During my trip to Osaka, I visited "Chukasoba Maruoka Shoten Kyobashi Honten" near Kyobashi Station as a late-night meal after drinking at an izakaya. It's a small standing-only shop located in a shopping street that caught my attention, so I decided to stop by. [Today's Order] - Chukasoba with extra meat (regular size) for 1100 yen I ordered the popular menu item, Chukasoba with extra meat. As rumored, it looked quite meaty. The toppings included char siu, green onions, raw egg, and menma, with a side of garlic chives. The char siu seemed to be seasoned with yuzu, giving it a refreshing aftertaste. The neatly arranged char siu in the bowl looked very appealing. The noodles were firm and chewy, just the way I like it. They had a perfect thickness for Chukasoba, which I really appreciated. The soup had a slightly strong flavor but was not overpowering, with a rich soy sauce taste that was very easy to eat. The addition of raw egg, when mixed in, added a mildness to the dish. I liked that they didn't try to do too much with the dish, keeping it simple. Overall, I thought this Chukasoba was excellent as a late-night meal after drinking. It fulfilled my desire to try standing ramen and left me very satisfied. It was delicious, thank you for the meal!

During a business trip to Osaka, I visited this highly rated restaurant in Kyobashi. I arrived at 5:30 PM and there were no other customers. I ordered the impactful Meat-Extra Chinese Ramen (regular size) for 1,100 yen. It arrived in just a few minutes. The extra meat really makes a statement. It's great for getting protein for muscle growth. The soup base is soy sauce-based but quite sweet. Adding the separate spicy condiment completely changes the flavor. Personally, I found it a bit too sweet, so I preferred it with the spicy condiment. This place is perfect for grabbing a cheap drink at a standing bar and then finishing off with this ramen. Thank you for the meal.

I also came to Kyobashi for the first time in a while, and it seems like there are a lot of places where you can drink during the day. Lately, it seems like many places are focusing more on daytime drinking rather than staying open late at night. For lunch this time, I went to a standing restaurant in the shopping street. It was a bit tough in the hot summer without air conditioning. The ramen was a Kyushu soy sauce-based with a slightly sweet taste. It was delicious, but it might be a matter of personal preference. Thank you for the meal.

A standing ramen shop located right near Kyobashi Station in Osaka's Miyakojima Ward. The soup has a clear soy sauce flavor, reminiscent of traditional style ramen. I visited based on a recommendation from a friend. Due to its location, it seems to be a popular spot for people to come for a meal after drinking. The surrounding area is filled with bars and restaurants. Although I haven't been there recently, the atmosphere of Kyobashi's streets is quite charming. Maruoka Shoten is one of the smallest ramen shops I've ever seen. It specializes in standing-only dining, and even passing by can be a bit of a challenge. However, this cramped setting somehow adds to the appeal when it comes to enjoying ramen. I ordered the soy sauce ramen. It was served promptly, with a side of chopped green onions for flavor variation. The soup had a distinct soy sauce flavor and a sharp taste, which I really enjoyed. The chashu (roast pork) was also delicious. Now, onto the noodles. Hmm. It was my first time trying them, and they were cooked in a way similar to Hakata-style ramen, where the noodles are extra firm or have some uncooked flour. I asked my companion, "Are the noodles usually like this?" "No, this is the first time they've been undercooked like this..." Perhaps it was just an inconsistency in cooking. We had already eaten at a few other places and this was our last stop, so we didn't ask for a replacement. We ate quietly and paid the bill. I really liked the soup and other aspects of the meal, so it was a bit disappointing.

Located just in front of JR Kyobashi Station, this shop has no parking lot. It's a popular standing ramen shop in Kyobashi with a street food-like appearance. Despite being the main store, it's quite small with only a few seats at the counter and a few tables. First, you purchase a meal ticket from the ticket machine in front of the shop. I bought the ○Chuka Soba (Chinese-style ramen) for 840 yen including tax. During lunchtime (11:00-17:00), you can get a free upgrade to a large portion or a small rice. I chose the large portion. The ramen had medium-thick straight noodles and a refreshing soy sauce-based soup with a nostalgic Chinese soba flavor. It came with two large slices of well-seasoned chashu (roast pork), as well as a raw egg and yuzu as accents. It was a perfect ramen to enjoy after drinking. They also provide sesame-seasoned leeks as a condiment for flavor variation. Overall, it was a deeply satisfying bowl of ramen.

I ordered the large portion of Chuka soba, which was a free service, for 840 yen. I visited around 11 am on a weekday and I was probably the first customer. It was a standing style restaurant. The bowl arrived in about 3-4 minutes. The soy sauce-based soup was flavorful and paired well with the firm straight noodles. The tender and refreshing chashu was also delicious. I tried adding the leek and chili pepper provided for flavor variation, and it tasted like Taiwanese ramen. I was unsure how to eat the egg, but ended up slurping it down at the end. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal! The cute waitress was handling everything alone and provided very pleasant service.

I cannot help but greet Mr. Jiro. I apologize for the delayed greeting. At the usual Maruoka Shoten, there was Mr. Jiro himself! I bought a Maruoka Jiro 1,200 yen meal ticket and handed it over the counter. "It has cheese in it, is that okay?" Haha. Bring it on, right? It arrived in about 5 minutes. It's a generous portion, as expected from Jiro. Lots of black pepper and fried garlic, it's good. Thick noodles with bean sprouts, meat, and cheese were delicious. I enjoyed changing the taste with the condiments of chili peppers and garlic chives. Thank you for the meal.

After stopping by Kyobashi on the way back, I entered Maruoka Shoten! The interior of the shop has only a counter with a small number of seats. I purchased my order from the ticket machine. I ordered the Chuka Soba with extra meat. The large size was free! It had a soy sauce flavor with a little pork fat, light but flavorful. The chashu was tender and delicious, and when I mixed the egg in, it became smooth and tasty. [Order Contents] Chuka Soba with extra meat (regular) 1,000 yen

I went to Maruoka Shoten Kyobashi Main Store in Osaka, Kyobashi. I wanted to eat a refreshing ramen after drinking, so I chose this place. I bought a ticket at the vending machine in front of the store and had standing ramen at the counter. The price of the regular Chinese soba had increased from 750 yen to 840 yen. The soup was soy sauce-based and had a mild taste. I forgot to ask for the noodles to be firm.

I visited Maruoka Shoten located near the entrance of the shopping street just after getting off at JR Kyobashi Station! It is a standing eating style ramen shop offering Tokushima-style ramen with a soy sauce base and sweet char siu sauce blend. I ordered the regular size with raw egg and char siu for 840 yen. They also accept PayPay payments inside the shop!

I ordered the leek soba. The soup is spicy but also has a sweet taste, with the aroma of leeks adding depth to the flavor. The chashu is average. The noodles pass the test. They don't have any particular features, but they go well with the soup. Even though I just finished eating, I feel like eating it again. Check out my recipe videos on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@user-cc7ov6ke6f

It's a standing ramen shop, mostly outside, located in the Kyobashi shopping street. It may seem a bit intimidating for women, but the shop's staff are always polite and kind, making you feel at ease. The ramen is delicious to the point where you forget you're standing outside. It's light yet satisfying, with a refreshing hint of yuzu. The raw egg is also a great addition! I've been there multiple times.

On August 14, 2023, the Awa Odori in Tokushima was fully held for the first time in four years, with premium box seats priced at 200,000 yen per person set up in a paid performance venue, as reported on TV. While I don't have the desire to go to Tokushima to watch the Awa Odori, I suddenly started craving "Tokushima Ramen." Ten years ago, I used to cross the Akashi-Ohashi Bridge and traverse Awaji Island once a month to go to Tokushima and conquer famous ramen shops, but recently I have been neglecting it, and I have been missing the rich and intense taste of the soy sauce pork bone broth that is unique to Tokushima Ramen. The ramen shop "Ramen Toudai" in Dotonbori has closed down, so I remembered "Chuka Soba Maruoka Shoten" located right next to Keihan Kyobashi Station. Although it looks a bit different from Tokushima Ramen, the soup is exactly like Tokushima Ramen. I arrived at the shop around 11:00 AM, with only two other customers present. I used the ticket vending machine and sat at the standing table in the front, and ordered a regular Chuka Soba with raw egg for 840 yen and rice for 150 yen. The ramen was served in just 6 minutes, and I dug in. In Tokushima, the ramen is known for its richly simmered pork belly, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, chopped green onions, and topped with a raw egg. The rich soy sauce pork bone broth with the thick pork belly on top gives it a sukiyaki-like flavor. Therefore, a raw egg is a must, and white rice is essential. In this shop, instead of pork belly, they use chashu, and there are no bean sprouts, but the taste of the rich soup is exactly like Tokushima Ramen, a perfect accompaniment to rice. The straight thin noodles coated in the soup were delicious! They also served a chili oil with garlic chives that I had never seen before, and when added midway through, it gave a strong flavor change, reminiscent of Taiwanese ramen, which was also delicious. After enjoying the ramen and rice after a long time, I returned to Tenmabashi Station on the Keihan line. Bon appétit! (●^o^●)

I found out on SNS that there is a cold noodle dish not listed on the ¥1,200 menu, so I came to try it. The thick and smooth noodles are delicious. It is refreshing with a tangy soy sauce broth. Thank you for the meal. #Chukasoba Maruoka Shoten Kyobashi Main Store #Kyobashi Lunch #Kansai Gourmet #Osaka Gourmet #Kyobashi Gourmet #Kansai Ramen #Osaka Ramen #Kyobashi Ramen #Ramen #Want to connect with ramen lovers

Chuka soba for 840 yen. The noodles have a hint of the smell of the pot, and the standard soup is not bad. There is a light scent of yuzu. The raw egg slightly blurs the taste. The chashu is thin. A chili oil with leeks is provided as a flavor-changing item, which transforms the ramen completely. It feels more like Taiwanese ramen and tastes great.

I was near Kyobashi Station at lunchtime, so I decided to visit because there weren't many people waiting. #Osaka #OsakaGourmet #Kyobashi #KyobashiGourmet #OsakaRamen #WantToConnectWithRamenLovers #Chukasoba Maruoka Shoten Kyobashi Main Store #Chukasoba #ThankYouForTheMeal

Chuka soba (regular) ¥840 Rice small Lunchtime service Thank you for the meal #ChukaSoba Maruoka Shoten Kyobashi Main Store #KyobashiLunch #KansaiGourmet #OsakaGourmet #KyobashiGourmet #KansaiRamen #OsakaRamen #KyobashiRamen #Ramen #Want to connect with people who love ramen

This is a standing style ramen shop near Osaka Kyobashi. The counter can seat up to 8 people. I ordered extra meat in the Chinese noodles. The soup was not too light, with a rich soy sauce base, and the noodles were straight and medium thick, creating a classic delicious Chinese noodles. The chashu slices were just the right thickness, and tasted great when mixed with raw egg. It was delicious.

Exit the central ticket gate of JR Kyobashi Station and head north. It is located near the side of Grand Chateau. Next to the previously visited "Kyobashi Udon". Normally, I would always pass by "Kyobashi Udon" due to preconceptions and cost-effectiveness, but today I got off at Kyobashi for personal reasons. As I walked and noticed a different scenery, I thought, "Oh, maybe I'll have Yuzu Koudon," and took out my wallet, but then I saw the words "Chuka Soba". I lightly feinted Kyobashi Udon and checked the menu. Hmm, soy sauce ramen. The picture with these leeks looks delicious and stands out a bit. They also accept PayPay. It was around noon on a Sunday, with a very narrow structure but one customer already inside. I ordered the leek soba from the front space. I paid 950 yen via QR code payment. Completely cashless now. I watched them prepare it efficiently while waiting for a bit. After pouring something like a pot on top of the egg placed in the middle of the leeks, it made a sizzling sound. It seemed to be more than just hot water. "Sorry to keep you waiting!" they said as they served the dish. The aroma of the egg's surface being fried-like increased my appetite. What was poured on top was apparently belly fat. Pushing aside the leeks, the medium-thick noodles were revealed. This size was just right for the balance with the rich soy sauce soup. The chewy texture of the noodles and the satisfaction of eating were high. With so much leek and soup left, I ordered extra rice. Initially, I scooped up the soup and rice with a ladle, but halfway through, I dived the rice into the bowl. This was definitely the way to go! Mixing the leeks and rich soy sauce thoroughly, I finished it in no time. A standing ramen that is authentic and delicious. It seems like it will become a new regular when I come to Kyobashi. Thank you for the meal! (⁠*⁠´⁠ω⁠｀⁠*⁠)

This is a ramen shop located at the entrance of a shopping street right outside Kyobashi Station. Although it has always been highly rated whenever I searched for what to eat in Kyobashi, I was never really drawn to it. However, on this day, I didn't have much time but was hungry, so I decided to give it a try. The shop is small with a narrow counter and kitchen, and it seemed like there might be a second floor but I wasn't sure. The space is just wide enough for people to pass through. I bought a meal ticket in front of the shop before entering. I ordered the Chuka Soba (Chinese-style ramen) and Char Siu Don (roast pork bowl) set for 1100 yen. The Chuka Soba had a rich soy sauce base with plenty of pork fat floating on top. The noodles were thick and straight, reminiscent of traditional Chinese-style ramen, and the flavor was quite strong. The Char Siu Don had a generous amount of sliced roast pork with mayonnaise drizzled on top. It also came with pickled garlic chives in soy sauce for seasoning. Overall, the flavors were rich and the portion was substantial, offering a complete meal for those who prefer hearty and flavorful ramen.

Maruoka Shoten, a long-awaited visit. I stopped by the circus with my child. My child, who was experiencing a standing-eating style for the first time, was greatly impressed. The taste of the ramen was without a doubt, truly classic Chinese soba...that's how it felt. "The best ramen I've ever had!" My child was thrilled. Thank you for the delicious meal!