Local Cuisine in Kyushu
A unique culture of local cuisine is here.There are a wide array of ramen and shochu in each area.
Ramen has as its base tonkotsu (porkbone soup). You can enjoy the differences in flavor from one area to the next. Kurume ramen is called “the original.” Nagahama ramen is famous for its thin noodles. Kumamoto ramen is flavorful. Kagoshima ramen has stir-fried vegetables in it. Kyushu is also the birthplace of shochu, which is made from various ingredients such as sweet potatoes, wheat, rice and buckwheat.