Osaka Umeda Ramen Kamo to Negi Umeda Branch

Address: 〒530-0001 Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Kita-ku, Umeda 3-chome 2-123, Inogate Osaka, Barchika 03 Ekiue, 3F Atmosphere/Facilities: Number ticket system for seating, counter seats are more spacious than table seats. There is also a sofa area by the window. Specialties: Duck and green onion ramen, dipping noodles, and a unique green onion topping selection (choose two out of three). Average Price: 980 yen Rating: Located on the 3rd floor of Barchika next to JR Osaka Station. It’s a bit tricky to find from the underground passage of Umeda, so it’s recommended to exit at Nishiumeda Station and head towards the Umeda Sky Building. You can spot the elevator to the 3rd floor near the JR Osaka Station sign. At around 4 PM, there’s usually no queue. After taking a number, the staff will guide you to your seat. The main options are duck ramen (980 yen) and duck dipping noodles (1,050 yen). For the ramen, you can choose two toppings from three available options. You can also customize your meal with additional ingredients or meat. Another highlight is the duck oyakodon (420 yen). Duck and Green Onion Ramen (980 yen): Features Marutashiro green onion paired with Kujo green onion. The broth is light and reminiscent of Chinese-style Yangchun noodles, with a subtle duck oil aroma. The duck meat is tender but not abundant. The thin noodles have a good texture, and overall, it feels like eating Chinese-style duck Yangchun noodles. The taste is quite pleasant. Deluxe Duck Dipping Noodles (1,550 yen): Comes with four side dishes: egg, duck wonton, duck char siu, and bamboo shoots. The dipping sauce is slightly salty and oily, but pairs well with thick noodles. If it’s too salty, there’s a pot of hot water provided to adjust the flavor. Aside from the egg, the other side dishes are not very impressive and are served cold. Recommendation: The duck ramen is a good choice, though it resembles Yangchun noodles in flavor.