at Bonschan and Jangara. I had the kobonshan with braised pork, and my wife, who likes spicy food, had the spicy tsukemen with a boiled egg. The restaurant was mostly filled with foreigners, it's very popular. Now, about the ramen, the soup had just the right thickness and flavor, it was delicious. The spicy tsukemen was also very good. However, the noodles might be better with ramen than tsukemen. I overheard a staff member scolding someone in the back from the front, which wasn't very pleasant. Thank you for the meal.

In the past, Kyushu Jangara, which once dominated the tonkotsu ramen world, visited for the first time in about 20 years. I remember that it used to have a stronger pork bone smell, but now it was almost odorless. The ramen after 20 years was truly delicious, just as I remembered.

Kyushu Jangara All-in (Barikata) + Negi for 1340 yen + 100 yen for the first Kyushu Jangara Ramen. Since it's my first time, I went with a simple Kyushu Jangara. I debated whether to add mentaiko, but decided to go with the all-in option. It was definitely the right choice, mentaiko is a must! The soup is a light and flavorful tonkotsu broth without any overpowering flavors. Even those who don't like the strong taste of tonkotsu can enjoy this ramen. The noodles are straight and thin, although I ordered them barikata, they could have been a bit firmer. The all-in option includes pork slices, seasoned egg, and mentaiko. The pork slices are tender and easily cut with chopsticks, incredibly delicious. There are also regular pork slices, but if you have room in your stomach, go for the pork slices! The seasoned egg is perfectly cooked with a gooey yolk. And the mentaiko does wonders! It adds a spicy kick when melted, perfect for spice lovers like me. Adding the karashi takana from the table increases the spiciness even more. This is a flavor that I would crave regularly. The ramen also includes bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, and green onions. It's versatile and can be enjoyed as is or with added flavors for a stronger taste. Overall, this ramen is exceptionally delicious and versatile.