Fodor's Expert Review Ichi-ran

$ Fukuoka Japanese

Folks in Fukuoka wait in long lines for these rectangular black boxes of extra-thin noodles swimming in pork-bone broth and topped with tasty char-shu (slices of roasted pork), negi (green onions), and sprinkles of togarashi (red pepper). Fill out an order form (available in English) to indicate exactly how you like it, then buy a ticket from the machine outside the door and place your ticket and order form on the counter.

Japanese Quick Bite $ Lunch Dinner

Quick Facts

1--2--22 Sumiyoshi
Hakata-ekimae, Fukuoka-ken  812-0018, Japan

092-263–2201

www.ichiran.co.jp/english

Known For:
  • Customizable dishes
  • Within Canal City
  • Chewy noodles

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