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    Ajisen Ramen Amakusa Hondo Ten

    味千ラーメン 天草本渡店

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    Queue Protocol

    Line Up First

    Join the line outside. Staff will direct you inside to buy your ticket when seats open up.

    Payment Acceptance
    ¥1,000 Notes Only

    The ticket machine rejects ¥10,000 and ¥5,000 notes. Break large notes at a convenience store before arriving.

    Typical Wait

    Usually under 15 minutes

    Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.

    Best for

    The Amakusa island branch of Kumamoto's worldwide tonkotsu icon serves traditional pork bone broth enriched with fragrant senmiyu garlic oil. Chewy medium-firm straight noodles come crowned with seasoned bamboo shoots, hard-boiled egg, and braised pork ribs.

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    Ajisen Ramen (味千ラーメン) with Senmiyu garlic oil

    Tonkotsu
    Ramen
    Up to ¥999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    On the 22nd of every month, Ajisen celebrates company day with signature tonkotsu bowls offered at a steep discount. Spacious dining with parking on-site.

    Operational note: Amakusa island branch of Ajisen tonkotsu ramen. Walk-in dining, official website at aji1000.co.jp.

    Location

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    Komatsuhara 14-2, Amakusa, Kumamoto

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Tonkotsu

    Typical price

    Up to ¥999

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    Recommended order

    Ajisen Ramen (味千ラーメン) with Senmiyu garlic oil

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    Getting there

    Komatsuhara 14-2, Amakusa, Kumamoto

    10 min from Hondo Bus Center

    Hours

    11:00–21:00 daily.

    Closed: Irregular

    Queue & entry protocol

    On the 22nd of every month, Ajisen celebrates company day with signature tonkotsu bowls offered at a steep discount. Spacious dining with parking on-site.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Amakusa island branch of Ajisen tonkotsu ramen. Walk-in dining, official website at aji1000.co.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

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    Questions about Ajisen Ramen Amakusa Hondo Ten

    What is the nearest station to Ajisen Ramen Amakusa Hondo Ten?
    Hondo Bus Center, about a 10-minute walk away.
    What should I order at Ajisen Ramen Amakusa Hondo Ten?
    Ajisen Ramen (味千ラーメン) with Senmiyu garlic oil. The kitchen works in Tonkotsu. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Ajisen Ramen Amakusa Hondo Ten?
    A bowl runs Up to ¥999.
    When is Ajisen Ramen Amakusa Hondo Ten open?
    11:00–21:00 daily. Closed Irregular.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ajisen Ramen Amakusa Hondo Ten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Ajisen Ramen Amakusa Hondo Ten accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.