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[Yufuin] Refreshing yet Rich Chicken Broth Ramen "Fukusuke (福助)"
On the streets of Yufuin, beyond hot springs and desserts, one might occasionally crave a steaming bowl of ramen. A short walk from Yufuin Station, passing through the Yufumi Street area, you can find this small shop, “Fukusuke (福助)”. The interior features only a counter and a few tables. Managed personally by the owner, the shop is small in scale but has built a steady reputation among tourists and locals alike for its signature chicken broth ramen.
The signature dish is a light yet rich salt-based chicken broth ramen. The soup base is slow-simmered from chicken bones, offering the savory sweetness of chicken without being greasy; it tastes clean and refreshing while maintaining sufficient depth. The noodles are medium-thick and curly with high water content, providing a springy texture that pairs well with the soup. Topped with charcoal-grilled chicken, the surface has a charred aroma, and the meat is tender and succulent, with the fragrance hitting you immediately. Many people add the provided yuzu kosho halfway through; the tartness and mild spice instantly brighten the entire bowl, adding layers to the refreshing broth so it never feels monotonous.
Sitting at the counter of the small shop, watching the owner place the charcoal-grilled chicken into the bowl and add a touch of yuzu kosho, the heat and aroma rise together. The first sip of soup is clear and sweet with chicken flavor; the noodles have a satisfying chew. Finishing by pouring the soup into the kaemeshi rice makes for a steaming hot conclusion. During a trip to Yufuin, a bowl of this chicken broth ramen captures both the leisure of the hot spring town and a simple sense of satisfaction.
Fukusuke (福助)｜Video Introduction
Useful Japanese for the Restaurant
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Excuse me
Menu, please!
Order, please
This one, please
Thank you for the meal
Water, please
How do I eat this?
A small plate, please
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Excuse me, please change the grill net.
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How much is it?
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Sets must be selected when ordering ramen; prices vary based on the combination of main dish and rice. The following amounts are in Japanese Yen; actual availability and prices are subject to the in-store menu.
Data verified: 2026 Year 10 Month 21 Day.
Ramen
ラーメン
Chicken Broth Ramen
鶏だしラーメン
Chicken Broth Butter Ramen
鶏だしバターラーメン
Bean Sprout Ramen
もやしラーメン
Spice Level Selection
辛さの選択
Spicy Chicken Ramen (Mild)
鶏辛ラーメン 小辛
Spicy Chicken Ramen (Medium)
鶏辛ラーメン 中辛
Spicy Chicken Ramen (Hot)
鶏辛ラーメン 大辛
Spicy Chicken Ramen (Extra Hot)
鶏辛ラーメン 激辛
Set Menu
セットメニュー
Rice Set (for broth)
替えめしセット
Pickled Mustard Greens Rice Set
高菜ごはんセット
Minced Chicken Rice Set
鶏そぼろごはんセット
Raw Egg over Rice Set
玉子かけご飯セット
Rice set contents
First select your ramen, then pair it with one of the following rice options; sets must be ordered at the same time as the ramen.
- Kaemeshi rice set: Ramen served with a special seasoned rice. After finishing the noodles, mix the rice into the remaining chicken broth to enjoy as a porridge; kaemeshi is rice, not extra noodles.
- Pickled mustard greens rice set: Ramen paired with rice topped with pickled mustard greens.
- Minced chicken rice set: Ramen paired with rice topped with minced chicken seasoned in sweet soy sauce.
- Raw egg over rice set: Ramen paired with white rice and a raw egg, which can be seasoned with the salt or soy sauce provided on the table; quantities are limited.
Noodles & Toppings
麺・トッピング
Large Noodles
麺大盛り
Half Ramen
半ラーメン
Half an Egg
玉子
Takeout
お持ち帰り
Yufuin Shamo Chicken Rice Balls
湯布院しゃもの鶏めし
Yufuin Shamo Chicken Offal Stew 250g
湯布院しゃものもつ煮 250グラム
Yufuin Shamo Chicken Offal Stew 130g
湯布院しゃものもつ煮 130グラム
Drinks
ドリンク
Bottled Beer
瓶ビール
Yufuin Cider
湯布院サイダー
Fukusuke (福助)｜Location and store information
Fukusuke (福助)｜Store information
- Budget: Approximately 1,000 to 1,999 yen per person.
- Category: Ramen, Japanese cuisine.
- Phone: Not disclosed.
- Reservations: Not accepted.
- Business Hours: Monday and Tuesday 11:30 to 15:00 (last food order 14:30); Thursday to Sunday 11:30 to 15:00 (last food order 14:30), and 18:30 to 20:30 (last food order 20:00). May close early if the soup sells out.
- Closed: Wednesdays, and occasional irregular holidays.
- Address: 大分県由布市湯布院町川上3052-3.
- Access: Approximately a 3 minute walk from JR Yufuin Station on the Kyudai Main Line, heading along Yufumi Street for about 334 meters.
- Seating: 10 seats in total, including 8 counter seats and 2 table seats; no private rooms, and whole-restaurant bookings are not accepted.
- Children: Please confirm with the restaurant regarding child seating and stroller arrangements.
- Payment: Cash, VISA/Master/JCB/AMEX credit cards, transportation electronic money, iD, QUICPay, as well as PayPay, d-Barai, Rakuten Pay, au PAY, Alipay, and WeChat Pay.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: Tabelog lists 1 parking spaces; please confirm the designated spots with the restaurant beforehand and do not use other spaces on your own.
- Dietary Requirements: Tabelog lists vegetarian and gluten-free options; please confirm soup base, ingredients, and allergens before ordering.
- Opening: August 2008.
Tabelog store information｜Official Instagram. Data verified: 2026 year 10 month 21 day.
