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    Mendo Hanamokoshi

    麺道 はなもこし

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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

    In a city defined by pork bones, Mendo Hanamokoshi commands a dedicated following for pure chicken dashi. The master extracts thick, collagenous soup from whole domestic fowl, pairing it with fragrant homemade wheat noodles.

    Order This

    Noko Torisoba (特濃厚鶏そば) & Chuka Soba

    Tori Paitan
    Chintan
    Homemade thin straight noodles
    Up to ¥999 lunch · ¥1,000–¥1,999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    The counter seats only six guests. Broth frequently sells out before scheduled closing time.

    Operational note: Tori-paitan chintan & homemade thin noodles; posts daily soup batch limits, holiday schedules, and queue instructions.
    Live announcements:𝕏@hanamokoshimen@mendohanamokoshi
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    Location

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    福岡県福岡市中央区薬院2-4-35 エステートモアシャリオ薬院 1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Homemade thin straight noodles

    Broth

    Tori Paitan
    Chintan

    Typical price

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

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    Recommended order

    Noko Torisoba (特濃厚鶏そば) & Chuka Soba

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    Getting there

    福岡県福岡市中央区薬院2-4-35 エステートモアシャリオ薬院 1F

    3 min from Yakuin-odori

    Fukuoka Subway Nanakuma Line

    Hours

    11:45–13:30, 19:00–21:00. Closed Sundays.

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    The counter seats only six guests. Broth frequently sells out before scheduled closing time.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Tori-paitan chintan & homemade thin noodles; posts daily soup batch limits, holiday schedules, and queue instructions.

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

    𝕏@hanamokoshimen@mendohanamokoshi

    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 Mendo Hanamokoshi

    What is the nearest station to Mendo Hanamokoshi?
    Yakuin-odori, about a 3-minute walk away. Yakuin-odori is served by Fukuoka Subway Nanakuma Line.
    What should I order at Mendo Hanamokoshi?
    Noko Torisoba (特濃厚鶏そば) & Chuka Soba. The kitchen works in Tori Paitan and Chintan. Noodles: homemade thin straight noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Mendo Hanamokoshi?
    Lunch runs Up to ¥999 and dinner ¥1,000–¥1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Mendo Hanamokoshi open?
    11:45–13:30, 19:00–21:00. Closed Sundays. Closed Sunday.
    What should I know before visiting Mendo Hanamokoshi?
    Expect a queue at peak hours and seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Mendo Hanamokoshi?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Mendo Hanamokoshi accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.