Since my first experience at Kudou in May, this was my third visit. This time, my goal was to add bonito flakes as a topping. I used to enjoy it when they offered it at the Jiro Shindaita store in the past. Back then, the Machida store had a Sakura Ebi ramen called M.O (Machida Original), so the Shindaita store also labeled the bonito flakes as D.O (Shindaita Original) on the ticket machine. It was a nostalgic time. I found out on Tabelog that bonito flakes were one of the topping options on the ticket machine. I had been thinking of not going in August because of the heat, but I decided to go anyway. I purchased a regular bowl and two 50 yen toppings. I stood at the standing counter at the designated number and placed my ticket. I asked for "raw egg and bonito flakes" as my toppings. First, I was given the raw egg and bonito flakes. The bonito flakes came in a large bag and were served in a container. In Shindaita, they usually sprinkle small individual packs on top, so it was a different experience. I secretly crushed the bonito flakes with my fingers while waiting for the main dish (laughs). The cooking process was as meticulous as ever. The noodles were put in each bowl, and then came the question, "Do you want garlic?" I simply replied, "extra garlic." The towering vegetables, generous garlic, and a separate container of oil were served. The pork also had a strong presence. First, I scooped up some soup with a ladle and savored it. Ah, this is it. The slightly emulsified soup had a good balance of soy sauce flavor without being too sharp. I ate the soft-boiled vegetables, poured the soup over them, and then had the noodles. The noodles were springy and sucked into my mouth. The al dente texture was delightful. I bit into the pork. The tender meat and the gelatinous oil were a joy to eat. I sprinkled plenty of shichimi on the table and ate it. I added the raw egg, enjoying the mildness of the yolk and the gooeyness of the white, then added the bonito flakes. Yes, this is it! Memories of D.O came flooding back. I couldn't crush the flakes as finely as the pack, making it a bit difficult to slurp with the noodles, but the aroma and flavor of the bonito flakes made for the perfect flavor change, and I finished every last bit of noodles and toppings. Finally, I took a few sips of the soup and finished. It was really delicious. I was sweating (laughs). I want to come back again:⁠-)

- Visit time: Thursday, 7:00 PM, waiting time 15 minutes - Order: Small ramen, soupless, 200g, 900 yen - Additional: Raw egg 50 yen, with less garlic, extra vegetables - Impression: 11th visit to Ramen Kudo. The soupless ramen was consistently delicious. I learned that you can have soupless ramen at night, so I want to try that next time.

It was Ramen Kudo's day, so I noticed they were open until late and dashed there. There was a decent line outside, but I got in after about 15 minutes. The noodles and vegetables were as expected, very soft. Some people might have strong preferences about these soft noodles. Personally, I prefer them a bit firmer... The soup was just slightly emulsified, which I quite liked. The only downside is that it's a bit far, but I definitely want to come back.

Saturday 10:50. One person waiting outside. Ordered the cold Kamatama for ¥950. It was served in about 15 minutes since it was already boiled before opening. The noodles were not firm as they were not rinsed with cold water, giving a soft and udon-like texture. It was slightly loose, but I liked it that way. I easily finished the 300g portion and could have had the 500g portion as well. Toppings included extra garlic and extra pork belly. The amount of garlic was overwhelming. The onions were roughly cut and didn't mix well. They lacked sweetness. The pork belly was firm and had a good meaty texture. I prefer the soup version here, the soupless option may not be necessary.

Today, I stopped by a famous Jiro-style ramen shop called "Ramen Kudo" on my way home. This place is known for its strict policy of no leftover food, where customers have to deposit 10,000 yen and will be fined if they leave any food behind. When I arrived at 6:00 PM, I was asked to wait outside, but eventually, I got a seat in the back. I ordered a small ramen with 2 extra slices of chashu, a raw egg for flavor change, and waited for a few minutes. The ramen arrived, and I was relieved that I ordered it without vegetables. The chashu was plentiful and delicious, and the soup was rich and salty. The noodles were softer than usual Jiro-style noodles, making it easy to slurp. Overall, I enjoyed the meal and plan to come back for more toppings next time. Ramen Kudo was a satisfying experience, and I recommend it. Thank you for the meal!

"I visited Ramen Kudo in Suita City and tried the Salt Ramen small size (200g) for 1050 yen. The broth is made from pork bones and has a low viscosity with added lard, creating a rich and firm base. The salt flavor is intense with a strong umami from the pork bone broth, complemented by hints of garlic and the sweetness of the lard. The homemade noodles are thick and flat with a wavy texture, providing a satisfying chewy texture that pairs well with the soup. The thick slices of chashu are tender and flavorful. Additional toppings such as garlic, vegetables, lard, and spicy oil are available for free. I opted for the regular amount of toppings. The noodle portion sizes are small (200g), regular (300g), and large (500g) all priced the same. Red pickled ginger is served on the side, and black pepper and chili pepper are available on the table for adjusting the flavor."

Visit date: August 31, 2023 (Thursday) Congratulations on the 4th anniversary to "Ramen Kudo"! Today's pizza is "The Pizza of Death ~ Motsu Spicy La ~ 400NsY with boiled egg". It has been years since I dashed out within 5 minutes after work. This spicy pizza with motsu is a must-try, with the tomato sauce blending well with the soft noodles. Also got a sticker! Location: 1-24-8 Kishibe Minami, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture 229m from Kishibe Station on JR West Japan Tokaido Main Line and Hankyu Kyoto Main Line, West Exit of Sakamatsu Station Business Hours: [Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat] 11:30-14:00, 18:00-22:00 [Fri] 11:30-14:30, 18:00-23:00 [Sun] 11:30-15:00 Closed: None Order: The Pizza of Death 1200 yen, Boiled egg 50 yen Total: 1250 yen #Ramen #ChineseNoodles #KansaiRamen #KansaiGourmet #KansaiLunch #OsakaRamen #OsakaGourmet #OsakaLunch #SuitaCityRamen #SuitaCityGourmet #SuitaCityLunch #Suita #NoodleLover #RamenLover #RamenEnthusiast #RamenKudo #Kishibe #Sakamatsu #SuitaGourmet #SuitaRamen #SuitaDinner #OsakaRamenClub #JiroStyleRamen #JiroInspired #KansaiJiroStyleRamen #OsakaJiroStyleRamen #ThePizzaofDeath #MotsuSpicyLa

I went to Ramen Kudo in Suita, located by the riverbank, thinking it would be empty on a stormy day, but ended up waiting for about 30 minutes. They offer a night-only soup-less salt ramen, which is a version of Jiro-style ramen that I occasionally crave. The ramen, with 300g of noodles, was quickly devoured by the male university students around me. The noodles were on the softer side.

This time, I was in Suita for work, so I went to Ramen Kudo, located by the riverbank. This shop serves a unique Jiro-style ramen with soft noodles, and it was my first visit since their collaboration with Menya Joroku in 2022. The shop announced that they only offer lunch service and have Kamatama (stir-fried noodles with egg) on the menu, so I naturally ordered the Kamatama. Since it was hot outside, I asked for it to be served cold. I requested no garlic, and everything else normal. The dish arrived, I cracked the raw egg on top, mixed it well, and took the first bite. It was delicious as always. The cold noodles were perfect. The noodles were well coated with sauce and caramelized onions. The flavor was truly irresistible. I enjoyed it quickly and finished my meal with ease. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Visit date: August 2023 Visited "Ramen Kudo" Ordered "Ramen 450NsYA with boiled egg" Was invited by a friend to try out this place with chair-equipped soft noodles! Ended up choosing the soy sauce broth over the new salt broth. The combination of oil and crunchy vegetables was delicious. The thick and soft noodles were well-coated with the soup and light, making it a winning combination. The pork was tender, juicy, and flavorful. Overall, it was a delicious bowl of ramen. Location: 1-24-8 Kishibe Minami, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture 229m from Kishibe Station Opening Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat: 11:30-14:00, 18:00-22:00 Fri: 11:30-14:30, 18:00-23:00 Sun: 11:30-15:00 Closed: None Order: Ramen 950 yen + boiled egg 50 yen Total: 1000 yen

Hello, this is food proverbist Iota! Today I went to a Jiro-style ramen restaurant called Ramen Kudou in Suita City. It was my first time there, and I was a bit confused by the system where you buy a food ticket like at a public bath. I ordered the 300g ramen for 950 yen with extra garlic and toppings. The noodles here are softer than the usual Jiro-style, more like a springy texture. The taste was delicious, typical of Jiro-style ramen. They had the air conditioning on, but it was still hot under the scorching sun, so be careful. After sweating a lot, I left the restaurant and went to Gokuraku-yu nearby to relax. I recommend this Ramen Kudou to everyone! Thank you very much!

As I passed by the store, I noticed that they had added chairs! Previously, it was standing room only since they opened, but now with the addition of chairs, I can enjoy the owner's special noodles without worrying about my legs falling asleep.

Located in front of JR Kishibe Station in Osaka, is Ramen Kudou. I had been curious about this place for a while, and luckily I was able to leave work early, so I decided to visit after work. When I arrived, there were already about 7-8 people lined up, but I thought I could get in if I waited a bit, so I got in line at the end. However, I underestimated the wait, and it took about an hour and a half to get seated at the counter. I was thinking, why do we have to wait so long! But it was my fault for not understanding the shop's policy, as they cook the noodles and vegetables after customers are seated. As for my order, I tried the soupless ramen without garlic, and it was very delicious. I'm glad I didn't order extra large servings or anything like that. The portions were already generous, so I needed to order an amount that suited me, or else I would have wasted the delicious ramen. In terms of other aspects, the staff at the shop were extremely polite. Ordering at Jiro-style ramen shops can be confusing for first-time visitors, but they were very patient and made it easy to order. Also, the person sitting next to me was unsure about toppings, and the owner kindly explained how to enjoy the egg topping, which was great. It was funny that after hearing that, several of us ended up adding an egg topping to our orders.

- Visit date and time: Weekday at 12:00, no waiting line, almost full inside. - Order menu: Lunch limited edition, salt brothless, small size for 1050 yen, raw egg for 50 yen. - Impression: Visited for the first time in a while during lunch time. Finally got to try the salt brothless option. Thought it would be light without the salt, but still felt the unique greasy and junky taste of brothless. Learned from the owner that they have a summer limited edition Kama-tama, so I want to try that next time.

On Saturday around 9:30 PM, the restaurant was full but only two more groups entered afterwards. I ordered the salt ramen for ¥1050 with extra vegetables and extra garlic. The soup base was a light soy sauce color with a small amount of it. Unlike the soy sauce version, the salt ramen had toppings of oil and bonito flakes. The soup itself was not mild, but rather had a strong salty taste with a sharp edge. The added garlic gave it an extra kick, making the soup quite powerful. The noodles were cooked for about 15-20 minutes and were indeed very soft and slippery, similar to udon noodles. They were easy to eat and my personal preference. The pork topping was of medium size with a good balance of fat and lean meat. It was tender and flavorful, adding to the richness of the soup. The vegetables were soft and also to my liking. Overall, sitting at counter seat 2, there was a cool breeze from the fan but also a strong smell of bonito flakes. I recommend adding extra vegetables. The garlic was just average. The tap water had a slight odor which was disappointing.

Walk from Kishibe Station. Arrived. There were about 3 people waiting ahead. I bought a food ticket first (small ramen 200g) and turned to join the end of the line, only to find about 15 people waiting ahead of me. It seems like a popular place, especially at night. I waited while playing on my phone. It didn't take too long, maybe around 30 minutes. "Would you like to add garlic?" I asked for extra garlic and oil. The garlic was generously served, reminding me of something I had almost forgotten and bringing back a nostalgic feeling. The noodles were soft, similar to instant noodles, making it easy and enjoyable to eat. The soft vegetables, flavorful oil, and garlic created a harmonious blend of flavors. The fatty and collagen-rich chashu was satisfying. I wonder if I could have eaten 300g of these easy-to-eat soft noodles? The continuous flow of customers who followed after me seemed addicted to the place. Mr. Kudo paid attention to every detail and was friendly, even asking the new customers how many grams they wanted on their ticket. It was impressive to see how he managed everything with just one assistant.

It's a popular shop known for its Jiro-style soft noodles! Opened on August 31, 2019. This was my first visit! It's a stand-up style shop! I ordered the "Soupless Ramen Small (200g)" with garlic. Everything else was normal! The garlic flavor was strong, with a good balance of flavors. The chewy texture of the noodles was great! The meat was also delicious.

Ramen Sho, 900 yen. The system is to buy a meal ticket in advance and line up. The noodles are boiled for a long time, so they pre-boil the noodles for this system. However, it seemed like they may have boiled extra noodles in anticipation of more customers, so the amount of noodles in each bowl might vary. Honestly, I felt that there was not enough noodles. The taste was slightly spicy and salty. The noodles were soft, chewy, and delicious, and the chashu pork was thick and flavorful. The location attracts many students, so I hope people waiting in line outside refrain from watching videos or playing games while eating. Also, please follow basic etiquette like leaving promptly after finishing your meal.

Arrived at 11:21 on Friday, 5th in line, no need to buy meal tickets before opening. Entered at 11:30, sat in front of the boiling pot, which was hot. Got my ramen at 11:49 and left at 12:02. Ordered the ramen for ¥900 with less vegetables and less garlic, also added garlic sprouts for ¥50. Was looking forward to the "Delo-men" but was surprised by how soft it was. The soup tasted oddly sweet, possibly due to emulsification, with a subtle seasoning. The pork was flavorful. The vegetables were crunchy, with cabbage adding a nice touch, and even though I asked for less, there was still a good amount. The garlic sprouts lacked the expected garlic flavor, so I think garlic leaves would be better. The long boiling time for the noodles didn't bother me, but as a 177cm tall person, eating standing up at the counter was a bit challenging. The owner was very considerate, making eye contact and greeting me warmly. This ramen shop is recommended for beginners to the Jiro-style ramen. Start with 200g of noodles!

- Visit time: Friday around 20:30, wait time about 10 minutes - Order menu: Small ramen, soupless, 200g for 900 yen - Additional order: Raw egg for 50 yen - Customization: Light on garlic, extra vegetables, extra oil - Impression: 9th time ordering ramen from Kudo. As usual, I ordered it soupless. I want to try the salt soupless ramen that is limited to the lunch menu someday. I also learned about something called "Gurumashi" from another customer's order. It seems to be a seasoning made from umami seasoning Gurueesu. I am curious about the taste, so I want to try it someday.

This time, I visited Ramen Kudo in Suita City, a restaurant known for its "Jiro-style" ramen with a large following. The bright yellow sign makes it easy to spot. The owner, Mr. Kudo, is a fan of Ramen Sho, a shop in Shimoshinjo, and trained there before opening his own place here. Luckily, there was only one person waiting outside, so I quickly bought a ticket from the ticket machine on the left near the entrance. Instead of paper tickets, they use plastic bath tokens like those used in super public baths. They also have clothespins for adjusting the noodle amount or ordering soupless ramen. After buying the ticket, line up again and wait for your turn to be seated. While waiting, they will ask you about the noodle amount, so decide in advance. It's important to note that Kudo's shop is a stand-up style, so no chairs are provided. You will eat standing at the L-shaped counter. This time, I tried the "Small Ramen" with 200g of noodles for 900 yen. It takes about 20 minutes to cook the noodles, longer than udon, so once you are seated, prepare your own water, spoon, chopsticks, and towel and wait patiently. When the noodles are ready, they will ask, "Do you want garlic?" so calmly inform them of your topping preferences. You can choose from "Garlic," "Vegetables," "Fat," and "Spiciness," as well as "Slightly Extra," "Extra," or "Extra Extra," so order responsibly based on how much you can eat. Since I ordered 200g of noodles, I asked for "Garlic, Extra Vegetables, and the rest normal." Now, it's time to face the ramen. The visually impressive, voluminous bowl makes you wonder if you can finish it all. Let's dig in. I start by eating the bean sprouts before tackling the noodles. The rich and mild tonkotsu soup is delicious and addictive, with no unpleasant odor. As the bean sprouts diminish, I pull out the noodles. The chewy, flat noodles have a soft and fluffy texture, making them easy to slurp up. Black pepper and chili pepper are provided on the table for flavor variation, so I add a generous amount of chili pepper for some extra kick. I thought I might struggle, but surprisingly, I finished it all in no time. Next time, I'll try the soupless ramen. Each bowl is carefully and lovingly made, which was truly wonderful to see. Be sure to visit and try it out for yourself! Thank you, Mr. Kudo. I also received a NO NOODLE, NO LIFE sticker as a gift on my way out. It was really delicious. Thank you for the meal.