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    Keisen Ramen

    菊池拉麺専門店 桂仙らーめん

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    Queue Protocol

    Line Up First

    Join the line outside. Staff will direct you inside to buy your ticket when seats open up.

    Payment Acceptance
    Credit Cards

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

    Typical Wait

    Usually under 15 minutes

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

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    Keisen Ramen has operated in the Kikuchi Onsen district since 1970. Tracing its pedigree back to Kurume Taiho Ramen, the kitchen boils a fragrant tonkotsu broth seasoned with savory roasted garlic and soy sauce. Firm medium-thin noodles soak up the pork broth.

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    ラーメン (Founded in 1970 with roots in Kurume Taiho, crafting dense pork bone broth laced with fragrant garlic seasoning)

    tonkotsu
    garlic
    kurume lineage
    medium-thin
    straight
    ¥700-¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    A favorite meal spot for visitors staying at Kikuchi Onsen hot springs. Pair your ramen bowl with homemade pan-fried gyoza.

    Operational note: Founded in 1970 with roots in Kurume Taiho; dense garlic pork bone broth in hot spring district; cash only
    Card accepted

    Location

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    熊本県菊池市隈府1040

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    medium-thin
    straight

    Broth

    tonkotsu
    garlic
    kurume lineage

    Typical price

    ¥700-¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    ラーメン (Founded in 1970 with roots in Kurume Taiho, crafting dense pork bone broth laced with fragrant garlic seasoning)

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    Getting there

    熊本県菊池市隈府1040

    Near N/A (Drive / Kikuchi Onsen bus terminal 5 min walk)

    Hours

    11:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00

    Closed: Monday

    Queue & entry protocol

    A favorite meal spot for visitors staying at Kikuchi Onsen hot springs. Pair your ramen bowl with homemade pan-fried gyoza.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Founded in 1970 with roots in Kurume Taiho; dense garlic pork bone broth in hot spring district; cash only

    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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    Questions about Keisen Ramen

    What is the nearest station to Keisen Ramen?
    N/A (Drive / Kikuchi Onsen bus terminal 5 min walk), a short walk away.
    What should I order at Keisen Ramen?
    ラーメン (Founded in 1970 with roots in Kurume Taiho, crafting dense pork bone broth laced with fragrant garlic seasoning). The kitchen works in tonkotsu and kurume lineage. Noodles: medium-thin and straight.
    How much does ramen cost at Keisen Ramen?
    A bowl runs ¥700-¥1,000. Cards are accepted.
    When is Keisen Ramen open?
    11:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00 Closed Monday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Keisen Ramen?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Keisen Ramen accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Keisen Ramen.