Kyūshū Jangara Ginza

Kyushu Jangara is a ramen chain that has been operating in Tokyo since the mid 1980s, specializing in Hakata style tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramen from Fukuoka. The original shop is in Akihabara and there are branches in Ginza, Harajuku, Akasaka, and Ikebukuro. While the chain is not fully vegetarian, it offers dedicated vegan ramen at most locations, made without any animal products or MSG, with a plant based broth and soy meat chashu that gets blowtorched for char. The vegan bowls sit alongside the regular tonkotsu menu, which makes it a practical option for mixed groups where not everyone eats plant based. The interiors are compact and lively, covered in colorful posters and Showa era artwork, with mostly counter seating and a fast turnover pace typical of ramen shops.