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This is a place review at Maruhan Bishigo-oka store, a pachinko parlor along Route 36 in Bishigo-oka, Kiyota-ku. If you're unsure where to have lunch, you can always check on Tabelog's map for more details. When I was feeling like a lost soul trying to decide where to eat, I happened to be right in front of the pachinko parlor, which always has a dining area attached. So, I decided to stop by here this time. The parking lot is quite spacious, but most cars are parked near the building, so I parked a bit further away and headed towards the shop. Upon entering the pachinko parlor, I immediately saw food sample menus at the entrance. I briefly looked at them and went inside. There was a touch panel ticket machine, so I quickly selected the ramen menu and noticed that the "Salt Ramen" was 20 yen more expensive than the "Soy Sauce Ramen" for some reason. I touched the button, received the food ticket, handed it to the staff, and sat at a bright counter seat by the window, waiting for my order. It arrived in 7-8 minutes – a ramen with a clear soup that left a strong impression. The soup was light and had a high salt content, like the ones served at a supermarket food court. Next, the noodles were moderately thick, white, and slippery, with a high water content and a small portion. Lastly, the toppings included thinly sliced chashu, menma, naruto, a generous amount of dried seaweed, and chopped green onions. I didn't have high expectations when I visited this place, so taste-wise, it was not exceptional, but it served its purpose of satisfying my hunger.