I had a ramen with garlic (950 yen) and a small beer (550 yen) for breakfast at Asa Ra. Is this the main temple of Satsuma-style ramen? I'm happy that they are open 24 hours. However, it wasn't to my taste... The soup is pork bone-flavored, but lacks richness and has a thin and bland taste. I couldn't taste the garlic. The noodles are good, but the chashu, although to my liking, was too fatty and a bit tough. It was disappointing that it didn't suit my taste.

I felt like eating it after a long time and visited. In the past, I used to think it was expensive (back when ramen was in the 600 yen range), but at 950 yen, it didn't seem like it had increased much. The taste wasn't as delicious as I had expected, probably because I have tried many delicious ramen before. It's a shame. If I want a similar experience, I prefer going to "Menkura" in Kobe Kanoncho.

I visited a ramen restaurant called "Satsumakko Ramen Main Store" in Osaka, located about a 5-6 minute walk from Osaka Tenmangu Station, on a Saturday night in August 2023 after midnight. The restaurant was spacious with about 10 customers already there. I sat at a table alone and ordered the "Ramen" for ¥950. I requested a bit more garlic. After waiting for about 7-8 minutes, the dish was served. The ramen had chashu, bean sprouts, and green onions in a tonkotsu soup. The taste was nostalgic, with a light tonkotsu soup and thin curly noodles. When I scooped the bottom of the soup with a spoon, I found a large amount of chopped raw garlic. Eating the noodles and soup with the garlic, I could feel the unique taste of Satsumakko. The chashu, with a crispy exterior, was tender and flavorful. I sprinkled black pepper on top to enhance the garlic-flavored soup. The garlic was abundant, adding a strong flavor to the soup, which was light and easy to eat. I couldn't finish all the garlic, but I enjoyed the ramen after finishing the noodles and toppings. I savored the distinctive taste of Satsumakko Ramen and then paid before returning to my hotel. The addictive ramen that leaves a strong impression was truly worth coming back for.

The soup infused with the umami of garlic, with minced garlic appearing at the bottom when you scoop it up. It's great to eat when you're tired or after drinking. It's even better with rice. On the other hand, the price is close to 1000 yen for just the ramen, over 1000 yen with rice, and up to 1500 yen for the chashu noodles. It's not an elegant dish, but rather sells its junkiness, in my opinion. However, I feel like the taste and price don't quite match up.

This is Satsuma Ramen Main Store. It's great that they are open 24 hours. I arrived around 9 am and there were no customers. The menu I chose was Chashu Ramen with extra garlic. The light tonkotsu soup was surprisingly light, but the punch of garlic was strong. The slightly curly medium noodles paired well with the garlic-infused soup. The texture of green onions and bean sprouts added to the experience. The generous portion of chashu was tender and flavorful. The minced garlic on top of the soup added an extra kick. It was a delicious bowl of morning ramen with a strong garlic flavor.

I visited for lunch. It was quite busy, with a lot of people coming and going. I ordered at my table and paid with cash later. - Ramen 900: Creamy tonkotsu broth with medium thick noodles. The menu is simple, but the chashu pork was tender and delicious. The portion size seemed larger than expected. Some seats may be a bit warm. Thank you for the meal.

I visited a ramen chain in Osaka for the first time and ordered the ramen for 950 yen. They offer free rice set during lunchtime, so I tried it. The tonkotsu ramen with a strong garlic flavor was delicious and addictive! The chashu was tender and went really well with the rice. Thank you for the meal!

Today is the birthday of Cure Yum Yum (Hana Nono) and Yuuka Iguchi. Happy birthday to Cure Butterfly (Ageru Inaho) as well. It's been 8 years since I last walked to this place before going to work. I passed by the Rilakkuma Building in Kyobashi for the first time in a while on the way. I had some sparkling Noodle Emotion! I added bean sprouts and kimchi to the light soup and it made me smile. The restaurant is open 24 hours, so the prices are reasonable, but I noticed that the prices for side dishes have increased significantly since my last visit. For example, the prices for ramen have gone from 850 to 900 to 950 yen, while the prices for large ramen have increased from 1,200 to 1,300. The prices for chashu ramen have gone from 1,300 to 1,400 to 1,500, and the prices for large chashu ramen have increased from 1,500 to 1,600 to 1,700 to 1,800. The prices for rice have gone from 150 to 200, the prices for mixed toppings have increased from 1,000 to 1,200 to 1,300 to 1,600, the prices for chashu have gone from 700 to 800 to 850 to 900 to 950, the prices for kimchi have increased from 300 to 350 to 400 to 450, and the prices for flavored bean sprouts have gone from 200 to 300 to 350 to 400 to 450. Chashu ramen with kimchi and flavored bean sprouts.

I visited for lunch on a Saturday with no plans the next day. It was about 60% full at 12:30. The interior of the restaurant is old but clean. I chose the normal garlic flavor, which was not as strong as I expected. The soup was light and simple, without any fancy presentation, but it was a well-balanced traditional ramen.

Thank you very much. I was drawn in late at night, as if being sucked in alone. To a bowl of char siu ramen. It's not satisfying without it. This is how it goes. Slurping it up. The service was surprisingly good and I was able to enjoy my meal comfortably! Thank you for the meal. Well then.

This is Satsumakko Ramen Main Store! They serve garlic ramen for breakfast at 9 am. They are open 24 hours, which is great. The ramen is like Kagoshima ramen mixed with Osaka light tonkotsu style, with a light tonkotsu soup base and lots of garlic flavor. The slightly curly medium-thin noodles are delicious with the garlic soup. The texture of green onions and crunchy bean sprouts adds to the dish. The fatty pork belly chashu is tender and melts in your mouth. Sprinkle some black pepper on top for a bit of spice. This nostalgic and tasty bowl of ramen is a must-try!

I visited this restaurant for brunch on a regular day. When I arrived at 10 o'clock, the interior was calm. This is a 24-hour open restaurant, and from 11 o'clock, rice is free as part of the lunch service. So, it's still quiet at this time. Since I had limited time, I placed my order. I ordered the "Ramen (950 yen)." The staff asked me, "Would you like garlic?" Of course, I said yes. It's interesting that there is such an option at this restaurant. After waiting for about 10 minutes, the ramen was served. Let's dig in. First, the soup. Just stirring it a bit with chopsticks, the aroma of garlic spreads. The minced garlic is dancing in the soup. It feels invigorating. The base of the tonkotsu is somewhat light, so it coexists well with the garlic. Moving on to the noodles. They are medium-thick and have a chewy texture. The minced garlic clings to the noodles. There's no escaping it. However, this seemingly refreshing yet punchy flavor seems addictive. It's delicious. At this point, another customer arrived. I overheard their order: "Large ramen, no garlic, garlic on the side, extra noodles, and also rice." What an order. The staff mentioned that the ramen already has a fair amount of garlic, but the customer insisted on it. When the dishes arrived, they had exactly what they ordered, with garlic served separately on a small plate. It seems they wanted to adjust the amount of garlic while eating. I remembered the initial question from the staff, "Would you like garlic?" I wonder what the original garlic-free ramen tastes like. Based on my taste buds, I think it would be a light tonkotsu ramen. Is 950 yen expensive for that? By the way, the chashu is sold separately as a proud item, and it was indeed delicious. After finishing the noodles, when enjoying the soup with a spoon, the minced garlic always finds its way into the spoon. It's unavoidable. If you don't like that, you can order like that customer did! But if you don't like garlic, I don't think you would choose this restaurant. Itadakimasu.

It's probably been over 20 years since I last visited this place. I used to frequent Nihonbashi often and sometimes used my bike to get around. I must have stopped by on my way there. It seems like they have been operating 24 hours a day since then, which is quite impressive. The area is no longer called Kurumamachi. The interior of the restaurant, which occupies a large corner of the building, has a woody and café-like atmosphere. The menu is surprisingly simple. I ordered the ramen set lunch (950 yen) available only during lunchtime, and when I ordered, they asked, "Do you want garlic?" Unsure how to respond, I asked, "What are my options?" They replied, "The standard is one tablespoon, but you can have more or less." I went with the standard. The noodles were wavy with a high water content, giving them a smooth texture. They almost resembled egg noodles. The soup itself was a typical, monotonous tonkotsu ramen broth. There was a hint of chili oil floating on top, and the punch of garlic helped make up for the soup's lack of flavor, although not entirely. The garlic was minced, not grated. The chashu consisted of three thick slices with a charred surface. They had a good balance of chewiness and tenderness, and the flavor was rich. The sweetness of the fatty parts was also enjoyable. However, I remember in the past that the fatty and lean parts were more distinct, with a thicker layer of fat. It was almost too fatty for me even when I was younger. Established in 1963, there is value in staying true to tradition for a long-standing establishment. However, not everyone appreciates that.

Satumakko Ramen Sogen-honten in Higashitenma, I've been to other branches before but this was my first time at the main store. I went around 9 pm on a weekday and it wasn't crowded, so I could get in right away. The interior is spacious. I ordered the regular ramen (900 yen) with lots of fresh garlic. The richly flavored chashu was delicious. The garlic was strong, but as a garlic lover, I loved it! The soup was light and tasty, perfect for finishing off the meal. Thank you for the meal!

Ramen set for 950 yen! While wandering around playing Pikmin, I stumbled upon a garlic ramen shop. The shop is easy to find with bold letters at a big intersection, and it's open 24 hours so you can always go in. I decided to give it a try! The menu is simple. They asked if I wanted garlic, and I said yes. The light soup paired well with the hearty chashu. At first, the soup seemed mild, but as I continued eating, the garlic flavor really came through. It was amazing. What I'm trying to say is, my breath smelled afterwards! I had to reflect on my garlic breath with a mask. As always, my camera is broken so the photos look a bit strange.

I visited this place because it had high ratings, but in the end, it wasn't really to my liking. I ordered the garlic ramen with a normal amount of garlic. The soup didn't have much flavor, it didn't taste like pork bone broth either. I wish the soup had a stronger flavor.

On Sunday at 1:00 PM, I visited the main branch of "Satsumakkon Ramen". It had been a while since my last visit. For some reason, I had a sudden craving for garlicky ramen. The restaurant is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The place was about 70% full. I ordered the "Ramen (950 yen)" with a normal amount of garlic. It arrived 15 minutes later. With the first bite, I could tell it was delicious. The simple tonkotsu soup with a strong garlic flavor filled me with energy. The toppings included chashu pork, bean sprouts, and green onions. The fatty pork belly chashu is a specialty of this restaurant. The noodles were curly. When it comes to garlic ramen, Satsumakkon is the best. It's the perfect power food to recharge your tired body. Itadakimasu!

After getting drunk on Japanese sake at a washoku restaurant, I craved something rich in flavor and ended up here in the middle of the night. I felt like adding garlic to my ramen, so I couldn't resist visiting. As always, it was delicious - a reliable ramen spot. I really want to come here once a week, haha.

This shop serves highly addictive "Original Garlic Ramen" with a strong garlic flavor. Established in 1963, the main store is open 24 hours a day, all year round. The menu consists mainly of ramen and chashu ramen, with no typical side dishes such as gyoza or fried rice. The simplicity of focusing on ramen is refreshing. I ordered the chashu ramen, which had a light tonkotsu-based soup with plenty of minced garlic and delicious chashu. Although the soup seemed a bit light and the chashu slightly smaller than before, it was still delicious. This place is a must-visit for garlic lovers, as the garlic-packed soup is irresistible. Highly recommended!

You can also order garlic-free ramen here, but it's considered a bit of a taboo in this place, haha. The ramen here is bold and satisfying, making you crave it when you have no plans the next day. I ordered the Char Siu Ramen, and the pork was so tender and delicious that I finished it in no time. This is the kind of place that you'll occasionally crave.