Yes, yes, it's ramen time! "Soranohoshi" in Osaka is known for serving the most delicious house-style ramen. I don't eat house-style ramen often, so I can't say if it's the best, but I really like it here! I visited after a long time. It was raining heavily, so the line was a bit shorter than usual, but still impressive! I bought tickets for the "Nori Ramen" and "Flavored Egg" in advance. After waiting for about 30 minutes, I moved to the counter. I ordered with "Noodle: soft, Flavor intensity: normal, Chicken oil: normal." The soup is super rich, so I hesitated to ask for it to be lighter, but I requested it to be normal. By the way, rice is a must with house-style ramen, and it's not only free but also unlimited! [Visual] This is the classic style of house-style ramen! [Soup] I took a sip of the soup... it's so rich! But, so delicious! The rich soup has a depth of flavor with the chicken oil. It's irresistible for those who love rich flavors and house-style ramen! [Noodles] The thick noodles are made with Sakai Seimen, the same as the original house-style ramen from Yoshimura-ya. The chewy texture and the harmony with the soup are both great! The short noodles characteristic of house-style ramen can make it difficult to slurp vigorously without splashing the soup (laughs) [Toppings] The pork chashu is tender and delicious! The seaweed and spinach soak up the soup well and are best enjoyed with rice! That's why I asked for extra seaweed. It was so delicious! Thank you for the meal.

I arrived before noon and there was a line of about 7 people, showing that it's a popular place. I was seated inside without much wait and ordered the chashu ramen with seaweed. I asked for extra chashu and rice. I was seated at the counter and soon my ramen arrived. It took a total of 40 minutes from entering the restaurant to finishing my meal. The presentation of the seaweed was beautiful and I was excited to try it. The soup had a great taste, better than other places I've tried in Kansai. The chashu and noodles were delicious. I wrapped the seaweed in rice and it was tasty! I finished the rice quickly but was able to get a refill. Overall, it was a very satisfying meal.

Visited Senrin Daigongen in Soranohoshi. Ordered the "Char siu ramen" for ¥1050 and got the free rice in regular size. The pork bone soy soup was rich, with spinach and char siu wrapped in seaweed, enjoyed with white rice. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I arrived around 1:30 pm on a regular day, waited in line outside with 3 people ahead of me, and then waited a bit inside before receiving my bowl of ramen about 30 minutes later. After waiting outside, I was invited inside and asked to purchase a ticket. After buying the ticket, I waited a bit inside the shop. I ordered the Nori Ramen for 850 yen. The noodles were normal in terms of firmness, and everything else was average. When handing over the ticket to the staff, they asked if I wanted rice or not. Rice comes with the ramen for free. The broth was rich and perfect for the summer heat. Although it's labeled as tonkotsu ramen, I didn't detect any strong pork odor like in Kyushu-style tonkotsu ramen. The medium-thick noodles were well-balanced, and the rice complemented the dish. I chose Nori Ramen because I like to wrap the rice soaked in the soup with the seaweed. The combination of the flavorful oil-soaked seaweed and rice is unbeatable. It was a delicious meal.

Visited on a Saturday around 2:30 pm. There were about 5 people waiting inside, and it was hot. Purchased a meal ticket and waited in line for about 20 minutes. Self-serve water. Ordered the regular Chashu ramen. It was quite delicious for a house-made style, with plenty of oil. The Chashu was tender and thick. The price was reasonable. Rice refills are free, which is generous. The soup was hot and rich. Thank you for the meal.

I finally got to go to the store I was interested in! I arrived before noon, but there were still about 7 groups waiting in line. However, the staff tried to let in as many people as possible and even lent out parasols, which was very thoughtful. The taste was also really delicious. This is what true home-style ramen is like. Rice and refills were free. Everything was perfect!! I will definitely visit regularly.

My family of 3 used this restaurant. When we arrived around 11:45, there were already a few people waiting in line. Despite the heat, we waited and the hostess came out from the shop and lent us a parasol. It was so thoughtful of them to care for the waiting customers. As for the taste, the soup was rich and went well with the noodles, it was delicious! The seaweed also paired nicely with the noodles, this was definitely a great find!

I visited Sora no Hoshi at Senrin Daigongen. I ordered the "Char Siu Ramen" for ¥1050, with toppings of "Seasoned Egg" for ¥100 and "Seaweed" for ¥100. I also ordered a free side of rice in a regular size. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

- I arrived about 10 minutes before the opening on a weekday, and there were already about 10 people lined up. Due to the heat, they opened a bit early and I waited inside on a chair. It seems like many people come early to avoid waiting in the summer heat. - I had the seaweed ramen again this time. In this house-style ramen, the white rice is gulped down with the ramen, so the only option is to have extra seaweed. I tried ordering the chashu noodle the first time I came, but when you order a menu with extra chashu, it also comes with pork belly toppings randomly, maybe they choose at random. - This is the best house-style ramen in Kansai. It's seriously delicious! If you want to eat quickly, order the noodles firm and you'll be served before others haha.

Family Ramen Revenge! After being disappointed by the last family ramen shop I visited, I came to Soranohoshi in Senbayashi Oomiya in search of delicious family ramen! There were about 7 people waiting at 2:30 pm. This time, I ordered the nori ramen - extra nori is a must for family ramen! I ordered everything normal this time. The rich pork bone soup had an exceptional flavor and thickness! The noodles from Sakai Seimen were superbly intertwined. Thank you for the meal again this time!

On a Sunday morning, I was craving ramen, so I rode my bike to Sorano Hoshi Ramen. I arrived 30 minutes before opening and found 6 people already waiting outside. I ordered a regular Char Siu ramen with firmer noodles and less toppings, and also asked for the free rice. It had been over 6 years since my last visit, and I must say the ramen has definitely gotten better! It's so good that it could easily compete in Tokyo or Kanagawa. And the fact that you can get free rice and even ask for seconds is amazing. No wonder there was a long line before opening. I'm glad I moved nearby. It was really delicious. Thank you!

Order Nori Ramen I used to live in Yokohama for a while in the past, and during that time, I had tried most of the famous ramen shops specializing in "keisei" style ramen, which is one of my favorite genres. (I especially loved Atsugi-ke and Rokkaku-ke) Since returning home, I had only been to Mangetsu-ke and Kyodo-ke, which are relatively close by, but this time I decided to try the most popular and rumored shop in Osaka. The first thing that surprised me was its popularity - even though I arrived just 10 minutes before opening, they were already sold out for the first batch. I was disappointed... I'll have to come earlier next time. I purchased a ticket for the Nori Ramen and sat on the chairs provided for waiting inside the shop. A staff member came to collect the ticket and asked about my preferences. Although I had planned to keep it simple for my first visit, I couldn't resist my usual order of firm noodles, rich flavor, and extra toppings. I missed the chance to correct it afterwards... I was seated relatively quickly and waited for the ramen to arrive. I felt happy seeing the name "Sakai Seimenjo" written on the wooden box containing the noodles. I looked around the table and saw the familiar seasonings - pepper, garlic, sesame seeds, doubanjiang, ginger, vinegar, and pickled cucumbers. They always accompany me when I have keisei ramen... it's a strange sense of reassurance. And then, the ramen arrived. My excitement for having keisei ramen after a long time rose. First, I took a sip of the soup... oh, this might be the richest flavor among Osaka's keisei ramen... the intense saltiness of the soy sauce base combined with the rich pork bone broth elevated the taste to another level. It reminded me of the keisei ramen I used to have in Yokohama. As for the noodles, they were surprisingly thin for a keisei ramen. Although they were thin, they were chewy and curly, allowing them to thoroughly absorb the soup and deliver it to your mouth. Delicious. I added some sesame seeds and, although it may be considered unconventional, I added doubanjiang to the soup to add some spiciness. I placed the garlic on top of the noodles, wrapped them in nori, and slurped them up... whenever I have keisei ramen, I always end up eating it this way... it's so good. I blame you, RED Nakamura, for teaching me such an addictive way of eating...

In between the rainy season, on a humid day, I visited Yokohama ramen shop "Sora no Hoshi" in Asahi Ward. In my younger days when I used to enjoy food adventures, I frequented this ramen shop quite often. It has been probably over 10 years since my last visit. Back then, there were not many Yokohama-style ramen shops in Osaka. Now, there are many chain stores specializing in this style. There is a coin parking nearby, but the prices are slightly higher, probably due to the location near the Asahi Ward Office. The shop seemed busier than before, with a line of about 10 people on a weekday at 1:00 PM. While I went to park my car, the line had reduced to one person, but later there were about 10 people lined up again. The shop used to be run by a relatively young owner and an elderly woman (possibly the mother?), but the elderly woman was not there this time. I wonder what happened to her. I ordered the "Nori Ramen (Large)" for 1000 yen using the ticket machine. They asked about the firmness of the noodles, the intensity of the flavor, and the amount of chicken oil. I customized my order and chose a normal firmness, intense flavor, and plenty of chicken oil. There are 27 different combinations possible, but the flavor is generally quite rich. Even with a normal order, the taste is quite strong. The chicken oil adds a nice richness, even with a normal amount. The thick slices of lean chashu might be tough for children or the elderly to chew. They asked if I wanted extra rice, which seems to be available for refill. Since the ramen has a rich flavor and plenty of oil, rice complements it well. For a healthier option, next time I might order with firm noodles, lighter flavor, and less oil. Thank you for the meal!

●●Waiting Situation●● I arrived at the restaurant on a weekday at 1:45 PM! There are 12 people waiting outside. It's surprising to see such a long line on a weekday. I entered the restaurant at 2:30 PM. ●●Order●● I ordered the "Chashu Ramen (Regular)" for 950 yen! I chose firm noodles, normal flavor, and normal chicken oil. By the way, rice is complimentary! ●●Soup●● The soup has a strong soy sauce punch with a rich pork flavor. The thick pork richness makes the taste intense, but it's deliciously salty and savory! And regardless of gaining weight, make sure to order the free rice! The combination of this thick soup and rice is devilishly good!! Personally, I prefer the slightly milder taste of "San-nana-jyu" but this shop is closer to the original style. (Yoshimura-ya was unbelievably salty in taste, haha) ●●Noodles●● The noodles are slightly wavy medium-thick noodles. They have a smooth texture, and because I chose them firm, they have a good chewy texture! I prefer them a bit softer, but that's my mistake, haha. When trying a new shop, it's best to go with "normal" for the noodles, haha. ●●Chashu●● The chashu comes with 4 slices of pork chashu. It has a good amount of fat and a firm texture that goes well with the rice! ●●Overall●● It's a salty and savory house-style ramen that will appeal to young people! It's a rare find in Kansai where there are few house-style ramen shops. Thank you for the meal!

I visited Sora no Hoshi for the first time. I ordered the regular ramen with seasoned egg and seaweed. The soup was rich and well-balanced, with no unpleasant smell. The noodles were made by Sakai Seimen and had a wavy texture, chewy and delicious, and they mixed well with the soup. The chashu was tender and tasty. It's great that they offer free rice. Thank you for the meal.

Family Ramen for 750 yen, with extra seaweed for 50 yen. Rice is free. Went on a weekday around 1:30 pm. There were 2 people waiting outside and 4 people waiting inside. Waited for about 15 minutes before getting seated. Purchased food tickets from the vending machine and waited in line. Informed the staff of my preferences when they came to collect the tickets. I ordered the noodles extra firm, with extra seaweed. The soup was a rich brown color with plenty of chicken oil. The seaweed was generous, probably around 8 sheets. The soup had a sharp soy sauce flavor, typical of Yokohama style ramen. It was savory and went well with the rice. The noodles were chewy and medium thickness, perfect for soaking up the flavorful soup. I enjoyed wrapping the seaweed around the rice and dipping it in the soup, adding garlic for extra flavor, and even trying it with gochujang. Everything was delicious! I highly recommend this place for ramen lovers. If there was one nearby, I would definitely come back again. Thank you for the meal!

Visited Senrin Daigongu‖ Sora no Hoshi. Ordered "Char Siu Ramen" for ¥1050 with toppings of "Seasoned Egg" for ¥100 and "Seaweed" for ¥50. Also got a free serving of rice in a regular size. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

- I'm not sure which visit this is, but the taste is consistently delicious today as well. - I recommend the Nori Ramen at Soranohoshi. - The soup with chicken oil has a unique flavor that stands out from other Kansai-style ramen, in my opinion. - Dipping the seaweed in the soup and eating it with rice is the reason I come to Soranohoshi. - By the way, the pickles were different this time. I preferred the previous ones, but these are still delicious.

I visited various ramen shops but couldn't find one that I really liked, so I decided to revisit a place that I felt comfortable with. On this day, I ordered the Chashu-men with medium noodles (1.5 servings) and waited in line with about 3 other groups for about 20 minutes before being seated. The atmosphere was lively with mostly university students, all boys. I chose firm noodles and regular oil in the soup. The free rice was placed on the table and I enjoyed my meal until the end by adding various condiments available. It was delicious! As I approach 40 years old, my appetite seems to be getting smaller each year, so I think I will be satisfied with regular servings of noodles. I am full. Thank you for the meal.

High-salt Osaka's popular house-made ramen! No waiting in line on a rainy Wednesday at 11:50. There are chairs inside, with 4 people waiting there. Buy a food ticket and wait. ・Chashu Ramen ¥950 While waiting, the owner asks you various questions. Rice available, noodle firmness available, normal taste, more fat requested. Seated in about 10 minutes. You can see a wooden box with noodles inside. It seems to be from Sakai Seimen. (I'm not really interested in that kind of thing, but just in case.) When served, it looks like a normal house-made ramen. When you slurp it... it's salty! Hmm, the saltiness is quite strong... it's a bit tough to eat on its own... but with rice, it's manageable. The second half gets easier, but seriously, it's really salty! Wait, with free rice included, maybe this is how you're supposed to eat it, with rice? The thick slices of meat provide plenty of volume! This is also one way to enjoy it with rice. Do we really need seaweed and spinach? I thought as I ate. Hmm, it's really hard to evaluate... Personally, I would say no, but looking at the line, everyone seems to love it. If you like salty food, give it a try! It's not hate, really!

April 9, 2023 (Sunday) Daytime Clear [Cabbage and Char Siu are GOOD❗️] "Sora no Hoshi" 10 minutes walk from Keihan Morishoji Station ※ Score value / 〈B〉 class [AA-F]《Char Siu Ramen - Regular》 ¥950, and 35 minutes before opening, there were 7 people waiting, and then more customers arrived (I'm glad I came early) ( ^ω^ ). By 11 o'clock, the line was 27 people long!?! I just made it into the first group (there are only 8 counter seats). When ordering, they ask if you want rice, noodle hardness, flavor intensity, and amount of chicken oil. I said I didn't need rice for now, but you can get it later for free. Toppings include flavored egg ¥100 / spinach ¥100 / cabbage ¥100 / char siu ¥200. I personally don't need seaweed (о´∀`о). For those who eat rice, they add seaweed topping to roll the rice soaked in soup and eat it!! I sat closest to the exit. The door was left open, so it might get cold in winter and you might catch a cold. The flavor was just right for me (I liked it). The soup was not thick or heavy. There were seasoning options on the table, but I only got pickled radish (probably for rice), and I ate it all. Despite ordering a regular, with toppings, it was quite a filling portion. I finished all the soup too. Some reviews mentioned "the char siu is a bit tough and chewy," but I didn't find that at all. I flipped the toppings and char siu a few times to warm them up and mix with the soup before eating. It got all messy but it was delicious! I love this kind of messy eating style!! This place is a hit, but it's far from home and with such long lines, I won't be going back next time (*´◒`*). Deliciousness (Taste): ◎ Richness of Flavor: ◎ Cost-Effectiveness: △ Volume: △ Customization: ○ (Seasonings, sauce, free toppings, rice refill, etc.) Staff & Service: ○ Likelihood of revisiting: × Ease of dining alone: ○ Line waiting time: ☆