Date: April 1, 2023 (Saturday) Weather: Sunny First visit 11:08 Entered the store Number of customers before: 0 Number of customers after: 0 11:13 Served Second day of my trip to Osaka. I visited this restaurant located near the izakaya I used for lunch the previous day. I purchased a ticket for the second most popular "Negi Ramen" at the ticket machine. I handed the ticket to a man who appeared to be the owner of the store. The shop was run by a single owner. The water served was self-service with cups and a pot of cold water. The condiments included gyoza vinegar soy sauce, vinegar, ramen pepper, chili oil, and white sesame. The background music in the store was J-POP. The food was served in about 5 minutes after handing in the ticket. The noodles were thin, curly, and white. They were cooked just right, with a good chewy texture and light mochi mochi feeling. The toppings included 2 slices of chashu, 2 types of green onions, Chinese cabbage, carrots, pork, and minced garlic. The chashu was thinly sliced pork shoulder chashu with a soy sauce-based seasoning. It was tender but slightly oxidized, which was a bit disappointing. The two types of green onions, finely chopped green onions and white leeks, were mixed lightly. The fresh taste and crisp texture were enjoyable. The portion was generous. The Chinese cabbage, carrots, and pork were simmered in the soup. The Chinese cabbage was soft and had a sweet taste from being simmered. The carrots were cut into very thin slices and had a subtle presence. The pork was small cuts of pork belly, juicy and delicious. The minced garlic was finely chopped and sunk to the bottom of the bowl (quite a generous amount). The soup had a soy sauce flavor, made from a base of pork bones, chicken bones, and aromatic vegetables. It was a clear broth with a good umami taste, easy to drink with a refreshing finish. There was no sharp saltiness from the soy sauce, intentionally creating a slightly sweet flavor. The garlic flavor was light at the beginning but became stronger in the middle, adding a punch to the taste. I enjoyed the changing flavors while finishing the noodles and toppings. I left about half of the soup, raised the bowl and cup on the stand, and left the store. As I left, I was greeted with "ookini!" which made me feel the experience of being in Osaka. Overall, the noodles were satisfactory. The chashu had a slight oxidation issue... The technique of simmering pork belly and Chinese cabbage in the soup reminded me of Tenri Ramen??? The soup was sweet at first but the garlic did a great job... The service was very polite and the store had a clean and comfortable atmosphere. Thank you for the meal!!

There is a chain store with the same name in Shizuoka Prefecture, but it seems to have no relation to this one. I decided to try it even though it wasn't really my preference at first glance. It looks like a Stamina Ramen with a Nara-style touch, with less cabbage and some chashu. The noodles are thin and curly, a bit unremarkable. As for the Yakimeshi, oh wow, this is delicious. I personally prefer moist Yakimeshi, so I recommend trying it.

Osaka City Naniwa-ku. Eating and drinking with Mr. Street Fighter II in Shinsekai Nishinari ④. Finishing off at a ramen shop in Shinsekai. When talking about Gomihacchin, one would think of Chinese cuisine in Shizuoka. This is a shop in Osaka that also has branches in Nagai Park and Fujiidera. Inside the shop, there is a kitchen on the right side upon entering, and counter seats opposite. There are multiple 2-person tables in the back with perpendicular backrests. The restaurant is non-smoking. - Spicy One (900 yen): Soy sauce soup with Chinese cabbage, reminiscent of Tenri Ramen in appearance. Char siu, Chinese cabbage, and leeks. Three thinly sliced pieces of char siu. The soup is a blend of chicken and pork bone-based soy sauce. It is finished with a spicy kick targeting the Tenri style. To that, they add doubanjiang, chili peppers, and leeks as toppings. It increases the spiciness, but the balance is good. The noodles are medium-thick wavy noodles that carry the soup well. - Ramen (800 yen): Mr. Street Fighter II's choice. - Half Fried Rice (+250 yen): Split with Mr. Street Fighter II. The sound of oil popping in a Chinese wok. Crack an egg and add rice. The sound of stirring with a ladle echoes in the restaurant. Char siu scraps, egg, and green onions. It's on the moist side, not bad. The staff's T-shirt has the number "58". They are friendly, and the overall atmosphere of the restaurant is good. The ramen could be a bit more towards the junk food side.

There is a ramen shop that is like a soccer-themed one! I was taken there by someone from Owari. It's a chain from Shizuoka with a similar name. I had the spicy ramen and shared a half portion. The ramen had a soccer-style touch with Chinese cabbage in it. The half portion was generous in size. Thank you for the meal.

I watched the movie "Letters and Tracks and Small Miracles". I must object to the father's actions, which were mostly wrong. Regardless of his true intentions, he should be judged based on the choices he made. It was the encounter with Rahi that saved the isolated Jungkyung. She led him and opened the door to possibilities. Ramen shop hopping in Osaka Minami. This time, I visited "Naniwa's Gomihachi Ramen," which opened in Shinsekai on September 1, 2022. As the cold wind started blowing, going out became a hassle, but I pushed myself to go. Ramen + boiled egg = 900 yen. I started with the basic ramen topped with a boiled egg. On a cold day like this, it was nice to enjoy a hot soup with plenty of vegetables like Chinese cabbage, leeks, and carrots. The thin, curly noodles slid smoothly down my throat. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal. I cleared one shop this week, but another new shop has opened again. It's hard to keep up. I will continue to improve on my path and finish without regrets.

When I returned to Osaka and went to Tsutenkaku in Shinsekai to ride the slide, on the way back I was lured by the delicious smell of ramen and entered a shop called Naniwa Gomihacchin. It was lunchtime but the shop was not crowded so I entered! I thought to myself, "The only customer who comes to Shinsekai and doesn't eat kushikatsu but goes to a ramen shop is me" (laughs). As soon as I sat down, I was asked to buy a meal ticket (laughs). I ordered soy sauce ramen with lots of green onions. The taste was soy sauce-flavored but light. The noodles were thin and the chashu melted in my mouth. Delicious! Thank you for the meal.

In the New World, underneath the Tsutenkaku Tower, I was approached by a person selling like Sandwichman, saying, "Today is the grand opening! Please come in!" At that time, I was in a bit of a hurry so I ignored them. After finishing my errands, I visited the place. At the entrance of the shop, a staff member asked, "Do you have a half-price ticket?" I realized that the person earlier must have been distributing them. I replied that I didn't have one, and they said they would give me one for next time. Well, I can't use it this time, but that's okay. Now, I bought a meal ticket at the entrance ticket machine. It seems there is only one basic base type. There are variations like Char Siu Ramen, Negi Ramen, Spicy Ramen, etc., each with a side of half fried rice. The side menu includes dumplings and fried chicken. I purchased the "Ramen + Half Fried Rice Set" for 1050 yen. The half fried rice was just okay. The ramen was nostalgic. It had plenty of vegetables like cabbage, leeks, carrots, etc. A hint of garlic aroma too. The soy sauce broth was rich and a bit oily for my liking, but the taste was quite good. Thank you for the meal.

I visited "Naniwa no Gomihacchin Ramen," which opened in September, and tried their ramen priced at 800 yen. This new brand store is located in Nagai and is a branch of "Gomihacchin," with pre-test operations starting on August 1st and the grand opening in September. The store is at the former "Gorumen. Tsutenkaku store" location, with the nearest station being Osaka Metro Dobutsuen-mae Station. The menu includes Ramen (800 yen), Chashu Ramen (950 yen), Negi Ramen (950 yen), Spicy Ramen (900 yen), Nitamago (+100 yen), Chashu (5 pieces) (+150 yen), and Extra Noodles (+100 yen). The soup is made from a blend of chicken and pork bone broth with a low viscosity soy sauce base, offering a moderate and smooth soy sauce flavor with a spicy kick from doubanjiang, enhanced by a slight sweetness for a rich taste. The noodles are from "Taiyo Seimenjo" and are curly thin noodles that pair well with the soup. The chashu topping has a tender texture and is seasoned just right. You can customize the flavor with pepper, sesame, and chili oil available on the table.

Ramen (Animal-based + Soy Sauce, 800 yen) ★★★☆ The soup is a soy sauce flavor based on chicken and pork bone. The noodles are very thin curly noodles. The ingredients include pork shoulder chashu, pork, leeks, Chinese cabbage, and carrots. This shop is a new brand store of "Gomihachi" located in Nagai, and it is located in the former "Gorumen. Tsutenkaku Store" in Shinsekai. It started pre-opening on August 1st and will have its grand opening in September. The soup, made from chicken bones and pork bones with a moderate amount of oil, has a rich finish with a sweet taste from the rounded soy sauce seasoning and a spicy accent from doubanjiang. The noodles are from Taiyo Seimenjo and have a firm texture that is easy to eat. The large, thin chashu slices are well-seasoned and very delicious. You can enjoy a change in taste with the provided pepper, chili oil, and sesame. They are also distributing half-price ramen vouchers that can be used at all stores. (Chashu is recommended) 2022.08.01 Naniwa's Gomihachi Ramen [Main Menu] Ramen: 800 yen Negi Ramen: 950 yen Chashu Ramen: 950 yen Spicy Ramen: 900 yen Extra Noodles: +100 yen Flavored Egg: +100 yen 5 Chashu Slices: +150 yen Special Gyoza: 350 yen

On this day, around 10 in the morning, I felt like eating something and stumbled upon a ramen shop in Shinsekai. While there are several places like standing udon, kushikatsu, and teishoku shops open in the morning, a ramen shop might be rare. I ordered the Negi Ramen that day (forgot to take a picture). The bowl was generously filled with so much Negi that it almost covered the noodles, which was a dream for green onion lovers. The flavor was a rich soy sauce base, with a delicious hint of stir-fried cabbage that really whetted my appetite, and the combination with the Negi was excellent. Eating delicious ramen in the morning gave me energy. I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal.

In the New World "Gomihachin," try the Negi Ramen! Osaka New World Ramen Naniwa's Gomihachin Ramen.

The ramen and fried rice were delicious! It was really good :)

Ramen + Half Chan Set 1100 yen

I, Noronori, mainly walk around eating lunch in the Sakai area. On August 13th, during the Bon holiday, I visited a place right near Tsutenkaku. It was quite crowded in the area. It was during the pre-opening period. I sat at the counter seat closest to the entrance and had the popular spicy ramen for 900 yen. It had a lot of spicy garlic chives on top and was delicious. The soup and noodles were also to my liking. It was my first time walking around Shinsekai in a while. It's an exciting town. I'm glad to see tourists coming back. I hope this restaurant also becomes a thriving business! Thank you for the meal.