While moving around the vicinity of Tsukamoto, I decided to visit "Ramen Maruki" after hearing about it from someone last week and feeling the urge to go. I ordered my favorite menu item, "Salt Ramen with Quail Egg Topping," at the ticket machine and requested "everything extra fatty" when handing it over! I felt slightly down seeing that the age group of the customers inside the store was quite young, but my bowl arrived in about 10 minutes. The shrimp-flavored salty sauce, rich pork bone soup, and the strong presence of lard and garlic created a deliciously "junk food" flavor that I couldn't resist. The default 250g portion of noodles had a satisfying texture, with thick wavy noodles that were just right, along with the vegetables. I enjoyed the thick-cut chashu with its mix of tender and meaty textures while taking a break from the rich soup. I somehow reflexively pressed the quail egg topping button even though it didn't make much sense (laughs). I'll be careful to choose a downwind area for my activities in the afternoon. This was my 268th bowl of ramen this year.

My friend also wanted to try it, so we revisited together. Last time we had soy sauce, so this time we tried salt. We ordered extra vegetables, but the person who came in just before us asked for even more vegetables and they said they couldn't add any more because there weren't enough. So, we settled for extra vegetables and I think we ordered 200g of noodles? Or was it 250g? I can't remember. For toppings, we had double pork and quail eggs. My friend ordered the pork bowl. I think I prefer soy sauce over salt. Since we had room in our stomachs, I want to challenge the extra vegetables next time. I might go back when the miso flavor is back.

After looking at the photo of Mashi Mashi, I decided to order the noodles with 120 grams and less oil and garlic. It turned into a normal vegetable-filled ramen that I love and is very easy to eat! It's great that you can customize it to your liking. I tried a bite of my companion's oily, garlicky ramen, but it was too intense for me haha. The noodles were delicious, so next time I want to increase the amount of noodles.

I decided to visit this place for the first time because even though it's not easy to get to Tsukamoto, I was close by and wanted to eat to my heart's content. I bought a meal ticket first, then when I sat down, I was immediately asked for my order. I requested 200g of noodles. The default amount is 250g, and it seems that onions come with the noodles here. I was asked if I wanted garlic or onions, but I declined both. I ordered extra vegetables and normal oiliness and spiciness. The picture of the extra vegetables made it easy to order, and it seemed like a good amount. I also ordered double pork chashu and rice. After a few minutes, my bowl arrived. The extra vegetables were definitely a good choice. The chashu had a good balance of fatty and lean parts, and it was tender and flavorful. The rice matched well with the seasoned chashu. The noodles were chewy and the soup was not too heavy, allowing me to enjoy it until the last bite. I am curious about the salt ramen and will try it next time.

I usually eat just plain noodles without soup, so I decided to try adding toppings for a change. I topped my noodles with garlic mayonnaise, and it was a huge success. The combination of the soup-less soy sauce broth and garlic mayonnaise was perfect. It seems that mixing the garlic mayonnaise in a separate dish with a raw egg yolk and then pouring it over the noodles is also delicious.

I entered a ramen shop near Tsukamoto-cho and chose the soupless noodles with raw egg. For toppings, I added garlic mayonnaise and cheese, with extra vegetables, oil, medium spiciness, and onions and garlic. Despite being a Jiro-style ramen, it had a mild flavor that was easy on the stomach. Thank you for the meal.

The taste was mild and gentle, with extra toppings, and the portion size was just right, so I could finish it without feeling too full. It's a plus that it's only a 30-second walk from the station, making it easily accessible. Next time, I might try adding extra pork and oil. Thank you for the meal, I will definitely come back!

Just a short walk from Tsukamoto Station. I stopped by here today. The shop has only counter seats, so first I bought a meal ticket at the ticket machine. The staff will show you to your designated seat. (You serve yourself with water). I ordered the regular ramen. When I handed over the meal ticket, they asked about toppings, so I chose vegetables, garlic, and onions, and requested less noodles (200g instead of the usual 250g). Now, time to eat! The appearance is a classic Jiro-style bean sprout tower. The soup is a bit lukewarm, typical of this type of shop. I finished half of the bean sprouts before moving on to the noodles. Since I reduced the amount of noodles, I didn't end up feeling too full. Overall, it was a satisfying meal! The interior of the shop has a counter seating in a U-shape layout, but the aisle near the restroom in the back is quite narrow, so those going to the restroom should be considerate of diners.

I went around 7 o'clock in the evening, and there were about 6 customers in the restaurant. The interior had only counter seats, and it was a place where you buy a meal ticket before ordering. The kitchen was visible and the menu had photos, making it easy to understand. Also, they had solid COVID-19 measures in place, which was good. This time, I ordered tsukemen and was able to choose the amount of vegetables myself. It only took 10 minutes from ordering for the tsukemen to arrive. The noodles were thick and chewy, with a satisfying texture and very delicious. There were plenty of vegetables like bean sprouts, which paired well with the soup. The chashu was thick and tender. It matched well with the rich soup. It's easy to get to because it's near the station and easy to find. They also have spicy ramen, so I think many different people can enjoy it!

This year, the spicy miso soup was POWERed up and unveiled. Luckily, I was able to try it on the first day. The scent of sansho pepper and the tingling sensation blend perfectly in the miso soup, creating an exquisite taste. Although I didn't get to go often this year, I will definitely be a regular at this miso ramen shop.

Tsukamoto has a lot of ramen shops. I wanted to go to a certain shop, but it was closed, so I ended up at "Maruki-san." Both my husband and I ordered soupless ramen, with me asking for less garlic and everything else normal. My husband asked for less garlic and onions, extra vegetables, and everything else normal. Despite being asked for our order in advance, they started cooking the noodles based on the orders of the people who came after us... and those people got their ramen served before us. When our bowls arrived, we were surprised. There were very few vegetables. And the biggest shock was that there was no chashu! Furthermore, I ordered 200g of noodles and my husband ordered 250g, but my noodles were noticeably less. Did they just decide to give me less? The taste was decently good. But you know, ramen without chashu... I felt unsatisfied for the first time with a Jiro-style ramen. Also, despite asking customers for infection prevention measures, the staff at the restaurant were not wearing masks. Terrible place. Thank you for the meal.

I visited "Ramen Maruki" at Tsukamoto Station after a long time. I arrived just as they opened and was able to sit down for the first round. I ordered the "Salt Ramen" that I've been hooked on since they first opened. I ordered it without garlic due to personal reasons. The bowl arrived in about 15 minutes. The crunchy and flavorful vegetables were a perfect accompaniment to the normal-sized bowl, which filled me up as an older person with a somewhat small stomach. I regret not ordering a slightly larger portion. The thickly sliced chashu had a tender and flavorful taste, and the 250g of noodles were chewy and easy to eat. The salt soup, with an enhanced seafood flavor, was rich and perfect for this summer season. It had a refreshing taste that would be great at a marathon's water station. After finishing the normal-sized bowl, I was sweating and feeling full. It was my 222nd bowl of ramen this year.

I haven't been to a Jiro-style ramen shop in a while, the last time was in Fushimi, Nagoya... The other day, I saw it on TV and felt like eating it, so I came to this shop. It was around 1 pm on a Sunday, and the small shop was just full. I bought a ramen ticket for 780 yen including tax and handed it to the staff. I was a little nervous because the TV show the other day featured the strict rules of Jiro-style ramen, but the staff kindly listened and gave advice. How much noodles would you like? Our shop serves 250g, which is more than the usual 150-200g at regular ramen shops. Would you like garlic and onions? It is recommended to add them. How much vegetables would you like? There is a guide on the acrylic board on the left side, so please refer to it. The staff gave us precise advice. I chose 180g of noodles, normal amount of garlic and onions, and a small amount of vegetables. My husband chose normal noodles, garlic and onions, slightly more vegetables, and an additional seasoned egg. The result was just right! The taste was satisfying without being too much or too little. It had the true taste of Jiro-style ramen with a strong garlic flavor. The pork belly chashu was thick and juicy, with delicious melted fat. The thick straight noodles were flipped and soaked in the soup with bean sprouts, and we enjoyed it until the last bite. I was very satisfied. The right balance and volume that suit you are important for deliciousness and satisfaction. After finishing the meal, the staff asked, "How was the amount of ramen?" I replied, "It was just right and delicious!!" Pleasant service, delicious ramen! Jiro-style ramen is great, thank you, I will come again.

I went on an adventure and tried a Jiro-style ramen for the second time in my life! This time, I challenged the standard toppings like vegetables, pork fat, and garlic. I managed to finish it all, but ended up skipping dinner that night haha. It was easier to eat compared to the last time I tried a Jiro-style ramen at a different shop. This is my second time trying a voluminous Jiro-style ramen, but I think I'll graduate from it now. Thank you, Jiro-style ramen shops!

Walking from Shin-Osaka to Tsukamoto on a cloudy day, I arrived at Tsukamoto just as heavy rain started pouring down. Around noon, I took a break at "Ramen Maruki" under the elevated JR Tsukamoto Station. I arrived around 11:30 a.m. and there were already 3 customers ahead of me, so I sat on the outdoor waiting chairs (4 chairs available) until the store opened in a few minutes. Inside the store, there was a ticket vending machine and hand sanitizer on the right side. I poured myself a glass of water and then handed my ticket to the staff. I ordered the ramen with a moderate amount of vegetables, a little garlic, and everything else normal. The ramen came with toppings like chashu, lard, garlic, cabbage, bean sprouts, and onions, served with slightly soft straight noodles in a pork bone soy sauce broth. Mixing the vegetables, noodles, and soup together, the garlic flavor was subtle and the taste was gentle and delicious. The soup was mild, possibly due to the moisture from the vegetables. The cabbage was cut into easy-to-eat sizes. I finished the ramen while adjusting the taste with shichimi. The menu includes ramen, spicy ramen, salt ramen, tsukemen, and soupless ramen, with free toppings like garlic, onions, vegetables, lard, and chili oil, available in different amounts. There are also condiments like pepper, shichimi, and soy sauce on the table. The counter had 9 seats with partitions, managed by 2 male staff members. The customers were coming in steadily, mostly young people. As for a side note, when I initially asked for a moderate amount of vegetables, the staff warned me that even a little extra would be quite a lot, so I ended up choosing a quantity between normal and a little extra, which turned out to be just right as I was extremely full after finishing the meal. The staff always double-checked with customers who ordered extra or extra extra vegetables to ensure they were aware of the large portion.

If you feel like eating Jiro-style ramen, give this place a try! They can also add extra onions, and the noodles have a great chewy texture. I ordered the ramen with a little extra toppings for 780 yen, without garlic, less fat, and with extra onions and vegetables. I heard the staff telling someone who ordered extra vegetables that there's about 1 kilogram of vegetables in it... If you eat that much in the afternoon, you might not feel like working afterwards. The restaurant was full, but since I placed my order before entering, I was able to eat fairly quickly.

I went to a Jiro-style inspired ramen shop in the fiercely competitive area of Tsukamoto. I felt like I was catching a cold, so I came here to boost my spirits. I ordered it without garlic and everything else was normal. It was quite a generous portion, but since it was mostly vegetables, I was able to eat it easily. The soup was a bit lukewarm though. I feel energized now, thank you for the meal!

Ramen Maruki Visit date: April 4th Dish: Ramen Price: 780 yen Indulging in a guilty pleasure with this Jiro-style ramen! The rich tonkotsu soy broth, appetizing garlic, and chewy thick noodles are irresistible. It had been a while since I last had it, but it was delicious.

After eating it three times, you'll get hooked on the delicious Jiro-style ramen at a meat grilling restaurant under the guard of Tsukamoto Station. It's located next to a coffee shop that's a bit hard to find. It's great to have a Jiro-style place so close in Tsukamoto. They only have counter seats and you have to get your own water. It's a ticket system where you hand in your ticket after finishing your meal. I always choose the spicy option, which becomes addictive. I recommend going for a slightly less spicy option.

Of course, I ordered the soupless ramen. Toppings were butter and boiled egg. I ordered extra garlic and onions for the vegetable mix. Toppings were good, but the separate plate of vegetables made it a bit difficult to eat as the flavors didn't mix well. If you want to simply get your veggies in, it might be recommended. With the soupless option, a raw egg is included. I added it towards the end, but it might actually be better without it. On the way home, I bought some milk tea to enjoy later.