Visit on the night of May 14, 2022. The previous visit was on September 30, 2014, so it has been 7 years and 9 months since the last visit. The exact record of the first visit is not available, but it was probably in the fall of 2010. The number of visits to this restaurant is around 15 times. The restaurant closed at the end of December 2018, but it remained unoccupied for over 3 years with the sign still in place. By chance, when passing by, I discovered that it had reopened for business on March 1, 2022. The genre of "dried fish ramen" is somewhat unclear. If it simply means using dried fish in ramen, then almost all traditional Chinese noodles could be considered "dried fish ramen," but the matter is not that simple. Many restaurants that emphasize the bitterness and off-flavors of dried fish or belong to the "cement-like" category often use the term "dried fish ramen," but the definition is not clear. I personally do not prefer ramen where the bitterness of dried fish is prominent. Therefore, I usually avoid modern dried fish ramen shops, especially those with a cement-like taste. This restaurant stands out from modern dried fish ramen shops. The way they use dried fish is right up my alley. While you can sense the flavor of dried fish, they stop before the off-flavors become noticeable. In my opinion, among the ramen shops that faithfully carry on the taste of the heyday of Aoba in Nakano a quarter of a century ago, the chain of Tamagoro is the most faithful. Therefore, it is my favorite chain in Japan. Recently, many shops have been emphasizing the description of their ingredients, but I believe that when it comes to ramen, the most important factors are whether the bowl in front of you tastes good and if the price is reasonable. In that sense, Tamagoro is the best. While they used to have a presence in Tokyo (Shinjuku), they have since closed down. You can only eat their ramen in Osaka now, and I hope to revisit someday. Currently, they have seven stores in Osaka under the name Tamagoro, including this one, Kuromon, Tsuruhashi, Namba, Honmachi, Hankyu Sanbangai, and Osaka Station 4th Building (five stores closed between May and August 2022, and I think they had over 15 stores in the past, now reduced to less than half). ■ Items Received - Dried Fish Ramen 800 yen ■ Ramen Composition - The taste shines brightly as it did in the past! ・ Noodles: Medium-thick noodles with a springy texture ・ Soup: Typical original double soup, where two types of soup are mixed just before serving, which I love ・ Ingredients: Chashu, menma (bamboo shoots), green onions, naruto (fish cake), nori seaweed, finished with coarsely ground pepper ■ Table Condiments - Soy sauce, pepper, vinegar, shichimi (seven-spice blend), ichimi (red chili pepper), dried fish sprinkle - Chopsticks, spoon, toothpicks, paper napkins - Self-service water jug - Pot of extra soup - Accepts payment through ticket vending machine, PayPay, VISA, MasterCard, and transportation cards, a rare type of payment system ■ Visit Record - Date and Waiting Situation - May 14, 2022, 22:05 - No waiting to enter. No previous customers. Two customers arrived after me. - Hand sanitizer provided at the entrance - After sanitizing hands, seated - Left at 22:31, total meal time 26 minutes - Location - Next to Tsugie, near Temma Station - Restaurant Situation - Only 9 counter seats - Partitions between seats - One male staff member working alone - This staff member mentioned that he had worked at this restaurant nearly 10 years ago, which created a sense of familiarity - Interesting conversations about the future store expansion within the operating company of Tamagoro - Self-service water from the table jug - Paper napkins provided instead of wet towels - No restroom inside the restaurant - Previously, there was a passageway connecting to Tsugie next door where you could borrow the restroom (currently blocked off) - Average rating 3.59 from 276 reviews. 19 reviews from My Reviewers with an average rating of 3.52. 3.54

This is Ramen Tamagoro Tenmabu Honten‼️ It's around 7 o'clock in the evening after work. There are many people starting to drink in Tenjinbashi-suji Rokuchome on weekends‼️ This time, it's the Ajitama Shio Niboshi Tsukemen‼️ The light pork bone soup mixed with dried sardines, a rich soup, slightly curly medium-thick noodles, dipped in salted pork bone and dried sardine soup, the soup blends well and it's delicious‼️ Yuzu and Mitsuba are also added as toppings‼️ The light and delicious soup with a yuzu and mitsuba flavor, along with the noodles, has a nice aroma‼️ Shredded red pepper on shiso leaves adds a spicy flavor, which is delicious‼️ The rich-flavored marinated egg, diced chashu, with a good chewy texture, are delicious‼️ The mild dried sardines on the table are nice‼️ Lastly, of course, mixing the soup, it has a nice balance, a light and delicious bowl with a good dried sardine flavor‼️

Today, I visited this ramen shop in Temma, Tamagoro. It's been a while since I last had Tamagoro, probably about a year and a half. When you're on Tabelog, you tend to want to increase the number of reviews, so sometimes I end up going to new or unknown ramen shops. Even if a shop has a high rating, you never know if it will suit your taste until you try it. It's exciting but also stressful. If I happen to come across a terrible ramen shop, it's chaos for about three days with me snapping at my wife and kids (who have long left! haha). In that sense, Tamagoro is a relief because I know it's delicious. Today, I'm here not as a food blogger but as a ramen lover, which feels refreshing. I've been having spicy tsukemen a lot lately, so today I'm going back to basics with Tamagoro ramen. What I had today was the Special Niboshi Ramen (Soy Sauce) for 1,030 yen. The visual of Tamagoro ramen is nostalgic. The first time I had it at the Nihonbashi shop, the shockingly delicious taste comes back to me every time I eat it. It's not just delicious, it's beyond that, it's the "Tamagoro taste." Which ramen shop popularized niboshi ramen? If you dig deeper, it might be some ramen shop in Tokyo, but for me, it's Tamagoro. Tamagoro may not have won any Michelin stars, but when it comes to comparing it with those shops, I believe Tamagoro stands out. Taste is subjective, so there's no competition in taste, but there aren't many ramen shops that can establish a taste like "Tamagoro taste."

Hello there. I recently visited the newly renovated Ramen shop, Tamagoro, where I used to frequent many years ago when I started my food adventures. Despite its various expansions since then, it remains one of my favorite spots. I made sure to visit during off-peak hours. The key point here is the spicy flavor with extra dried fish. The seasoned soft-boiled egg and the flavorful chashu were to my liking. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the broth had a mild yet rich flavor. I couldn't help but crave some rice. I slurped up every last drop. Finished off with a splash of vinegar for a flavor boost. I wish they would open a branch nearby! Next time, I'll probably go for the wonton. Thank you for the meal. See you next time.

Today (7/7 Tanabata), I visited this shop near JR Kanjo Line Temma Station, as it was renovated on March 1st. The exterior indeed looks quite nice, and upon entering, the interior also feels new. I purchased a ticket for "Boiled Fish Ramen (830 yen)" at the ticket machine and sat at the counter. After a while, a bowl arrived with chopped green onions scattered in a tea-colored soup, with chashu in the center, menma on the side, and naruto on the edge, topped with seaweed. The appearance was not particularly beautiful. When I tried the soup with a spoon, it did have a boiled fish flavor, but it wasn't particularly impressive, just a normal boiled fish broth. The medium-thick curly noodles were also average, as were the toppings. Overall, it was a bit disappointing for the price of 830 yen. I managed to finish it, but it left me feeling somewhat unsatisfied.

Tamagoro-san. When it comes to dried fish ramen in Osaka, it's Tamagoro-san. I heard this is the main store. I didn't know that though. I found a seat as it was available. I handed over my ticket and waited for a while. The ramen has a strong fish flavor, more like a fish-based broth. It might be tough to talk about dried fish ramen these days. With dried fish ramen everywhere now, people are getting quite used to it. So, as a fish-based ramen, I think it's quite well done. It's delicious. The chashu is also good!

"I visited the Tenma main store of 'Niboshi Ramen Tamagoro' and tried the 'Niboshi Tsukemen Regular (850 yen).' The broth is made from pork bones, chicken bones, and dried sardines, with a soy sauce dip sauce that is smooth and balanced, enhancing the umami of the pork bone broth with a subtle sardine flavor and a slight acidity. The wavy thick noodles have a good texture and firmness, and the small-sized chashu in the dip sauce is tender and well-seasoned, allowing you to enjoy the flavor of the meat. You can also adjust the taste with black pepper, shichimi, ichimi, and vinegar on the table."

First visit to Gyumaro-san!! Chose the tsukemen!! Admiring the friendly staff's efficiency, I waited for a few minutes! The tsukemen arrived! First, the noodles... oh, the texture is great and delicious on its own! Next, the soup... oh, the bonito flavor is strong and super tasty! However, when eaten together, the noodles didn't quite blend well with the soup, maybe the noodles were a bit overwhelmed?? Next time, I'll try the ramen!

Tamagoro Tenma Honten, which reopened on March 1st, is known for its specialty in dried fish broth! This long-established restaurant has been spreading the deliciousness of dried fish ramen in Kansai for 16 years now. I ordered the Fish and Pork Bone Double Soup, which is just incredibly delicious! The daily boiled pork bone soup is combined with a rich broth made from sardines, bonito, and mackerel. It's a double soup that is irresistible to dried fish lovers like me. But that's not all at Tenma Honten; they offer a topping exclusive to this location - "Extra Dried Fish for +10 yen". This is a must for dried fish lovers, as it enhances the dried fish flavor even more. The noodles are also great - medium-thick curly noodles that are firm with a good chew and excellent at absorbing the soup. Another must-try at the Honten location is the pan-fried dumplings. Other places usually offer boiled dumplings, but here you can have both! The perfection lies in the crispy texture of the pan-fried dumplings and the miso sauce that comes with it. The combination is divine. They also have various other ramen options such as Dried Fish Wonton Ramen and Special Dried Fish Tsukemen. You can even buy their ramen as a souvenir, either in-store or online. The package contains the same soup and noodles as in the restaurant, with enough for three servings (requires refrigeration). You can customize the toppings to your liking. Be careful, though, as it might become addictive. I'm already experiencing dried fish withdrawal symptoms.

First time visiting "Niboshi Ramen Tamagoro Temma Honten". It was around 9:30 PM on a weekday. I was drawn into the restaurant as if I had forgotten that Tamagoro was here. It seems they have reopened. The Niboshi dipping noodles (regular) for 850 yen provided a certain level of satisfaction. Both the broth and noodles were quite delicious. I enjoyed the soup refills at the end. The taste is consistent, but I hope to see some new evolution in this Tamagoro series.

This is my first visit to the main store this time. It's located deep in the Tenma shopping street, so please check the map. Oh? Wasn't the limited-time menu "Bari Niboshi Ramen" only available at the main store? It seems like the menu has been renewed since I visited the branch a long time ago. This time, I ordered the special spicy niboshi ramen. The soup is spicy with the flavor of niboshi, and the oily feel is kind of junky and good. It must be irresistible when eaten with white rice. The noodles have a chewy and bouncy texture. There are plenty of ingredients, but I would be satisfied if it was under 1,000 yen.

This is Menya Tamagoro Tenma Honten‼️ It had been closed for a while, but finally reopened‼️ So, I came here after a few years‼️ This time, I tried the Ajitama Shio Niboshi Ramen‼️ I also added yuzu and mitsuba as toppings‼️ It's been a while since I had Tamagoro's niboshi ramen‼️ The soup is a light niboshi flavor mixed with pork bone broth, and the salt seasoning is mild and gentle‼️ The niboshi flavor is delicious‼️ The slightly curly medium-thick noodles are well coated in the niboshi soup and taste delicious‼️ The shredded red pepper adds a spicy kick, the perilla adds fragrance, and the yuzu and mitsuba give a refreshing taste‼️ There's plenty of menma in it‼️ The ajitama with a rich yolk color is deliciously creamy‼️ The chashu is tender as well‼️ Adding vinegar makes the niboshi flavor milder‼️ It was a delicious bowl of Tamagoro after a long time‼️

"Nogashi Tsukemen Tamagoro @ Temma. Two days in a row, they had a grand opening special sale. On the final day, there was a line of about 4 people before 8:30 PM, with a wait of about 10 minutes to enter. During this time, we were guided to buy food tickets and use the restroom, so the wait didn't feel long at all. The noodles were chewy and delicious. There were chunks of char siu in the dipping sauce, about 3 pieces. The char siu seemed a bit salty. We ended the meal with soup refills and enjoyed it. We were the last customers of the day. #Ramen #Tsukemen #Nogashi #SoupRefills #TemmaGourmet"

I tried the new store "Nogari Ramen Tamagoro" in Tenma, where they are offering Nogari Ramen and Nogari Tsukemen for 390 yen from March 1st to 3rd. I visited around 8 pm on February 2nd and was able to enter without waiting in line. The soup had a strong Nogari flavor and the large slices of chashu were tender. It would be great if they could keep the price at 390 yen for a longer period. #Ramen #Tsukemen #Nogari #TenmaGourmet

Dried Fish Ramen (Seafood + Soy Sauce, 800 yen) ★★★★ The soup is a fish-based soy sauce flavor. The noodles are medium-thick curly noodles. The toppings include pork shoulder chashu, white negi (green onion), menma (bamboo shoots), nori (seaweed), and naruto (fish cake). This restaurant, which used to be "Niboshi Ramen Tamagoro" in Temma, reopened with a new look on March 1st. The soup is made from a blend of dried fish, pork bone, and chicken bone, with a moderate amount of back fat added, resulting in a rich flavor with the umami of chicken and pork bones and a strong dried fish flavor. The noodles are chewy with a good firmness that pairs well with the soup. The large chashu slices are tender and well-seasoned, making them very delicious. You can enjoy different flavors by adding black pepper, shichimi (seven-spice blend), ichimi (red chili pepper), and niboshi vinegar provided on the side. For the first three days of opening, ramen and tsukemen are offered for 390 yen each (soup is recommended). 2022.03.01 Niboshi Ramen Tamagoro Temma Main Store [Main Menu] Dried Fish Ramen: 800 yen, Large Serving: +100 yen, Dried Fish Tsukemen Regular: 850 yen, Large: 950 yen, Special: 1050 yen, Special Edition: +200 yen, Seasoned Egg: +100 yen, Chashu: +300 yen, Grilled Gyoza (5 pieces): +350 yen.

I visited "Niboshi Ramen Tamagoro Temma Honten," which opened on March 1st. This shop is a revival of the original "Niboshi Ramen Tamagoro Honten" in Temma, with the nearest station being JR Temma Station. The menu includes Niboshi Ramen for 800 yen, Niboshi Tsukemen for 850 yen, and various toppings available for an additional cost. The soy sauce soup is made from pork bone, chicken bone, and dried sardines, creating a balanced and flavorful yet light broth. The wavy medium noodles have a good texture and perfectly complement the soup. The tender chashu is well-seasoned and adds a nice meaty flavor. During the first three days of opening, Niboshi Ramen and Niboshi Tsukemen are available for only 390 yen.

I had delicious dried fish ramen at a famous restaurant in Tenma, Osaka! It was my first time trying dried fish ramen, and I think it was from Tamagorou. It was so tasty!♪───Ｏ（≧∇≦）Ｏ────♪#not a fan of dried fish ramen

Temma ◇ Ramen Shop ◇ [5-chome, Tenjinbashi, Kita Ward] [Tamagoro Main Store] ◆ Shrimp Ramen (800 yen) Rich and delicious!! <Visit Date: May 12, 2015 (Tuesday) 6:34 PM>

This is a ramen restaurant called "Niboshi Ramen Tamagoro" located in Temma. I visited this place because it was featured in KANNSAI 1 Week (issue 12/5) as a newcomer award winner. One thing I noticed before entering the store was that there was no door, making it very easy to enter. Also, there were dried sardines at the entrance which got me excited! Furthermore, the manager was very friendly and welcoming. So far, it's a very satisfying restaurant♪ The Special Niboshi Ramen (850 yen) I had was delicious with a rich sardine flavor that was smooth and tasty. The medium-thick curly noodles paired perfectly with the soup, it was amazing. The seasoned egg used is from "Ryu no Tamago" in Oita, and the chashu is made from pork, showing their dedication to quality ingredients. It was simply the best ramen I've had♪ The Tsukemen 2 servings (800 yen) was also outstanding just like the Niboshi Ramen! The chewy noodles combined with the broth was truly amazing. And at the end, they added soup to the remaining broth for a second delicious experience. Tamagoro's Tsukemen is truly exceptional! Next time, I'll try adding yuzu for just 20 yen♪ White Rice (150 yen) Lastly, I had white rice which was topped with dried sardine flakes as shown in the photo. It was also excellent and made the rice very enjoyable♪ *I have reprinted a past blog post. Please understand that the photo quality may be lower. (9/20/2021, Umezato)

I parked my car at the overpriced coin parking near Tenma's "Niboshi Ramen Tamajiro" for 500 yen for 60 minutes (even if you stop for 5 minutes, it's still 500 yen, haha). The shop is run by two young owners. I ordered the "Niboshi Ramen" for 650 yen. The ramen that came out has a base of pork bone soup mixed with niboshi oil or niboshi broth. The pleasant aroma of niboshi wafts from the bowl, which made me happy as a niboshi lover. The pork bone broth is a bit light, perhaps to highlight the seafood flavors, so shifting it to a slightly richer taste could make it even better. The noodles are slightly curly, translucent, medium-thick noodles, similar to the high-hydration ones I had at "Sumire" in Kyoto Station. I quite liked them too. Another thing that made me happy was the excellent menma with a flavorful and crunchy texture. If it were closer, I might become a regular at this shop. Thank you for the meal! :)

I have been to the Tsuruhashi store before. This was my first time visiting the Temma store. I ordered the medium-sized boiled sardine tsukemen. The noodles had a good texture and were delicious.