Yatai or Ramen Museum in Fukuoka?

Hi,

I will be travelling from Aso (Kumamoto) to Osaka via Fukuoka on Dec 8. I only have about 1.5 hours there and would like to have a taste of the ramen in Fukuoka.

Which one should I go to? The Yatai food stalls in Nakasu or the Ramen Museum in Canal City?

By the way as time is very short for me, I would like to know whether the Yatai food stalls can be easily found. Once you exit the station, will you be able to find them easily by the river (Hakata) or outside the station? Or do I still have to walk a distance?

Uji,

Will you be able to help with my questions?

Thanks!

eaten both, but it was a few years ago. I am not sure if you will be there at night or not, but I am not sure if Yatai are open during the day. Yatai are a good experience I think so they might be better. In saying that, as they are much smaller, perhaps a shop makes better ramen. The museum for me was the first time I ate tonkotsu ramen and couldn't believe the putred smell, but now I love it!

It is easy to find Yatais. Get off subway at Nakasu-Kawabata station. Walk to the West, you will find big river (not the small river) soon. Turn left. Walk along the river to south, you will find Yatais.
Famous ramen restaurants (No.1, 2, 3 on following map) are about 10 minutes walk.
But mind, if you have not enough time.
I recommend taking a taxi strongly. Nakasu is not far from Hakata station.
The restaurants are so popular and crowded. You may be required to wait.
http://www.walkerplus.com/gourmet/special/yatai/nakasu.html

I had lived in Fukuoka city before, but have not gone there recently. Above are based on the information of web and my memory. Please note.