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    Menya Kanetora Tenjin Honten

    麺や 兼虎 天神本店

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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
    Credit Cards

    Tap or insert Visa, Mastercard, or JCB directly at the counter or digital kiosk.

    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

    Flagship of Fukuoka's premier dipping noodle destination, Kanetora boils thick pork bone reduction infused with dried fish powders and garlic. Chewy square-cut noodles arrive cold to plunge into bubbling-hot dipping soup.

    Order This

    Noko Tsukemen (濃厚つけ麺) & Karakara Spicy Dipping Sauce

    Tonkotsu Gyokai
    Tsukemen
    Extra-thick chewy wheat noodles
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000–¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Select your noodle size (regular or medium) at no extra charge. Ask staff for hot soup-wari stock to finish the remaining dipping broth.

    Operational note: Tsukemen specialist
    Live announcements:𝕏@kentaroumasunar@kanetora_official
    Card accepted
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    福岡県福岡市中央区渡辺通4-9-18 福酒ビル 1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Extra-thick chewy wheat noodles

    Broth

    Tonkotsu Gyokai
    Tsukemen

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Noko Tsukemen (濃厚つけ麺) & Karakara Spicy Dipping Sauce

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    Getting there

    福岡県福岡市中央区渡辺通4-9-18 福酒ビル 1F

    3 min from Tenjin-Minami

    Fukuoka Subway Nanakuma Line, Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line

    Hours

    11:00–23:00 (L.O. 22:30) daily.

    Closed: None

    Queue & entry protocol

    Select your noodle size (regular or medium) at no extra charge. Ask staff for hot soup-wari stock to finish the remaining dipping broth.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Tsukemen specialist

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

    𝕏@kentaroumasunar@kanetora_official

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

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

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    Questions about Menya Kanetora Tenjin Honten

    What is the nearest station to Menya Kanetora Tenjin Honten?
    Tenjin-Minami, about a 3-minute walk away. Tenjin-Minami is served by Fukuoka Subway Nanakuma Line and Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line.
    What should I order at Menya Kanetora Tenjin Honten?
    Noko Tsukemen (濃厚つけ麺) & Karakara Spicy Dipping Sauce. The kitchen works in Tonkotsu Gyokai. Noodles: extra-thick chewy wheat noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Menya Kanetora Tenjin Honten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–¥1,999. Cards are accepted. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Menya Kanetora Tenjin Honten open?
    11:00–23:00 (L.O. 22:30) daily. Closed None.
    What should I know before visiting Menya Kanetora Tenjin Honten?
    Expect a queue at peak hours, seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Menya Kanetora Tenjin Honten?
    At Menya Kanetora Tenjin Honten, 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 Menya Kanetora Tenjin Honten accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Menya Kanetora Tenjin Honten.