UdonSobaKushidajinjamae Station2 min walk
Karonouron
かろのうろん
Founded in 1882, this Hakata bowl pairs dashi made from Rausu kombu and dried sardines with fragrant sliced burdock tempura
- Signature gobo-ten uron
- Handmade noodles rested overnight
- Refined Rausu kombu dashi
- Classic kashiwa onigiri
- Welcoming for solo diners
- Lunchtime queues
- Long-established since 1882
- Cash only
Founded in 1882, Karonouron is an established udon restaurant that has preserved its traditions for generations on a street corner in Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata. Its light-colored dashi brewed from Rausu kombu, dried sardines, and bonito flakes delivers a mellow, rounded flavor, while the noodles—handmade the day before and rested overnight—offer a soft yet chewy texture that slips smoothly down the throat. The signature Gobo-ten Udon features diagonally shaved burdock tempura that begins crisp and turns delightfully tender as it absorbs the broth, offering an enjoyable two-stage contrast. Bowls topped with sweet-savory beef niku-uron or round fish cakes are also popular, and pairing your bowl with chicken kashiwa onigiri or inari sushi provides a satisfying meal for under ¥1,000. Inside the weathered wooden building, vintage newspaper clippings and photographs establish a nostalgic atmosphere. The 20 seats across tables and the counter see quick turnover, making it easy to drop in alone. Payment is cash only, and photography inside is prohibited so you can concentrate fully on the bowl in front of you.
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- Address
- 2-1 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 812-0026, Japan
Address in Japanese: 福岡県福岡市博多区上川端町2-1
- Nearest station
- Kushidajinjamae Station2 min walk (84 m)
- Gion Station5 min walk (380 m)
- Nakasukawabata Station7 min walk (500 m)
- Phone
- 092-291-6465
- Budget
- Lunch
- –¥999
- Dinner
- ¥1,000
- Reservations
- No reservations
- Payment
- Credit cardNot accepted
- E-moneyNot accepted
- QR code paymentNot accepted
- Seats
- 20 seats
- Counter seats
- Table seats
- Private room
- Smoking
- Non-smoking
- Parking
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Accessibility
- No
- Power outlets
- No
- Private hire
- Not available
- Opened
- 1882
Opening hours
| Mon |
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|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed–Sun |
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| Holidays | Closed |
Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.
Features & facilities
- Open for lunch
- Budget-friendly
- Cash only
Map & access
2-1 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 812-0026, Japan
Address in Japanese: 福岡県福岡市博多区上川端町2-1
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