2012 May | WTF Is The World?

Hi guys!

I’m in Fukuoka city of Japan.

Although there are many famous local dishes here,

Tonkotsu Ramen would be the most famous one.

Yesterday I visited several ramen shops,

all of which are very famous domestically or internationally.

The original shop of Hide-chan Ramen, which branch has shown up in New York. The owner produced Totto Ramen in New York, which has become one of the best ramen shops in the US.

There are one table seat and counter inside.

Many celebrities have visited here and left their autographs.

The menu is simple. Not many sides.

I ordered Hide-chan ramen with egg. The broth was solid although I felt a bit salty. But I appreciate their effort not to use MSG. Cha-siu pork was tasty.

The egg here was the best in my ramen experience so far. Literally life-changing. I strongly recommand the egg here.

The free ginger picles are really nice refleshment and wash out the greese in your mouth.

I visited the original Ippudo, which branch in New York has acquired incredible popularity.

This restaurant is also a hole-in-the-wall type and there are few table seats and tiny counters.

I ordered famous Akamaru Modern ramen. Yes, absolutely top-notch ramen! Although the white tonkotsu broth itself has enough complexity, the black ma-yu and red chili sauce add extra layers and accents of taste. Your tastebuds will never feel bored!

The free complement of sprout was just amazing. Actually I thought I could eat all of them.

Menchanko-Tei, which branch also opens in New York, was also born here.

Although many dishes including tonkotsu ramen can be served here, their signiture dish is "menchanko", which is special noodle dish inspired by sumo food: "chanko".