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Kumamoto Ramen Kokutei Honten
A signature bowl from our Kumamoto guide. See what to order, why this counter stands out, and how to plan the visit.
Garlic tonkotsu · Mayu
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Special ramen with egg yolk
The story behind the bowl
Operating since 1957, Kokutei is one of the defining names of Kumamoto ramen. Milky pork broth, roasted-garlic mayu, medium noodles and the famous raw egg yolk create a bowl that is smoky, mellow and unmistakably local.
Before you go: Visit the Nihongi original for the full story; stir the yolk into only part of the soup to compare both textures.