PORKIEST Tonkotsu Ramen Ever? Best Kita Kyushu Ramen

We're grabbing some of the HEAVIEST tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen in all of Japan! This is at 4 delicious ramen shops in Kita Kyushu, a hidden gem of a city in Fukuoka prefecture. We're going big!
This is the fifth episode in a KYUSHU RAMEN SERIES.
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[@harshilpatel4096]

I don’t know how you don’t have more subscribers, the content is top notch and your energy is infectious too! Keep it up!!

[@5AMRamen]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching! Will keep it rolling 😊

[@arnelpijuan7618]

It is amazing to have someone like Frank to bring us and share the best ramens around Japan.

[@5AMRamen]

Thanks for saying that and for watching!

[@Aiken47]

Uniqlo Frank, it’s been a life saver when the weather changes suddenly.

[@5AMRamen]

Absolutely! When in a pinch, Uniqlo to the rescue 😊

[@dakbulgogi]

One day I will go to Japan and eat all these recommendations, just need to save up for a trip. Hopefully even join one of your tours! Thank you Frank, really appreciate your videos!

[@5AMRamen]

Thank you for watching! I'm sure you'll make it here one day and you're of course welcome to join a tour 😊

[@FungusUSMC]

Ah, I know the feeling of having a store you love suddenly close without warning. I think it was about 10 years since I left Iwakuni after being stationed there for 2 years, where I was finally able to visit Iwakuni again recently for my current job just to find many of my favorite stores closed over the years. A yakitori izakaya, coffee shop, my favorite Mexican food (Mike's Tex Mex), and yes, also not one but TWO ramen shops closed or changed owners and just wasn't the same.
And I think someone else mentioned in the comments already, but Uniqlo definitely is a lifesaver if you need spare clothes in a pinch and you're built larger than your average Japanese. Saved me from embarrassment more than once after getting food/coffee stains before a big work or social meeting lol.

[@5AMRamen]

Thanks for watching and sharing some stories too! Always tough to see those favorite places disappear, but I'm sure there was a smile on your face just thinking about the memories spent at those restaurants. Yes, Uniqlo to the rescue! I remember when I was a kid what they had was pretty bare bones...amazing now that there's some style to match the quality too!

[@Tokyo-Slim]

Kita Kyushu is where my dad was born. I have never been down that far in my trips to Japan. Cool to see it! Thanks Frank!

[@5AMRamen]

You have to go visit now! Your ramen roots 😊

[@hgrace0]

Such a great review. It’s always good to see you

[@5AMRamen]

Likewise, thanks for watching!

[@martenlundin]

Looks great as usual.

[@5AMRamen]

Thanks for watching, as always!

[@CriticalEatsJapan]

I do love me a good Tonkotsu 👍

[@5AMRamen]

You'd be right at home in Kita Kyushu.

[@jyeo5556]

Woo! The 5am ramen train is back! That's great that the kouyokaku owners found an apprentice, would have been sad for them to close despite making such great ramen

[@5AMRamen]

For sure! So great to see these places carry on. Thanks coming on board again!

[@Maityist]

It's a shame that Tonpuku closed, it's always sad when a place closes simply because there is no one to continue the shop.

[@5AMRamen]

Indeed! Bitter sweet being able to share their ramen with you all on screen before that happened.

[@magenof1440]

Next time I’m going to Japan I’m putting Kitakyushu on the list, seems like a nice city!

[@5AMRamen]

You'd like it! Nice that it's not too crowded as well.

[@flipcoin6301]

Persona background music?

[@5AMRamen]

Haha, yes

[@ramenpharmacist]

wow good call on that shop maybe not being around much longer 🎯

[@5AMRamen]

I got lucky with that guess, haha

[@garytheosophilus]

Does champon belong in the family of ramens or is it something else? 😊

[@5AMRamen]

A first cousin of ramen perhaps? 😀

[@appleblows1]

Do you ever think about starting an Udon channel? 😊

[@5AMRamen]

I think the Ramen Gods would strike me down. Do like udon once in a while tho 😊

[@restaurantman]

👍🍜

[@DrthmN]

For me it's the 4th bowl that's catch me up, but damn, i can't eat pork 😂😂

[@5AMRamen]

Sorry about that - 4th bowl is a great choice tho!

[@potgee]

I know this is not ramen related but...
Who were the Banana People in the port???

[@5AMRamen]

Pretty random, huh? Haha. Apparently that port handled a lot of Japan's banana imports back in the day.