Shin-Shin — Soul of Hakata Ramen

**Ordering like a local:** Order koshi (firm) noodles — standard is too soft for first-timers. Add half-boiled egg (¥100). The free pickled ginger refills cut through the richness perfectly. **The kaedama ritual:** When your broth is at the halfway mark, raise your hand and say 'kaedama kudasai' (¥100). Your new noodles arrive in 30 seconds, dropped straight into your remaining broth. **Best time:** Lunch 11:00–13:00 is busy but fast (10-min wait max). The late-night hours (midnight–3am) are a local tradition after izakaya drinking — go with a Fukuoka local for the full experience. **Nearby ramen comparison:** After Shin-Shin, try Ramen Kairikiya (5-min walk) for a heavier, fattier broth for direct comparison — two legendary styles side by side.