Kokinchan
小金ちゃん
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Operating as Tenjin's most famous open-air yatai cart since 1968, Kokinchan is the undisputed birthplace of Yaki Ramen. Boiled Hakata ramen noodles sizzle on flat iron teppan griddles with tonkotsu soup, sweet Worcestershire sauce, and pork.
Ganso Yaki Ramen (元祖焼きラーメン with Worcestershire & Tonkotsu Tare)
Good to know & entry protocol
Arrive 20 to 30 minutes before the 18:30 setup time to get seated in the first round of the open-air street cart.
Location
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福岡県福岡市中央区天神2-14 三井ビル北側 路上屋台
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福岡県福岡市中央区天神2-14 三井ビル北側 路上屋台
4 min from Tenjin
Fukuoka Subway Kuko Line, Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line
Hours
18:30–01:30. Closed Sundays, Thursdays, and during stormy weather.
Closed: Sunday, Thursday, Rainy weather
Queue & entry protocol
Arrive 20 to 30 minutes before the 18:30 setup time to get seated in the first round of the open-air street cart.
Ticketing & operational notice: Historic 1968 street cart in Tenjin; birthplace of yaki-ramen (fried ramen); in-person queue only
How to OrderNative Japanese audio
This shop likely uses a ticket machine (食券機 / kenbaiki). Buy your ticket before sitting down.
これをください
Kore o kudasai (This one, please)
Allergy card
Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.
Questions about Kokinchan
- What is the nearest station to Kokinchan?
- Tenjin, about a 4-minute walk away. Tenjin is served by Fukuoka Subway Kuko Line and Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line.
- What should I order at Kokinchan?
- Ganso Yaki Ramen (元祖焼きラーメン with Worcestershire & Tonkotsu Tare). Noodles: thin straight hakata noodles.
- How much does ramen cost at Kokinchan?
- A bowl runs ¥1,000–¥1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
- When is Kokinchan open?
- 18:30–01:30. Closed Sundays, Thursdays, and during stormy weather. Closed Sunday, Thursday and Rainy weather.
- What should I know before visiting Kokinchan?
- Expect a queue at peak hours and seating is at the counter.