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    Gyoran Tei Honten

    ぎょらん亭 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
    ¥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

    Founded in 1946 in Kitakyushu, Gyoran Tei boils 100% domestic pork leg knuckles into thick, frothy marrow broth called Juwari. The kitchen produces a limited 30-bowl batch of Doro Ramen daily, reducing bone broth into rich paste.

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    Juwari Ramen (十割ラーメン 100% Pork Bone) & Doro Ramen

    Tonkotsu
    Kotteri
    Medium straight noodles
    Ticket machine
    Up to ¥999 lunch · ¥1,000–¥1,999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Select 'Juwari' for pure 100% pork bone broth or 'Nihachi' (80% pork, 20% chicken) for a lighter soup base.

    Operational note: gyorantei.jp
    Live announcements:@gyorantei_hontengyorantei.jp
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    福岡県北九州市小倉北区三郎丸3-6-29

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium straight noodles

    Broth

    Tonkotsu
    Kotteri

    Typical price

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

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    Recommended order

    Juwari Ramen (十割ラーメン 100% Pork Bone) & Doro Ramen

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    Getting there

    福岡県北九州市小倉北区三郎丸3-6-29

    8 min from Katano

    Kitakyushu Monorail

    Hours

    11:00–20:00. Closed Thursdays.

    Closed: Thursday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Select 'Juwari' for pure 100% pork bone broth or 'Nihachi' (80% pork, 20% chicken) for a lighter soup base.

    Ticketing & operational notice: gyorantei.jp

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

    @gyorantei_hontengyorantei.jp

    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 Gyoran Tei Honten

    What is the nearest station to Gyoran Tei Honten?
    Katano, about a 8-minute walk away. Katano is served by Kitakyushu Monorail.
    What should I order at Gyoran Tei Honten?
    Juwari Ramen (十割ラーメン 100% Pork Bone) & Doro Ramen. The kitchen works in Tonkotsu and Kotteri. Noodles: medium straight noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Gyoran Tei Honten?
    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 Gyoran Tei Honten open?
    11:00–20:00. Closed Thursdays. Closed Thursday.
    What should I know before visiting Gyoran Tei Honten?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Gyoran Tei Honten?
    At Gyoran Tei 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 Gyoran Tei Honten accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.