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    Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Hon Ten

    熊本ラーメン 黒亭 本店

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    Kokutei has anchored Kumamoto ramen culture in Nihongi since 1957. The kitchen boils pork head bones into a rich white broth, seasoned with house-roasted black garlic ma-yu. Its signature bowl features two fresh egg yolks floating alongside char siu and wood ear mushrooms.

    玉子入りラーメン (Iconic Kumamoto tonkotsu topped with twin raw egg yolks and fragrant house-made burnt garlic ma-yu) at Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Hon Ten
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    玉子入りラーメン (Iconic Kumamoto tonkotsu topped with twin raw egg yolks and fragrant house-made burnt garlic ma-yu)

    tonkotsu
    black garlic oil
    ma-yu
    medium-thin
    straight
    ¥1,000-¥1,500

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Dip the noodles and chashu slices directly into the raw egg yolks before swirling them into the dark garlic broth. Expect lines during weekend lunch hours.

    Operational note: Classic Kumamoto tonkotsu with burnt garlic oil (*mayu*) & raw egg yolk; posts hours, campaigns, and queue advice. Official site at kokutei.co.jp.
    Live announcements:𝕏@kumamotokokutei@kokutei_kumamoto_ramenkokutei.co.jp
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    熊本県熊本市西区二本木2-1-23

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    medium-thin
    straight

    Broth

    tonkotsu
    black garlic oil
    ma-yu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000-¥1,500

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    Recommended order

    玉子入りラーメン (Iconic Kumamoto tonkotsu topped with twin raw egg yolks and fragrant house-made burnt garlic ma-yu)

    Getting there

    熊本県熊本市西区二本木2-1-23

    3 min from Nihongiguchi Station

    Kumamoto City Tram Line A

    Hours

    10:30-21:00 (L.O. 20:30)

    Closed: Open Daily (except New Year)

    Queue & entry protocol

    Dip the noodles and chashu slices directly into the raw egg yolks before swirling them into the dark garlic broth. Expect lines during weekend lunch hours.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Classic Kumamoto tonkotsu with burnt garlic oil (*mayu*) & raw egg yolk; posts hours, campaigns, and queue advice. Official site at kokutei.co.jp.

    Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:

    𝕏@kumamotokokutei@kokutei_kumamoto_ramenkokutei.co.jp

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    This shop likely uses a ticket machine (食券機 / kenbaiki). Buy your ticket before sitting down.

    Order your bowl

    これをください

    Kore o kudasai (This one, please)

    Customise your noodles
    麺かためでMen katame de (firm noodles)
    麺やわらかめでMen yawarakame de (soft noodles)
    替え玉くださいKaedama kudasai (extra noodles)
    Useful phrases
    おいしい！Oishii! — Delicious!
    お会計お願いしますOkaikei onegai shimasu — Check, please
    ごちそうさまでしたGochisousama deshita — Thank you for the meal (said when leaving)
    大盛りでOomori de — Large portion, please
    少なめでSukuname de — Smaller portion, please

    Allergy card

    Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.

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    Questions about Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Hon Ten

    What is the nearest station to Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Hon Ten?
    Nihongiguchi Station, about a 3-minute walk away. Nihongiguchi Station is served by Kumamoto City Tram Line A.
    What should I order at Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Hon Ten?
    玉子入りラーメン (Iconic Kumamoto tonkotsu topped with twin raw egg yolks and fragrant house-made burnt garlic ma-yu). The kitchen works in black garlic oil. Noodles: medium-thin and straight.
    How much does ramen cost at Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Hon Ten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000-¥1,500.
    When is Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Hon Ten open?
    10:30-21:00 (L.O. 20:30) Closed Open Daily (except New Year).
    What should I know before visiting Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Hon Ten?
    Children are welcome.