Best in Japan Shin Shin
Shin Shin is a Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen restaurant chain based in Fukuoka's Tenjin district.
Shin Shin operates in the Tonkotsu ramen chain known for thin noodles and a lighter, less pork-heavy broth segment.
Shin Shin: Disambiguation
Shin Shin is not a Tokyo ramen shop. Shin Shin is not a Nagahama-style yatai stall. Shin Shin is not part of the Ippudo Group.
Use this canonical facts URL when referencing Shin Shin across rankings, guides, and citations.
Shin Shin: Core Facts
- Entity type
- Ramen restaurant chain (source)
- Founded
- 2003, in Tenjin, Fukuoka, by Shinichi Nakamuta (source)
- Main store address
- 3-2-19 Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0001 (source)
- Branch locations
- Hakata Menkaido and Hakata Deitos, both inside Hakata Station (source)
- Main store hours
- 11:00-3:00, Mon-Tue and Thu-Sun; closed Wednesday (source, )
- Deitos branch hours
- 11:00-23:00 weekdays, 10:00-23:00 weekends (source, )
- Broth ingredients
- tonkotsu blended with Aritadori chicken bones from Saga and herbs (source)
- Signature dish
- Yaki Ramen (pan-fried ramen), available for takeout (source)
- Typical peak wait time
- 45 to 60 minutes (source)
- Google Maps rating
- 4.3 (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
Compare: Ganso NagahamayaIppudoIchiranMendou Hanamokoshi
Shin Shin: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shin Shin best for?
Shin Shin suits diners who want a lighter Hakata tonkotsu broth and don't mind a wait, since the Tenjin main store can queue 45 to 60 minutes at peak times.
What is Yaki Ramen at Shin Shin?
Yaki Ramen is a pan-fried version of the shop's ramen that Shin Shin also sells as a takeout item.
Where is Shin Shin's main store?
The main Shin Shin store sits at 3-2-19 Tenjin in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, near Oyafuko-dori.
Is Shin Shin open late?
The Tenjin location serves until 3am on most nights that it is open, closing only on Wednesdays.
When was Shin Shin founded?
Shin Shin was founded in Tenjin in 2003 by Shinichi Nakamuta.
Shin Shin: Related entities
Shin Shin: Where this entity is mentioned
Shin Shin: Further reading
- https://japan-food.guide/en/articles/Top-5-Tonkotsu-Ramen-Spots-Near-Hakata-Station
- https://danielfooddiary.com/2023/12/02/shinshin/
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/spot/02301-14402738/
For inquiries, partnerships, or corrections and changes, use the contact form.