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    Dento Kumamoto Tonkotsu Den Sohon Ten

    伝統熊本豚骨 伝 総本店

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    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

    Usually under 15 minutes

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

    Best for

    A late-night ramen institution in central Hanabatacho adhering to classic Kumamoto pork-bone traditions. Simmers pure pork marrow into a creamy soup layered with roasted black garlic oil and crunchy browned garlic chips.

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    Dento Kumamoto Tonkotsu Ramen (伝統熊本豚骨ラーメン) & Kuro Mayu Ramen

    Kumamoto Tonkotsu
    Kogashi Mayu
    Roasted Garlic Chips
    Ramen
    Ticket machine
    Under ¥999 lunch · ¥1,000-¥1,999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Three minutes on foot from Hanabatacho tram stop. Open until 3:00 AM on weekdays and Saturdays, serving as a primary shime ramen spot for downtown Kumamoto. Cash and electronic payment accepted.

    Operational note: Tonkotsu concept managed by Shigetomi Group; dark browned garlic oil over pork bone broth; table service; official website
    Live announcements:aji1000.co.jp
    Card accepted

    Location

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    熊本県熊本市中央区花畑町13-4

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Kumamoto Tonkotsu
    Kogashi Mayu
    Roasted Garlic Chips

    Typical price

    Under ¥999 lunch · ¥1,000-¥1,999 dinner

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    Recommended order

    Dento Kumamoto Tonkotsu Ramen (伝統熊本豚骨ラーメン) & Kuro Mayu Ramen

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    Getting there

    熊本県熊本市中央区花畑町13-4

    3 min from Hanabatacho

    Kumamoto City Tram Line A, Kumamoto City Tram Line B

    Hours

    Mon–Sat 11:30–03:00 (L.O. 02:30); Sun 11:30–01:00 (L.O. 00:30).

    Queue & entry protocol

    Three minutes on foot from Hanabatacho tram stop. Open until 3:00 AM on weekdays and Saturdays, serving as a primary shime ramen spot for downtown Kumamoto. Cash and electronic payment accepted.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Tonkotsu concept managed by Shigetomi Group; dark browned garlic oil over pork bone broth; table service; official website

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

    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 Dento Kumamoto Tonkotsu Den Sohon Ten

    What is the nearest station to Dento Kumamoto Tonkotsu Den Sohon Ten?
    Hanabatacho, about a 3-minute walk away. Hanabatacho is served by Kumamoto City Tram Line A and Kumamoto City Tram Line B.
    What should I order at Dento Kumamoto Tonkotsu Den Sohon Ten?
    Dento Kumamoto Tonkotsu Ramen (伝統熊本豚骨ラーメン) & Kuro Mayu Ramen. The kitchen works in Kogashi Mayu and Roasted Garlic Chips. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Dento Kumamoto Tonkotsu Den Sohon Ten?
    Lunch runs Under ¥999 and dinner ¥1,000-¥1,999. Cards are accepted. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Dento Kumamoto Tonkotsu Den Sohon Ten open?
    Mon–Sat 11:30–03:00 (L.O. 02:30); Sun 11:30–01:00 (L.O. 00:30).
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Dento Kumamoto Tonkotsu Den Sohon Ten?
    At Dento Kumamoto Tonkotsu Den Sohon Ten, 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 Dento Kumamoto Tonkotsu Den Sohon Ten accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Dento Kumamoto Tonkotsu Den Sohon Ten.