Hakata Ramen ShinShin Kitte Hakata

"Hakata Ramen ShinShin KITTE Hakata branch" is a popular Hakata tonkotsu ramen shop located on B1F of KITTE Hakata, approximately a 2-minute walk from JR Hakata Station. Its main branch is in Tenjin, and it is one of Hakata's ramen establishments with a history dating back to its yatai (food stall) days. The KITTE Hakata branch is highly popular with both tourists and business travelers due to its direct access from the station. The signature 'Hakata Junjo Ramen' features a milky, frothy tonkotsu soup. While suppressing the unique richness and aroma often associated with tonkotsu, the aftertaste is surprisingly refreshing and easy to drink. It's often described as 'light tonkotsu' or 'milder tonkotsu', making it a flavor that is widely accepted by tourists, female customers, and those who are not keen on richer ramen styles. The noodles are extra-thin and straight, similar to somen, and their firm texture pairs well with the soup. Customers can verbally specify their preferred noodle firmness: barikata (very firm), kata (firm), futsu (regular), or yawa (soft). The menu centers around the Hakata Junjo Ramen for 870 yen, with other options like ramen with a seasoned egg (ajitama), takana ramen, and a special 10th-anniversary char siu ramen with 6 slices of char siu and a seasoned egg for 1,000 yen (limited to 20 servings per day). Side dishes include Hakata specialties such as Wakanai Miso Hanyaki Meshi (staff meal style half miso fried rice), mentaiko fried rice (for sharing), an 8-piece gyoza set, and sumotsu (vinegared offal). With its excellent location approximately a 2-minute walk from JR Hakata Station and the convenience of being open continuously until 23:00 (last order 22:30), it's a perfect spot for any occasion: after arriving by Shinkansen or plane, or for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even a 'shime ramen' (late-night ramen) during your stay in Hakata.