I have visited this place a few times and it seems to be quite popular, especially during lunchtime. The first time I tried it, I felt like the taste was familiar, maybe similar to a famous restaurant I've been to before. Perhaps they are related in some way? Anyway, the rich and creamy tonkotsu broth is delicious. I always go for the extra firm noodles, which are just perfect. Most people seem to prefer the regular firmness, but I really enjoy the extra firm texture. Also, I noticed that the ramen bowl has a similar design to a well-known chain, maybe because it allows for less soup and noodles to be used. Probably a smart way to save on costs. In any case, it's great to be able to taste authentic Hakata-style ramen in Osaka. The gyoza and fried rice are also tasty. Next time, I might skip the extra toppings and go for an extra noodle refill instead. It's only 120 yen (there's also a half refill for 80 yen), but it completely changes the dish and adds a new level of enjoyment. It's the best!

I visited Chikappa for some easy evening ramen. I ordered the "otsukaresama set" and despite the hot weather, I chose the spicy red ramen. The beer that arrived was delicious, just as I expected. The gyoza came next, accompanied by yuzu pepper, which was a nice touch. The dumplings were juicy and perfectly cooked. When the ramen arrived, I took a sip of the soup and was pleasantly surprised by how mild and flavorful the tonkotsu broth was. Even the spicy elements were well-balanced. I even treated myself to an extra serving of noodles. Overall, it was a delicious meal. Thank you!

"Hakata Ramen" for 750 yen. Firm noodles. [Soup] A creamy soup with a strong umami flavor of pork bones, without any unpleasant smell. Slightly thick with a hint of richness. It reminds me of a well-known Hakata ramen chain. [Noodles] Low hydration, thin straight noodles cooked firm as requested. [Toppings] Rolled pork belly chashu, wood ear mushrooms, green onions. The restaurant also operates as an izakaya at night, with a cozy atmosphere. The ramen is authentic and delicious, with a soup that is flavorful and not overpowering. The lunch set seemed like a good deal. Thank you for the meal.

I don't usually have a strong passion for ramen and rarely go to ramen shops, but for some reason, I suddenly felt a craving for ramen, specifically Hakata ramen. I had work in Yotsuya one day, so I decided to go to Hakata Ramen Chikappa in Hakuraku. The exterior of the shop looked quite stylish, different from the typical ramen shop atmosphere. The menu was displayed outside, with ramen priced at 750 yen, which is not cheap but not expensive either. I decided to have a Sapporo Lager with my ramen, and also ordered some gyoza. The gyoza was served with yuzu pepper, which added a nice touch. The drink menu was quite extensive, and I opted for a Highball with Dewar's. The ramen I ordered had a half-boiled egg and spicy minced meat on top, which was quite flavorful. The shop had a relaxed atmosphere, allowing customers to enjoy their drinks and food at their own pace. Finally, I tried the Hakata ramen, which had kikurage mushrooms on top. The noodles were satisfying, but I found the soup to be too creamy for my liking. Overall, the shop was great for enjoying a drink, gyoza, and Hakata ramen in a comfortable setting.

A new menu was available. It's rare to find negi ramen at a tonkotsu ramen shop, so I ordered the "Negi Ramen for 950 yen." The flavor was just as I imagined, with plenty of green onions and vegetables, making it a healthy choice. It's also zero calories. I enjoyed my meal today as well. Thank you for the delicious food.

Yesterday (4/10), I went on a food expedition to Matsuyamachi Station on the Osaka Metro Nagahori Tsurumi-Ryokuchi Line. After eating at a shop located a few minutes north of the station, I moved west and visited this shop located just after passing through the Hanshin Expressway. I sat at the far right of the counter seats, looked at the menu, and debated between the classic "Hakata (750 yen)" or the addictive "Miso (900 yen)", but ended up choosing the "Japanese-style (800 yen)" which was neither of the two. I was curious about what the Japanese-style version of Hakata ramen would taste like, so that's why I made that choice. The bowl arrived quickly, with straight thin noodles peeking out of a tea-colored soup, topped with chashu, wood ear mushrooms, chopped green onions, white negi, shredded red chili pepper, and shaved bonito flakes, making for a visually appealing and diverse presentation. I took a sip of the soup and could distinctly taste the seafood flavor, which was very delicious. The firm noodles I ordered had a chewy texture typical of Hakata ramen, and were also very tasty. The toppings, including the chashu, were all delicious, with the chashu being particularly tender and to my liking. I thoroughly enjoyed the meal, finishing every last bit of it, and found it to be a satisfying and delicious bowl of seafood tonkotsu ramen, even though it was my second bowl of ramen for the day.

On Monday lunchtime, I tried the tonkotsu ramen. I ordered the normal "Hakata Ramen 750 yen" and added a "Chashu Don 250 yen" set. The tonkotsu soup was delicious, with a rich flavor that was also refreshing. The Chashu Don had only 2 slices of chashu, so there was leftover rice. It was a bit difficult to eat without adding some pickled vegetables and red ginger. Overall, it was a tasty meal. Thank you for the meal.

I feel like a lucky person to have found this place's information. It was truly surprising. To put it bluntly, "I had delicious tonkotsu ramen in such a place with such an atmosphere!" The tonkotsu soup is a bit lighter than Hakata style, slightly emulsified, with a strong sweetness from the pork. It makes you go "wow" from the first bite. The noodles are not as thin as Nagahama style but still hold up the soup well, perfect match. It's a straightforward and authentic tonkotsu ramen. The fried rice has a homely taste and is delicious in its own way. The atmosphere at night is like a pub, but they welcome you even if you only order ramen. Thank you for the meal!

It is a pork bone ramen specialty shop, but upon closer inspection of the menu, I noticed the words "Miso Ramen 900 yen." Out of curiosity, I decided to order it. At first glance, it looks like miso ramen, but it could also be perceived as tonkotsu ramen. The noodles are the usual straight thin noodles found in tonkotsu ramen. So, I took a sip of the soup! It has a rich tonkotsu ramen flavor. I can faintly taste the miso, but it's definitely tonkotsu. This could become an addictive deliciousness. I enjoyed it today as well. Thank you for the meal.

I visited after a long time and noticed that the menu was new. Upon closer inspection, I realized that the prices had gone up by 50 yen each. I ordered the "Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen" for 850 yen and the "Fried Rice" for 350 yen. In total, it came to 1100 yen. The ramen has also become more expensive. It was delicious as always. Thank you for the meal.

I went to Chikappa, a ramen restaurant located between Sakaisuji Hommachi Station and Chayamachi. The interior is quite crowded and the service is slow because it seems like they are short-staffed. I ordered the Hakata ramen for 750 yen and the Japanese-style ramen with half-fried rice for 1,000 yen. The taste is delicious, but the portion is small and the service is very slow. I waited for 16 minutes. Thank you for the meal.

"HAKATA Ramen Chikappa in Matsuyamachi, Osaka offers a bowl of Hakata ramen for 750 yen. The soup is richer and heartier than expected, with a good balance of seasoning that brings out the authentic Hakata ramen aroma and flavor. The noodles are thin straight noodles with a firm texture that adds to the overall experience. Toppings include green onions, wood ear mushrooms, and chashu pork. At 750 yen, it's a great value for the quality. They also offer motsunabe and other side dishes, making it a popular spot for izakaya-style dining. They accept PayPay for cashless payments."

Today's lunch was tonkotsu ramen! While they have unique Japanese-style menu options, I decided to go with a classic choice today. Consistency is key, after all. It was delicious as always. Thank you for the meal.

Hello! This is Ramen Walking. Today, I had the "Hakata Ramen" at Chikappa in Matsuyacho. Many shops outside of Kyushu claim to serve Hakata Ramen, but the taste is slightly different from the authentic one. However, at this shop, I was able to enjoy the classic Hakata Ramen. Thank you, Chikappa! Today's step count: 16,765 steps. Calories burned: 621 kcal.

After a long time, I visited this tonkotsu ramen specialty shop. Today, I decided to go back to basics and ordered the "Tonkotsu Ramen for 700 yen". Feeling a bit hungry, I also ordered the 200 yen Set Menu. The Set Menu allows you to choose different items, and this time I went with the half portion of fried rice. The fried rice arrived first, with a nice fluffy texture and slightly sweet taste. The ramen had a light tonkotsu soup without any strong smell. It was a flavor that you could eat bowl after bowl of. I enjoyed it very much today. Thank you for the meal.

Today's lunch was at a tonkotsu ramen specialty shop. When looking at the menu, I saw the word "Wafu" for the first time. My companion recommended the "Wafu" for 750 yen, so we ordered that. When it was served, I could smell the bonito flakes, and there was no scent of tonkotsu. I took a sip of the soup! It was not like tonkotsu, but a refreshing, bonito-flavored soup that is truly unique. It was delicious. Try adding pickled vegetables to it and eat it with the noodles. It is very delicious. I heard that it turns into an izakaya at night, so I am looking forward to it. I enjoyed my meal today as well. Thank you for the meal.

Today, I visited a recommended ramen shop called "Chikappa" in Sakaisuji Hommachi. It was my first time trying tonkotsu ramen as a ramen enthusiast. I arrived around noon and was able to enter without waiting. I ordered the "Hakata" ramen and it arrived in just 8 minutes. The soup had a tonkotsu flavor that spread in my mouth with a hint of sweetness. Unlike the common perception of tonkotsu ramen being strong in flavor, this soup was easy to drink and had no overpowering taste. The noodles were thin and straight, with a firm texture even when ordered as "normal" hardness. They were easy to slurp and had a satisfying chewiness. The chashu was two slices of pork belly with a well-seasoned taste that released the meat's umami when bitten into. As a fan of light flavors, I enjoyed this tonkotsu ramen and finished the soup as well. Overall, I found this tonkotsu ramen to be my preferred style.

Today we had a year-end party at Chikappa with motsunabe course! I actually came for a preview the other day and had the tonkotsu motsunabe, which was delicious, so I came back again. This time we tried the shoyu and tonkotsu flavors to compare. We used a coupon for the course with all-you-can-drink for only 3500 yen, so cheap! We started with vinegar motsu, mentaiko salad, and crispy gyoza. The course was packed with food! Now it's time to eat. Our table had the shoyu flavor. The motsu and vegetables were fresh and plentiful, and the burdock was nice too! The shoyu flavor was surprisingly light, with the rich flavor of the motsu gradually coming out. We finished with champon noodles, a perfect ending! The tonkotsu flavor was also amazing, with the richness of tonkotsu and the deliciousness of motsu. The motsunabe here is extremely delicious. We added thin noodles at the end, and it turned into a very rich tonkotsu ramen. Both the shoyu and tonkotsu flavors were delicious, so you can enjoy switching between the two. I will definitely come back for this motsunabe at Chikappa! Thank you for the meal!

Yesterday's lunch. Visited Chikappa-san, who recommended by the female members at work. The lunchtime was bustling! I chose the black ramen with roasted sesame oil for extra richness. I also added a boiled egg on top! It was so delicious! It's great to be able to eat this in Osaka. The noodles come in different levels of firmness, so it's fun to choose. My partner who likes spicy food got the Red ramen, which looked really hot. The other two got the Hakata ramen with a side of half-fried rice. The half-fried rice was also delicious with a nice texture and rich flavor that didn't lose to the ramen! It's so nice to have a place nearby where you can eat delicious Hakata ramen. I'm looking forward to trying their izakaya menu at night next time. Thank you for the meal!

It's been a while since it was this sunny, so I decided to take a short walk from the office and visit "Chikappa". It's been about a year and a half since my last visit. Upon entering the restaurant, there was hand sanitizer available. I chose the "Japanese-style ramen with half fried rice" from the "Chikappa Value Lunch" menu. I informed the staff of my preferred noodle firmness and placed my order. The Japanese-style ramen came with toppings such as chashu, wood ear mushrooms, bonito flakes, shredded red pepper, white and green onions. The thin straight noodles had a crunchy texture and were easy to eat. The soup was light with just the right amount of oil and salt, and had a strong seafood flavor with a delicious aftertaste. The half fried rice had a good amount of oil and perfect seasoning. Right after I ordered, they sold out of fried rice. The "Chikappa Value Lunch" offers a combination of 4 types of ramen and 8 side options. There are condiments on the table such as pepper, ground sesame, chopped ginger, spicy pickled mustard greens, soy sauce, and chili oil. The restaurant has 11 counter seats and 2 tables (1 for 2 people and 1 for 4 people), with 2 staff members managing the place. The lady at the front counter was energetic and provided friendly service.

A long time ago, there used to be a different ramen shop here, and I visited it once. This is my first visit to this restaurant. At around 6:30 pm, there was only one customer already seated. I was surprised when I looked at the menu. The variety of side dishes and drinks for pairing with alcohol is incredible. They also have motsunabe and sukiyaki. Even though you can just have ramen if you go at night, it seems like most groups that came later were having a drinking party. By the time I left, there were over 10 customers, so it seems quite popular. I ordered the "Good Job Set" for 1300 yen (choice of ramen, 5 bite-sized gyoza, and a draft beer or highball or chu-hi), with a highball. The highball was served promptly, and while looking at the menu, I ordered the tomato slices for 380 yen. The tomato slices were juicy, sweet, and delicious. After about 5 minutes, the gyoza was served. They were truly bite-sized. The outside was crispy, the inside was juicy, and the back side of the skin was chewy, which made them quite tasty. Perfect for drinking. When you put on the yuzu pepper provided, it adds a refreshing touch. I ordered a "Kaku Highball" for 450 yen with an extra 80 yen for a stronger taste. I also added the "Akawinna Takosan" for 380 yen. As I looked at the menu further, I noticed they also have whiskies like Dewar's, Harper, Bowmore, Yamazaki, and Hakushu for highballs. They also have over 10 types of shochu. I asked if I could have a whisky highball instead of a highball, and it was okay, so I finished half of the Akawinna Takosan and then ordered a double Yamazaki on the rocks as a chaser. This Akawinna Takosan, I've had red hot dogs at various izakayas before, thinking they all tasted the same, but this one was the best! The red hot dog was firm and chewy. It might be due to the effect of frying it. For the final dish, I ordered the default Hakata ramen with extra green onions for 50 yen, a seasoned egg for 100 yen, and the noodles to be firm. You can choose the firmness of the noodles from 9 levels. Although it's not on the table, if you ask for garlic, they will provide it, so I also asked for that. The ramen was served quite quickly, even though they were short-staffed. The soup was relatively light, but it had a good pork bone flavor and was quite delicious. Some people say it lacks a punch, but when I added garlic and the high-quality pickled vegetables on the table, it became too punchy. The noodles were just right with a firm texture, and the low-water content straight noodles matched perfectly with this soup. Since I also ordered a double Yamazaki, the bill came close to 4000 yen, but considering I had drinks and ramen for dinner, it didn't feel too expensive. I feel like this place deserves a higher overall rating, not just as a ramen shop. I will definitely visit again. I want to try other side dishes and order the Japanese-style or RED ramen for my meal. Thank you for the meal!