Ramen & Noodles · Kitahama
Kurume Ramen (Beppu Ekimae) 久留米ラーメン 別府駅前店
A counter-only shop five minutes from Beppu Station serving old-school Kurume tonkotsu, the pork-bone style that gave birth to Kyushu ramen.
HoursDaily 11:30-14:00, 18:00-23:00
ClosedIrregular
PriceRamen: ¥750
Chashu ramen: ¥950
Chashu ramen: ¥950
Getting thereBeppu Station (JR Nippo Line), 5 min
Time needed20-30 min
Best timeLate evening
Address1-10-9 Kitahama, Beppu, Oita
About
Kurume, in neighbouring Fukuoka Prefecture, is where Kyushu tonkotsu ramen began in 1937. This small counter near Beppu Station serves that style: a robust, slightly funky pork-bone broth with thin noodles and simple toppings. It is open for lunch and late into the evening and is a favourite with locals after drinks in Kitahama.
Highlights
- Classic Kurume-style tonkotsu
- Counter-only seating
- Open until 23:00
- 5 minutes from Beppu Station
- Near Kitahama nightlife
Tips
- Good late-night option near Beppu Station
- Add beni-shoga (pickled ginger) and sesame at the counter
- Cash recommended
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