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    Kairyuu Hakata Ten

    魁龍 博多店

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    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    Queue Protocol

    Buy Ticket First

    Purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside the door before joining the queue outside.

    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

    Master Kenji Moriyama runs iron cauldrons continuously adding fresh marrow bones into aged Kurume broth since 1992. The resulting 'doro-kei' soup leaves pulverized bone grit at the bottom of every bowl.

    Order This

    Kairyuu Ramen (魁龍ラーメン) & Zundare Soft Noodles

    Tonkotsu
    Kotteri
    Medium straight Kurume noodles
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000–¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    The master recommends 'zundare' (soft-boiled) noodles to allow the heavy iron-pot broth to penetrate the wheat.

    Operational note: kairyu.goope.jp (Heavy Kurume iron-pot tonkotsu)
    Live announcements:kairyu.goope.jp
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    福岡県福岡市博多区東那珂2-4-31

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium straight Kurume noodles

    Broth

    Tonkotsu
    Kotteri

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Kairyuu Ramen (魁龍ラーメン) & Zundare Soft Noodles

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    Getting there

    福岡県福岡市博多区東那珂2-4-31

    12 min from Takeshita

    JR Kagoshima Main Line

    Hours

    11:00–21:00 daily.

    Closed: Irregular

    Queue & entry protocol

    The master recommends 'zundare' (soft-boiled) noodles to allow the heavy iron-pot broth to penetrate the wheat.

    Ticketing & operational notice: kairyu.goope.jp (Heavy Kurume iron-pot tonkotsu)

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

    kairyu.goope.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 Kairyuu Hakata Ten

    What is the nearest station to Kairyuu Hakata Ten?
    Takeshita, about a 12-minute walk away. Takeshita is served by JR Kagoshima Main Line.
    What should I order at Kairyuu Hakata Ten?
    Kairyuu Ramen (魁龍ラーメン) & Zundare Soft Noodles. The kitchen works in Tonkotsu and Kotteri. Noodles: medium straight kurume noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Kairyuu Hakata Ten?
    A bowl runs ¥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 Kairyuu Hakata Ten open?
    11:00–21:00 daily. Closed Irregular.
    What should I know before visiting Kairyuu Hakata Ten?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Kairyuu Hakata Ten?
    At Kairyuu Hakata Ten, purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside by the entrance, then take your place in the line outside. Staff collect tickets before seating.
    What payment methods does Kairyuu Hakata Ten accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.