The nostalgic stability... I have been eating at Kotan-san for about 40 years since high school. What makes me feel a sense of closeness is that it was established in the same year as me (1968). I am a fan of Kitakata ramen, but I love Kotan-san's soy sauce ramen with pork bone and chicken base. The crunchy bean sprouts, carrots, green onions, and thinly sliced chashu. The medium-thick noodles and the soup all come together in a stable and delicious combination. The weekday lunch special offers a generous portion for just 100 yen, but today I feel like savoring just the Kotan soy sauce ramen (will it affect my work later? haha). Yet, there is always a dignified elegance and refinement. The presentation is beautiful when it arrives. Thank you for the meal today! The aftertaste lingers with a deep impression...

Formerly it was Niji no Machi, now it's Namba Walk. I visited the Namba Walk Chuo store, but I didn't realize there was also one in Namba City. If I take the Nankai train, this one seems closer so I might stop by here occasionally. As I entered the restaurant and sat at the counter, I could see the kitchen well from there. There were two foreigners working efficiently in the kitchen, preparing ramen and fried rice. The female staff on the floor were also foreigners, one seemed new and the other was very considerate, quickly handing a water pot to the inexperienced staff member when the water ran out. The taste was true to the old Tan Tan flavor. I hope they continue to do well. Thank you for the meal.

I felt like eating ramen in Namba, so I decided to try Kotan, a ramen shop I had been curious about but had never visited before. I chose the shoyu (soy sauce) flavored ramen. It had a homey, gentle taste without any strong flavors, making it easy to eat. It was moderately busy on a holiday afternoon, but by around 1 pm, there was hardly any line.

After watching a manzai comedy show at a comedy theater in Namba, I felt a little hungry and decided to visit this restaurant. I vaguely remember coming here a long time ago. I ordered the classic Furutani ramen and fried rice set. The simple soy sauce ramen was decent in taste. The fried rice in the set was delicious! There were many foreign employees, even at a ramen shop, which was interesting to see. It was a nostalgic taste of reliable ramen!

I visited "Ramen Kotan Namba CITY store" in Chuo-ku, Osaka for lunch for the first time. The restaurant is located in Namba CITY main building B2F, just below Nankai Namba Station. I arrived with a colleague around 12:20 PM on a weekday. The interior of the restaurant was not completely full, but quite busy. I ordered the Gyoza Ramen for 830 yen with a miso soup substitution for an additional 30 yen. It took less than 10 minutes for the ramen to be served. The ramen had miso soup with medium straight noodles, topped with carrots, green onions, char siu, and 3 pieces of gyoza. It may not be as trendy as recent ramen places, but it was delicious in its own nostalgic way. Gyoza ramen reminds me of my childhood when I first tried it at a small restaurant called "Koropokkuru" on the 3rd floor of JR Osaka Station, which had a completely different atmosphere back then. This type of gyoza ramen is unique to Kotan and I haven't seen it anywhere else. It's a simple yet comforting bowl of ramen that I would definitely revisit for.

I tried the classic soy sauce ramen. The noodles were chewy medium-thick straight egg noodles, and the soup had a slightly thick texture reminiscent of collagen-rich tonkotsu broth. However, it lacked richness and impact, and the overall flavor was not cohesive. The toppings like carrots and bean sprouts each had their own distinct flavors. The char siu was thinly sliced and not too tough. Overall, while each ingredient had its own taste, the ramen lacked unity and left me feeling disappointed. I may not choose to come back for this ramen, but I must say that the sweet Tianjin rice here, wrapped in a slightly sweet egg and with a gentle sauce, was quite enjoyable. Thank you for the meal.

Located on the basement second floor of Namba CITY main building, this Osaka chain restaurant offers nostalgic flavors with decent taste. For ramen sets, you can request a smaller portion of noodles and receive a discount. There is an additional charge for salt and miso flavors of ramen.

I found a restaurant called "Ramen Koutan" in Namba CITY where you can quickly have lunch. I used to think of Koutan as a high-end Chinese porridge place, but here they seem to focus on ramen now. It has a typical ramen chain feel, although it's not a ticket system. They have reduced the number of seats for infection prevention. I ordered a mini bowl set. They have a variety of ramen options, but I went with the basic "Koutan Ramen". It was a medium straight noodle type, and it was lukewarm with some bean sprouts, which I'm not a fan of. It tasted more like an old-fashioned vegetable ramen than a punchy soy sauce ramen. The fried rice was delicious, with a classic rich flavor that I loved. The Tianjin rice set also looked appetizing. The atmosphere was a bit lonely and cold, maybe because there were few customers and the staff seemed withdrawn.

The place is in the underground of Namba City. You can choose between shoyu, salt, and miso for the soup at Kotan Ramen, so it's not just one type. They have a wide range of options for customers. I ordered the shoyu-based Kotan Ramen and Tianjin rice set. It was flavorful without being too heavy, satisfying my appetite. I also ordered a beer to drink while eating, which was just right. If I had been drinking more, I might have preferred something lighter. However, the beer felt a bit expensive. It might be a reasonable price for a ramen shop, but at a cheap izakaya, you could get two drinks for the price of one here.

When it comes to craving miso ramen in the barren land of Namba, especially during lunchtime, there is only one choice... The miso ramen with plenty of vegetables was ordered, and it was a satisfying lunch with lots of vegetables and miso ramen. Thank you for the meal.

I visited for a late lunch at 15:57. On the 15th, they offer topping-free options. I had the healthy vegetable ramen x1, which comes with a different soup than the regular one. I also had the seasoned egg x1, which was free with a coupon from LINE. Thank you!

I decided to try Ramen Furutani on a whim. I ordered the simple and light Furutani ramen (660 yen tax included), which is becoming rare these days, and paired it with a mini Tianjin rice (264 yen tax included). I found the mini Tianjin rice more delicious and impressive than the Furutani ramen.

I visited "Ramen Kotan" in Namba City, Osaka. I had the Full Stomach Set (choice of ramen, mini rice bowl, and side dish). The Kotan Ramen with collagen-rich soup is their most popular dish and always delicious. The Mini Fried Rice was moist and flavorful. The Chicken Karaage (2 pieces) was just average.

Located directly below Nankai Electric Railway Namba Station, not too far from Namba Station on various lines. This ramen shop is a long-established favorite in Osaka, located on the B2F of the main building of "Namba CITY," a large commercial facility operated by Nankai. Ramen Kotan is currently expanding its shops in underground shopping streets and large shopping centers in Osaka and Kobe. This Namba CITY shop is a long-established shop that has been popular since the opening of Namba CITY. While wandering around Namba CITY, unsure of where to have lunch, I stumbled upon this shop. Although I have frequented Ramen Kotan in the Abeno and Tennoji areas, I couldn't resist entering the shop as I was craving ramen. The interior of the shop consists of a counter seat facing the kitchen and table seats behind it, totaling 55 seats. Due to the impact of the infection, screens have been installed at the counter seats, slightly reducing the capacity. The ramen here is based on the soy sauce soup "Kotan Ramen" (600 yen excluding tax), with the option to change the soup to miso or salt (+20 yen excluding tax), and add variations with toppings such as seasoned egg, chashu, and gyoza. This time, I tried the "Special Kotan Ramen" (720 yen excluding tax) displayed on a separate sign. This includes the regular ramen with the famous "seasoned egg (half)" and simmered pork belly chashu added. It arrived about 3 minutes after ordering. I immediately tried the soup of the ramen. The soup made from chicken bones, pork bones, onions, carrots, etc., has a familiar taste. The sweetness of the vegetables is strong, and the aroma of the soy sauce seasoning enhances the flavor. Additionally, a considerable amount of collagen is extracted, so even though the soup looks thin, it leaves your mouth feeling sticky. Perhaps the popularity among women is due to this collagen. The noodles are medium-thick straight noodles with a slippery and chewy texture that pairs well with the soup. The chashu consists of two thick slices of simmered pork belly, with a richer meat flavor than the usual thinly sliced pork shoulder. The seasoned egg is well-flavored and fragrant. The shredded carrots on top add a nice touch, typical of Kotan. While new and ambitious ramen shops are popping up one after another in Osaka, "Ramen Kotan" offers a stable and traditional taste. This sense of reliability may be the reason for its enduring popularity.

The ramen is neither good nor bad, just average. It has a nostalgic taste. In today's diverse ramen industry, where many shops focus on their soup or noodles, this place may stand out for not having any particular unique feature. By sticking to their own style without following trends, they have become known as a long-established shop. During lunchtime, you can get a soy sauce ramen with two shrimp tempura and rice for 935 yen including tax. The taste is not bad, just average. There are partition boards between the seats for COVID-19 measures. The shrimp tempura comes with small shrimp inside.

There are several branches in Namba and Tennoji, but this store is relatively quiet and cozy. I ordered the fried rice set with soy sauce ramen (900 yen including tax). The soup is rich in collagen and delicious! The noodles are medium straight noodles, which pair well with this soup! I never get tired of eating it! The fried rice also has a fluffy egg and is delicious! Oh, the consistent deliciousness. I'll definitely revisit in either Tennoji or Namba♪

I usually go to Kotan Ramen, but I happened to see a different place and couldn't resist going in. As expected, it was delicious! Ramen and beer are the best combination! When in Osaka, you can't leave without eating Kotan Ramen. However, I still prefer the usual shop!

This is a chain store of Sapporo Ramen, originating from the Abeno Underground Center. The Abeno store was also the place where I first started to like ramen. I visited this store for the first time in a long while during their 50th-anniversary sale. I tried their classic soy sauce ramen. Personally, I felt that the Vivamall Neyagawa store I visited before was better. I feel that the quality at Kotan store can vary depending on the day. So, on this day, it was just okay for me.

This is "Kotan Ramen", a restaurant that has been loved by three generations of families since its establishment at the Abeno Underground Center in 1968. Although the restaurant's popularity has declined over the years, it still has a strong following with many branches in Osaka and Kobe. I happened to pass by the restaurant after shopping at Namba CITY B2, and feeling nostalgic, I decided to revisit the place after a long time. The menu seems to have expanded since the old days. I ordered the "Kotan Ramen (soy sauce)" for 620 yen. The soup, made with chicken and pork bone base, was rich in flavor and collagen, with a unique mellow taste characteristic of Kotan Ramen. It tasted delicious, bringing back memories of the past! The noodles were straight and medium-thick, with a firm texture that paired well with the soup. The chashu, made from thigh meat, was flavorful and there were about 5-6 slices in the bowl. I decided to add some "spicy leeks" provided on the table to see how it would change the taste. The addition of spiciness transformed the soup into a punchy flavor. I wrapped the chashu with the leeks and enjoyed the combination of meaty flavor and spicy kick. It was delicious and perfect as a beer snack! Although the restaurant may not have the same vigor as before, it still remains popular with a steady stream of customers. Kotan Ramen brought back memories of the past, and the taste I experienced back then is still intact. It was nostalgic and delicious.

On a holiday afternoon, I decided to have an early lunch and noticed that there were long lines at every popular restaurant around Namba. Japanese customers were at the counters, while tourists with suitcases were lining up at the restaurants with table seating. It seems like foot traffic has really picked up more than I had imagined. Not sure where to go, I ended up at an old favorite, Kotan. It was not crowded when I arrived, but soon after, families and groups started coming in and the tables filled up quickly. Considering the pricing at recent ramen shops, including the set meal, the prices here seemed quite reasonable. It had been a while since I last visited, and this time I decided to try the miso ramen. The soup here had a strong aroma of vegetables rather than meat, and the miso had a hint of garlic. The noodles were wavy, medium-thick, with a slightly soft texture and a nostalgic taste. Looking back, I found the noodle texture to be gentle on the stomach. It was a satisfying meal.