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    Aka Noren

    赤のれん

    Local Favorite
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    Founded in 1971 (Showa 46) on the edge of the Shinshigai arcade. Brews a silky, light pork-bone broth generously blanketed with aromatic roasted and fried garlic slivers, serving downtown night owls until 3:00 AM.

    Ninniku Ramen (にんにくラーメン, Crispy Fried Garlic Tonkotsu) at Aka Noren
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    Ninniku Ramen (にんにくラーメン, Crispy Fried Garlic Tonkotsu)

    Kumamoto Tonkotsu
    Crispy Fried Garlic
    Showa Heritage
    Ramen
    ¥1,000-¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Night and late-night opening only starting at 18:00. The garlic chips are fried to a golden crisp rather than burnt black, providing savory crunch without heavy bitterness. A standard late-night shime bowl for locals. Cash only.

    Operational note: 1971 Showa institution on the edge of Shinshigai arcade; tonkotsu broth with fragrant mayu and crispy fried garlic slivers; counter seating until 2:00 AM; cash payment

    Location

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    熊本県熊本市中央区新市街8-1 坂田ビル 1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Kumamoto Tonkotsu
    Crispy Fried Garlic
    Showa Heritage

    Typical price

    ¥1,000-¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Ninniku Ramen (にんにくラーメン, Crispy Fried Garlic Tonkotsu)

    Getting there

    熊本県熊本市中央区新市街8-1 坂田ビル 1F

    2 min from Karashimacho

    Kumamoto City Tram Line A, Kumamoto City Tram Line B

    Hours

    18:00–03:00 (Mon–Sat). Closed Sundays.

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Night and late-night opening only starting at 18:00. The garlic chips are fried to a golden crisp rather than burnt black, providing savory crunch without heavy bitterness. A standard late-night shime bowl for locals. Cash only.

    Ticketing & operational notice: 1971 Showa institution on the edge of Shinshigai arcade; tonkotsu broth with fragrant mayu and crispy fried garlic slivers; counter seating until 2:00 AM; cash payment

    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

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    Questions about Aka Noren

    What is the nearest station to Aka Noren?
    Karashimacho, about a 2-minute walk away. Karashimacho is served by Kumamoto City Tram Line A and Kumamoto City Tram Line B.
    What should I order at Aka Noren?
    Ninniku Ramen (にんにくラーメン, Crispy Fried Garlic Tonkotsu). The kitchen works in Kumamoto Tonkotsu and Showa Heritage. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Aka Noren?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000-¥1,999.
    When is Aka Noren open?
    18:00–03:00 (Mon–Sat). Closed Sundays. Closed Sunday.