Before the live show, I stopped by "Naniwa Men Jiro" for a light meal. The recommended dish was the soy sauce ramen, so I decided to try that. The visual presentation was a classic soy sauce ramen, which already raised my expectations. First, the soup. The gentle broth and strong soy sauce flavor blended perfectly, creating an exquisite soup. It was incredibly delicious and comforting. The topping that surprised me was the softness of the menma (bamboo shoots). It had an unbelievably tender texture, almost making me doubt if it was really menma. But the flavor was outstanding. It was mind-blowing. The seasoned egg was a blissful topping. There's no doubt that it was amazing. The star of the toppings, the chashu, came in two varieties. The seared pork chashu had a firm texture, oozing with umami and a crispy, smoky aroma that made me smile. The rare chashu was a thin slice that defied the trend of thick chashu being in the spotlight nowadays. But it was perfect! Whether eaten with the noodles or on its own, it filled my mouth with flavor. The thin slices allowed the soup to cling to it, making it incredibly delicious. Now, onto the noodles. The thin noodles had a fantastic texture that was a delight to chew, enhancing the flavor of the soup. Each slurp of the noodles brought happiness. Naniwa Men Jiro is an incredible place... It's not just a coincidence that they have been featured in the Michelin Bib Gourmand for three consecutive years. The fact that it was almost full at 3:00 PM when I visited speaks for itself. It's located inside Nankai Namba Station, so if you ever take the Nankai Line, be sure to give it a try!! Oh, and even if you don't ride the Nankai Line, there are service tickets available that can be refunded, so definitely check it out!!

I had a delicious bowl of golden clam broth ramen with a soft-boiled egg on top! The ramen was light and refreshing, and I especially enjoyed the flavorful marinated egg - a must-have topping! The bamboo shoots were also tasty, soaked in a rich bonito broth, and the chashu pork was tender whether rare or seared. At first, I thought the soup was a bit light in flavor, but as I continued eating, the depth of flavor became more apparent and I enjoyed it until the last drop. Truly a popular spot with meticulous attention to detail in their ramen!

The restaurant is located near the Nankai Namba Station ticket gate. You purchase a ticket for 180 yen at the gate and enter, but the staff at the shop will give you cash back. The shop operates on a food ticket system. Even though it was around 9:30 pm on a holiday, there was a small line but we were able to get in after about 20 minutes, and customers kept coming in non-stop afterwards. It's a very popular shop. The chicken soy sauce ramen (with seasoned egg) for 1100 yen is delicious and the soup is easy to drink up. It's that good! I also tried the clam ramen soup, but personally I prefer the soy sauce one by far. This soup is a taste that makes you want to visit over and over again. I had a ramen that impressed me after a long time. Highly recommended shop! It was delicious, thank you for the meal!

First of all, I need to grab a bite to eat... Is the TOP5000 ramen shop I'm looking for inside Nankai Namba Station? I asked a station attendant and confirmed that it is inside. I tried to use my ICOCA card to enter but was stopped? They said I needed to purchase an entry ticket... But I thought you could pay with ICOCA? It seems like they skipped explaining that it's not possible to pay on the spot... So basically, you give the entry ticket to the staff and they refund your money. I was taken to a ticket machine and paid 180 yen with ICOCA to purchase a ticket... Thanked the station attendant and entered the premises... It's quite far to the west... There are about 20 people lining up at 13:25... And surprisingly, there are more women in line... This is going to take some time. While waiting in line, I received a refund of 180 yen... Entered the shop after about 38 minutes... It was faster than I thought. The recommended dishes are the Golden Gura Ramen and Grilled Chashu Bowl... I paid 950 yen in cash and bought the regular Golden Gura Ramen. I was promptly seated at the counter near the entrance... While waiting, I looked at their commitment... Is Moe Yomenosuke the older brother? Can I expect something good from this? The food was served in about 8 minutes. As for the taste... The soup has a solid broth and is delicious, but... The yuzu (citrus) adds an unnecessary element... I came here to eat something rich and fatty, so... I don't want any refreshing elements... I understand now why there are so many female customers. Maybe they are doing it because there are many female customers, or maybe the inclusion of yuzu is popular... I don't know, but... The noodles are medium straight noodles and easy to eat... There is also garlic, but it has little presence... Similarly, the yuzu is minimal, so the taste is not very strong, which is a relief? The chashu comes in two types, both soft and delicious... It's hard to evaluate... The original soup is clearly good, but... The unnecessary toppings are... Well, unnecessary. Speaking of which, some of the staff are wearing Hanshin Tigers hats... Let's go to the main event, SWEETS WEST Top 100 Stores in 2023.

I visited around 6:30 PM on Saturday. The tsukemen was already sold out. I was able to get in without waiting, but the person behind me started lining up. I ordered the clam broth ramen. The noodles were softer than I prefer, but the soup was clear, gentle, and delicious!

When I arrived in Namba, I found a long line at a sushi restaurant for lunch. So, on my way back, I decided to have ramen for lunch instead. I purchased a ticket for the chicken soy sauce ramen and was seated when a table became available. It took quite some time for the ramen to be served. The soy sauce was dark in color, and the chashu and menma were delicious. The soup was said to be made with chicken, but the soy sauce flavor was more prominent. Located inside the Kintetsu train station, it seems to be a popular spot with some people buying tickets just to visit this restaurant.

I visited in search of delicious ramen! I arrived around 3:30 pm on a Sunday, with plans for lunch. There was a 5-minute wait, but I was able to enter smoothly! I ordered the special clam ramen. The toppings were plentiful and perfect ☺️ The clear soup, based on chicken bones with the flavor of clams, was excellent. Also, the grilled chashu rice bowl was amazing! I will definitely go again.

After preparing for the long-awaited game in 18 years, I traveled to Osaka to support the Hanshin Tigers. Although I had planned everything in May, I encountered a delay of about an hour due to a typhoon during my flight to the game against Hiroshima in M12. I arrived at the restaurant around 2 o'clock, which I thought was a good time, but there were still about six people waiting outside. For my pre-game meal, I chose the chicken soy sauce ramen with a seasoned egg. After waiting for about 20 minutes, I finally entered the restaurant and of course, ordered a beer as well. The aroma of the chicken was delightful as I dug into the bowl. The harmonious blend of Hichin Jidori and Men-suke Chicken in the soup was rich in flavor, making it a delicious chicken-based ramen with a clear soy sauce broth. The chicken and soy sauce infused into the tender noodles made it so tasty! It was easy to slurp up the noodles with a smooth texture, and before I knew it, I had finished the whole bowl. I'm curious about trying the Men-suke Chicken ramen next time!

A popular restaurant located inside Nankai Namba Station. I visited around 1pm on a weekday and there were about 5 people waiting, but I was able to enter relatively quickly! I ordered the bonito-flavored ramen and chashu rice bowl ^_^ It was very delicious, and I would like to try a different ramen next time.

I revisited the restaurant after 8 pm on a weekday. The inside was full, with about 5 people waiting outside. This time, I ordered the special Golden Shell Ramen for 1300 yen, along with the seared chashu rice bowl for 350 yen. The soup was a golden color, shining with the umami of clam and chicken oil, complemented by the refreshing taste of yuzu and fried onions. The noodles were medium-thin straight noodles with a smooth texture and good firmness. The toppings included large rare pork shoulder chashu, pork belly chashu, and thick menma, adding to the umami of the meat and maintaining a balanced overall flavor. It was a delicious bowl.

I've been wanting to go to this restaurant since I found out about it, but every time I tried to go, there was always a long line and I couldn't make it. I finally got to go and I'm so happy. A female staff member recommended the golden clam ramen to me since it was my first time, so I went with that. The presentation was beautiful and I was impressed. The soup was elegant, the toppings were all delicious, and the noodles were straight and soft, just the way I like them. I usually don't drink much of the soup even if it's delicious, but this time I almost finished it all. I want to try the other flavors like soy sauce, and I'm curious about the gyoza and rice bowls, so I plan to order a variety of dishes next time I go. The staff members were all lovely with wonderful smiles and great customer service. Thank you very much. It was a delicious meal.

I found a ramen shop that has surpassed my previous favorite ramen spot. I ordered the chicken soy sauce ramen and chashu bowl. I could immediately tell that they put a lot of effort into their broth. The soup was rich and flavorful, perfectly complementing the noodles with the chicken broth and soy sauce. The chashu came in two varieties, allowing me to enjoy different flavors. I was also impressed by the chashu bowl, where the aromatic chashu and soft-boiled egg paired perfectly with the ramen. Personally, I recommend eating half of the chashu bowl before pouring the ramen soup over it to enjoy a different flavor profile. Lastly, adding a bit of water to the soy sauce soup and drinking it at the end allows for a satisfying finish.

The restaurant has a very clean and neat interior, unlike a typical ramen shop. I tried the clam broth ramen this time and it was delicious, I was impressed. Even though it's simple, the flavor is rich and the ramen that you can thoroughly enjoy the soup was a rare find!

This restaurant is located inside Nankai Namba Station in Osaka, opened in 2019, and has been selected for the Michelin Bib Gourmand for two consecutive years in 2022. It is part of the Men-suke group. You can purchase a 160 yen ticket at the ticket gate and get a refund inside the shop. The interior of the shop is like a traditional Japanese restaurant with a wooden L-shaped counter, and it is a popular spot with long lines forming inside the station. I ordered the recommended Golden Clam Ramen (with extra rare chashu) and grilled chashu rice bowl. The soup is golden and shines brightly, with the umami of clam and chicken oil combining well, and the yuzu and fried onions adding a nice touch to create an elegant flavor. The noodles are medium-thin straight noodles with a smooth texture and good firmness. The toppings include large rare pork shoulder chashu, pork belly chashu, and thick menma, adding the umami of the meat to the light soup and maintaining a balanced overall flavor. It was a very delicious bowl of ramen. It is the strongest level of ramen within a train station.

I visited the restaurant again, this time to try their soy sauce ramen. I arrived a little after 12 pm and had to wait for 7 people ahead of me. It took about 15 minutes before I was seated. I used the touch panel ticket machine to order their special soy sauce ramen. The bowl arrived in just 3 minutes, which was surprisingly fast. The soup was rich and flavorful, with a perfect balance of chicken umami and soy sauce. The noodles were thin and absorbed the broth well, offering a soft yet chewy texture. The chashu was of high quality, especially the seared pork belly chashu which had a crispy exterior and a juicy, flavorful interior. The bamboo shoots were tender and soaked in the delicious broth, while the seasoned egg had a runny yolk. Overall, the soy sauce ramen was exceptional in every aspect. I look forward to trying their bonito ramen next time.

Arrived on Saturday night around 6 pm, with 8 people already in line. Waited in the steamy heat. Got my rice bowl 30 minutes later. Ordered the classic Golden Shell Ramen. The soup has a rich flavor with a focus on chicken, followed by the taste of shellfish. The rare chashu was also delicious. The thin straight noodles were satisfying. The best feeling to enjoy in the middle of the station. Wheat noodle helper.

Ordering the special golden clam ramen at the Nankai Namba Station's ramen shop inside the ticket gate. By the way, make sure to buy a ticket with a service voucher when entering, as the 160 yen entrance fee will be refunded. Make sure not to enter with electronic money such as Suica... I arrived just after 12 o'clock and was able to enter immediately without having to wait. I ordered the recommended golden clam ramen using the touch panel system! The restaurant has a clean interior with jazz music playing in the background. Excitedly waiting in my seat, the ramen arrived! The bowl was filled with toppings and I couldn't see the noodles! The presentation was beautiful... I took a sip of the soup... Yes! I love this soup - it has a nice clam flavor that is light yet satisfying. The straight thin noodles were cooked soft and paired perfectly with the soup! It reminded me a bit of wheat noodles. The seared pork belly had a crispy charred texture with a sweet fatty taste, while the roast pork was juicy and had a great chewy texture. The bamboo shoots added a crunchy texture that complemented the dish. Oh, it's delicious! The Menya Group is the best. And all of this is only 950 yen without any extra toppings! So cheap... Next time, I'll try the soy sauce ramen!

The restaurant is located inside the station, and at first I was confused about how to get there. When I asked the station staff, they kindly explained that when you purchase a ticket, you receive another ticket that you can give to the restaurant. I was surprised to find out that I would actually get a refund. It was essentially free, and I didn't know about the refund policy, so I was impressed by their customer-first approach. The restaurant seemed popular as there was always a line. The ramen was refreshing and I enjoyed the two types of meat. The thickness of the noodles was also good. I finished it all in one go. The ramen was served on a thin gold plate, adding a touch of elegance. I would like to go back again.

Visited the restaurant on a Thursday during the Obon holiday. Waited for 3 people ahead of me. Was seated after about 10 minutes. Ordered the Chicken Shoyu Ramen for 950 yen using a food ticket. Only counter seating available. The soup was light and the noodles were thin and delicious. There were two types of juicy chashu available. They also had a variety of side dishes like chashu rice bowl that I'd like to try next time.

In Osaka, there is a rare light ramen. It had high ratings, so I went to try it, but I don't understand why it received such high praise. Well, it's just delicious. If it's nearby and reasonably priced, I would come back. However, it didn't leave a strong impression on me. The soup is tasty. The noodles are also tasty. When combined, it's decent. If I hadn't had high expectations, I might have rated it a bit higher. I'm sorry.

It's been a while since I visited Naniwa Menjiro! Last time I went was right after they opened, but this time the operation was thorough and I was able to enter smoothly. The chashu bowl had a lunch discount of 100 yen, so I couldn't help but savor it even though I was in a hurry.