If your evening in Fukuoka is winding down and you want one more bowl before heading back to your hotel, or you have a few minutes before a Shinkansen at Hakata Station, Hakata Issou (博多一双) Hakata Ekihigashi Main Store (博多駅東本店) is close by. According to the official website, this location is open from 11:00 to 24:00, straight through the day.
In short
- Hakata Ekihigashi Main Store: 11:00–24:00, irregular closures.
- The shop closes as soon as the broth for the day runs out — it may close before 24:00.
- Gion Store keeps the same 11:00–24:00 hours; Nakasu Store is open 19:00 to 4:30 the next morning.
- Prices are not published on the official site — confirm at the counter.
- Ramen and gyoza both contain wheat and egg white, per the official allergen notice.
Checked with the official website on 20 September 2026.
1. Pork bone broth made by the Yamada brothers
The official menu page describes a tonkotsu (pork bone) broth made only from domestic piglet bones, simmered for a long time over high heat in three large pots. The foam that forms on the surface is described on the same page as “tonkotsu cappuccino.” The noodles are a custom thin, flat-cut style made for the shop, aimed at pairing well with the broth. The menu lists ramen, ramen with a seasoned egg, chashu ramen, chashu ramen with egg, wonton ramen, and a “special” ramen, with extra noodles, onigiri, gyoza, and plain rice available as add-ons. Menu (official)
2. Prices are not published online
The official menu page lists dish names and descriptions but no prices. This page does not list prices either — check the display at the counter before you order. The same page states that ramen and gyoza contain wheat and egg white, and that cross-contact during preparation is possible because shared equipment is used. Menu and allergen notice (official)
3. Hours differ by location, and it closes early once the broth is gone
According to the official access page, the Hakata Ekihigashi Main Store and the Gion Store are both open 11:00–24:00, while the Nakasu Store is open 19:00 to 4:30 the following morning. All three locations have irregular closures, and all three are noted as closing “as soon as the broth sells out” on a given day. That means the shop is not guaranteed to be open right up to its listed closing time, so build in a buffer if you are heading over late. Between the middle of the night and early morning, the Nakasu Store is the only one of the three that is open. Hours and access (official)
4. A 6-minute walk from Hakata Station
The Hakata Ekihigashi Main Store is a 6-minute walk from Hakata Station (JR lines and the Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line), according to the official site. The Nakasu Store is a 7-minute walk from Nakasukawabata Station, and the Gion Store is a 4-minute walk from Gion Station. The official site does not mention parking at any location. Address: 3-1-6 Hakataekihigashi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture (Hakata Ekihigashi Main Store). Google Maps. Phone: 092-472-7739.
5. Before you go
- Hakata Ekihigashi Main Store: 11:00–24:00, irregular closures.
- It can close before 24:00 once the day’s broth runs out.
- Late night into early morning, only the Nakasu Store (19:00–4:30) is open.
- Prices are not listed online — confirm them in the shop.
- Ramen and gyoza contain wheat and egg white.
Common questions
Can I see the prices before I go?
Not on the official website. The menu page lists dish names and descriptions only; prices are shown in the shop.
Is it open all night?
Only the Nakasu Store keeps late hours, from 19:00 to 4:30 the next morning. The Hakata Ekihigashi and Gion locations close at 24:00 at the latest, and may close earlier if the broth runs out.
Being an easy walk from Hakata Station and open through the afternoon and evening in one stretch is what makes this location simple to fit into a trip. Check current hours and any notices on the official Hakata Issou website and official X before you go.
