On February 5, 2023, when it comes to Minami and ramen, it's "Kinryu"! I've been a customer at their Midosuji store for about 25 years. It used to be 600 yen per bowl, but now it's 800 yen. I enjoy adding plenty of their complimentary kimchi, leeks, and garlic. Kinryu's ramen is addictive and simply the best. Thank you always. Grateful! Grateful! Grateful!

A delightful morning treat on Midosuji Avenue: I moved from Tokyo in the morning and had a late breakfast at around 10 am. I found a compact restaurant with a striking sign called Kinryu at the corner below the Dotombori Bridge. I enjoyed a quick and satisfying bowl of ramen for 800 yen. The nostalgic flavor and generous amount of chashu were great. The staff, a Vietnamese man and woman, were friendly. They had a self-serve station with kimchi and pickled vegetables, giving it an Asian touch. The restaurant is open 24 hours, which is convenient. I heard that they take turns working, and late at night, customers can use the restroom at the pachinko parlor along Midosuji Avenue. Thank you for the meal! Cam on!

"Ramen" for 800 yen In Osaka's Dotonbori, which has seen a resurgence in inbound tourism, foreign nationals can be seen everywhere. This popular ramen shop is located on a corner along Midosuji in Minami, with an open kitchen that provides a sense of openness. The shop only offers standing room at an L-shaped counter, and customers essentially stand on the street, which is very Osaka-like. What's more, the shop is open 24 hours a day. Inside, a large pot is always simmering with tonkotsu soup, and the sight of it being transferred with a large ladle indicates that it has been simmered to perfection. The well-prepared bowl consists of a cloudy soup topped with green onions and chashu. Without a ladle, when you sip the soup from the edge of the bowl, you'll be surprised by how light it tastes. Yet, you can still taste the richness of the tonkotsu broth. On the counter, there is a large mortar filled with kimchi, spicy leeks, and garlic piled high, allowing customers to customize their toppings - a unique feature of Kinryu. It seems that the broth is intentionally left with space to balance out the spicy and strong flavors of the toppings. Hearing that they are free, you might be tempted to add them all, but that would create a stimulating taste, as the soup takes on a different flavor. The chashu is well marinated, perfect for pairing with the straight noodles. The end pieces, in particular, have a nice balance of fatty richness, making you feel like you've hit the jackpot. Despite its rough appearance, this popular shop has satisfied the refined palates of Kansai locals for many years, and its ramen is flawless. Before I knew it, I was the only Japanese customer among a group of foreigners, and I realized that even the staff were foreigners, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of an Asian street food stall. However, amidst the multicultural environment, I felt the unwavering essence of "Osaka flavor."

I used it for dinner. It was after 8 pm, but there were many foreigners around, and the area was lively and the restaurant was crowded. I bought a meal ticket first, secured a seat, and then went to hand in the meal ticket. In return, I was given a number tag, and when my number was called, my order was ready. I ordered the normal ramen, which is chicken and pork bone ramen. As for the taste, the creamy pork bone soup was delicious. It was simple but not too heavy, and easy to drink. You can add as much kimchi, leeks, garlic, and rice as you want, so you can get full. It was a ramen that made me feel the history.

After finishing dinner, I took a stroll through the streets of Namba. I wonder if they like ramen, as there were many ramen shops around. I spotted a few, and decided to try Kinryu Ramen. The noodles were like Chinese soba, with a light tonkotsu broth? There were lots of chunky pieces of chashu, which had a mild flavor but a strong smell. I might not be a fan of it...

In the Minami area, there are several restaurants with a large dragon sign, such as Kinryu Ramen, but the Midosuji store is relatively simple, resembling a standing ramen shop occasionally seen on the streets. Today, there are two Asian employees, fitting in with the foreign nationals that abound in Dotonbori. Inside the shop, a large pot is used, constantly simmering maple and pork bone soup. You can see that the soup is thoroughly cooked to the core. The ramen is a simple bowl with green onions and chashu topping the cloudy soup. Since there is no ladle provided, sipping the soup from the edge of the bowl surprisingly reveals a light soup with a strong pork bone flavor. Even though maple is included, it is not creamy. It is enjoyable to add plenty of kimchi, leeks, and garlic provided as a service. Considering the spiciness and strong flavors of the ingredients, the soup seems to leave room for them. By adding these ingredients generously, the taste of the soup changes, creating an exciting flavor. The smooth pork bone soup pairs perfectly with the medium-thin straight noodles, and the chashu is well-seasoned with a nice marinade. It's truly a taste unique to Western Japan.

I had yakitori as my first meal, and then I went to Kinryu Ramen for a bowl of ramen as my finishing dish. It had been over 20 years since I last had Kinryu Ramen during my student days. I arrived at the nearest store after checking a few options. There were many foreign tourists gathered outside. I had to wait a bit to buy a meal ticket, and then I purchased a bowl of ramen for 800 yen. All the customers in the store were Asian foreigners, and I was probably the only Japanese person there. After finally handing over my meal ticket, I squeezed into a seat and waited for my ramen to be ready. The counter was empty within a few minutes as all the customers left after finishing their meals. When my ramen arrived, I took a sip of the noodles and immediately recognized the familiar taste. This ramen is perfect for a meal after drinking. I was happy to see that garlic, leeks, and kimchi were free to add as much as I wanted. The water was self-service, but it was too warm to drink. There are many ramen shops in Namba, but I decided that Kinryu Ramen is the best place for a finishing meal after drinking. Thank you for the meal.

Ramen 800 yen including tax. A light and gentle pork bone soup with a refreshing taste. This ramen is something you'll crave after drinking. It's safe to say that this ramen is specialized for finishing off a meal. Free toppings of garlic, kimchi, and leeks. At 800 yen, it's great value for money!

After many years, I decided to try the Kinryu Ramen again. It was a hot summer day, and for some reason, I was craving something spicy. I thought about adding spicy leeks to my ramen, and that's when I remembered Kinryu Ramen. It's been ages since I last had it. I wondered if it would still be good now that I'm older. I decided to give it a try. I went to the standing-style shop because I wanted the full experience. I bought my meal ticket and waited for my order. It was ready quickly, and I immediately added the spicy leeks. It was so good, even though it may seem a bit junky. Maybe it's because it's a standing-style shop, but I finished my ramen in no time. With a satisfied "Puhhh," I finished my meal. I now understand why this standing-style shop has been successful for so many years.

Visited on a weekday night in July 2023 around 9:30 PM for a closing drink after a party. The place was bustling with the return of inbound tourists. Enjoyed a delicious meal with plenty of free toppings. Thank you for the meal!

"I had ramen that cost around 800 yen. It was my first time in Osaka as an adult. After wandering around at night, my partner and I went to eat ramen. It was a stand-up ramen shop. The staff were foreigners but they were amazing at speaking Japanese. The ramen was tonkotsu-based, and there were unlimited toppings like garlic, leeks, and kimchi on the table. It was awesome!"

Minami's famous dish! I had Chukumi in Dotonbori, followed by Pocchunpa for dessert, and drank plenty of beer and makgeolli. And to finish, I had the delicious Kinryu Ramen! The chashu and soup were just to my liking. I wish I had eaten more of it when I lived in Kansai. There are many branches in Dotonbori, and even though there are often long lines, I was able to enter this one along Midosuji without waiting!

Representative of the end of drinking. Osaka Kinryu! The strong smell of tonkotsu broth emanates from the surroundings, drawing you in. I ordered the regular ramen. The tonkotsu broth is diluted with a light seasoning, maybe sesame oil? This is how ramen should be! As always, Kinryu is the perfect way to end a night of drinking. When the chashu is freshly cut, it's so tender and flavorful, it's a hit!

I was curious so I went to try the standing ramen shop! You buy a ticket and when a customer leaves, you take their spot, so there doesn't seem to be a specific order (sometimes customers who come later eat first haha). Maybe that's just how this shop operates? I felt a bit uneasy about it, but oh well, that's just how this place is. It's probably not suitable for people with cleanliness concerns. The taste was delicious!!! And the fact that you can add as much kimchi as you want is amazing! I only took one bite, but it was tasty. Thank you for the meal!

At 7 o'clock in the morning on Midosuji Avenue♪♪♪ I headed to "Kinryu Ramen," a 24-hour open restaurant. A few decades ago, when there weren't as many ramen shops as there are now, when I thought of Minami ramen, it was always "Kamukura" or "Kinryu." This time, I was in the mood for morning ramen, so I went to Kinryu, which is open 24 hours. The menu consists of two options: a ¥800 ramen and a ¥1,100 chashu ramen, both for stand-up eating. Condiments like chopped garlic, green onions, and kimchi are available for free on the counter, so help yourself! The base is a light tonkotsu broth, but by adding garlic, green onions, and kimchi, it transforms into a stamina ramen. It had been a while since I last ate here, and it was delicious. The chashu is on the lean side with a traditional flavor, and while I also enjoy juicy chashu, this one was really tasty. Chashu varies from one shop to another, making it a fun part of visiting different ramen places. Adding SB pepper later on enhances the soup's flavor and allows you to enjoy different tastes. The restaurant was packed with inbound tourists taking lots of videos and photos while enjoying their meal. Thank you for the delicious meal! ☆☆☆

I visited around 3:00 pm on a cloudy day, but the temperature was surprisingly hot, almost like a summer morning. It was a bit too hot for eating hot ramen, but the place was still packed even though it wasn't mealtime. I ordered the Kinryu Ramen as usual, and the kimchi was delicious! Even though I'm not good with spicy food, I couldn't help but add too much, and ended up with a tingling sensation in my mouth. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

This day started with an early morning ramen at 5 am before work. It's amazing that they are open at this time, and the fact that customers keep coming regardless of the time really shows that it's a soul food of Osaka. - Kinryu Ramen ¥800 The light pork bone soup with a strong salty soy sauce base, overall slightly salty. The firm, thin noodles have a nostalgic taste. The free kimchi and garlic chive toppings are still as appreciated as before. The pork chashu also reminds me of the old-school ramen. It may not compete with the high-level flavors of recent times, but there's something nostalgic about it, and the unchanged scene of standing while eating is still captivating. Thank you for the meal!

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Representative of Osaka-style light tonkotsu ramen. Even though it's not that great, this ramen makes you want to eat it. There are more foreign workers in ramen shops these days. However, the Kinryu today wasn't very delicious (laughs). But it's still Kinryu, you know. It's a ramen shop I like.

How many years has it been since I last visited Kinryu Ramen? I have a vague memory of going there often in the past, but it has been quite a while since my last visit. I think they specialize in light tonkotsu broth. Whenever I come to Osaka, I always think of Kinryu Ramen from the old days, so it brought back nostalgic feelings. It's really convenient that they're open 24 hours. Thank you for the meal.

A famous ramen shop in Namba, Dotonbori, that stays brightly lit with electricity even late at night, open 24 hours. It's a devilish place that feeds calories to your numb brain after drinking alcohol. It has a standing counter style facing the street, with unlimited garlic chives and kimchi. Around 2 am, probably, I had a ramen (600 yen) with rich soup that soaked into my empty stomach after drinking. It was delicious. The garlic chives were tasty. I don't remember much else. I woke up the next day and realized I had gained weight. Thank you for the meal.