Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Likelihood to repeat: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cost performance: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Atmosphere: ⭐️⭐️ Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Located at Oshikobashi-cho, Sakai City, Sakai-ku, the recommended dish at this ramen restaurant is the soy sauce flavored rich pork bone ramen with medium thick noodles. Despite the narrow counter space, the ramen was delicious. It felt more like an izakaya due to the small space, attracting drinkers. It might be a good spot for leisurely drinking once settled in. When it gets hot, it might be possible to enjoy drinking outside like in a beer garden. If given the chance, I would like to try the salt ramen on a repeat visit.

After finishing the hospital examination that happens once every three months, I always crave for rich food for lunch on that day. I decided to have oil soba, so I went to a nearby restaurant near my workplace. However, when I arrived around 11 am, there was a long line of customers waiting to get in. The familiar pork cutlet rice bowl shop was closed for the summer holidays, so I remembered this ramen shop located in Ojimabashi. I was the first one to enter the shop. As I looked at the menu, the owner explained that rice comes for free with the meal. So, I decided to keep it simple and ordered the salt-grilled pork bone ramen with rice. Soon, the ramen was served first. It had a light pork bone soup, slightly thick noodles, large slices of chashu, spinach, quail egg, and 3 sheets of seaweed. Then, a bowl of rice was served in a white dish. I took a sip of the soup first. It had a slightly salty taste, but the umami of the pork bone was well brought out, with a nice garlic aroma. It was a delicious soup. Next, I tried the noodles. They were low hydration noodles, with a great chewy texture and a hint of wheat flavor. The chashu had a light taste and was easy to eat. I added some pepper and plenty of ground sesame. Then, I enjoyed the meal in one go. I took a bite of the chashu, slurped the noodles, drank the soup, ate the spinach, wrapped the rice in seaweed soaked in soup, and repeated the process. Before I knew it, the ramen bowl and the rice dish were empty. It was so delicious that I got lost in the moment. My stomach was full. The owner and the staff were relaxed and gave a laid-back service, which made the atmosphere in the shop quite pleasant. I would like to visit again when I have the chance.

In June of the 3rd year of Reiwa, I had the rich tonkotsu shoyu ramen for 780 yen during lunch time, with free rice included. The noodles options were thin wavy noodles, medium straight noodles, and Kyushu straight noodles, and this time I chose the thin wavy noodles. The ramen and rice complemented each other well and tasted delicious.

After visiting a few places, we all split up and headed to our final destination for ramen. It had been a long time since I last visited Oyakata's Kanzan in Sakai Higashi. I used to stop by the shop for a quick drink set quite often. The menu looked like this, with more food options than your average izakaya. When I get drunk like this, I always crave something spicy, so I went for the spicy ramen priced at 980 yen. It looked really red and appetizing. The spiciness really stimulates the appetite and sobers you up. Let's dig in... Oh, it's spicy!!! Yeah, it's a good level of spiciness. Not just the heat from capsaicin, but also the umami of the chili peppers. However, the soup seemed less creamy than before, maybe because I was drunk. Well, let's just go with that. Thanks for the meal!

I visited the restaurant alone and had lunch. I ordered the Kamiyama Special Soy Sauce Ramen for 900 yen including tax, with spinach and quail egg toppings for an additional 150 yen each including tax. The noodles were thin, with normal firmness, rich flavor, and a generous amount of fat. Lately, there have been more ramen shops in Sakai Higashi and Sakai area, like Ichiren-ya and Machida Shoten. However, I still like Kamiyama the best. The ramen was delicious as always. I also had the Sweet Shrimp Tempura for 500 yen including tax and a Highball for 500 yen including tax. Thank you for the meal!

I visited alone around 11:30 for lunch (part 1) on September 17th, the day of the monorail opening. I had the ham cutlet for 500 yen tax included, with two thick slices and a little cabbage on the side. It seems like it's not a menu item usually offered during lunchtime, but since it was a "can't lose" day for me, I asked if they could make it specially for me. It was thick and satisfying, very delicious. If I could ask for one thing, it would be to make it one slice for 250 yen instead haha. I had 3 highball drinks at 500 yen each, and I ended up getting 3 servings of the ham cutlet by myself. Thank you for the meal!

Visited around 2 PM on Wednesday, September 4th, which is Kushi Day, for an early afternoon snack. Ordered the special soy sauce ramen at Kanzan for 900 yen including tax. Noodle thickness: medium, noodle firmness: normal, flavor strength: strong, amount of fat: extra. I am a big fan of Kanzan for their ramen, although I occasionally visit Ichiran as well. The ramen at Kanzan is always delicious, so I see no need to go anywhere else. As always, it was incredibly delicious. Also tried the Tulip drink priced at 180 yen each, and they were surprisingly tasty. Finished with two glasses of Highball. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I visited the restaurant alone around 11 p.m. and had the delicious spicy Tetchan ramen for 980 yen including tax with thin wavy noodles. My favorite here is the "old-fashioned soy sauce ramen for 780 yen including tax" with Tetchan and Gochujang added. It's absolutely delicious, and I highly recommend everyone to try it. Just a reminder, they don't serve it during lunch hours, so please be aware. As always, it was very tasty. Thank you for the meal!

- Thick Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen 780 yen - A family-style ramen shop located about a 10-minute walk from Sakaihigashi Station on the Nankai Koya Line. - Soup: A moderately rich pork bone soy sauce broth. Thinner than typical family-style ramen. - Noodles come in 3 types (thin wave, medium straight, Kyushu straight), and I chose the Kyushu straight noodles. They were very thin straight noodles. - Toppings include 1 slice of chashu pork, spinach, 1 quail egg, 3 sheets of roasted seaweed, and chopped green onions. - The interior has a counter with 6 seats and one table for 4 people. I visited after 9 pm on a weekday with no other customers. The shop is open until 5 am, so it seems to cater to late-night customers. - The walls are covered with business cards, giving the place a casual atmosphere. The owner, who seemed to be a woman, was friendly. - While I expected a strong family-style flavor, it was a bit lacking. However, it might be considered acceptable in its own way. Thank you for the meal!

Visited alone and walked to this restaurant for dinner. Tried the delicious and spicy Tetchan Ramen for 980 yen including tax, which is the top recommendation here. This place specializes in Yokohama-style ramen and seems to be popular among those working in the Ongakyo area. Enjoyed it very much. Also had the Shishamo Mirin-dried Highball for 500 yen including tax. Thank you for the meal!

On February 20th, 2019, around 8:30 pm, my partner and I walked to have dinner at a place in Oinohashi-cho. We had the famous Tulip Karaage (domestic) priced at 180 yen each, along with three of them, a draft beer (medium size) for 500 yen, and a highball. The place was run by a cheerful and delicate lady who may have been a mother or grandmother. It was a fun and welcoming place where we mostly drank and chatted, without eating much. Overall, it was a delightful experience as always. Thank you for the meal!

In the early afternoon, I returned to the coin parking lot from Mutahiro and still had enough time to go to another place. I noticed a nearby chain restaurant and decided to check it out since it was close by. The place had a nighttime izakaya vibe with a female owner and only one other customer. I sat at the counter and ordered a single item, choosing the salt flavor. The shop seemed to specialize in ramen, with options to customize your order. I chose the medium straight noodles with extra chicken oil. The bowl had a classic ramen look, with a quail egg on top. The broth turned out to be lighter than expected for a ramen shop, making it easy for anyone to enjoy. The medium straight noodles were firm and springy, making it easy to slurp them up. The generous portion of chashu, nori, and spinach added to the familiar taste of the ramen. Overall, it was a satisfying bowl of ramen. Just a heads up, rice is not complimentary.

The ramen was great, and of course, my mother's homemade dishes were also amazing! ✨

Rich and flavorful tonkotsu salt ramen for 700 yen.

I walked alone and came for lunch around 11 o'clock. I had the fried chicken set for 880 yen, which includes ramen, two pieces of fried chicken, and rice. I chose the rich tonkotsu shoyu ramen with medium thick noodles, firm texture, strong flavor, and plenty of fat. The soup had a creamy feel to it, which was good. As always, it was delicious. Thank you for the meal!

My partner and I took a leisurely walk and visited for dinner around 6 pm. Although it's a ramen shop, we ended up using it completely as an izakaya. We enjoyed some small dishes and highballs while observing the diverse customers, including locals heading to work and foreign tourists staying at nearby hotels. The lovely owner manages the place with a nice charm that is loved by everyone. Of course, the ramen and side dishes were delicious. Thank you for the meal!