On this day, I borrowed a work bicycle around Morinomiya and extended my journey to this place. It's been a while since I had Yangtze River Ramen. I arrived around 1:30 pm and there was only one staff member. I looked at the menu on the wall and wondered what to order. Tianjin noodles, probably the first time I've seen it at a Yangtze River restaurant. I was very curious, but I played it safe and ordered the Char Siu Wonton noodles. The soup seemed to be heated in a frying pan and was quickly ready due to the short cooking time. The soup seemed quite salty, but it's been a while since I had such a strong flavored soup. The wontons were chewy and good, but the Char Siu was just average. I finished it in no time and was impressed that the staff member promptly refilled my water when it was running low. It's been a while since I've seen such attentive staff members.

Today's weekday lunch was at "Yangtze River Ramen," located a short walk west from Midori Hashi Station on the Chuo Line subway. I arrived around 12:20 PM and entered without any wait. I ordered the C set (ramen + mini fried rice) for 800 yen and my ramen was served in about 5 minutes. The light and easy-to-eat Yangtze River Ramen is one of my favorites. The mini fried rice was also delicious. The chef was handling everything alone, but I could somehow feel his kindness, making it a wonderful lunchtime. Thank you for the meal. I will visit again! Someday, I hope to have ramen with chrysanthemum as a topping (laughs).

During my student days, I used to frequent the Yangtze River Ramen restaurant in Umeda, but unfortunately it has closed down. Today, I visited their Mido-hashi branch. It is a 5-minute walk from Mido-hashi subway station, located along Chuo-dori. Around 12:20 pm on a weekday, there were only 3 customers, so I was seated quickly. I ordered the set menu with "Pork Belly Stew," "Rice," and "Yangtze River Ramen" for 800 yen. The Yangtze River Ramen still tastes delicious, with a clear and rich chicken broth that goes well with the thin straight noodles. Personally, I prefer the noodles to have a bit more firmness. The char siu, green onions, bean sprouts, and watercress add a nice texture. Wait, wasn't it supposed to have chrysanthemum greens in the past? I'm not sure, but the watercress is tasty. The "Pork Belly Stew" was recommended by the restaurant, but it was clearly overcooked, making the meat dry and lacking in fat. It's healthy, but a bit too dry. It has a nostalgic feel that sets it apart from modern ramen shops, which is nice. I would consider revisiting. Thank you for the meal.

▼Location▼ Located along Chuo Street, 250m towards the Misono direction from the Midori Bridge intersection on the right side (opposite lane). ▼About the Shop▼ This popular ramen shop originated in Umeda in 1964 and has since expanded into multiple branches. Known for its clear chicken broth ramen, the shop opened this branch along Chuo Street on March 29, 2012. ▼Menu▼ The menu includes various noodle dishes such as ramen, yakisoba, champon, rice dishes like yakimeshi, tenshindon, chahan, mapo don, as well as appetizers like gyoza, tori karaage, nira tamago, and vegetable stir-fry. ▼Food Ordered▼ ▽Chashu Ramen 750 yen▽ (September 2021) A visually appealing ramen with clear soup, watercress, green onions, and plenty of chashu. The soup is a clear chicken-based broth with a hint of pork bone, giving it a high level of transparency. The chicken flavor is more pronounced than expected, with a light yet flavorful broth that has a good balance. The noodles are medium-thin straight noodles cooked just right, with a pleasant texture that complements the light soup well. The chashu is mainly lean meat with a traditional chewy texture, adding to the overall deliciousness. Other toppings like watercress, green onions, and bean sprouts also complement the light soup well. ▼Impressions▼ (September 2021) This branch of a popular ramen shop along Chuo Street in the Midori Bridge area is a part of a lineage that started in Umeda in 1964. Known for its clear soup ramen that became popular as a finishing ramen in the Kita area, the shop has been passed down to several branches. I tried the Chashu Ramen, and the clear soup was delicious with a subtle flavor. I would like to visit other branches in the future for a different experience.

This is my usual lunch routine. I went on an expedition to a ramen shop near JR Morinomiya Station, but it was temporarily closed due to the effects of the coronavirus. As a second choice, I went to Osaka Osho near Osaka Metro Midoribashi Station, but it was also temporarily closed. When I was about to become a lunch refugee, I remembered "Yangtze River Ramen Midoribashi Store". It is located along Chuo Odori, just like the third place I visited. When I arrived at the store, there were no people inside... I'm glad it was open! The menu offers a variety of noodle and rice dishes, as well as side dishes and sets. The set meals include options like ramen with simmered pork belly and rice, ramen with wonton soup, ramen with mini fried rice, gyoza set meal, and fried chicken set meal. I ordered the ramen as the rice was not ready yet. The ramen was served in a wide and shallow white bowl, similar to the main store that has closed down. The clear white soup, made from pork and chicken bones, was accompanied by thin noodles, bean sprouts, watercress, and char siu. The soup was light and had a subtle flavor, but it felt slightly lacking in richness. The noodles were thin and provided a refreshing eating experience. I also tried the curry ramen, which seemed to be an original menu item of the Midoribashi store. It featured a light curry-colored soup made by adding curry powder to the unique white soup of Yangtze River Ramen. The soup contained pork, Chinese cabbage, green vegetables, carrots, and onions, providing a generous amount of vegetables. The curry aroma was enticing, and the combination of the vegetable-filled noodles and curry flavor was satisfying. Overall, the experience at Yangtze River Ramen was pleasant, with a simple yet flavorful menu that left me feeling satisfied.

10:10 PM, August 3, 2021 Higashinari Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan I knew about the "Yangtze River Ramen" restaurant along Chuo Avenue, but this was my first time visiting. I noticed while surfing through Tabelog that the original Yangtze River Ramen store in Umeda had closed down. Maybe it was due to COVID-19, as all restaurants are struggling these days. But of course, I couldn't miss out on Yangtze River Ramen... that's why I came here. I ordered the A set for 800 yen, which included ramen, simmered pork belly, and rice. The soup was delicious with a clear and flavorful broth. The toppings included chashu, chopped green onions, spinach, and crunchy bean sprouts. The pork belly was tender and well-cooked, and the Chinese-style spices added a unique flavor. The noodles were thin and slippery, but lacked firmness, which made them stretchy. Adding fried green onions enhanced the soup with a fragrant touch, but be careful not to add too much as it can overpower the simple and delicate taste of the broth. Overall, the meal was well-rounded and I would love to visit again if given the chance. Thank you for the meal.

It's close by, just a subway ride away. I left after having lunch, and walked quite a distance. It's still before 12:00 and I'm the first customer here. The ramen set for 800 yen brings back memories. The noodles and soup are a light color. Toppings include bean sprouts, green onions, wood ear mushrooms, and chashu. I added fried green onions on top and finished everything including the half-fried rice. It was delicious and brought back nostalgic flavors. Thank you for the meal.

I had a sudden craving for a refreshing ramen, so I headed to Yangtze River Ramen... I arrived at 1:30 PM and there was only one other customer in the small shop with 9 counter seats, where the owner was running the place alone. The ramen had toppings of chashu, watercress, bean sprouts, and green onions, with thin straight noodles in a hot salt soup base made from chicken broth. The soup was light and refreshing with just the right amount of salt, served generously in a large bowl. The noodles had a great texture, making it hard to resist slurping them up. It was exactly the taste I was craving for! They had 5 set menu options and various side dishes, along with condiments like pepper, shichimi, fried green onions, and chili oil on the table. It had been a while since I last had Yangtze River Ramen, and it lived up to my expectations. It was delicious, and because it was exactly what I wanted, I may have been a bit biased in my review...

Hello, I'm a lonely middle-aged man. I don't have any friends or a partner because, well, I'm an old man. So, my holidays can be quite lonely. I have to eat alone, but it's not too bad. I can choose where to eat without having to worry about anyone else. One day, I was in the mood for ramen, so I decided to visit a place called Yangtze River Ramen near Midorigashi Station in Osaka. If you live in Kansai, you might be familiar with Yangtze River Ramen. But as a blogger who shares information worldwide, let me explain a bit. Yangtze River Ramen has a very pure soup. Most ramen places have colored soup, like soy sauce, pork bone, miso, or spicy flavors. But this ramen has a very light, almost clear soup. It might look like it lacks flavor, but trust me, it's different. When I first tried it in Umeda over 20 years ago, I thought, "What is this? It's so bland!" Back then, I enjoyed strong, oily flavors. But as time passed, my taste changed. Sometimes, heavy flavors can be tiring for an old man like me. The chicken-based soup with a balanced saltiness and thin noodles at Yangtze River Ramen is delicious. The noodles mix well with the soup, and I also had a set meal with rice and simmered pork belly. The pork belly was rich in flavor, contrasting the light ramen. It was all very tasty, and the price was reasonable at 800 yen. This ramen may not be for everyone, but I recommend giving it a try. There are several branches in Osaka, so go ahead and try it out!

I am working nearby and came to eat lunch. I ordered ramen and a half fried rice set. I was surprised by the clear soup of the ramen and slurped it up. It seems to be made with chicken bones. I wish there was a bit more flavor, but it's delicious. The firm thin noodles go well with it. The fried rice was also delicious. The cost performance is average at 800 yen.

I went for lunch! It's a classic ramen that costs 600 yen per bowl. The soup is very light, almost drinkable, but it has a solid and reliable taste. Eating it after running in Osaka Castle Park made me feel really refreshed haha.

Yesterday, after finishing work until almost midnight, I searched for a nearby restaurant and ended up at the Yangtze River Ryokubashi store, which I couldn't find over a decade ago. It turns out it's located along Chuo Dori. The store was about to close, but the staff kindly let me in. I was really hungry, so I ordered the Fried Chicken Set for 1000 yen. The ramen was light and tasty, perfect with the thin noodles. The fried chicken was juicy and delicious, especially with mayonnaise. The only downside was that the portion of rice was a bit small. It was a satisfying revenge visit after all these years. Yangtze River has several branches around Umeda, and I used to eat there often after drinking.

I love the crispy and spicy fried rice here, no matter how many times I come. The sound of the frying pan when they make it is fantastic. I recommend getting the set with wontons and fried rice.

Ugh, the Yangtze River ramen after drinking is delicious.

Yangtze River (Midori Bridge) Ramen, the original light flavor. Perfect way to end a night of drinking. Even though we didn't drink. We went on a park tour and went down five slides in a row. Children are the symbol of love and peace. Follow Me MUSE.

I had curry rice and gyoza.