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    Ganso Akanoren Setchan Ramen Tenjin Honten

    元祖赤のれん 節ちゃんラーメン 天神本店

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    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    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

    Preserving the original Hakata tonkotsu blueprint since 1946, Setchan simmers whole pig heads for 16 hours with roasted soy tare. Unlike modern round noodles, the kitchen serves flat, paper-thin ribbon noodles cut to catch brown pork broth.

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    Ramen (ラーメン with Flat Noodles) & Yaki Gyoza

    Tonkotsu
    Chintan
    Ultra-thin flat noodles (Hirauchi)
    Up to ¥999 lunch · ¥1,000–¥1,999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Order the classic Ramen Set paired with small bite-sized gyoza and half-order fried rice.

    Operational note: Original flat-noodle Hakata tonkotsu
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    福岡県福岡市中央区大名2-6-4 プラスゲート天神 1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ultra-thin flat noodles (Hirauchi)

    Broth

    Tonkotsu
    Chintan

    Typical price

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

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    Recommended order

    Ramen (ラーメン with Flat Noodles) & Yaki Gyoza

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    Getting there

    福岡県福岡市中央区大名2-6-4 プラスゲート天神 1F

    3 min from Tenjin

    Fukuoka Subway Kuko Line, Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line

    Hours

    11:00–23:00 (L.O. 22:30). Closed Tuesdays.

    Closed: Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Order the classic Ramen Set paired with small bite-sized gyoza and half-order fried rice.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Original flat-noodle Hakata tonkotsu

    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 Ganso Akanoren Setchan Ramen Tenjin Honten

    What is the nearest station to Ganso Akanoren Setchan Ramen Tenjin Honten?
    Tenjin, about a 3-minute walk away. Tenjin is served by Fukuoka Subway Kuko Line and Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line.
    What should I order at Ganso Akanoren Setchan Ramen Tenjin Honten?
    Ramen (ラーメン with Flat Noodles) & Yaki Gyoza. The kitchen works in Tonkotsu and Chintan. Noodles: ultra-thin flat noodles (hirauchi).
    How much does ramen cost at Ganso Akanoren Setchan Ramen Tenjin Honten?
    Lunch runs Up to ¥999 and dinner ¥1,000–¥1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Ganso Akanoren Setchan Ramen Tenjin Honten open?
    11:00–23:00 (L.O. 22:30). Closed Tuesdays. Closed Tuesday.
    What should I know before visiting Ganso Akanoren Setchan Ramen Tenjin Honten?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ganso Akanoren Setchan Ramen Tenjin Honten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Ganso Akanoren Setchan Ramen Tenjin Honten accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.