Choose your chashu
Tender chicken breast chashu. Soft pork belly cartilage. Or both, if you cannot decide. It is one of the best ways to enjoy Iwao's signature bowl.
Shoyu ramen in Hakata-ekiminami
Shoyu Soba Iwao
A bowl of shoyu ramennear Hakata Station.
Fukuoka is known for tonkotsu ramen. In Hakata-ekiminami, Iwao serves a different kind of bowl: soy-sauce-based ramen with rich umami and chewy noodles.
Choose chicken breast chashu, pork belly cartilage, or both.
Location〒812-0016福岡県福岡市博多区博多駅南3-6-20第2梅田ビル
About
About Shoyu Soba Iwao
Shoyu Soba Iwao is a ramen shop in Hakata-ekiminami, Fukuoka. Its signature bowl is built around the aroma of soy sauce and the depth of Japanese-style broth. Clean, comforting, and satisfying to the last sip.
Chewy noodles, lingering shoyu aroma
The noodles are made to hold the soup well. Soy sauce umami, broth aroma, and the richness of meat come together in one warm bowl.
A non-tonkotsu option in Hakata
Hakata is famous for tonkotsu ramen, but Fukuoka has more to offer. If you are looking for soy sauce ramen near Hakata Station, this is a stop worth adding to your route.
Visitors
For First-Time Visitors
'Shoyu soba' here means soy-sauce-based ramen. It is a ramen-style noodle soup, not necessarily buckwheat soba.
- The main bowl is shoyu, not tonkotsu ramen.
- Pork toppings may be included.
- Chicken and pork options exist.
- Allergy, vegetarian, halal, and religious diet support is not confirmed. Please ask the staff before ordering.
- Please check Instagram or call for the latest updates.
Access
Access
Dai-2 Umeda Building
3-6-20 Hakataekiminami, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0016
Hakata StationAbout 13-15 minutes on foot from Chikushi Exit
Higashi-Hie StationAbout 11-12 minutes on foot from Exit 2
Nishitetsu BusAbout 3 minutes on foot from "Mizuho" stop
ParkingPlease use nearby coin parking
Hours11:00-20:30, last order 20:00ClosedTuesdayPaymentCash only
Hours, closing days, and temporary closures may change. Please check Instagram or call before visiting.
Nearby landmarksYodobashi CameraHakata StationKaden-doriHyakunenbashi-doriTakeshita-doriFamilyMartGas station
Official Instagram
The bowl and the shop
These photos are from the shop's official Instagram and show the ramen, sign, and storefront atmosphere. Please check Instagram for the latest posts.
FAQ
FAQ
Where is the shop?
It is located at 3-6-20 Hakataekiminami, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Dai-2 Umeda Building.
Can I walk from Hakata Station?
Yes, it is about 13-15 minutes on foot from Hakata Station Chikushi Exit.
Is this tonkotsu ramen?
No, the main bowl is shoyu, or soy-sauce-based ramen.
Where can I check the latest updates?
Please check Instagram or call the shop.
How can I pay?
Payment is cash only.
When is the shop closed?
The regular closing day is Tuesday. Please check Instagram or call for temporary closures.
Check Instagram for updates
For current hours, temporary closures, and menu updates, please check Instagram or call the shop.
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