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What you’ll do

You’ll dive (chopsticks, fork, spoon, whatever you want first) into the world of Tonkotsu ramen - a silky, rich, pork-bone broth with thin noodles - in Fukuoka, the city where this ramen style was born.

You’ll slurp your way around a few Hakata ramen shops (slurping is considered good manners, we promise) with one of our local Fukuoka hosts, discovering its quirks, history, and most importantly, sampling it.

You could try what’s endearingly referred to as “pig bone cappuccino” - although if broth simmered for 18 hours sounds a little too heavy for you, head to Ganso Nagahamaya, which is fondly referred to by locals as Gan-naga or Ganso, is known for its simple menu and quick service.

Here you could feast upon a simple dish of ramen while experiencing the restaurant's top-up noodle system. Bottomless noodles? Sign us up.

A perfect way to end off your ramen tasting experience is with a stop at Shin-Shin, which offers a less oily and heavy version of Tonkotsu ramen. By the end of the day we hope your belly will be extremely full, but your heart even fuller.

  • Private experience, tailored to you

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish)

  • Tully's Coffee - The host will be waiting in front of main door, in Hakata KITTE ground level.

Experience outline

  • Join a ramen-loving host and discover the amazing world of Tonkotsu ramen as you explore Fukuoka together
  • Visit several venues, each completely unique and distinct, and sample each one's interpretation of Tonkotsu ramen
  • Explore the diversity of Fukuoka's food culture as you visit a variety of spots
  • Get tips from your host about other places to eat ramen or other local dishes they think you should try

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 3 hours with a host
  • At least 2 different tastings of ramen dishes and 2 drinks (beer, highballs or soft drink)
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

Meeting point

Tully's Coffee - The host will be waiting in front of main door, in Hakata KITTE ground level.

What’s not included

  • Additional food and drinks from the ones provided in the experience
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

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Reviews

    Jon met us in the lobby of our hotel and showed us around various markets in Kowloon. Then off to a Michelin star lunch before heading to Ngong Ping cable car experience. We saw the giant Buda, a monastery, and finished with some shopping. It was a great day and Jon gladly took pictures for/of us to remember it.

    April 2024

    Derek M

    eli was really amazing, I feel like we made a new friend. She was super punctual and friendly and good at planning. Also she loves food and knew where to go shopping. She took us on really nice routes to see shrines mixed with little shops and hidden gems. It was a really fun 3 hours. Eli is very accommodating and polite and funnnyyy :)

    April 2024

    Melty T

    Henry took us to some amazing obscur places in Hong Kong that we have never visited before. The customised walking tour incorporated the use of public transport and taxi's.

    April 2024

    Peter S

    Cheata was the perfect guide. She customised the itinerary to suit my preferences and I saw some amazing sites, including ones I wouldn't have come across myself. She was also kind enough to work a little later to make sure I saw something I wanted to see. As a solo traveller, I felt like I was exploring Tokyo with a friend. She also gave me recommendations for the rest of my stay. Can't recommend this experience enough!

    April 2024

    Claire B

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