Everyone is a noodle lover at Premium Ramen! It's idol time, past 3:30 PM! LUCUA Osaka and Balcika are open all day, so it's safe to visit even at this time! After some hesitation, this time I chose to have the Ramen Macro Special with a carefully crafted seasoned boiled egg topping. The light fish and shellfish-based clear broth combined with a light soy sauce base makes for a delicious soup. The homemade medium-thick noodles are perfectly coated in the light fish and shellfish soup. The chopped leeks add a nice texture, and the thick bamboo shoot slices, while softer than expected, still retain a crunchy texture. When it comes to Premium Ramen, you can't miss the huge slices of pork! The tender, flavorful pork with just the right amount of fat is delicious. Towards the end, the pork fat melts into the soup, making it rich and flavorful. Overall, it was a satisfying and delicious bowl of ramen!

Macro, 990 yen. When I went at 3 o'clock, I was able to enter with almost no wait. It is said to be based on clam broth, but the soy sauce flavor adds a nice taste to the soup, making it quite flavorful. The medium-thick straight noodles are chewy and really delicious. The char siu pork was also tender. The overall quality is really high. The BGM of Mr. Children is also good. This is a restaurant that suits my taste.

Visited on a Thursday night. I was the 10th in line, but the turnover was fast, so before I knew it, I was inside. I ordered the Macro and Original ramen with extra thick chashu. There was a noticeable difference in the quality of the chashu between the two ramen, but they were both satisfying and delicious. I had previously tried the Micro ramen, and after trying the Macro and Original this time, in my opinion, it goes Original < Micro < Macro.

The restaurant serves a ramen with standard thickness char siu slices, a boiled egg, and a pork bowl. It is much faster compared to the line at Nakanaka. However, you pay at the register first, so if you order extra noodles or a pork bowl later, you will have to wait a while. The ramen comes quickly, but I had to wait about 20 minutes for the additional pork bowl, so be aware. The amount of noodles in a standard serving may not be enough for an adult male. The soy sauce ramen is consistently good.

After returning from a business trip, I happened to pass by the front of the restaurant without having to wait in line and went inside. It's a popular place usually with long lines, so I couldn't go there often. I ordered the original ramen with thinly sliced char siu and a boiled egg. It looked like a simple Chinese-style ramen. It was delicious, but personally, I found the soup to be a bit too sweet. However, the service and atmosphere were excellent, which was wonderful.

I went for a solo lunch. Even though I went on a weekday at 2:00 PM, there was a long line outside the restaurant, so I had to wait. However, the turnover was quick and I was able to reach the cashier in about 25 minutes. They have a new system where you order at the cashier and then get seated at a table. It felt like the ticket machine had turned into a person. I ordered the D-noodles and soon my dish arrived. The noodles were more like pasta than ramen, which I liked since I enjoy pasta. The olive oil and genovese sauce were delicious, and the tender beef added a touch of luxury. However, I felt like the price was a bit high for what I got. In terms of cost performance, I might prefer ramen from Macro, but this dish was still tasty. Thank you for the meal.

I visited this restaurant because it's a must-visit place. I was able to enter without much of a wait. I'm not sure about their system, but after paying at the register, my order came out quickly. They seem to pay attention to the dishes, which made me smile. I've been to many ramen places, so I was curious about this one. The soy sauce broth was sweet and well-balanced. I chose the ramen with thin slices of chashu, and it came with a whole egg. The person next to me had a ramen with thick chashu. The chashu was huge and packed with flavor. The noodles were thick and everything was well-balanced, a solid choice from the restaurant. I will definitely visit another one of their locations in the future. Thank you for the meal.

The intended Souta-san, Mugi and Menosuke-san, and Yashichi-san were temporarily closed, so I visited here. [Crowded situation, Operating] I arrived before 12:00 on a weekday and there were about 15 people waiting, with a wait time of about 15 minutes, which was relatively short compared to the line. Payment was made in advance, and the staff were divided into many roles, so the service was quick and smooth. The staff were very energetic, creating a good atmosphere, but it was a bit disappointing to see them asking about the necessity of paper aprons every time they served, and getting confused about which order was for whom. [Order] The order was the origin of soy sauce ramen. Toppings were optional, and my partner chose thin-sliced ​​chashu + boiled egg, while I chose thick-sliced chashu. The soy sauce ramen had a crisp texture, with thick bamboo shoots, crunchy green onions, and a simple whole wheat noodle that paired well with the slightly sweet soup without being too heavy. Thank you for the meal, it was delicious!

I visited the popular ramen restaurant "Jinrui Minarai Menrui Premium" on a weekday evening around 7:30 pm. I thought there would be a long line, but surprisingly I was able to get in after only waiting for about 10 minutes. I decided to play it safe and ordered the "Mikuro" ramen instead of trying the unique Premium ramen. It was delicious as always!笑

Visited on a weekday at 12:15. The turnover was fast and I got inside the restaurant in about 10 minutes. I ordered the Original Ramen (with thinly sliced chashu and a boiled egg) for 990 yen. The taste was great, the portion size was generous, and the staff were efficient. Overall, I think the quality is high, so I would like to go again!

Popular ramen shop with long lines during weekday lunchtime. The most popular dish is the seafood ramen with extra char siu and seasoned boiled egg. The broth is very gentle and you can drink all of it. The char siu is tender and the seasoned boiled egg is perfectly flavored. I preferred this over the soy sauce ramen. The pork bowl was also delicious. I would like to visit their other branch restaurants as well.

I have been to the main branch of "Jinrui Minamimenrui" in the south many times, but I have not visited Baruchika's Jinmen Premium, which offers mixed noodles supervised by Chef Yamane from the famous Italian restaurant "Pontebecchio". This time, when I passed by around noon, there was only one person waiting in line. That person was seated quickly, and we were handed the menu and asked for our order within a minute before being seated inside. Unlike the main branch, which I heard was relatively empty, there was almost no waiting time. Was it just a coincidence? My companion ordered the ramen set "Incontro" with the "D-men" noodles created by Chef Yamane, while I ordered the "Macro" noodles a la carte. The interior of the restaurant, with portraits of famous people eating ramen on the walls, is different from the main branch, but the same Mr.Children BGM is playing. The most popular dish at this restaurant, "Macro," comes in a special bowl with a lid, unlike the main branch. The Incontro set also comes with a two-tiered bowl with a lid. I think the base soup for Macro is the same. I felt the strong taste of clam broth more than usual, which was impressive. The thick, charred chashu, resembling a thick steak, seemed thicker and narrower in cut due to the smaller radius of the bowl. I will also include a photo of the main branch for comparison. As for the D-men in the Incontro set, it is mixed with a sauce that seems to be made from arugula, with minced beef, komatsuna, finely chopped white leeks, and bean sprouts as toppings. The noodles are thin. The taste is unique, not quite Italian or Japanese, but a blend of both. It's a taste that you won't find anywhere else. The set comes with a smaller portion of ramen, and you can add a free half portion of extra noodles if you can eat more. The first serving, including mine, was slightly soft, but the extra noodles were served firmer, which was good. I love "Jinmen" noodles, and I think the level of ramen is consistent, so I'm likely to use this convenient location in Umeda, where there is no wait. However, I am a little concerned that the prices are gradually increasing, both at the main branch and here.

I visited the popular and well-located ramen restaurant, Premium, for the first time. Despite the long line, the restaurant was surprisingly spacious compared to the main branch. The collaboration menu was too expensive for me, so I opted for the classic ramen priced at ¥990, which came in a cute UFO-like bowl. The quality of the ramen was truly exceptional. The restaurant had a lot of energetic female staff members. Thank you for the meal!

【Premium Noodle Experience for Everyone】Always crowded no matter when you go! The popular shop at Lucua with a huge and melty chashu is irresistible ✨ It's Sunday at Lucua. Even though it's past the lunch rush, every shop is still busy~ Arrived at the shop at 14:10. As expected, there's a line here too. About 20 people waiting in line. While waiting, the orders are taken in advance. Ordered the "Incontro" for ¥1880 (choose from Original/Micro/Macro, with free half-size extra noodles♡). Surprisingly, the line moved quickly and we entered the shop in 20 minutes! Inside the shop, music by Mr. Children is playing, and the interior is also inspired by Mr. Children. After a while, the ramen arrives✨ When you open the round lid on the bowl, you first see the D-noodles supervised by Chef Ponte Vecchio. Below that is the original ramen. The D-noodles are an Italian-style maze-soba, with a basil sauce that I've never tasted before, and thin noodles✨ You can enjoy the small chunks of meat, crunchy bean sprouts, and the texture of the leeks! The original ramen is consistently delicious☺ The soup has a sweet and rich flavor, and the whole wheat noodles have a firm texture. The melty chashu is just irresistible♡ Of course, I also had an extra serving of noodles✨

I have been to the stores in Nishinakajima Minamikata and Ebisu, but this store has the most lively atmosphere and you can eat comfortably! The customer service is pleasant, and the taste is not only good, but it also feels even more delicious! I ordered the macaroni and pork bowl, and today my stomach and heart are satisfied again!

Located at the far end of B2F in Osaka LUCUA, it is easy to spot as there is always a line even from a distance. The restaurant has plenty of seating, and they take your order while you wait in line, allowing you to pay with a credit card before being seated. The food arrived shortly after we sat down. I ordered the signature ramen with thick slices of chashu that I saw on TV, along with a special marinated egg and some gyoza. They recommended adding a bit of salt to the gyoza for extra flavor, which was a fun touch. The noodles in the bonito soy sauce broth paired perfectly with the tender chashu and crunchy green onions. The marinated egg was a great addition. The gyoza was also delicious, especially with a touch of salt. Definitely worth trying! Delicious!

I visited around 2:30 pm on a weekday and there was already a line of about 20 people, probably due to the Obon holiday. However, the turnover rate was high, so I was able to get in before 3 pm. I ordered the most classic ramen with extra thick slices of roasted pork and a seasoned egg on top. The mild soup paired perfectly with the flavorful roasted pork, making it a satisfying bowl.

The background music of Mr. Children is playing in the store. Stylish paintings and CD jackets of Mr. Children are displayed. Arrived on Saturday at 12:55 pm, there were about 20 people waiting in front of the store, which I thought was lucky, but then I was surprised to see another line. In the end, there were about 50 people waiting in total. Oh no! The store is inside a department store, so the heat is not too bad, which is good. Waited for about 1 hour and entered the store at 1:55 pm. The standard menu has 3 types: Original - as the name suggests, a basic soy sauce ramen, Micro - a rich soy sauce flavor, Macro - a ramen with clams and other seafood. I ordered the Original with thin slices of chashu and seasoned egg for 900 yen. Added green onions for 136 yen and ordered gyoza for 318 yen. The bowl arrived in about 3 minutes, and the service was excellent. I don't think I've ever had ramen with a lid before! Even though the chashu was thin, it was about 2 cm thick and juicy, melting in the mouth. The noodles were medium thick and straight, smooth and to my liking. The soup was soy sauce-based with a hint of bonito flavor, very delicious! It's perfect for drinking after finishing the soup. The bamboo shoots were thick and go well with beer. The store is mainly filled with young couples, and women stand out. The Ichiran system might make the turnover faster, but maybe creating a line is part of the strategy? The staff are friendly and accommodating, even to families with children. It's a great restaurant! I will definitely come back. Thank you for the meal. Gochisousama deshita! Rating on Tabelog as of August 2023: 3.47

I didn't know that a new underground bar opened at LUCUA. Even though there was a long line at lunchtime, I decided to visit around 3 o'clock to kill time. Even then, there were still 20 people waiting in line. You pay at the register, and the store plays Mr.Children music. The atmosphere is spacious, with baskets provided for your belongings. The service is top-notch and the staff are friendly. I ordered the "Original Thick-sliced Char Siu Ramen" with a topping of simmered egg for 1,110 yen. The dish comes with a lid, and when you open it, you can smell the soy sauce and bonito. The soup is slightly sweet with a rich umami flavor. The whole wheat noodles are smooth, and the extra thick bamboo shoots are a nice touch. But the highlight was the extremely thick and tender char siu. When you pick it up with chopsticks, it falls apart, but when you bite into it, it's juicy and flavorful. I was so impressed when I first tried it that I almost wanted to stand up. This ramen is definitely one of the top three in my ramen history. However, the increasing number of inbound tourists in Umeda is a bit unsettling.

I waited for about 50 minutes, partly because it was a national holiday lunchtime. I waited outside of Lucua building, so it was hot... The soup had a rich flavor with slightly thick noodles, making it an exquisite bowl. The chashu was tender and delicious. The staff were energetic and cheerful!

Today's lunch time was around JR Osaka Station. There is always a long line at "Jinrui Minamen Premium" no matter when you pass by. Even though I thought I could get in quickly if I went right after opening, there was still a big line. They take orders in advance while filling up the capacity, so the waiting time wasn't too long. I chose the "Origin" ramen from the three basic options "Origin," "Macro," and "Micro." I opted for "Thin Char Siu + Nitamago" this time as the "Thick Char Siu" is incredibly thick. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was as lively as ever. I received my bowl after about 10 minutes of waiting. As always, I was impressed by the thinness of the Char Siu and the giant menma. The thick noodles paired perfectly with the slightly strong bonito-flavored soup. The generous portion of thick Char Siu and nitamago for 990 yen was reasonable. I finished it in no time. When leaving, the staff saw me off as usual, which was touching. I am grateful for my healthy body today.