In August of the 5th year of Reiwa, there is a lunch set available from 11:00 to 15:00 which includes pork bone soy sauce ramen, fried chicken, and half fried rice for 980 yen. Personally, I found the taste to be mediocre, but the portion size is generous which is appreciated.

In the past, when transferring from Tennoji Subway Station to the national railway, there was a slightly long connecting passage that needed to be passed through, and along this passage there were movie theaters, barber shops, and restaurants such as izakayas lined up, likely due to the high foot traffic. Among them, I vividly remember a small ramen shop with a narrow entrance that I stumbled upon when I was still a child, around middle school age. I was impressed by the delicious ramen I had there. Over the years, my memory of that place faded until one day, by chance, I walked into a shop in Apollo Building and tasted the ramen that brought back memories of that time. It turned out that the shop had relocated here after closing down at the Tennoji Station Building. The taste was just as I remembered, and I was pleasantly surprised to reunite with the ramen from my childhood. The ramen is a tonkotsu soy sauce-based dish popular in Osaka, and I occasionally visit to enjoy it. This time, I tried their Torikara set, which includes a half portion of ramen, half portion of fried rice, and three pieces of fried chicken. The ramen had a flavorful pork bone-infused soy soup, the fried rice was seasoned in a traditional city Chinese style, and the fried chicken included both thigh and breast meat, offering two different tastes. All of this for just 850 yen, making it a great value! Additionally, you can upgrade the half ramen to a full portion for an additional cost.

Visited "Ramen Kumagoro Apollo Branch" in Abeno-ku, Osaka City for lunch for the first time. Located a 3-4 minute walk from Tennoji Station on the Osaka Metro. Arrived around 12:05 pm with a colleague. The interior was small with a few customers already seated. Chose the "Tenshin Yakimeshi Set for 930 yen" from the lunch set menu. The ramen in the set differs from the standalone menu, so it may have fewer toppings. Food was served in less than 5 minutes. - Ramen (Tonkotsu Shoyu): Light tonkotsu soup with medium straight noodles. Toppings included a few slices of chashu and green onions. A simple and decently tasty bowl. - Tenshin Yakimeshi: A decent portion, not too small. The fried rice with soy sauce was flavorful, not too strong or weak, just right. I personally prefer stronger flavors, but others may find it a bit light. Considering the price, it was a good ramen lunch experience. The restaurant was not crowded, so we could comfortably sit at a 4-person table with just the two of us.

It's been a while since I visited Apollo Building in Tennoji and found out that the store I was looking for had closed down. Instead, I went to Ramen Kumagoro Apollo branch. Even though the location of the store has changed, I think this place has been around since Apollo Building opened. I ordered the light tonkotsu ramen with fried chicken and half-fried rice set for 950 yen (tax included). The noodles were medium thick and straight, and the soup had a light tonkotsu flavor with floating lard. The fried rice was crispy and the prices were reasonable for a long-established store.

On April 19, 2023, I visited the "Kumagoro Ramen Apollo Store" at Abeno Apollo. I had the "Han-chan Ramen" and paid 830 yen using PayPay. The pork bone soup was surprisingly delicious. It's safe to say that even at a chain store, the quality is high. However, the fried rice was quite greasy and not very tasty, even with seasoning. Thank you for the meal!

On April 13th, for lunch, I went to Ramen Kumagoro Apollo branch. I think it has been over 30 years since I last visited this place. Back then, I remember they used to have all-you-can-eat kimchi. Things seem to have changed now. I ordered the Tianjin fried rice set (tonkotsu miso) for 1,030 yen (tax included). It was served quickly. The tonkotsu miso ramen had a strong miso flavor and was a bit rich. The Tianjin fried rice had a sesame oil flavor and was a bit salty. I would be happier if it was around 990 yen! Thank you for the meal!

In Osaka, there are several "Kumagoro" restaurants that you can come across. I visited the one in Namba before, but it seems to have closed down, so I visited this one after a long time. It was established in 1970, so it's quite old. The Apollo Building itself was built in 1972, so I'm not sure if it has been renovated since then, but it still has a slightly old-fashioned atmosphere. My companion wanted to try their ramen, but since I wasn't very hungry, I just had a little bit of gyoza. I ordered the Tonkotsu Shoyu ramen, which had a rich pork bone broth with a hint of lard and sesame oil. It wasn't as heavy as it looked, and the thin noodles were delicious. The gyoza was small and had a thin skin, making it easy to eat. The fried rice was well-seasoned and had a nice firm texture to the rice. It was a satisfying meal that wasn't too heavy. Overall, it was a pleasant experience at this longstanding local ramen spot in Osaka.

After watching Doctor Koto at Abeno Apollo Cinema, I used a discount ticket to get 100 yen off, so I went there for the first time in a while. The gyoza set meal was 930 yen, but with the discount it was 830 yen. The medium-sized draft beer was 500 yen. The thin noodles and pork bone soy sauce soup were delicious. Thank you for the meal.

It seems like a restaurant with a long history. I visited for the first time. I ordered a set of miso ramen and Tianjin fried rice for 1040 yen. The Tianjin fried rice was a half portion. It was a bit disappointing that it was a little cold. The taste was average. Recently, there are many Tianjin fried rice dishes. Sometimes I want to eat regular Tianjin rice, but it's becoming harder to find. As for the ramen, it was exactly miso flavored! It felt like putting noodles in miso soup. It is labeled as pork bone miso ramen, but the miso flavor overwhelmingly dominates over the pork bone flavor. Since the shop has a history of about 40 years, I thought this is how miso ramen used to taste like in the past. I enjoy strong flavors, so I added pepper for some flavor variation.

Located near Tennoji Station on various train lines and Abenobashi Station on the Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line, this ramen shop is a branch of a restaurant that originated in Kobe-Sannomiya in 1970. I visited during lunchtime. The interior has a large table in the center acting as a counter, with 2-person and 4-person table seats on either side, totaling about 40 seats, although some seats are spaced out due to safety measures. The ramen menu consists of "Miso Ramen" (¥780), "Shoyu Ramen" (¥750), and "Shiho Ramen (Tonkotsu Shio)" (¥780), with the option to upgrade to a special version (with seasoned egg and 5 slices of chashu) for an additional ¥200. Side menu items include "Gyoza" (¥350), "Deep-fried Young Chicken" (¥320), "Fried Rice" (¥600), and "Tenshin Fried Rice" (¥700), among others. Combination set menus are also available. I ordered the "Special Miso Ramen" (¥980). After a short wait, it was served. The bowl contained a brown soup with 5 slices of chashu and half a seasoned egg, topped with chopped green onions. I tried the soup first... It had a balanced sweetness and saltiness, with a rich umami flavor. The fermentation smell of miso was subtle, allowing the high-quality umami to shine through. The base pork bone soup was surprisingly mild, allowing the miso flavor to stand out. Along with the rich miso umami, a slight sweetness was present. The noodles were slightly thick and straight, with a smooth and elastic texture, perfectly complementing the soup. The toppings included pork shoulder chashu, seasoned egg, bean sprouts, and more. The chashu was thickly sliced and packed with meaty flavor. The seasoned egg was firm with a strong flavor. The additional ¥200 for the special version may be debatable. In the Abeno area, this shop competes with "Kumagoro" and "Kotan" in popularity, maintaining its reputation for reliable and delicious ramen.

▼Location▼ Located in Apollo Building B2F, just west of JR Tennoji Station and Kintetsu Abenobashi Station. ▼About the Restaurant▼ A long-established local ramen chain founded in Kobe in 1970. Known for their tonkotsu ramen, they have stores in Sannomiya, Umeda, and this Apollo store. Ramen sets with side dishes are also popular. ▼Menu▼ Their menu includes tonkotsu shoyu ramen, miso ramen, and shijo ramen, as well as side dishes like gyoza, karaage, and Tenshin fried rice. They also offer ramen sets. ▼Food Ordered▼ ▽ Shoyu Ramen 750 yen ▽ (July 2022) The soup, with a hint of ma-yu, is topped with simple ingredients like green onions and chashu. The tonkotsu-based soup is slightly cloudy, with a good balance of flavor and the right amount of ma-yu. The noodles are homemade wavy noodles, cooked just right with a good chewy texture that pairs well with the flavorful soup. The chashu is lean with a good texture and flavor. ▼Impressions▼ (July 2022) Established in Kobe in 1970, this long-standing local ramen chain still remains popular today. With stores in Sannomiya, Umeda, and now Tennoji, they offer a taste of the good old days. The Apollo store is located in the Apollo Building B2F. It had been a while since I last had Kumagoro, and this bowl brought back nostalgic flavors. While it may not stand out, I found it quite satisfying in its own way. I look forward to trying their miso ramen or shijo ramen at another branch in the future.

I am "Noronori" who mainly walks around eating lunch, mainly in Sakai. It's been a while since I came to Apollo Building. I came here to visit Kumagoro. I asked the lady if I could have soy sauce ramen with less noodles, and she kindly told me that they have a half-size option. The pork bone soy sauce soup and noodles were delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Tonight, I took a night bus back to Tokyo from Tennoji, so I decided to have one last bowl of ramen in Osaka at a chain restaurant called "Kumagoro" located in the basement of Apollo Building right near the station. It seems like a long-established ramen chain as the display outside the store says "Established in Showa 45" which is over 50 years ago. I remember trying "Kumagoro" ramen once in Sannomiya, Kobe a long time ago. They offer miso, soy sauce, and "Shihou" ramen, with "Shihou" being pronounced as "shiho" and seems to be a mix of salt and something else. I decided to order the "Shihou Ramen". It's not a pure salt ramen but a salt pork bone soup with black ma oil, likely inspired by Kumamoto ramen. The noodles are slightly thicker than normal for a pork bone ramen. The soup is a bit oily with layers of oil but still quite tasty. The char siu was a bit dry, but there were two slices so it felt like a good deal. Overall, it felt more like a regular pork bone ramen rather than a salt (Shihou) ramen.

During the summer of Reiwa 3, when restaurants were limited to closing at 8:00 PM, I visited Kumagoro craving a cold tea on a hot, rainy night. After exchanging greetings upon arrival, I drank up the amber-colored cold tea served in a small cup. Next, I ordered the "karaage set meal" from the table menu. I thought it would be better if the karaage was served in a slightly smaller bowl. I finished the meal while thinking of something rude that had nothing to do with the taste. Finally, I drank up the second cup of tea, reminiscing about the taste I experienced over 30 years ago. If someone asked me where to find a delicious tea shop, I would answer "Kumagoro". Whether it's sweet, bitter, or fragrant, it varies from person to person, but I personally like the barley tea at this shop.

It is located on the 2nd basement floor of Abeno Apollo Building. It has been in operation for many decades since the Apollo Building was built. It is a local chain store in Abeno Ward, and I have visited their other locations multiple times. However, this is my first review. Today, I ordered the service set for 830 yen. It includes chicken nanban, half ramen, half fried rice, and salad. The ramen can be chosen between tonkotsu and light flavors, and I chose tonkotsu. The noodles are slightly curled with a smooth texture, and the soup is the default flavor, which is always good. It comes with chashu and bean sprouts, which are delicious. The half fried rice is also tasty. The chicken nanban is fried chicken with sweet vinegar and tartar sauce, which is quite good. It's a great value set.

Having lunch at "Kumagoro," a restaurant established in 1969 located in Abeno Apollo Building B1. I remembered the old days when I used to eat ramen at local Chinese restaurants. There were shops claiming to serve "Sapporo Ramen," but there were hardly any ramen specialty shops like today. Later on, places like "Kotan," "Kumagoro," "Kinryu," and "Kanza" were considered new and delicious. Feeling nostalgic, I decided to visit "Kumagoro" while in Abeno. I entered the restaurant and opted for a ramen dish instead of the popular "Tenshin Chahan Set" as I planned to have bread later. The complimentary tea was a nice touch! They also had black pepper, garlic powder, pepper, chili oil, and other condiments for flavor enhancement. I vaguely remember receiving complimentary kimchi as well. I ordered the "Garlic Soy Sauce Ramen" for 750 yen. The traditional taste of clear pork bone soy sauce was delightful. The soup was rich and hot, with a nice pork bone soy sauce flavor. The noodles were firm and had a high water content. The two slices of chashu were slightly thick and tender, releasing a delicious meaty flavor. The crunchy texture of the bean sprouts added a nice touch. I sprinkled plenty of black pepper for flavor variation, which enhanced the taste significantly. When I added garlic powder, the ramen transformed into a rich and flavorful dish, similar to the taste of "Kotan." Next, I tried the "Miso Ramen" for 780 yen, which had a blend of four types of miso for a rich and flavorful taste. The soup had a roasted flavor with a good balance of richness and sharpness, paired well with the medium-thick noodles. The toppings included pork mince, chashu, bean sprouts, green onions, onions, and konjac. Overall, it was a delicious meal.

At the Apollo Cinema in Abeno, the top two movies as of December 6th are "Demon Slayer" and "Doraemon 2", just like nationwide. I ordered the Shihou Ramen, which is a pork bone salt flavor ramen. The pork bone flavor hits you first with its unique richness, but once you start sipping the soup, it tastes delicious. It's rare to find a pork bone soup with a bit of gaminess these days, so this is quite special. Additionally, the black garlic oil floating on top adds an extra accent to the flavor. Just like the name suggests, this ramen has a wild and bold taste. As a result, the Apollo Cinema is crowded with people watching "Demon Slayer".

Had a meeting in Tennoji at lunchtime. I randomly decided to go! Got the Karaage Set for 880 yen, which includes karaage, fried rice, and tonkotsu shoyu. The portion is quite generous. Honestly, I felt that the noodles didn't quite mesh well with the soup. The soup is quite rich. The fried rice has a strong flavor that made me crave a beer.

Oh no! I messed up big time!!!! Who does this person think I am!!!! I gotta write this on Tabelog right away!!!! After watching a movie, I went to a place where you can get 100 yen off with your movie ticket stub, but you know what?! Last time I got a dud at Kinkuemon in Lucias, so this time I chose Kumagoro, but man, Kinkuemon is way better in comparison! Because, the ramen has no flavor at all!!!! It's so thin!!!! Even Kansai people would be surprised by how thin it is!!!! In Tokyo, as long as it's greasy and flavorful, it'll sell, but come on! If you're going to make it light-flavored in Kansai, at least make it with a good dashi!!!! Here's a famous quote: "A soup without a good dashi is like a performance by To**o Masada"! Emotionless lines are just too thin!!!! Even the song "Miso Soup" by To**o Masada! It's too thin!!! Which Japanese person calls miso soup "Miso Soup"!!! The lyrics don't even mention dashi!!!! Gourmet people would understand, right...?! This is the cry of someone whose main meal is oatmeal!!! It would be bad if a rival restaurant opened nearby!!! This is what I've observed, considering the location is good, that's why it's still going strong but!!!!

At the end of the year, on the way back to my hometown, I stopped at a restaurant called "Ramen Kumagoro Apollo Store" in Tennoji, Osaka. The restaurant is located inside the Apollo Building and has a variety of set menus. My son insisted on having ramen, so we decided to eat there. The place had a strong smell of kimchi, which made my daughter wrinkled her nose. Despite the smell, we ordered the set menus. I had the Tianjin fried rice set, which was quite flavorful. My son and husband had the half-fried rice set with soy sauce ramen. The kimchi was a bit too sour for my taste, but the affordable prices and friendly staff made our dining experience enjoyable.