The recent news of Beppu Ekimae’s closure has sent ripples through the culinary scene of Hong Kong, marking the end of a 28-year era that had once ignited a ramen fervor with its Kyushu pork bone broth delicacies. In its heyday, Beppu Ekimae flourished across Hong Kong, evolving from a single establishment in Tsim Sha Tsui to a beloved chain with branches spanning major districts.