Kyushu-Style Tonkotsu Est. Kumamoto Recipe

A true passion
behind each bowl

An authentic Japanese noodle house. Our broth is simmered for two full days, drawing a deep, well-developed flavor that can only be described by experiencing it.

G 4.5/5
Excellent · Based on Google reviews
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The Spirit of the Bowl

Tradition you
can taste

From the first sip of broth to the last strand of noodle, every bowl is a tribute to Kumamoto. Warm hospitality, bold flavor, and a quiet devotion to doing things the slow way — that is the Terakawa way.

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A deep bowl of mayu tonkotsu ramen with chashu and a seasoned egg
From the Kitchen

Signature bowls

Signature bowls, Kumamoto roots. Each is built on a Berkshire pork bone broth and finished by hand — a short list, made properly.

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Terakawa signature ramen

Terakawa Ramen

$15

Berkshire pork bone broth, thin straight noodle, chashu, bamboo shoots, kikurage, red ginger, scallions and a seasoned egg.

Spicy ramen

Spicy Ramen

$16

Tonkotsu with chicken and seafood broth, wavy egg noodle, chashu, kimchee, kikurage, bean sprout and egg.

Mayu ramen

Mayu Ramen

$16

Pork bone broth with mayu oil — dark roasted leek and crushed garlic — chashu, red ginger and a seasoned egg.

Shoyu ramen

Shoyu Ramen

$15

Light soy and chicken broth, wavy egg noodle, roast pork or chicken, bamboo shoots, fish cake and egg.

Kyushu Danji ramen

Kyushu Danji

$21

Mayu pork broth, medium-thick noodle, chashu, two seasoned eggs, kikurage, cabbage and bean sprouts.

Pork buns

Pork Buns

$9

Slow-roasted pork, crisp butter leaf lettuce, cured tomato and spicy mayo on a soft or crispy bun.

The Craft

Three things we
refuse to rush

Rich tonkotsu broth
01

Two-Day Broth

Simmered for a full two days until the pork bones surrender a deep, well-developed flavor that can only be described by experiencing it.

Fresh ramen noodles
02

Handmade Noodles

Two styles — thick wavy egg, or thin straight Kyushu — both made fresh and cooked al dente, as they keep cooking in the broth.

Kumamoto spices
03

Kumamoto Spices

Season the bowl at your table with our Kumamoto-style spices — a regional specialty — and watch the flavor evolve as you eat.

Rooted in Kumamoto

The most
prestigious style

Of ramen's three great styles — Miso, Shoyu and Tonkotsu — the most prestigious variation of Tonkotsu is the Kyushu style. Within it, our chef's recipes trace directly to the Kumamoto region of Japan: unchanged, and unhurried.

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To Drink & To Finish

Beverages that
complete the meal

Calpico (assorted)4
Ramune Soda3.5
Iced Green or Oolong Tea3.5
Hot Green Tea2
San Pellegrino3.5
Mochi Ice Cream (2 pcs)6
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A bowl of tonkotsu ramen with chashu and a seasoned egg
Delivery & Pickup

A taste of Kumamoto,
to your door

Order ahead for pickup or delivery and bring the two-day broth home. Small-sized items are dine-in only.

Order ahead — we'll have it ready.

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Word of Mouth

What our
guests say

G 4.5/5
Excellent · Based on Google reviews
Yelp

The tonkotsu is the real deal — rich without being heavy, and the chashu melts. You can taste the two days in every spoonful.

Maya T.
Google

Authentic Kyushu style done right in Philly. The thin straight noodles and red ginger took me straight back to Kumamoto.

Devon R.
Reddit

Best ramen in the city, full stop. The Kyushu Danji is enormous and worth every bite. Pork buns are a must-order.

Priya S.
MapQuest

Warm room, gracious service, and a bowl that feels considered from the first sip. A quiet kind of excellent.

Allen K.
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University City

125 South
40th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19104
New Jersey

64 Princeton
Hightstown Rd.

Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
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