I happened to see it on YouTube and suddenly felt like visiting this restaurant “Hakata Nagahama Ramen Fubi.”
About 15 years ago when I was working in the Tokyo metropolitan area, I gathered with friends in Fukuoka and ate ramen at a Fubi branch that used to be in Kawabata. I remember being impressed and thinking, “Fukuoka’s tonkotsu ramen really is delicious!”
To confirm that memorable taste, I went to the main store located in Hara, Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City.
To be honest, I can’t tell if it tasted the same as what I had at the branch years ago (I can’t remember that well), but Fubi’s ramen was truly very delicious!
The crisp soy sauce tare combined with the rich umami of well-simmered tonkotsu broth creates a punchy yet well-balanced flavor.
And their yakimeshi (fried rice) is incredibly delicious too.
It’s no wonder this is a popular local establishment that has been around for so long.
While it’s a bit far from central Fukuoka areas like Tenjin and Hakata Station (about 15-20 minutes by car), it’s definitely worth the trip for this skilled restaurant!
Access and Basic Information for “Hakata Nagahama Ramen Fubi Hara Main Store”
“Hakata Nagahama Ramen Fubi Hara Main Store” is located along National Route 202 in Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City.
Since it’s quite far from subway lines, if using public transportation, taking a bus or taxi would be best. With Nishitetsu Bus, get off at “Hara” and it’s about a 4-minute walk.
Going by car is simple and easy to understand, but since it’s a popular restaurant, the parking lot might be full.
【Basic Information for Hakata Nagahama Ramen Fubi】
| Store Name | Fubi Hara Main Store |
|---|---|
| Phone Number | 092-823-1717 |
| Address | 4-25-12 Hara, Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City |
| Business Hours | 11:00-22:00 (Last Order 21:30) |
| Closed | None |
| Web | Retty: Fubi Hara Main Store (Other Sawara Ward Fukuoka/Ramen) – Retty |
“Fubi’s Ramen” – Long Beloved by Locals
After getting off at Hara bus stop and walking about 4 minutes in the blazing summer heat, I arrived at “Hakata Nagahama Ramen Fubi.”
Officially, it’s “Fubi” (風靡) from the expression meaning “to take the world by storm.”
You can tell just by looking that this is a restaurant that has been beloved by locals for a long time.
The interior has counter seats, table seats, and tatami seating areas and is quite spacious, making it easy for anyone from solo diners to families with children to enter comfortably.
I came around 2 PM on a weekday, but customers kept coming in continuously – it was very busy.
Ramen is 670 yen, the popular yakimeshi set is 1,080 yen, and the half yakimeshi set is 940 yen. They even have ramen with ma-yu (black garlic oil), miso, and soy sauce ramen. (Prices as of August 2022)
I chose the half yakimeshi set.
On the table are spicy pickled mustard greens, ramen sauce, ground sesame, pickled ginger, garlic, etc.
Rich Ramen with Soy Sauce Tare and Pork Bone Umami Balanced at the Highest Level
Here’s Fubi’s ramen! The brown soup has half the surface covered with generous green onions and the other half with chashu, so you can’t see the noodles in this style.
First, I take a sip of the soup… Delicious!!!
The crisp-tasting soy sauce tare is thoroughly enveloped by pork extract, creating a strong overall umami flavor. It’s an incredibly delicious soup with high-level balance.
Apparently, it’s made by simmering three types of pork bones, pork skin, back fat, and belly fat.
While Nagahama ramen generally has a light image, Fubi’s ramen leans more toward the rich side.
The house-made noodles use only the center part of the wheat.
I ordered them “kata” (firm), and they had just the right balance with a slight crispy texture remaining in the center. They pair perfectly with the rich soup.
Large, crispy green onions that you can enjoy the texture of.
The textured green onions function perfectly as an accent to the incredibly delicious soup.
The thin-sliced chashu is well-infused with soy sauce tare flavor, so I recommend eating it bit by bit or combining it with yakimeshi or rice.
The spicy pickled mustard greens on the table are also something you don’t want to miss, but I don’t recommend soaking them too much in the soup as it will change the carefully balanced flavor.
It’s better to eat them without mixing too much or combine them with side dishes like yakimeshi.
Another Specialty on Par with Ramen – The Incredibly Delicious Yakimeshi
Fubi’s other specialty, yakimeshi (photo shows half yakimeshi).
The ingredients are simple – roast pork, egg, and green onions – but with wok techniques that all employees learn and unique seasoning, it’s incredibly delicious.
This also has a robust flavor, and when you put it in your mouth, you can clearly feel “this is so good~~~.”
Of course, I finished everything! It was extremely delicious.
Final Thoughts
Beyond the deliciousness of the ramen and fried rice, the atmosphere inside the restaurant is also wonderful.
The kitchen is lively, the staff are friendly, and customers who presumably live nearby keep coming in constantly.
It’s the kind of place that makes you think “it would be amazing to have a restaurant like this nearby.”
This is one of Fukuoka’s top recommended ramen shops. I definitely want you to go try it!
Next time, I’d like to try their champon and miso/soy sauce ramen too.
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