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    Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Sakuramachi Kumamotojomae Ten

    熊本ラーメン 黒亭 SAKURAMACHI 熊本城前店

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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

    Branch of Kokutei (founded 1957) inside Sakura Machi Kumamoto, opposite the castle grounds. The hallmark dish floats two raw egg yolks atop rich pork-bone broth slicked with deep-black charred garlic oil (kuro-mayu) and straight medium noodles.

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    Tamago Iri Ramen (玉子入りラーメン, Raw Egg Yolk Tonkotsu Ramen)

    Kumamoto Tonkotsu
    Kogashi Mayu
    Double Egg Yolk
    Ramen
    ¥1,000-¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Located in the B1 food hall of Sakura Machi Kumamoto, directly connected to the central bus terminal. Break one egg yolk into the hot soup and use the other as a dipping sauce for chashu and noodles. Credit cards and IC cards accepted.

    Operational note: Commercial complex basement branch of 1957 Kumamoto icon Kokutei; signature burnt garlic oil tonkotsu topped with egg yolks; touch-panel ordering; official website
    Live announcements:𝕏@ramen_kokutei@kokutei_officialkokutei.co.jp
    Card accepted

    Location

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    熊本県熊本市中央区桜町3-10 SAKURA MACHI Kumamoto B1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Kumamoto Tonkotsu
    Kogashi Mayu
    Double Egg Yolk

    Typical price

    ¥1,000-¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Tamago Iri Ramen (玉子入りラーメン, Raw Egg Yolk Tonkotsu Ramen)

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    Getting there

    熊本県熊本市中央区桜町3-10 SAKURA MACHI Kumamoto B1F

    3 min from Hanabatacho

    Kumamoto City Tram Line A, Kumamoto City Tram Line B

    Hours

    11:00–22:00 (L.O. 21:00) daily.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Located in the B1 food hall of Sakura Machi Kumamoto, directly connected to the central bus terminal. Break one egg yolk into the hot soup and use the other as a dipping sauce for chashu and noodles. Credit cards and IC cards accepted.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Commercial complex basement branch of 1957 Kumamoto icon Kokutei; signature burnt garlic oil tonkotsu topped with egg yolks; touch-panel ordering; official website

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

    𝕏@ramen_kokutei@kokutei_officialkokutei.co.jp

    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 Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Sakuramachi Kumamotojomae Ten

    What is the nearest station to Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Sakuramachi Kumamotojomae 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 Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Sakuramachi Kumamotojomae Ten?
    Tamago Iri Ramen (玉子入りラーメン, Raw Egg Yolk Tonkotsu Ramen). The kitchen works in Kumamoto Tonkotsu, Kogashi Mayu and Double Egg Yolk. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Sakuramachi Kumamotojomae Ten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000-¥1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Sakuramachi Kumamotojomae Ten open?
    11:00–22:00 (L.O. 21:00) daily.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Sakuramachi Kumamotojomae Ten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Sakuramachi Kumamotojomae Ten accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Sakuramachi Kumamotojomae Ten.