FUKUOKA: Hakata Issou Nakasu for their slightly stinky Hakata-Ramen. 3.59pts on Tabelog! (Sony RX100M3)

When in Fukuoka you gotta try Hakata Ramen... locals don`t like Ichiran Ramen.

Arrived exactly when they opened at 7pm.. this place closes at 4am. I can only assume because its a huge red light district with host and hostess bars all over the place.

My Sony RX100M3 is having lens issue.... unfortunate.  

Tube of garlic! 

One chef and one waiter taking care of about 12 customers. 

SonyRX100M3 Blurry! Ugh. The most basic bowl of ramen 780 yen... if you want a boiled egg its an additional 100 yen then goes up from tere. 

Fortunately took a random photo with my iPhone X for insta... no blur!

I love this really stinky Tonkotsu ramen thats mostly found in Kyushu.  Soup had a great depth with slight stinkiness. 

Went with the medium boiled noodles that still had a nice al`dente texture. 

2 slices of thin char siu pork. 

The life of this ramen is 100% the soup.  There were multiple topping options for an added cost but I was just here for the slightly thick pork soup broth. 

See the sign over the shop... Sign for high hourly pay and hostess boys. 

Overall I really won`t be craving this ramen spot but the chef and staff were very friendly.  I was expecting something more stinky and addicting.  BUT! Its one of the more popular ramen spots in Fukuoka... perhaps more geared towards tourists?

Restaurant: Hakata Issou Nakasu Branch

Restaurant J: 博多一双 中洲店 

Tabelog Foodie: https://tabelog.com/fukuoka/A4001/A400102/40036823/

Address J: 福岡県福岡市博多区中洲2-6-6

Address E: 2 Chome-6-6 Nakasu, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0801

MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/6KtHvbWLW5xTkZAY8

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OSAKA: Namba Parks Kua`aina for kinda a Hawaiian Burger Lunch! Quite the volume but low in juiciness. (Sony RX100M3)

The entirety of Japan is currently having a domestic travel promotion backed by the government where flight/hotel packages are 40% off and you get a 3,000 yen daily stipend to use at restaurants. 

I haven`t been to Kuaaina in years! But this meal was basically free. 

Chunky Cheddar Avocado set is all me!

Ketchup and Mustard station at the entrance.

Surfboards decorate the wall and Hawaiian music on the BGM.

Quite the fresh Avocado!

Avocado, grilled circular onion, cheddar cheese and beef patty.  There was really no flavor to this other than the cheese.  Better to add Ketchup and maybe some Tabasco. 

The best part was the thin crispy and chewy french fries. 

They definitely don`t use fresh ground beef.  This is most likely frozen then grilled.

Not juicy at all and rather mediocre for Japan standards. BUT Filling!

Loved the thick Heinz Ketchup! Japanese Ketchup is more runny.

大阪いらっしゃい

Overall the cozy interior, Hawaiian music and tasty fries might justify the 1,650 yen price but as for the burger meat patty is a hands down pass.  Mahaloz and see you at least once before my funeral.

Restaurant: Kua Aina Namba Parks Branch

Restaurant J: なんばパークス店 - クア・アイナ

Homepage: https://www.kua-aina.com/menu

Tabelog Foodie: https://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270202/27002325/

Address J: 大阪府大阪市浪速区難波中2-10-70 なんばパークス 6F

Address E: 2-10-70 Nambanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka City, Namba Parks 6F

MAP: https://goo.gl/maps/TZK3Lmmdttrj3mtu5

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