Until now, when it came to Jiro-style ramen in the Nihonbashi area, Macho-san was the default choice. However, since the manager of Macho-san opened his own shop in Tsushima, I had not eaten Jiro-style ramen in Nihonbashi for a long time. But by chance, the restaurant I was planning to visit was temporarily closed, so I decided to visit this place. The interior of the restaurant is a long and narrow style, like a bed of eels. When people pass behind you while you are eating, they might bump into your back. As for the ramen itself, it has a slightly emulsified type of oily soup, and it is highly faithful to the Jiro style. The noodles are slightly chewy, thick, flat noodles. I ordered them firm, so the noodles have a strong core and are cooked just right. This type of noodles is my favorite. The vegetables and back fat are kept normal, but I asked for extra garlic, so in the latter half of the meal, the soup became spicy and tangy with the garlic, reminiscent of the Jiro ramen I used to eat often when I was in Tokyo. Of course, as time passes after it's served, the noodles absorb the soup, so I like to flip the bowl upside down, soak the vegetables in the soup, and then enjoy the noodles. This Jiro-style ramen is very well put together, easy to eat, and has a sufficient amount of volume even without extra toppings, so I enjoyed it until the end.

I stopped by this restaurant near the pharmacy to have lunch after going to a hospital in Shinsaibashi and watching a movie in Namba. It was past 2 PM when I arrived. Located in Nipponbashi's Otaku Road in Osaka, I felt a bit out of place, but I mustered up the courage to visit as it was a shop I wanted to try. I bought a ticket for the Tonkotsu W-Jyukucho Ramen and extra noodles from the vending machine. Upon entering, I requested all toppings and for it to be spicy. The bowl arrived in about 5 minutes. Being a Jiro-inspired shop, the ramen was indeed powerful. The strong saltiness stimulates the taste buds, while the thick curly noodles provide a satisfying texture. The sweetness of the back fat also adds to the flavor, making it a ramen that lives up to its Jiro-inspired name. However, the flavor was quite intense, so I'm glad I didn't add extra spiciness. After finishing the meal, my lips were sore from the saltiness... Also, I had expected to see a stubborn old man type of person given the name "Otokojuku," but the staff member was a young person without much energy, which was a bit surprising. I assume they were just a part-time worker, so it's understandable. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

There was a line at the entrance of the restaurant as the Sutan-san was on break, so we went to the Otokojuku-san with others who had nowhere to go. Today I had the special serving with extra vegetables and extra garlic. It's been a while since I last visited, but it was delicious! I realized that I need to come here more often.

"Ramen Danshuku!! Nihonbashi Store" Chief's Ramen for 800 yen. A shop inspired by Jiro-style ramen, with somewhat brusque service. I tried the most popular menu item, which was just average. I wasn't very hungry, but I finished it in no time. Not bad, but the taste was as expected - not particularly outstanding."

The other day, I tried a Jiro-style ramen for the first time in a while and surprisingly, even though I have a small appetite, I was able to finish it and it was still delicious. Feeling confident, I decided to try other shops as well, so this time I visited "Ramen Otokojuku!" in Nipponbashi, Osaka. The shop has only 6 counter seats, but I was able to sit down without waiting on a weekday at 12:30. I ordered the Headmaster Ramen for 800 yen with extra lard (other toppings were normal) and a can of beer for 350 yen. They only have Asahi Super Dry in cans. The amount of vegetables was minimal and the overall volume was normal. The standard amount is 100g of vegetables and 200g of noodles, so that seems to be the usual. I felt that there were not enough vegetables, so the combination of 150g of noodles and 300g of extra vegetables might be just right for me. The noodles and soup were both delicious, but the shop was just a typical Jiro-inspired place, without any unique characteristics of its own.

Nihonbashi Otaro Ramen Dojo offers a hearty vegetable ramen that is perfect for those looking for a filling meal. While many may opt for extra toppings, I chose to go with the small size to avoid overeating. The flavor and noodles were satisfying, with a strong garlic kick. It's a challenge for those who can handle a big meal!

I used to go to Namba every day, but I always ended up going to other ramen shops for Jiro-style ramen. This time, I decided to try a new shop and walked a little further than usual to get there. I was a bit nervous, so I asked for "less toppings," but even with that, the ramen was still delicious! The flavor was rich enough with the 450g pork miso broth, and it was tasty even without garlic. I enjoyed my meal with all the other toppings adjusted to my liking.

I was supposed to go to Ikedaya in Suita with my senior colleague, but due to equipment trouble, the shop unexpectedly closed. My senior recommended going to Otoko Juku instead. I ordered the Jukucho Ramen in extra-large size (450g) with less garlic, extra vegetables, extra oil. The oil adds a nice flavor to the vegetables, and when you sprinkle the kombu salt provided at the counter, the vegetables alone become delicious enough. Despite having several branches, I thought the ramen might be mild, but it turned out to be flavorful with a nice aroma of wheat in the thick noodles and tasty soup. The shop is open all day, making it easy to visit, and I can see why it is recommended.

I visited the restaurant after 4 pm, so there were no customers. The interior was long and narrow with only a counter. The owner was quite unfriendly. I ordered the soupless Jyukucho ramen (790 yen) with less noodles, extra oil, lots of vegetables, and garlic. It arrived in about 7 minutes. It looked and smelled like a typical Jiro-style inspired ramen. The onion fry topping was generously sprinkled on top, which made it delicious. The vegetables were quite chewy, which I personally liked. The oil on the vegetables was well-seasoned. It also had a sprinkle of pepper. The overall flavor was pleasantly junky. The noodles were thick, typical of Jiro-style ramen. It was tasty, but nothing particularly outstanding. As the name suggests, it had a manly, junky flavor. However, it was not overly salty, so it should be easy for beginners to enjoy.

The other day, I wanted to eat ramen that was soaked in soup because the ramen at Mazesoba had too little soup. I decided to go to Dekamori Macho, but to my surprise, it was closed. I quickly searched for a nearby Jiro-style ramen shop on Gurunavi and chose this shop. On the way to the shop, a maid girl was trying to attract customers in the cold, but I ignored her and headed straight to the ramen shop. I ordered the Jukucho ramen at the ticket vending machine outside the store, and when I entered the shop, there were four customers already there with two empty seats. I sat at one of the empty seats, handed my ticket to the staff, and ordered with extra vegetables, garlic, and extra lard. One of the customers was already eating, but the other three were still waiting for their ramen. A group of three customers who arrived later had to wait outside in the cold because the first three customers had not received their ramen yet. After the first three customers finished eating, I received my ramen about five minutes later. I took the spoon from the counter and tasted the soup, which was delicious. Although I ordered extra vegetables, it seemed a bit less than I expected. However, the extra garlic and lard were perfect, and I thoroughly enjoyed the garlic flavor and the greasy lard. The kombu salt sprinkled on the bean sprouts was perfect for changing the flavor. I wish there were more bean sprouts to eat. The soup was finished, and it was a satisfying meal. It seemed like some people still had room in their stomachs for more food. The Jukucho ramen costs 790 yen.

I ordered the pork ramen with extra vegetables and caramelized garlic. There were 8 seats available but it wasn't crowded even during lunchtime. The chashu was thinly sliced and not like Jiro-style. The noodles were on the softer side. Being in this area, people come in and out occasionally. The taste was a bit lacking in character, both the noodles and the soup.

I visited this restaurant for lunch, "Ramen Manjuku!!", located in Nihonbashi. It is a shop inspired by Jiro-style ramen. When going to this type of shop, it's best to go when you're quite hungry. In the past, I used to be able to eat anything anytime, but now I need to make sure I'm hungry before going to these places. On this day, I made sure to come with an empty stomach. I purchased a ticket from the machine outside the shop and then entered. I ordered the most popular "Jukucho Ramen 790 yen" with the basic 300g of noodles and additional toppings for free. If it's inspired by Jiro-style ramen, it has to come with free extra toppings! In Kansai, sometimes they charge extra just for adding vegetables, which I find unreasonable. So, I ordered extra vegetables. The ramen here had a delicious and easy-to-eat flavor, and the vegetables were tasty until the last bite! The cost performance is excellent! I recommend it to those who want to eat a lot and be satisfied. Thank you for the meal!

I went after a long time and found that the katsu rice was only 20 yen. It's been a while, but it's still hot today, so I decided to try it without soup! I went without garlic this time. Tomorrow is work, so I have to endure it. Noodles 150, extra vegetables 300, extra lard 80, no garlic, extra fried onions 80. I finished it all again. Hmm, it was delicious as always. Oh, and the katsu rice was only 20 yen. I left it on the counter and finished my meal.

Memo. Visit date unknown. Visited the shop shortly after it opened. A rare Jiro-style ramen in Osaka. Found it while shopping in Nipponbashi. The exterior has a casual vibe that matches the city. Opted for a lighter version to consider post-meal condition. The ramen served had a Jiro-style look, but felt somewhat simplified. If comparing to tonkotsu ramen, it would be like a chain store version. It's a Central-style ramen. While lacking the intense junky feel, richness, and umami of authentic Jiro-style ramen, it still offers a taste of it. Complimentary okayu (rice porridge) to cleanse the palate. There seems to be a demand in the city.

I was happy to be able to choose the amount of vegetables and other ingredients, but the intensity of the poster was overwhelming. I ordered everything in regular size while feeling nervous. The thick noodles came out surprisingly quickly. The garlic ramen was so good! I'm sorry I couldn't finish it. I wanted to wash my hands before eating, but there was no place to wash except for the tank above the toilet. It's a shame, especially in these times. Thank you for the meal.

Today is my day off! I had some errands to run in Nihonbashi (*^o^*) I was thinking about having a drink at lunchtime, so I decided to go for a garlic-infused meal \(//∇//)\ I visited Ramen Otokojuku Nihonbashi branch! It's located right in the middle of Otaku Road. After passing through the maid catch, I arrived \(//∇//)\ The exterior, signs, "If you're a man, go for extra toppings" ... well, that's not possible for me, so I went for regular toppings (laughs) I purchased a meal ticket at the ticket machine. I chose the "Headmaster Ramen" for 790 yen. You can choose the amount of noodles, vegetables, lard, and garlic (*^o^*) Upon entering, there were about 6 counter seats, and there were 4 customers already there. The somewhat intimidating male staff asked about my preferences. Regular noodles, 200g, vegetables, lard...extra. Garlic...extra extra \(//∇//)\ They mentioned that it would take a bit longer to serve because they use homemade thick noodles. However, it only took 5-6 minutes to be served! With extra vegetables and lard, and extra extra garlic, it's quite a sight \(//∇//)\ The visual... a mountain of bean sprouts topped with lard, a thick slice of chashu, and lots of garlic \(//∇//)\ It looks amazing (((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o)))♡ First, I pushed aside the bean sprouts and tasted the soup... despite the extra lard, the fat wasn't floating much, so there was no separation, and it was a rich pork bone soy sauce soup... quite like the Jiro-style soup that I enjoy (*^o^*) I dissolved the garlic in the soup for an extra punch! The junkie in me went for extra extra garlic (laughs) I grabbed some lard and bean sprouts... the lard had a decent punch of umami and sweetness, and the bean sprouts had a thick texture with a huge amount (*^o^*) On the table, there was a note about flavoring the bean sprouts with kombu salt... I added a little, but it wasn't really to my liking (laughs) I finally reached the noodles and slurped them up... the noodles were wavy and flat, not curly, with an uneven thickness. They were a bit crunchy! I tried the chashu... it wasn't fall-apart tender, but had a solid meaty texture. When dipped in the soup, it became just tender enough and tasted great \(//∇//)\ I added some shichimi and vinegar halfway through to make it milder and more refreshing, and finished it easily ✌︎('ω')✌︎ This was my fourth time trying Jiro-style ramen in Osaka, and it was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Masculinity is all about extra garlic!! Is this a ramen shop where only men order with extra garlic?! A popular spot for men! Of course, there are also women! I'm one of them. It really gives you stamina, right?! This place is quite stamina-boosting! I think garlic lovers will love it! I want to come here on an empty stomach and order extra garlic! It really hits you in the stomach! A place I want to come back to when I want to eat a hearty meal! (^-^)/

This is the Nihonbashi branch of Menjuku, a ramen shop with about four locations including Osaka and Sayama. While they also offer Hakata tonkotsu ramen on the menu, their specialty is the Jiro-style Chokuramen priced at 790 yen (tax included). You can choose to add or reduce the amount of lard, vegetables, and garlic. This time, I opted for extra lard. The lard ranges from 40g to 80g, vegetables from 100g to 600g, and there was no indication of garlic amount, but there was a decent amount until you reach the noodles, where you'll find yourself eating a lot of 600g bean sprouts. The mild soup doesn't hit you too hard, but the sweetness of the lard blends in nicely. Finally reaching the noodles, I enjoyed them with the lard coating. While the 600g bean sprouts didn't keep me full for long, I was satisfied temporarily.

Jukucho Ramen for 780 yen with seasoned egg for 100 yen. Ordered extra vegetables, normal amount of oil, garlic, and garlic. The vegetables mainly consisted of bean sprouts, typical of Jiro-style ramen. There was a seasoning on the table, possibly seaweed flakes, which was great when sprinkled on the bean sprouts. The flavor was a simple pork bone soy sauce, easy to eat without any strong flavors. Was a bit intimidated by the extra vegetables at 300g, but next time I'll go all out and order the extra extra vegetables at 600g with some manly spirit.

I wanted to eat Jiro-style ramen after a long time, so I visited this place with my friends for the first time. It was crowded on Sunday at Otaro Road! We had to wait outside for quite a while because there were only a few seats. It was around 2 pm and there were 3 people waiting outside! While waiting, we bought meal tickets from the vending machine outside. It was unusual that they couldn't accept 10,000 yen bills, so we had to exchange them for 2,000 yen bills inside the store. One customer who arrived after us got the last seat inside, so we were hoping for 2 seats to open up soon! It was hot waiting outside (laughs). Finally, we entered and handed over our tickets. I ordered the "Jukucho Ramen" for 780 yen with extra vegetables, extra garlic, extra pork fat, normal green onion, and added toppings for 100 yen. The thick noodles had a nice chewy texture! The rich pork bone soy sauce flavor was intense! The extra garlic was really strong! The char siu was deliciously tender. There were no female customers except for me (´Д｀) lol. It was delicious and I could finish it all, so I could have ordered extra vegetables without worry. The soup could have been hotter, and it would have been better if there was a place to hang bags since there was no place to hang them on the wall. It was quite difficult to eat while holding onto my bag (laughs). Bon appétit!