Ask somebody to name a famous food from Fukuoka, and they\u2019ll most likely reply \u201cramen\u201d. These noodles in soup are certainly hugely popular here, but this month we showcase a restaurant that adds a little ethnic twist to this most Fukuokan of dishes. The creatively-named Ramen Kamen 55 was set up by the people behind the well-established Sri Lankan restaurants Tunapaha and Nuwara Eliya. The stylish interior sets them apart from other ramen shops as does their unique menu. Their biggest draw is the aforementioned \u201cethnic ramen\u201d, which uses the Sri Lankan dish Kiri hodi in place of the regular ramen soup. This chicken broth includes creamy coconut milk and 10 different spices, which are only added after an order is received to make sure the taste is just right every time. Other popular choices are the spicy \u201cpanic ramen\u201d with shrimp and lots of homemade chili oil, the \u201csalad ramen\u201d topped with plenty of raw vegetables, and the \u201cethnic\u201d dipping noodles. The ramen lunch set, which includes rice and one side dish, is served each day until 17:00. If you\u2019ve still got room after all of that, we also recommend the spicy deep-fried fish and steamed chicken salad!<\/p>\n