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    Menya Isshi

    麺屋 一矢

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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

    Menya Isshi draws late-night lines in Nakasu for its signature Kuro Ramen, drizzled with pitch-black charred onion oil. Handmade noodles crafted with Nakagawa mineral water slice through mild tonkotsu broth.

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    Kuro Ramen (黒ラーメン with Charred Onion Mayu Oil)

    Tonkotsu
    Mayu
    Thin straight homemade noodles
    ¥1,000–¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Order a side of Ryota no Teba chicken wings, awarded Grand Gold at the national Karaage Grand Prix.

    Operational note: Nakasu nightlife destination renowned for black tonkotsu ramen with charred garlic-onion oil; updates on Instagram and
    Live announcements:@menya_issi14issi.com
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    Location

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    福岡県福岡市博多区中洲2-6-12 第5ラインビル 1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Thin straight homemade noodles

    Broth

    Tonkotsu
    Mayu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Kuro Ramen (黒ラーメン with Charred Onion Mayu Oil)

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    Getting there

    福岡県福岡市博多区中洲2-6-12 第5ラインビル 1F

    4 min from Nakasu-Kawabata

    Fukuoka Subway Kuko Line, Fukuoka Subway Hakozaki Line

    Hours

    20:00–04:00. Closed Sundays.

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Order a side of Ryota no Teba chicken wings, awarded Grand Gold at the national Karaage Grand Prix.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Nakasu nightlife destination renowned for black tonkotsu ramen with charred garlic-onion oil; updates on Instagram and

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

    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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    Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.

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    Questions about Menya Isshi

    What is the nearest station to Menya Isshi?
    Nakasu-Kawabata, about a 4-minute walk away. Nakasu-Kawabata is served by Fukuoka Subway Kuko Line and Fukuoka Subway Hakozaki Line.
    What should I order at Menya Isshi?
    Kuro Ramen (黒ラーメン with Charred Onion Mayu Oil). The kitchen works in Tonkotsu. Noodles: thin straight homemade noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Menya Isshi?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–¥1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Menya Isshi open?
    20:00–04:00. Closed Sundays. Closed Sunday.
    What should I know before visiting Menya Isshi?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Menya Isshi?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Menya Isshi accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.