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    Gyoran Tei Honten

    ぎょらん亭 本店

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    Founded in 1946 in Kitakyushu, Gyoran Tei boils 100% domestic pork leg knuckles into thick, frothy marrow broth called Juwari. The kitchen produces a limited 30-bowl batch of Doro Ramen daily, reducing bone broth into rich paste.

    Juwari Ramen (十割ラーメン 100% Pork Bone) & Doro Ramen at Gyoran Tei Honten
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    Juwari Ramen (十割ラーメン 100% Pork Bone) & Doro Ramen

    Tonkotsu
    Kotteri
    Medium straight noodles
    Ticket machine
    Up to ¥999 lunch · ¥1,000–¥1,999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Select 'Juwari' for pure 100% pork bone broth or 'Nihachi' (80% pork, 20% chicken) for a lighter soup base.

    Operational note: gyorantei.jp
    Live announcements:@gyorantei_hontengyorantei.jp
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    福岡県北九州市小倉北区三郎丸3-6-29

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium straight noodles

    Broth

    Tonkotsu
    Kotteri

    Typical price

    Up to ¥999 lunch · ¥1,000–¥1,999 dinner

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    Recommended order

    Juwari Ramen (十割ラーメン 100% Pork Bone) & Doro Ramen

    Getting there

    福岡県北九州市小倉北区三郎丸3-6-29

    8 min from Katano

    Kitakyushu Monorail

    Hours

    11:00–20:00. Closed Thursdays.

    Closed: Thursday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Select 'Juwari' for pure 100% pork bone broth or 'Nihachi' (80% pork, 20% chicken) for a lighter soup base.

    Ticketing & operational notice: gyorantei.jp

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

    @gyorantei_hontengyorantei.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

    とんこつラーメンをください

    Tonkotsu ramen o kudasai

    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 Gyoran Tei Honten

    What is the nearest station to Gyoran Tei Honten?
    Katano, about a 8-minute walk away. Katano is served by Kitakyushu Monorail.
    What should I order at Gyoran Tei Honten?
    Juwari Ramen (十割ラーメン 100% Pork Bone) & Doro Ramen. The kitchen works in Tonkotsu and Kotteri. Noodles: medium straight noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Gyoran Tei Honten?
    Lunch runs Up to ¥999 and dinner ¥1,000–¥1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Gyoran Tei Honten open?
    11:00–20:00. Closed Thursdays. Closed Thursday.
    What should I know before visiting Gyoran Tei Honten?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.