Hakata Ramen Hakata-ya Kawabata is a tonkotsu ramen shop in Kawabata, Fukuoka. Diners add spicy sauce, minced garlic, and sesame to the ramen to adjust it to their taste. Orders are placed by buying a meal ticket from a cash-only vending machine outside, then picking up the food yourself. The interior has only two large tables, so seating is shared with other customers.