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    Shu-chan Ramen

    秀ちゃんラーメン

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    Shu-chan Ramen sits on the second floor of the U-Building right beside the Nishi-Karashimacho tram stop. The kitchen serves a full-bodied Kumamoto pork bone broth accented by aromatic garlic oil. Most patrons order the ramen alongside the house yakimeshi, fried to order in seasoned woks.

    ラーメン (Hearty Kumamoto tonkotsu broth served with tender braised pork belly alongside legendary wok-fried yakimeshi) at Shu-chan Ramen
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    ラーメン (Hearty Kumamoto tonkotsu broth served with tender braised pork belly alongside legendary wok-fried yakimeshi)

    tonkotsu
    garlic oil
    fried rice
    medium-thin
    straight
    ¥800-¥1,200

    Good to know & entry protocol

    The fried rice portion is generous. Take the stairs up to the second floor; payment is cash only.

    Operational note: Late-night Kumamoto fixture legendary for its wok-tossed fried rice and rich tonkotsu; operates offline

    Location

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    熊本県熊本市中央区辛島町71 U-ビル 2F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    medium-thin
    straight

    Broth

    tonkotsu
    garlic oil
    fried rice

    Typical price

    ¥800-¥1,200

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    Recommended order

    ラーメン (Hearty Kumamoto tonkotsu broth served with tender braised pork belly alongside legendary wok-fried yakimeshi)

    Getting there

    熊本県熊本市中央区辛島町71 U-ビル 2F

    1 min from Nishikarashimacho Station

    Kumamoto City Tram Line B

    Hours

    11:00-14:00, 18:00-21:00 (Saturday lunch only)

    Closed: Wednesday, Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    The fried rice portion is generous. Take the stairs up to the second floor; payment is cash only.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Late-night Kumamoto fixture legendary for its wok-tossed fried rice and rich tonkotsu; operates offline

    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 Shu-chan Ramen

    What is the nearest station to Shu-chan Ramen?
    Nishikarashimacho Station, about a 1-minute walk away. Nishikarashimacho Station is served by Kumamoto City Tram Line B.
    What should I order at Shu-chan Ramen?
    ラーメン (Hearty Kumamoto tonkotsu broth served with tender braised pork belly alongside legendary wok-fried yakimeshi). The kitchen works in garlic oil and fried rice. Noodles: medium-thin and straight.
    How much does ramen cost at Shu-chan Ramen?
    A bowl runs ¥800-¥1,200.
    When is Shu-chan Ramen open?
    11:00-14:00, 18:00-21:00 (Saturday lunch only) Closed Wednesday and Sunday.