Today marks the end of my 3-night, 4-day business training in Honmachi! It's a bit disappointing that my stay in Osaka went by so quickly. For my final lunch, I chose this ramen shop, which is one of the top 100 ramen shops in Japan. I arrived just after 12 pm, expecting a long line, but to my surprise, there was no line! Lucky me! As I entered the shop, I noticed only one person waiting, so I thought I could easily get a seat. But it turns out, the shop can only accommodate about 5 people waiting inside, so if there's a line outside, you may have to wait for about 20-30 minutes. However, waiting inside was much more comfortable and I didn't mind the cold. The shop is small with only 7 counter seats, run by the owner and probably his wife. I ordered the "Premium Chicken Ramen (1,050 yen)," which is a rich chicken broth with soy sauce instead of the usual chicken white broth. The thick noodles were delicious, and the soft chicken slices, soft-boiled egg, and rare chashu enhanced the flavor. Wrapping the noodles with thinly sliced chashu made it even more delicious, and of course, I finished every drop of the soup. Overall, the lunch spots in Sakaisuji Honmachi, Honmachi, and Shinsaibashi area are of high quality! I couldn't even make it to the food court on the second basement floor in the Dojima area, and there are still so many more places I want to try. It's a pity, I envy the people of Osaka!

I had to return directly from Sakaisuji-Honmachi after work and decided to visit this shop. It was quiet as it was past 6pm on a weekday. Not knowing any recommendations, I played it safe and chose the soy sauce ramen, along with a small portion of chashu menma don. The soup was filled with chicken oil, giving a strong chicken flavor, but I felt that the soy sauce was a bit lacking. I thought a milder soy sauce would have been a better match. Also, for the price of 950 yen, the toppings seemed a bit sparse. However, the interior of the shop was clean and had a nice atmosphere.

"Chin Soba" - A refreshing dish with lightly pickled Chinese cabbage seen on Ride On. The cold noodles made with chin broth have a rich flavor that makes you want to gulp it down. And of course, the reliable Premium Chicken Soba☆ This one also somehow makes you want to drink it all up.

On August 23, 2023, I had some business in Sakaisuji-Honmachi and visited Ramen Shop Hanabusa for lunch for the first time. I ordered the service lunch set, which included premium chicken ramen and mixed rice for 1,150 yen, and handed the button to the staff. The food arrived in about 10 minutes. The soup, made without any chemical seasonings, was gentle and went down smoothly. The straight thin noodles nicely absorbed the soup, providing a smooth and pleasant texture. The flavored egg had a great texture and was delicious. The mixed rice, with chicken and carrots, had a Kansai flavor to it. The portion was just right, and it was a satisfying lunch. Thank you for the meal!

Today's second stop is "Menya Hanabusa" in Sakaisuji Hommachi. Unfortunately, the salt ramen I was aiming for was sold out. I couldn't decide between soy sauce ramen and maze soba, so I played it safe and purchased the "Chuka Soba" from the ticket machine. Here comes the bowl. First, I'll try the soup. It's a chicken broth with soy sauce seasoning. The noodles are thin straight noodles with a nice firm texture. The toppings include sliced pork chashu, bamboo shoots, chopped green onions, and a seasoned egg. It's rare to see a seasoned egg included as a default topping. Thank you for the meal.

Order: Premium chicken ramen with seasoned egg topping, Chashu-menma don (small). This hidden gem is located about a 5-minute walk from Sakaisuji Hommachi Station. They have frequent temporary closures, so it's recommended to check their operating hours on social media before visiting. The shop has a cozy counter seating only. I visited around 7 pm on a weekday and was seated right away. The highlight here is the Premium Chicken Ramen. The rich chicken white broth with medium-thick noodles is delicious! While their famous lunch set is the salmon bowl, this time I tried the Chashu-menma don. The thickly sliced bamboo shoots are unique and tasty. Enjoying a delicious bowl of ramen while watching the TV in the shop made for a satisfying experience!

This is a restaurant founded in 2013 by the former owner of the popular Ebiya ramen shop "Chukasoba Mugen," which became one of the Ramen Hyakumeiten in 2022. The interior of the restaurant is narrow with a long layout, and the seating consists of only L-shaped counter seats. I ordered the Premium Chicken Ramen, which featured a chicken white broth made with 100% Nagoya Cochin chicken, resulting in a deep and rich flavor. The homemade noodles were slightly flat and straight, smooth, chewy, and elastic. The char siu was rare and tender, while the half-boiled egg had a gooey yolk center, and the bamboo shoots had a pleasing crunchy texture. The restaurant is still close to Sakaisuji Hommachi Station, making it easily accessible by train, but the area is lined with various eateries, so it may be a bit tricky to find.

Ramen West Hyakumeiten serves delicious chicken ramen. We went on a weekday at 12:30 pm and luckily there was no wait due to the sweltering heat. I ordered the Premium Chicken Ramen with flavored egg for 1150 yen, while my companion got the Special Premium Ramen for 1350 yen, which has more meat. The soup was delicious with a perfect balance of soy sauce flavor. The delicate flavored egg is also highly recommended. Thank you for the meal.

Visited the popular ramen shop "Menya Hanabusa" in Sakaisuji-Honmachi. It seems that the owner trained under the owner of the famous Osaka shop "Chuka Soba Mugen". Tried the Premium Chicken Ramen (¥1050). It's a bit pricey. First, the soup. It's delicious. The texture is surprisingly light. It's packed with chicken umami, mild yet rich. The noodles are medium-thick straight flat noodles. They are slightly soft with a slippery texture that is similar to udon noodles. Overall, both the soup and noodles remind me of the foamy chicken broth before it's whipped up, commonly seen in Osaka.

I've been able to visit a lot of great ramen shops lately and I was getting carried away! There are so many good places nearby. The area between Honmachi and Sakaisuji Honmachi is unexpectedly a fierce battleground for ramen shops. I picked out five shops that I always used to ignore when passing by. The first one is Hanabusa-chan. Wow, it was seriously delicious! Simple is best! In a world where many places serve mazesoba with lots of toppings, some of them unnecessarily fancy, I don't like that! Hanabusa is amazing. The noodles, soup, and chashu were so delicious with just the basics. How can something so simple be so good? I thought it was exquisite. I keep saying it, but simple is best. It's so close by, but I can't go there often enough. Damn it!

Wandering around the Senboku Center Building alone. It was already past 2 o'clock and I started feeling a bit hungry. I thought maybe some udon would be good? Oh, there's a ramen shop from a famous chain nearby. It's not too far, so let's go check it out! I walked to Building 1 of the Senboku Center and then headed north. It was my first time in this area. Just a little ahead was a historic-looking bridge called Honmachi Bridge, and there was a shop nearby. Since it's a famous chain, I was worried there might be a long line, but it was okay! They close at 3 o'clock, so it was just about 20 minutes before closing time. Inside, there was a ticket machine. Next to it was a lady from the shop. I noticed that all the items next to the menu on the ticket machine were marked as sold out ✕. It was unusual, so I took a picture of it (*^^*). The machine was malfunctioning, so I ended up paying the lady directly in cash. I hadn't checked any reviews, so I didn't know which one was the best. The top item, the Premium Tori Soba, caught my eye, but I decided to go with the regular Chuka Soba. Below that was the Special Chuka Soba, which had extra toppings like chashu, menma, and egg. Since the Chuka Soba already had an egg in it, I went with the regular one. There were 8 counter seats and 3 customers before me. It must get crowded during lunchtime. The ramen arrived in about 5 minutes. It came in a stylish bowl. Huh!! The yolk of the seasoned egg was heart-shaped? Amazing! How do they make this? I know you can change the shape of the egg itself, but just the yolk! I was impressed, but then I thought, wait, is it really possible to change just the yolk's shape? I need to check this later. First, I tried the soup. The clear soy sauce-based soup had a traditional Chuka Soba flavor, which got me excited. Wow, it's very chicken-y! The chicken fat was abundant on the surface. The chicken soup was good, but I wondered if the fat would make the chicken smell too strong? The temperature of the fat part was a bit low, which I didn't like much. The noodles were thin and had a curly texture that I liked. The thinly sliced chashu was tender and I really liked it! The long menma was also to my liking (*^^*). Overall, I think it's a harmonious and easy-to-eat ramen, but it was a bit different from the nostalgic traditional Chuka Soba that I remember. Thank you for the meal. (Looking at reviews, it seems that there were no other ramen dishes with a heart-shaped yolk like the seasoned egg)

I visited a little after 1:00 pm on a weekday. There were a few empty seats in the restaurant, so I was able to eat without waiting. I had the Premium Chicken Ramen (regular size, 1050 yen). The soup was rich and paired well with the noodles, which were delicious. The thinly sliced chashu was also tasty, releasing a burst of flavor when chewed. I finished all the soup, as it was so delicious. Overall, the ramen was good, but it didn't leave a strong impression on me. That was a bit disappointing.

I visited this place for a late lunch break around 2:30 pm with one other person. We were able to get a table right away. We ordered the Premium Special Chicken Ramen for 1,350 yen. The noodles were cooked to a normal firmness and had a smooth texture, which was nice. The soup was not as rich as I had imagined, but it had a mild and delicious flavor. The sliced pork was a bit thin, so I wished there was more of it. I would like to come back here again if I'm in the area.

There were various things going on, and after a long time, I tried a new style. The "tonkotsu tsukemen" had a refreshing and sweet dipping sauce that was unlike any other! Unlike the greasy tonkotsu, the noodles were firm and chewy. With the creamy char siu in it, I felt like I wanted to have it with rice.

Visited at 6:20 PM on Friday. No other customers. They were only serving tonkotsu ramen that day, so no chicken ramen was available. I ordered the chuka soba instead. It was served in less than 5 minutes. I was a bit surprised by the presentation as I was expecting a simple, old-fashioned style. The appearance was quite impressive. The noodles were thin and straight, yet chewy. It was quite delicious.

After a long time, I visited Hanabusa-san's restaurant! It's a ramen shop that uses plenty of Nagoya Cochin chicken in their Chinese noodles. I arrived early for lunch and didn't have to wait at all! I ordered the Chinese noodles and salmon rice, of course. It was incredibly delicious! The soup is made with Nagoya Cochin chicken broth, which is rich in flavor and aroma. When you pour this soup over the salmon rice, the salmon becomes tender and creates an exquisite rice soup. It's a dish that will surely make you feel like you're in heaven ❤️

On the first day of my business trip in Osaka, I had lunch at this restaurant which is about a 10-minute walk from my workplace. I arrived around 11:30 and there were only 2 customers ahead of me, perhaps because it was raining. I bought a ticket for the Premium Chicken Ramen priced at 1050 yen from the ticket machine on the right side of the restaurant, then sat at the counter seat and handed it to the staff. Water is self-service. After waiting for about 5 minutes, the ramen was served. The soup was thick and flavorful. The medium-thick straight noodles paired well with the soup and were delicious. The chashu and egg were also tasty and had a rich flavor. The staff was polite and likable. I think 1050 yen is reasonable for this quality, but there is also a lunch set for 1150 yen which includes rice, so depending on your appetite, you may find it even more satisfying!

I stayed at a hotel nearby and took advantage of the all-you-can-drink beer offer for guests before heading out to eat ramen. The ramen shop had good reviews on Tabelog and was even selected as one of the top 100 shops, so I had high expectations. However, the ramen tasted a bit bland, perhaps because they used artificial seasonings to enhance the flavor. Despite that, I was able to finish the soup without feeling guilty. It was raining outside, so there were no other customers in the shop and I was able to enjoy my meal in peace. The shop had only counter seats, making it easy for solo diners to visit.

I arrived at the restaurant at 13:28 on a regular day, there was no wait. I purchased a meal ticket from the ticket machine at 13:31, received my bowl at 13:38, and left. The dish I had was the tax-included premium chicken soba for 1,050 yen. The smooth noodles were unique, and the long menma was delicious. The soup was flavorful and really hit the spot!

Visited this accommodation near the restaurant because it had high ratings. I thought it would be crowded at lunchtime, but I was able to get in without waiting. The interior of the restaurant is counter seating only, so it might get busy on weekends. I ordered the lunch special, Premium Chicken Ramen with Salmon Rice. The soup had a rich chicken flavor, but it wasn't too heavy, more on the light and elegant side, perfect for the day after drinking. The homemade straight noodles were smooth and chewy, really delicious. The Salmon Rice was also tasty, and overall, everything was made with care.

I visited right after the restaurant opened at 6:00 p.m. on a regular day. I was the first customer and soon others followed, filling up the seats quickly. The signature dish is chicken ramen, which was delicious. I noticed some customers ordering extra noodles as well.