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Hakata Issou
A signature bowl from our Fukuoka guide. See what to order, why this counter stands out, and how to plan the visit.
Hakata tonkotsu · Kaedama
Order this
Ajitama tonkotsu ramen with firm noodles
The story behind the bowl
The Yamada brothers built Issou around a fiercely worked pork-bone broth whose foamy surface is often compared to a cappuccino. Beneath the aroma, the soup is creamy, savory and unusually energetic.
Before you go: Choose firm noodles first and order kaedama only while enough hot soup remains.