Tag Archives: ramen

B-kyu Cuisine: Delicious Undercurrent in the Japanese Culinary World

Posted on January 10, 2014 by findingfukuoka

If you have been in Japan for some time or enjoy following Japanese cultural trends, chances are you have already heard the phrase B-kyu cuisine or B-kyu gourmet. It is often used in reference to cheap and tasty foods, but what exactly … Continue reading →

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Kyushu Ramen: A Comparison of Fukuoka, Kumamoto and Kagoshima

Posted on May 13, 2013 by findingfukuoka

Hakata ramen, also known Nagahama ramen, comes from Fukuoka and is by far the most famous style ramen from Kyushu. However, within the island of Kyushu itself, Fukuoka’s ramen is only one of the three major varieties, the other two … Continue reading →

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New Ramen Section on Finding Fukuoka!

Posted on March 18, 2013 by findingfukuoka

I have added a new permanent ramen guide section to the website! Now you can see all the recommended ramen restaurants I have recommended in past posts all in one place, as well as a new “ramen tutorial” section to get … Continue reading →

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The Best of Fukuoka’s Ramen (3rd Edition)

Posted on February 24, 2013 by findingfukuoka

(Read the full ramen guide here) This is the in my series of posts on recommended ramen restaurants in Fukuoka. I also recommend taking a look at the first edition and second edition. Hakata Ramen is widely known as the best tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramen in Japan, and … Continue reading →

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The Best of Fukuoka’s Ramen (2nd Edition)

Posted on August 9, 2012 by findingfukuoka

(Read the full ramen guide here) This is the second of my new and ongoing series of posts on recommended ramen restaurants in Fukuoka. Hakata Ramen is widely known as the best tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramen in Japan, and it is easily Fukuoka’s most famous … Continue reading →

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The Best of Fukuoka’s Ramen (1st Edition)

Posted on July 4, 2012 by findingfukuoka

(Read the full ramen guide here) Hakata Ramen is widely known as the best tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramen in Japan, and it is easily Fukuoka’s most famous food (with mentaiko likely coming in as a close second). Handmade noodles, rich-and-oily broth, savory slabs … Continue reading →

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Hakata Ippudo: The Power of Fukuoka’s Ramen

Posted on March 14, 2012 by findingfukuoka

Most people living in Japan know that Hakata ramen (ramen from Fukuoka) is the most famous variety in the country. Oily, thick tonkotsu (pork bone) broth, fresh noodles, mounds of meat and ingredients on top–it’s not your typical Cup O’ Noodles. … Continue reading →

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Famous Foods of Fukuoka

Posted on December 8, 2011 by findingfukuoka

Fukuoka is widely known for its rich culinary culture, and any visitor to the city would be missing out if they didn’t sample the rich variety of cuisine available. The following is a brief introduction to the most famous of … Continue reading →

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Delving Deeper: Local Temples and Shrines of Fukuoka City

Posted on March 31, 2011 by findingfukuoka

Recently, having finally finished cleaning up and hauling furniture, the combination of the desire to relax and passable weather was enough to prompt me to get out and start exploring Fukuoka City in more depth. I had been to Atago … Continue reading →

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The Difference Between “Hakata” and “Fukuoka”

Posted on March 2, 2011 by findingfukuoka

Why are both Fukuoka and Hakata used to refer to the same city? This is something I think few Japanese outside the Fukuoka area know the answer to, let alone expats and visitors from abroad. In fact, I didn’t even … Continue reading →

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