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    Keika Ramen Hon Ten

    桂花ラーメン 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

    The historic 1955 birthplace of Keika Ramen, the shop that introduced Kumamoto's black garlic oil (mayu) and raw cabbage topping to the rest of Japan. Its double-broth blends pork marrow with chicken broth beneath thick slabs of braised pork belly (ta-rou).

    Order This

    Ta-Pii-En (太肉麺, Stewed Kakuni Pork with Raw Crunchy Cabbage)

    Kumamoto Tonkotsu
    Tonkotsu Tori Double
    Mayu Garlic Oil
    Ramen
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000-¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Three minutes from Kumamotojo-Shiyakushomae tram stop. Order the signature 'Taro-men' (Ta-Pii-En); the raw cabbage provides a sweet, crunchy contrast against the savory braised kakuni and dark mayu. Buy tickets at the vending machine. Cash and IC cards.

    Operational note: 1955 founding flagship of Keika in downtown Kumamoto; birthplace of signature mayu dark garlic oil and stewed pork belly ta-pii-en; ticket machine; official website
    Live announcements:𝕏@keika_raumenkeika-raumen.co.jp
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    熊本県熊本市中央区花畑町11-9 K-1ビル 1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Kumamoto Tonkotsu
    Tonkotsu Tori Double
    Mayu Garlic Oil

    Typical price

    ¥1,000-¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Ta-Pii-En (太肉麺, Stewed Kakuni Pork with Raw Crunchy Cabbage)

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    Getting there

    熊本県熊本市中央区花畑町11-9 K-1ビル 1F

    3 min from Kumamotojo-Shiyakushomae

    Kumamoto City Tram Line A, Kumamoto City Tram Line B

    Hours

    Mon–Thu 11:00–24:00; Fri–Sat 11:00–01:00; Sun 11:00–16:30.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Three minutes from Kumamotojo-Shiyakushomae tram stop. Order the signature 'Taro-men' (Ta-Pii-En); the raw cabbage provides a sweet, crunchy contrast against the savory braised kakuni and dark mayu. Buy tickets at the vending machine. Cash and IC cards.

    Ticketing & operational notice: 1955 founding flagship of Keika in downtown Kumamoto; birthplace of signature mayu dark garlic oil and stewed pork belly ta-pii-en; ticket machine; official website

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

    𝕏@keika_raumenkeika-raumen.co.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

    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 Keika Ramen Hon Ten

    What is the nearest station to Keika Ramen Hon Ten?
    Kumamotojo-Shiyakushomae, about a 3-minute walk away. Kumamotojo-Shiyakushomae is served by Kumamoto City Tram Line A and Kumamoto City Tram Line B.
    What should I order at Keika Ramen Hon Ten?
    Ta-Pii-En (太肉麺, Stewed Kakuni Pork with Raw Crunchy Cabbage). The kitchen works in Kumamoto Tonkotsu, Tonkotsu Tori Double and Mayu Garlic Oil. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Keika Ramen Hon Ten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000-¥1,999. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Keika Ramen Hon Ten open?
    Mon–Thu 11:00–24:00; Fri–Sat 11:00–01:00; Sun 11:00–16:30.
    What should I know before visiting Keika Ramen Hon Ten?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Keika Ramen Hon Ten?
    At Keika Ramen Hon 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 Keika Ramen Hon Ten accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.