Ichiran

Ichiran Ramen, this shop is located near Shinsaibashi in the center of Osaka. The business in the shop is pretty good. For ramen, you can freely choose the thickness of the pork bone soup base, the softness of the noodles, whether to add chopped green onions, etc. If the noodles are not enough, you can add a portion of ramen.

Ichiran Ramen is very famous in Japan and has many chain stores. The soup base of their noodles is made from real pork bones and is very delicious. The noodles are also very chewy and have a springy texture.

Ichiran Ramen is a ramen restaurant that is on the must-eat list when traveling to Japan. Basically, they have branches all over Japan. It is so popular that they are usually fully booked. This branch located in Shinsaibashi is even more popular.

Ichiran Ramen is the undisputed top 1 in the Japanese ramen world. There are many Ichiran Ramen stores in Osaka. Unlike the "Dotonbori store" that stands proudly on the banks of the Dotonbori River, the "Shinsaibashi store" is quietly located deep in the second east alley at the northern end of Shinsaibashisuji Shopping Street. While waiting in a queue of more than 10 people, I bought the ramen ticket from the vending machine and filled in the "order form" with options such as flavor, soup base, softness or hardness, and side dishes. More than 10 minutes later, under the guidance of the waiter, we entered the narrow dining area covered by a door curtain and sat down at the seats separated by small partitions. The chef lifted the small curtain in front of the seat, took away the ramen ticket and the order sheet, and then handed over the ramen and side dishes. Wow! Crispy pork bones, chewy noodles, and thick white soup - fragrant and delicious, you will be left with an endless aftertaste once you swallow them all. After that, I tried other brands of ramen in Japan, and when I returned to China, I ate the local "Ichiran", but I never found this wonderful feeling again.

Ichiran Ramen Shinsaibashi Branch 🍜 It's right next to the shopping mecca of Shinsaibashi, so convenient! 📍Address: Miya Plaza 1F, 1-3-29 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka Honestly... I came here just for the influencer check-in 🤳 The taste is just so-so~ emmm The tonkotsu broth is rich but a bit salty You can choose the softness of the noodles I recommend going for a lighter flavor with less oil! The prices are really steep 💰 A bowl of noodles is about 100 RMB And there aren't any side dishes... We waited in line for 40 minutes ⏳ I honestly don't think it's worth coming all that way! Osaka has so many delicious ramen restaurants. Any of them are better than this 💯 (Whispering: The ramen at the place next door is even better) Tips: ✔️ I recommend choosing a 3-point oiliness level. ✔️ Softer noodles will make them more flavorful. ✔️ The matcha is pretty good and helps cut through the greasiness. 🍵 #JapaneseFood #OsakaExplore #ShinsaibashiFood #RamenAddict #JapanTravel