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Kurotei, a venerable establishment celebrated both in and outside of Kumamoto Prefecture as a representative of Kumamoto ramen, is a popular restaurant that attracts long lines even on weekdays thanks to its devoted fanbase.
A bowl crafted with handmade soup and noodles, and char siu
The tonkotsu broth, prepared solely from pork head bones boiled over high heat, is rich and full-bodied yet finishes with a clean, refreshing taste. The charred garlic oil—crafted with a secret technique to achieve a perfectly roasted flavor—enhances the soup’s savory depth. The homemade noodles, made from stone-ground flour for an exceptional taste, contain no egg-based ingredients, ensuring they are safe for those with egg allergies. Additionally, every component is meticulously handmade, including the char siu prepared from fresh pork with a sauce passed down since the restaurant’s founding. They also accommodate orders for ‘no garlic’ as well as requests for ‘light’ or ‘extra’ portions.
"Menu example"
Ramen (Regular) 680 yen, (Large) 930 yen
Ramen with Egg (Regular) 900 yen, (Large) 1150 yen
Spicy Pork Soboro Ramen (Regular) 900 yen, (Large) 1150 yen
Char Siu Ramen (Regular) 950 yen, (Large) 1200 yen
Access to Kurotei (Kokutei)
"address"
2-1-23 Nihongi, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture
[Phone Number (Inquiries)]
096-352-1648
"Access"
・About a 7-minute walk from JR Kagoshima Main Line Kami-Kumamoto Station
・About 10 kilometers, approximately 30 minutes via Route 57 from Kyushu Expressway Kumamoto Interchange
[Business Hours]
10:30 AM to 8:30 PM
"Closed Day"
Closed on the third Thursday (Open if it's a holiday)
"parking"
Available (15 spaces)
"remarks"
Official Website https://www.kokutei.co.jp/
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