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    Kokinchan

    小金ちゃん

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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

    20 to 45 minutes at lunch

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

    Best for

    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.

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    Ganso Yaki Ramen (元祖焼きラーメン with Worcestershire & Tonkotsu Tare)

    Yaki Ramen
    Tonkotsu
    Thin straight Hakata noodles
    ¥1,000–¥1,999

    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.

    Operational note: Historic 1968 street cart in Tenjin; birthplace of yaki-ramen (fried ramen); in-person queue only
    Counter seating

    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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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Thin straight Hakata noodles

    Broth

    Yaki Ramen
    Tonkotsu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Ganso Yaki Ramen (元祖焼きラーメン with Worcestershire & Tonkotsu Tare)

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    Getting there

    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 Order
    Native Japanese audio

    This shop likely uses a ticket machine (食券機 / kenbaiki). Buy your ticket before sitting down.

    Order your bowl

    これをください

    Kore o kudasai (This one, please)

    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 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.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Kokinchan?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Kokinchan accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.