Arrived on September 24th (Sunday) at 10:50 am. Was the first customer, followed by one more person. Ordered the "special ramen" all in regular style. The soup is a rich and thick pork bone soy sauce flavor. It may seem a bit bland, but when you add garlic, red pepper, and ginger from the table, the taste becomes more lively and the umami doubles. The noodles are medium-thick curly noodles, cooked to normal firmness, but slightly firm. They have a stronger flavor than the soup and don't mix too much, but with 5 large pieces of seaweed, they taste quite delicious when rolled up and eaten. The chashu pork slices are large and there are 2 pieces. They have a firm texture and are very delicious. The soft-boiled egg is not heavily seasoned, but it adds different flavors and serves as a nice accent to the soup. In addition, there are spinach, green onions, and the large seaweed mentioned earlier with 5 pieces. It had been 1 year and 2 months since my last visit (I had to use a different account for my previous visit), and I have the impression that it has become even more delicious than before. It seems that the impression can change drastically depending on how you eat it, and it's nice that you can customize it to your liking. Thank you for the meal!

On Friday night, I ordered the special ramen for 1000 yen at Menya Wakame! You can choose the amount of oil, noodle firmness, and soup richness. I chose normal oil and soup, and firm noodles. It was like a traditional home-style ramen. I wanted to try the mini chashu bowl as well, but unfortunately, it was sold out. I hope to try it next time.

This shop, recommended by the famous restaurant "Furai-ken", offers a special rich and hearty ramen dish. I ordered the special ramen for 1000 yen and added a small serving of rice for 100 yen. The rice is a must-have! You can choose the intensity of the flavor to suit your preference. The slightly thick and rich tonkotsu broth pairs perfectly with the chewy medium-thick noodles. The tender chashu and melt-in-your-mouth boiled egg are delicious! There are also many condiments to customize the taste, with garlic and ginger being recommended. There are various ways to enjoy the rice throughout the meal, so you won't get bored until the end. Check out their TikTok and Instagram accounts with over 54,000 followers!

Ramen ¥850, large serving ¥100, large rice ¥150, extra oil, normal noodles, strong flavor. It's gentle! Not too heavy!! Soup that goes well with everything!!! However, it lacks impact lol... The chashu rice bowl looks delicious. It would be nice if they had seasoned eggs too... Well, because it's light, you can eat it multiple times. Well, I'll go again when I feel like it. #ramen #noodles #tsukemen #hiyashi chuka #noodles #tonkotsu ramen #pork bone ramen #tonkotsu ramen #fish and pork bone #dried fish ramen #soy sauce ramen #miso ramen #salt ramen #chicken white broth ramen #chicken white broth #chashu #abura soba #Taiwanese mixed noodles #tantanmen

I started work at 6 am and finished around 10 am. Then I went out to Hoto via Kansai Airport Rapid. For lunch, I went to Menya Wakame. It is located about 150 meters from the west exit of the station, along the road parallel to the Sankai Line, just before the intersection with the old Kumano Kaido. It opened last July and is affiliated with Toriya Wakame in Sakai Higashi. This place is supervised by Kansai-style Raiken. When I arrived at the opening time of 11 am, the male owner asked me to wait a bit as they were still preparing. After about 4 minutes, he welcomed me in. I purchased a ramen regular size for 850 yen and added seaweed for 100 yen at the small ticket machine near the entrance. I sat at the third seat from the back of the counter. I handed over the ticket and requested firm noodles. I was the first customer, and there were no other customers yet. The kitchen was managed by the male owner and a female staff member. They brought me a glass of water. The pitcher was placed on the counter. When I tried to take off my suit jacket, the female staff member offered to hang it on the wall hanger. It was an unexpected gesture that made me feel grateful. There were no partitions between the seats at the counter. The space was average. The ginger was pickled. The container labeled "red pepper" seemed to contain doubanjiang. The white sesame was not too oily. They also had Kyuchan products. There were hooks for bags under the counter. I checked the kitchen next. They had two large stockpots. They used a titanium rod to scoop the soup. They warmed the bowl before serving. The ramen was served in about 14 minutes. Around 8 minutes in, the owner said, "Sorry, it will be ready soon." The soup was on the lighter side with a strong soy sauce flavor but not too assertive. The pork bone flavor was weak, almost non-existent. The chicken oil was also weak in flavor and quantity. The soup was served hot, almost scalding, while the noodles were firm. The noodles were medium-thick straight noodles, and their texture was average, lacking in chewiness. The chashu was pork shoulder, thinly sliced with a good amount of fat, and slightly rare. It was tasty and tender. The greens were komatsuna, fresh and crisp, with vibrant colors. The seaweed was thick and flavorful. The chopped green onions were thin and soft. They added flavor without spiciness. Overall, the experience was slightly disappointing, but the service was excellent.

Arrived at 11:07 on a regular day, just after opening, so there was no wait and I could sit down immediately. This is a popular ramen shop run by a yakitori restaurant in the Sakai area, and it is produced by the famous tonkotsu ramen shop in Sakai, Furai-ken. I ordered the Chashu Ramen for 1,000 yen (tax included) with firm noodles only. The noodles are medium thickness and easy to slurp, with a good length. The large chashu slices are flavorful and delicious. The soup is a tonkotsu shoyu broth, where you can taste the rich tonkotsu flavor before the soy sauce. It reminds me a bit of the delicious tonkotsu broth from Furai-ken. The chashu slices are large and there are three pieces. They are not too fatty and very tasty. It has a rich and thick style of tonkotsu ramen, which I really enjoyed. I will definitely come back again. They also provide a service ticket for nearby parking, which is very convenient. It was delicious, thank you for the meal!

Around 8:00 PM, I visited "Menya Wakame" located right by Hoo Station on the JR Hanwa Line. This is a ramen shop specializing in "kayase" style ramen, so I was expecting a rich and flavorful tonkotsu soy sauce broth, and I was not disappointed. Menu: - Ramen: 850 yen - Special Ramen: 1,000 yen - Chashu Ramen: 1,000 yen - Ramen Half: 650 yen - Double Soup (Tonkotsu x Seafood): 850 yen - Double Chashu Ramen: 1,000 yen - Double Soup Half: 650 yen - Extra Noodles: 100 yen - Mini Chashu Don: 250 yen - Tamago Kake Gohan (Egg over Rice): 200 yen - 3 Pieces of Chashu: 250 yen - Soft-Boiled Egg: 100 yen - 5 Sheets of Nori: 100 yen - Spinach: 100 yen - White Negi (Green Onion): 100 yen - Spicy Topping: 100 yen I tried the Special Ramen for 1,000 yen, which comes with 2 slices of chashu, 5 sheets of nori, 1 flavored egg, and spinach. The soup is rich and flavorful, not in terms of thickness but in terms of taste. It's a bit thick, but the tonkotsu soy sauce flavor blends well, exactly what I was hoping for. Overall, this is a great place to enjoy a rich tonkotsu soy sauce ramen. It's budget-friendly for students with options like free extra noodles. You can customize the soup richness, noodle firmness, and oil level. It was a delightful meal.

"Wakame Chicken Shop," which offers delicious yakitori in Sakai Higashi and Ootori, has a new concept called "Noodle House Wakame." It is located near JR Otori Station's west exit, close to Ramen NewYorkNewYork. One of their signature dishes is the "W Chashu Ramen" priced at ¥1,000. Noodle House Wakame is known for its Osaka-style ramen supervised by "Kansai-style Raiken Osaka Main Store." The "house" in their name is a play on words related to their house-style ramen. They recently introduced a ramen with a double soup base of seafood and pork bone. The reviewer decided to try the "W Chashu Ramen," which comes with extra chashu. The broth had a strong seafood flavor and was delicious. The aroma of mitsuba added a Japanese touch to the dish. The noodles were thin with a slight chewiness, and the chashu was tender and flavorful. Overall, choosing the chashu ramen was a great decision.

Today, I decided to try this place instead of my favorite New York New York ramen shop. I ordered the special ramen (1000 yen). One of the good things about this place is that you can choose the amount of oil, the firmness of the noodles, and the intensity of the flavor. Of course, I asked for more oil and a stronger flavor. It's envy-inducing that students get a free extra serving. Two high school girls who came in later just ordered a regular extra serving. The flavor is nice and rich. I regret not adding rice to my order. As others have mentioned in their reviews, the "special" ramen here is a bit lacking. It only came with two thin slices of chashu, one egg, and five pieces of seaweed. I think I'd prefer to go to New York New York next door since it's cheaper and has more toppings. If they had priced this at 800 yen, it would have been really good.

2023-9th ramen @ Menya Wakame, Osaka, Japan Located at 3-61-15 Otorinaka-cho, Nishi-ku, Sakai City, Osaka, Japan Nearest station: Otori Station - 3 minutes walk Closed on Tuesdays Operating hours: Not specified Visited on a weekday night in January 2023 Tried the Yokohama-style ramen at Menya Wakame, a new concept by Yakitori-ya Toriya Collaboration between a chicken restaurant and a tonkotsu ramen shop, supervised by Furaiken, a tonkotsu legend Opened in July 2022 and won the runner-up award in the new store category Arrived around 18:50 with no other guests Ordered the Ramen [Regular] for ¥850 The rich soup made from Miyazaki pork bones and Kyoto chicken bones, simmered for 12 hours, is highlighted by the heavy umami of pork fat Truly delicious The broth may lack a bit of sharpness compared to the original, but the deep umami lingers and expands after each sip The noodles are short, straight, medium-thick noodles with a cross-section of about 2x3.5mm, which are equally delicious despite the lack of curliness Toppings include chashu, spinach (and possibly watercress), seaweed, and green onions The chashu seemed to be smoked to resemble the original, which was an interesting touch The mix of two types of green vegetables was also intriguing Added chili paste towards the end for an extra kick The intense umami flavor was truly impressive Overall, it was incredibly delicious!

In January of the 5th year of Reiwa, during lunchtime (11:00-14:00), I ordered ramen for 850 yen. This time, I ordered it with normal oil, normal noodle firmness, and a rich soup base. The soup is made from a combination of pork bones, chicken bones, and chicken oil, which goes well with the noodles and chashu, making it delicious. It's great that they are open during the year-end and New Year holidays.

I had a delicious bowl of ramen and chashu don at Wakame-san♪(´ε｀ ) The broth was rich, the noodles were firm, and the soup was not too salty. I also ordered a mini chashu don with extra mayonnaise on top. I asked for more flavoring than usual for the condiments. The shop seems to be working hard even during the year-end and New Year holidays, as they are open until around 3 am on New Year's Eve. Thank you for the meal♪(*´ω｀*) (2022/12/26 Update) 232 bowls [Ramen: 171, Chashu don: 50, Others: 11]

■Special Ramen 1000 yen (Oil: Normal, Noodle Firmness: Firm, Soup Thickness: Normal)・A family-owned ramen shop located about 1-2 minutes walk from JR Hanwa Line Hoto Station.・Soup: Rich soy sauce soup base made from pork bones and chicken bones, with the option to choose the thickness.・Noodles: Medium-thick, slightly curly noodles with the option to choose firmness. The portion might be on the smaller side for a family-style ramen.・Toppings include 2 slices of chashu, seasoned egg, spinach, and 5 sheets of roasted seaweed.・On the table, there are ginger, grated garlic, paste-like chili pepper, white sesame seeds, vinegar, and pickles provided.・The interior has an L-shaped counter with 7 seats and two 4-seat tables.Visited this place for the first time since its opening on July 1, 2022. While I was aware that family-style soup tends to be rich, the normal thickness option still resulted in a quite strong flavor. The yolk of the seasoned egg is incredibly rich, so it's worth trying at least once. With 5 sheets of roasted seaweed included by default, ordering extra rice is highly recommended. Overall, my impression is that it's slightly on the expensive side. Thank you for the meal! 🍜

I went to this restaurant for lunch because it recently opened in the neighborhood and caught my attention. I ordered the house special ramen with chashu, but the amount of chashu was small. The special ramen looked more appealing. The chashu was thin and there wasn't much of it. The noodles were medium thickness and the soup was okay. The seaweed was delicious. The service was good. Thank you for the meal.

Kanto people cannot eat this taste at all. It lacks the richness of oil and flavor. It's terrible. It's a shame because the izakaya side is delicious. Considering that it just opened, I hope it will become more delicious. It's near my house, so I want to try it again in three years.

Wakame-san visited a chicken ramen shop tonight and tried their new double soup tonkotsu and seafood ramen. Even though they ordered a half portion, it was still satisfying. The ramen had a slightly sweet and tangy flavor with a soy sauce base. Toppings included chashu, menma, negi, and mitsuba. The noodles were medium-thick and wavy. The chashu was tender and the mitsuba added a nice touch. Overall, it was a good choice for those who prefer a lighter, sweeter ramen. The reviewer personally prefers the basic ramen.

I went to enjoy a bowl of Yokohama-style ramen♪(´ε｀ )ﾅﾊﾊ I also wanted to eat something else, so I ordered a half-size ramen and a mini chashu bowl♪\(´ε｀ )ﾎﾟﾁ I asked for the ramen to have extra oil, firm noodles, and a slightly salty taste with the soup on the side♪ They also asked if I wanted mayo in the mini chashu bowl, and I said yes♪(´ε｀ ) The half-size ramen looked great even though the portion of spinach and shiitake mushrooms seemed a bit small…(lol) Oh, but I did order the half-size, so it's understandable♪(lol) I still remember my first visit here…(｡>﹏<｡) Sorry about that♪ During the meal, I also had the golden combo♪(´ε｀ )ﾆﾝﾆﾝ The mini chashu bowl had thinly sliced charred chashu with chopped seaweed, green onions, and mayo♪ It had a slightly sweet and savory sauce that worked well with everything♪ The amount of rice was just right for me♪(´ε｀ ) I hope they do well, as there weren't many customers at that time… Bon appétit♪(*´ω｀*)(2022/09/21 Update) 168 bowls [Ramen: 122, Rice: 38, Others: 8]

At "Menya Wakame" in Sakai City, Osaka, you can enjoy a bowl of ramen for 850 yen. This shop offers a Kansai-style house ramen supervised by the famous ramen shop, Kansai Ramen Rai Ken. I ordered everything in regular size. The soup is a rich and hearty tonkotsu broth with a sharp soy sauce and chicken oil that complement each other perfectly. The noodles are medium-thick straight noodles with a smooth and slippery texture, slightly firm, but they go well with the soup. Toppings include spinach, seaweed, and chashu. The seaweed was a bit moist, which was a downside, but the flavorful chashu was delicious. Personally, I found it tastier than the house ramen at "Gatsun!!", a shop affiliated with Kansai Ramen Rai Ken in Miyazaki. Cashless payment not accepted.

For lunch on this day, I went to this restaurant. The restaurant is located on the back side of Ho Station, on the west side. I drove there and parked at a nearby coin parking lot. There is a ticket machine outside the restaurant, so I sanitized my hands and ordered the special ramen for 1000 yen and a small bowl of rice for 100 yen. I took the ticket inside and the staff had already prepared water for me. I handed over the ticket and requested my ramen to be rich and firm. It arrived in about 3 minutes and it was delicious. Thank you for the meal!

Ramen 2nd serving (Tonkotsu + Shoyu 850 yen) ★★★☆ The soup is a soy sauce flavor based on tonkotsu. The noodles are slightly wavy medium-thick straight noodles. The toppings include pork shoulder chashu, white leeks, spinach, and seaweed. The soup is made from pork bone and chicken bones, with a bit more chicken oil added, and a rounded soy sauce base for a mellow taste, bringing out the rich flavor of the pork bone broth without any unpleasant smell. The noodles are made by Sanpoya Seimen in Tokyo, with a short length but a chewy texture that goes well with the soup. There is a large piece of chashu that is soft and well-seasoned, very delicious. You can adjust the firmness of the noodles, the richness of the soup, and the amount of oil to your liking. Additionally, you can enjoy different flavors by using the provided black pepper, garlic, doubanjiang, sesame seeds, vinegar, and Kyu-chan. (Recommended for soup and noodles) Date: August 28, 2022 Restaurant: Menya Wakame [Main Menu] Special Ramen: 1000 yen Ramen: 850 yen Chashu Ramen: 1000 yen Half Ramen: 650 yen Extra Large: +100 yen 3 slices of chashu: +250 yen Half-boiled egg: +100 yen (Source: http://toyotune.blog107.fc2.com/blog-entry-5342.html)