Nagahama Number One Gion

The 'Nagahama Number One' group is a long-established company that started from a food stall in Nagahama, Hakata Ward in 1971, and has preserved the tradition of Nagahama Ramen for over half a century. This Gion branch, serving as the group's main store, is loved by both tourists and locals alike, with easy access just a 2-minute walk from Gion Subway Station. The signature 'Ramen' is the quintessential style of Nagahama Ramen, a representative of Hakata Tonkotsu. The cloudy tonkotsu (pork bone) soup is not as heavy as it looks, characterized by a sharpness typical of Nagahama and a rich pork bone flavor, all culminating in a mild finish free of any strong odor. The noodles are thin and straight, and you can specify their firmness when ordering from 'futsu' (regular), 'kata' (firm), or 'barikata' (very firm). In addition to the signature ramen, there's a wide selection based on the classic Nagahama Ramen style, including Boiled Egg Ramen, Takana (pickled mustard greens) Ramen, Chashu (roast pork) Ramen, a Special Ramen that combines chashu, kikurage (wood ear mushrooms), wontons, seasoned egg, and takana in one bowl, and seasonal or special event Spicy Meat Miso Ramen. Side dishes like gyoza (dumplings), mentaiko gohan (spicy cod roe rice), and lunch sets (4 gyoza, half rice, spicy takana) offer great value for a satisfying lunch. The Hakata Tonkotsu way is to adjust the flavor to your liking with the red pickled ginger, sesame, pepper, and grated garlic available at your table, and then enjoy a 'kaedama' (noodle refill) for 150 yen to finish. With continuous operation until 11 PM (10 PM on Sundays), it's convenient for a late-night meal to round off a business trip in Fukuoka or to satisfy a small appetite while sightseeing.