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    Nakasu Kawabata Kirin

    中洲川端 きりん

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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

    Standing at the entry to the Kawabata shopping arcade, Kirin prepares both rich pork bone tonkotsu and clear shoyu chuka soba. Heavy cauldrons bubble with bone marrow alongside clean soy dashi, serving all tastes.

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    Tonkotsu Ramen (豚骨らーめん) & Shoyu Chuka Soba

    Tonkotsu
    Shoyu
    Tsukemen
    Thin Hakata straight noodles
    Thick tsukemen noodles
    Ticket machine
    Up to ¥999 lunch · ¥1,000–¥1,999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    The tsukemen with thick custom noodles is a favorite alternative to the classic tonkotsu bowl. Free spicy takana greens on the counter.

    Operational note: Dense tonkotsu & tsukemen
    Live announcements:𝕏@kirin_nakasu@nakasu_kirin
    Counter seating

    Location

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    福岡県福岡市博多区上川端町9-151

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Thin Hakata straight noodles
    Thick tsukemen noodles

    Broth

    Tonkotsu
    Shoyu
    Tsukemen

    Typical price

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

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    Recommended order

    Tonkotsu Ramen (豚骨らーめん) & Shoyu Chuka Soba

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    Getting there

    福岡県福岡市博多区上川端町9-151

    2 min from Nakasu-Kawabata

    Fukuoka Subway Kuko Line, Fukuoka Subway Hakozaki Line

    Hours

    10:00–06:00 (Weekdays); 08:00–06:00 (Weekends).

    Closed: None

    Queue & entry protocol

    The tsukemen with thick custom noodles is a favorite alternative to the classic tonkotsu bowl. Free spicy takana greens on the counter.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Dense tonkotsu & tsukemen

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

    𝕏@kirin_nakasu@nakasu_kirin

    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 Nakasu Kawabata Kirin

    What is the nearest station to Nakasu Kawabata Kirin?
    Nakasu-Kawabata, about a 2-minute walk away. Nakasu-Kawabata is served by Fukuoka Subway Kuko Line and Fukuoka Subway Hakozaki Line.
    What should I order at Nakasu Kawabata Kirin?
    Tonkotsu Ramen (豚骨らーめん) & Shoyu Chuka Soba. The kitchen works in Tsukemen. Noodles: thin hakata straight noodles and thick tsukemen noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Nakasu Kawabata Kirin?
    Lunch runs Up to ¥999 and dinner ¥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 Nakasu Kawabata Kirin open?
    10:00–06:00 (Weekdays); 08:00–06:00 (Weekends). Closed None.
    What should I know before visiting Nakasu Kawabata Kirin?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Nakasu Kawabata Kirin?
    At Nakasu Kawabata Kirin, 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 Nakasu Kawabata Kirin accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.