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    Komurasaki Kamitori Chuo Ten

    こむらさき 上通中央店

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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.

    Best for

    Komurasaki started in 1954 and introduced fried garlic chips to Kumamoto ramen. The broth balances pork bone marrow with chicken carcasses to produce a gentle, aromatic base without heavy pork odor. Its signature Osama Ramen comes blanketed with golden roasted garlic chips, wood ear mushrooms, and pork slices.

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    王様ラーメン (The historic King Ramen founded in 1954, topped with crisp roasted garlic chips in a blended pork and chicken bone broth)

    tonkotsu
    chicken pork blend
    garlic chips
    medium-thin
    straight
    ¥900-¥1,400

    Good to know & entry protocol

    The fried garlic chips deliver crunch and toasted perfume without overpowering bitterness. Order extra garlic chips if you want maximum aroma.

    Operational note: Founded 1954; pioneer of roasted garlic chips over pork-chicken soup; official site at komurasaki.com
    Live announcements:komurasaki.com
    Card accepted
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    熊本県熊本市中央区上通町8-16

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    medium-thin
    straight

    Broth

    tonkotsu
    chicken pork blend
    garlic chips

    Typical price

    ¥900-¥1,400

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    Recommended order

    王様ラーメン (The historic King Ramen founded in 1954, topped with crisp roasted garlic chips in a blended pork and chicken bone broth)

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    Getting there

    熊本県熊本市中央区上通町8-16

    3 min from Torichosuji Station

    Kumamoto City Tram Line A, Kumamoto City Tram Line B

    Hours

    11:00-16:00 (L.O. 15:30), 18:00-22:00 (L.O. 21:30)

    Closed: Open Daily (except New Year)

    Queue & entry protocol

    The fried garlic chips deliver crunch and toasted perfume without overpowering bitterness. Order extra garlic chips if you want maximum aroma.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Founded 1954; pioneer of roasted garlic chips over pork-chicken soup; official site at komurasaki.com

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

    komurasaki.com

    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 Komurasaki Kamitori Chuo Ten

    What is the nearest station to Komurasaki Kamitori Chuo Ten?
    Torichosuji Station, about a 3-minute walk away. Torichosuji Station is served by Kumamoto City Tram Line A and Kumamoto City Tram Line B.
    What should I order at Komurasaki Kamitori Chuo Ten?
    王様ラーメン (The historic King Ramen founded in 1954, topped with crisp roasted garlic chips in a blended pork and chicken bone broth). The kitchen works in tonkotsu and chicken pork blend. Noodles: medium-thin and straight.
    How much does ramen cost at Komurasaki Kamitori Chuo Ten?
    A bowl runs ¥900-¥1,400. Cards are accepted.
    When is Komurasaki Kamitori Chuo Ten open?
    11:00-16:00 (L.O. 15:30), 18:00-22:00 (L.O. 21:30) Closed Open Daily (except New Year).
    What should I know before visiting Komurasaki Kamitori Chuo Ten?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Komurasaki Kamitori Chuo Ten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Komurasaki Kamitori Chuo Ten accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Komurasaki Kamitori Chuo Ten.