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Hakata Daruma
A signature bowl from our Fukuoka guide. See what to order, why this counter stands out, and how to plan the visit.
Hakata tonkotsu · Kaedama
Order this
Classic tonkotsu with extra scallions
The story behind the bowl
Daruma represents a denser, more aromatic Hakata lineage. The Kawahara family’s long pork-bone tradition produces a compact bowl with thin noodles, rich soup and old-school intensity.
Before you go: Keep toppings restrained on the first visit; the broth is the reason to come.