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About this place
Ramen or curry? At Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen ABC, you can choose between Hakata tonkotsu ramen and Indus curry to suit your mood. Ramen starts at ¥850; versions topped with ajitama or black mayu are ¥950 each, while chashu ramen costs ¥1,200. One diner who tried the chashu ramen said the broth was easy to eat, with neither a strong pork-bone smell nor a heavy texture. Another described the noodles as slightly thick and noted a hint of soy sauce. Extra noodles are available for ¥150 if you’re still hungry.
Beef curry costs ¥900, while curry topped with tonkatsu, fried shrimp or karaage is ¥1,100 each. There is also a special curry at ¥1,500, with combinations of toppings to choose from, including option B with hamburger, fried egg and cheese. A diner who tried the tonkatsu curry described its European-style curry sauce as light in texture, with a little acidity. That is one person’s impression, but it may appeal if you prefer a lighter curry to a rich, heavy one.
For a little of both, try a set combining ramen with half a curry. Sets with gyoza or rice are also listed, making them an option if you want more than noodles alone. The restaurant is in the Terihada Dining food court at Island Eye. One visitor reported paying first, receiving a numbered ticket and serving themselves water. It can also work for a solo meal, and both the kids’ ramen set and kids’ curry set cost ¥700. Each comes with fries, a drink and either ice cream or a toy.
