{"id":72038,"date":"2015-11-12T15:46:28","date_gmt":"2015-11-12T06:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fukuoka-now.com\/?p=67703"},"modified":"2017-06-26T18:45:25","modified_gmt":"2017-06-26T09:45:25","slug":"fukuoka-ramen-show-report-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/fukuoka-ramen-show-report-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Fukuoka Ramen Show Report 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fukuoka is a city famous for ramen<\/em>, but even in this ramen<\/em>-fuelled city it\u2019s rare to have the opportunity to sample so many different types of ramen<\/em> in one place. That\u2019s why the annual Ramen Show is a favourite amongst locals! Twenty-four ramen<\/em> shops from all across Japan have set up stalls at this festival in front of City Hall (twelve shops in week one, twelve different shops in week two). The Ramen Show will run for twelve days (starting today, Nov. 12), and is expecting to host over 144,000 guests. <\/p>\n

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Whether you\u2019re a tonkotsu<\/em> nut, a shoyu<\/em> (soy sauce) addict or a shio<\/em> (salt) disciple, you\u2019ll find your perfect ramen here. You can opt for a local favourite such as Ippudo, or try something from a little further afield. <\/p>\n

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Fukuoka Now went to slurp up some ramen<\/em> of our own. Here are the bowls that our staff picked\u2026.<\/p>\n

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Nick\u2019s choice<\/strong>
\nName: Gachinko Ramen-do Hiiragi
\nFrom: Osaka
\nType of soup: Shoyu<\/em> (Soy sauce base)
\nBooth number: 8
\nDescription: This shop opened in 2004 with the motto \u201cSpend time and effort\u201d. The slightly sweet soy-based ramen<\/em> has undertones of earthy umami.
\nNick says: \u201cThe skewer of braised pork was huge and almost as filling as the noodles. The meat also added a nice smokiness to the soup.\u201d <\/p>\n

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Jess\u2019s choice<\/strong>
\nName: Hakodate Men Chubo Ajisai
\nFrom: Hakodate, Hokkaido
\nType of soup: Shio<\/em> (Salt base)
\nBooth number: 12
\nDescription: Hakodate\u2019s local ramen is shio<\/em>-based. This shop was established in the early Showa era.
\nJess says: \u201cDelicious! This was my first ever shio ramen<\/em> and I was worried it would be bland compared to tonkotsu<\/em>, but I needn\u2019t have worried. The soup was rich without being heavy, making it a great lunchtime option. And I definitely recommend adding an egg for an extra \u00a5100.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Kanako\u2019s choice<\/strong>
\nName: Kitakyushu Ramen Bijiya x Toryuken
\nFrom: Kitakyushu
\nType of soup: Tonkotsu<\/em> (Pork broth base)
\nBooth number: 2
\nDescription: Two of Kitakyushu\u2019s most famous ramen<\/em> shops have teamed up to host this stall. This tonkotsu ramen<\/em> is extremely creamy.
\nKanako says: \u201cAs a Fukuoka-born ramen<\/em> girl, I love tonkotsu<\/em>! I strongly recommend trying one of the tonkotsu<\/em> stalls! This one was creamy and thick, but not too heavy – I felt like I could easily slurp up five bowls in one sitting!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Want to immortalise your ramen<\/em> in pixels? Special ramen<\/em> photo booths have been set up for just such an occasion – they\u2019re even equipped with special lamps (so you can catch your ramen<\/em>\u2019s good side). <\/p>\n

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Need something to break up the endless stream of ramen<\/em>? There are stalls selling side dishes such as karaage<\/em>, charcoal-grilled chicken, gyoza<\/em>, and Chikuwa<\/em> Salad (chikuwa<\/em> mixed with vegetables and fried). <\/p>\n

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So if you love, like or are just curious about ramen<\/em>, visit the Ramen Show within the next two weeks! For all the details, check out our event listing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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