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    Menya Souun

    麺屋 宗運

    Local Favorite
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    Relocated from downtown Shimotori to Higashi Ward along the East Bypass. Known for its cappuccino-like 'awa-kei' tonkotsu soup, whipped into a dense frothy surface that locks in emulsified pork marrow umami over slender Hakata-style noodles.

    Noko Awa-kei Tonkotsu Ramen (濃厚泡系豚骨ラーメン) at Menya Souun
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    Noko Awa-kei Tonkotsu Ramen (濃厚泡系豚骨ラーメン)

    Awa-kei Tonkotsu
    Foamy Rich Pork Bone
    Kotteri
    Ramen
    Ticket machine
    Under ¥999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Continuous daytime hours from 11:00 to 18:00 (closed Mondays). Dedicated parking lot is provided beside the shop. Buy tickets at the vending machine inside the entrance. Cash only.

    Operational note: Goryo district tonkotsu specialist; frothy Hakata-style pork bone emulsion combined with Kumamoto dark roasted garlic mayu and crunchy garlic chips; ticket machine cash payment; official website
    Live announcements:menya-souun.info

    Location

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    熊本県熊本市東区御領3-18-30

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Awa-kei Tonkotsu
    Foamy Rich Pork Bone
    Kotteri

    Typical price

    Under ¥999

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    Recommended order

    Noko Awa-kei Tonkotsu Ramen (濃厚泡系豚骨ラーメン)

    Getting there

    熊本県熊本市東区御領3-18-30

    25 min from Musashizuka

    JR Hohi Main Line

    Hours

    11:00–18:00 (closes when soup runs out). Closed Mondays.

    Closed: Monday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Continuous daytime hours from 11:00 to 18:00 (closed Mondays). Dedicated parking lot is provided beside the shop. Buy tickets at the vending machine inside the entrance. Cash only.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Goryo district tonkotsu specialist; frothy Hakata-style pork bone emulsion combined with Kumamoto dark roasted garlic mayu and crunchy garlic chips; ticket machine cash payment; official website

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

    menya-souun.info

    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 Menya Souun

    What is the nearest station to Menya Souun?
    Musashizuka, about a 25-minute walk away. Musashizuka is served by JR Hohi Main Line.
    What should I order at Menya Souun?
    Noko Awa-kei Tonkotsu Ramen (濃厚泡系豚骨ラーメン). The kitchen works in Foamy Rich Pork Bone and Kotteri. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Menya Souun?
    A bowl runs Under ¥999. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Menya Souun open?
    11:00–18:00 (closes when soup runs out). Closed Mondays. Closed Monday.