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    Ajisen Ramen Hon Ten

    味千拉麺 本店

    Local Favorite
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    The global founding flagship of Ajisen Ramen, established in 1968 and now numbering over 700 shops worldwide. The signature bowl layers pork and chicken stock seasoned with 'senmiyu' garlic aroma oil over firm straight wheat noodles, topped with stewed soft-bone pork ribs.

    Ajisen Ramen (味千ラーメン) & Paiku Ramen (パイクー麺) at Ajisen Ramen Hon Ten
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    Ajisen Ramen (味千ラーメン) & Paiku Ramen (パイクー麺)

    Kumamoto Tonkotsu
    Senmiyu Garlic Oil
    Tonkotsu-Tori Double
    Ramen
    ¥1,000-¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Located 10 minutes on foot from Shin-Suizenji Station, with dedicated customer parking. On the 22nd of each month, the shop celebrates 'Ajisen Day' with discounted ramen bowls, drawing long queues. Credit cards, PayPay, and cash accepted.

    Operational note: Global Kumamoto tonkotsu chain flagship shop. Walk-in dining, official website at aji1000.co.jp.
    Card accepted

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    熊本県熊本市中央区水前寺6-20-24

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Kumamoto Tonkotsu
    Senmiyu Garlic Oil
    Tonkotsu-Tori Double

    Typical price

    ¥1,000-¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Ajisen Ramen (味千ラーメン) & Paiku Ramen (パイクー麺)

    Getting there

    熊本県熊本市中央区水前寺6-20-24

    10 min from Shin-Suizenji

    JR Hohi Main Line, Kumamoto City Tram Line A

    Hours

    11:00–22:00 (L.O. 21:30) daily.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Located 10 minutes on foot from Shin-Suizenji Station, with dedicated customer parking. On the 22nd of each month, the shop celebrates 'Ajisen Day' with discounted ramen bowls, drawing long queues. Credit cards, PayPay, and cash accepted.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Global Kumamoto tonkotsu chain flagship shop. Walk-in dining, official website at aji1000.co.jp.

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

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

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    Questions about Ajisen Ramen Hon Ten

    What is the nearest station to Ajisen Ramen Hon Ten?
    Shin-Suizenji, about a 10-minute walk away. Shin-Suizenji is served by JR Hohi Main Line and Kumamoto City Tram Line A.
    What should I order at Ajisen Ramen Hon Ten?
    Ajisen Ramen (味千ラーメン) & Paiku Ramen (パイクー麺). The kitchen works in Kumamoto Tonkotsu, Senmiyu Garlic Oil and Tonkotsu-Tori Double. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Ajisen Ramen Hon Ten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000-¥1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Ajisen Ramen Hon Ten open?
    11:00–22:00 (L.O. 21:30) daily.