For lunch on this day, I went to Tamatsukuri to support a restaurant called "Men Factory JAWS 2nd" that is still operating despite the pandemic. I had the "Hand-mixed Mazesoba" with a side of rice. This place, "Men Factory JAWS 2nd," is the second branch of a popular ramen shop in Tanimachi Rokuchome. Right nearby, there is also the third branch of a tsukemen specialty shop. As for the "Hand-mixed Mazesoba," it came with thick handmade flat noodles on top of which were diced seared chashu, white negi, finely chopped leeks, thin menma, cheese, fried onions, and a raw egg yolk in the center. The sauce was a rich, sweet teriyaki-like soy sauce. The combination of the rich sauce and thick handmade noodles was perfect. The rice at the end was topped with yuzu pepper and fish broth, which helped balance out the richness of the sauce, making it quite refreshing in the end. The special hand-mixed mazesoba was incredibly delicious!

"Inside the Tamamizu Hinode-dori Shotengai shopping street, there is a ramen shop. I happened to pass by around lunchtime and there was no line, so I decided to go in! They had options like chicken soy sauce ramen, chicken salt ramen, miso ramen, and maze soba, but the one that caught my eye the most was the Cold Tofu Tantanmen with rice for 1050 yen (tax included). The soup was creamy and flavorful with a base of seafood, white sesame, and tofu. There was a good amount of homemade chili oil on top, but when mixed, it wasn't too spicy and had a nice kick that paired well with the thick noodles. The addition of nuts, onions, white leeks, and thinly sliced bamboo shoots added a nice touch to the Tantanmen. I also ordered the rice to finish off and soaked up the remaining soup. I pass by the main shop almost every day, but I've never been inside. After enjoying the noodles at the second shop, I'm starting to get interested in visiting the main shop too. If it's not too crowded, I think I'll stop by!"

Hand-mixed soba noodles (with rice in broth as a finishing touch) 4th serving (oil + soy sauce sauce 900 yen) ★★★★ Thick curly noodles are used. The ingredients include pork belly chashu, white negi, garlic chives, fried onion, egg yolk, and cheese. The sauce, which combines soy sauce sauce with chicken oil, coats the homemade noodles well, creating a rich and creamy finish with a sweet sauce and a smooth texture from the egg yolk. The noodles are made with germ-included homemade noodles, offering a chewy texture with a firm bite and a rich wheat flavor. The small, thickly-cut roasted chashu blocks are delicious with a fragrant and sweet-savory seasoning. Finally, you can enjoy the remaining sauce with the complimentary rice in broth. Additionally, you can enjoy flavor variations with the provided shichimi pepper, black pepper, and kelp vinegar. (Recommended items: noodles and chashu) 2023.09.11 Noodles FACTORY JAWS 2nd [Main menu items] Jidori Shoyu Raamen: 950 yen Jidori Shio Raamen: 950 yen Miso Raamen: 1000 yen Hand-mixed soba noodles (with rice in broth): 950 yen Hand-mixed Spicy Miso Soba (with rice in broth): 1000 yen Special topping: +300 yen Flavored egg: +100 yen Extra noodles: +100 yen [Thursday limited menu] Shoyu Tsukemen: 1000 yen Salt Tsukemen: 1000 yen Miso Tsukemen: 1050 yen Large serving: +100 yen

Nice to meet you. During a certain Sunday lunchtime, I found a small shop located relatively close to the north side of Tamatsukuri shopping street. The shop has a small interior and operates on a system where you first buy a meal ticket. The menu includes various types of chicken-based ramen with soy sauce, salt, and miso flavors, as well as some mixed noodle dishes. There was also a limited cold tofu and soy milk ramen available. Despite being intrigued by many options, I decided to try the "Cold Tofu and Soy Milk Tantanmen" due to the hot weather. The dish had a mild flavor due to the soy milk but also had a strong kick from the chili oil floating on top. Mixing it all together with plenty of nuts added a nice chemistry to the dish. Finally, adding the soup to the leftover rice created a satisfying finish. Overall, it was quite impressive!

This is my usual lunch. Due to the ongoing intense heat, my appetite has decreased, and I feel like eating cold noodle dishes that have a refreshing taste and cool down the body. I searched online for a restaurant that offers seasonal limited cold noodle dishes, and I decided to go on a lunch expedition to "Noodle FACTORY JAWS 2nd" near JR Tamatsukuri Station on this day. They are offering a limited-time cold tantanmen. The restaurant is located in a shopping street near JR Tamatsukuri Station, on the west side, facing Tamatsukuri Nichinodori shopping street that continues from Tamatsukuri-suji. It is located south of the popular "onigiri specialty store Komedo." The exterior wall is made of exposed concrete, and the large single board sign on the eaves is a landmark. The interior of the restaurant is decorated with white walls and white wood, giving it a Japanese atmosphere similar to a small traditional Japanese restaurant rather than a ramen shop. It has a capacity of around 20 seats, including counter seats and table seats. The owner, who is from "Menya Kagayaki" in Osaka Awaji, opened the main store in Uehommachi in July 2014. In the JR Tamatsukuri Station area, they opened a second store in October 2019, a tsukemen restaurant "Third" in September 2020, and "Zero" in Kyoto Ayabe in July 2022. [Limited Noodles] - Cold Tofu Tantanmen 1050 yen (Served with rice) [Ramen] - Jidori Shoyu Ramen 950 yen - Special Jidori Shoyu Ramen 1250 yen - Jidori Salt Ramen 950 yen - Special Jidori Salt Ramen 1250 yen - Miso Ramen 1000 yen - Special Miso Ramen 1300 yen (Comes with 4 slices of chashu and seasoned egg) [Mazesoba] - Handmade Mazesoba 950 yen - Special Handmade Mazesoba 1250 yen - Spicy Handmade Mazesoba 1000 yen - Special Spicy Handmade Mazesoba 1300 yen (Comes with 2 slices of chashu and seasoned egg) [Side Menu] - Tsukimi Chashu Don (Lunch 250 yen, Dinner 350 yen) - Rice (Lunch 100 yen, Dinner 150 yen) - Yukari Rice (Lunch 100 yen, Dinner 150 yen) - Tamago Kake Gohan (Lunch 150 yen, Dinner 200 yen) I went there aiming for the limited cold Tofu Tantanmen, so I didn't hesitate and ordered it. However, I'm also interested in the Spicy Mazesoba. [Tofu Tantanmen] In a white bowl, there is a creamy-looking white sesame soup with homemade spicy oil rich in oil covering half of it. The white sesame soup is garnished with crushed nuts, chopped purple scallions, and thinly sliced menma. There are plenty of white scallions in the center. When mixed well from the bottom, the soup changes to an orange color. The soup is made with several kinds of seafood, white sesame, and tofu milk, with a spicy homemade oil flavored with sansho pepper. The tofu milk makes it surprisingly light, and the aftertaste has the richness of white sesame. The spicy oil has more of a sansho pepper flavor and numbness than spiciness, but personally, I prefer it to be more numbingly spicy. The crushed nuts and chopped scallions not only add texture but also enhance the flavor. The noodles are thick, flat noodles, seemingly homemade. They have a good chewiness and firmness, and they go well with the tantan soup, providing a refreshing taste. Finally, I added a portion of rice to finish it off, which was enough for two bites. I used to have the impression that cold tantanmen was inferior to hot tantanmen, but this bowl was incredibly delicious! [Final Thoughts] Although there was no line outside the restaurant, it was always full of customers, showing its popularity. It was nice to see that they provided frozen wet towels when I sat down. Everyone else ordered hot noodles, so next time, I want to try the Spicy Mazesoba that caught my eye. Thank you for the meal!

I had a delicious and sweet-tasting mixed noodles with a thick and tasty chashu. The sauce had a nice balance of sweetness and richness which I enjoyed. The rice that came at the end was a perfect finish. My friend had the tofu tan-tan noodles (I forgot the exact name) which were also delicious and perfect for summer. However, I'm not good with spicy food so I wasn't confident in finishing it all. Those who can handle spiciness would probably find it delicious too. I'm curious about the salt ramen so I would like to come back again.

Miso Tsukemen (Chicken + Miso 1050 yen) ★★★★ The soup is a chicken-based miso flavor. The noodles are thick, straight noodles. The toppings include pork belly chashu, ground meat, white negi, leeks, and menma. This time, I tried the "Miso Tsukemen" that is only available on Thursdays. The soup is made from a blend of chicken and pork broth with added oil, giving it a rich and creamy miso flavor with a hint of spicy kick. The aroma of miso is enhanced by the clam-infused broth, creating a deep and flavorful taste. The homemade noodles are firm with a good bounce and a glossy surface, offering a rich wheat flavor. The portion of noodles is 220g. The smoked chashu pork slices are thick and have a nice meaty texture with a smoky aroma, making them very delicious. You can enjoy different flavors by adding shichimi and pepper. Please note that on Thursdays, only tsukemen is available, and not regular ramen or maze-soba. (Recommended items: soup, noodles, chashu) 2023.07.13 Noodle FACTORY JAWS 2nd [Main Menu] Chicken Soy Sauce Ramen: 950 yen Chicken Salt Ramen: 950 yen Miso Ramen: 1000 yen Hand-mixed Maze Soba (with rice): 950 yen Hand-mixed Spicy Soba (with rice): 1000 yen Special: +300 yen Ajitama (flavored egg): +100 yen Extra noodles: +100 yen [Thursday Limited Menu] Soy Sauce Tsukemen: 1000 yen Salt Tsukemen: 1000 yen Miso Tsukemen: 1050 yen Large portion: +100 yen

I had mixed noodles at Men Factory Jo's Second, located near Tamatsukuri Station. The noodles are well coated with sauce and delicious! For the finishing rice dish, it came with yuzu pepper and seafood broth, which when added at the end, gave a refreshing aftertaste.

Visited "MenFACTORY JAWS 2nd" in Tennoji-ku, Osaka City. It is located near Tamatsukuri Station, exit 5 of the Nagahori Tsurumi Ryokuchi Line, just as you enter the Tamatsukuri Hinode Shotengai. The parking nearby costs around 200 yen for 40 minutes. I visited on a Wednesday at 7:45 PM and there were 4 other customers. The interior is small with a straight counter seating for 5 and one table for 4. They play FM music and provide basic condiments like black pepper, shichimi, and homemade kombu vinegar on the tables. The tissue and chopstick placement can be a bit awkward, especially when sitting next to other customers. The menu is simple, offering chicken ramen (soy sauce and salt), miso ramen, hand-kneaded soba, and hand-kneaded spicy mixed soba. I selected the "Special Chicken Shoyu Ramen" for 1,250 yen from the ticket machine. The soup had a strong and dynamic flavor from the generous amount of chicken oil, complemented by the deep umami of the soy sauce. The noodles were medium-thin straight noodles with a chewy and smooth texture. They absorbed the soup well and danced in the mouth with each bite. The toppings included a flavorful char siu, crunchy menma, slightly firm boiled egg, and finely chopped green onions. It was a delicious meal.

Located in the Tamatsukuri shopping street, this popular ramen group JAWS has a second brand. I visited on a weekday after 8 pm. There were about 4 customers already there, with half of the seats still available. The interior is simple and Japanese-style, with a counter for 5 seats and 4 tables, and a ticket machine at the entrance. I wanted to try the mixed noodles and miso ramen, but they were sold out, so I ordered the special chicken soy sauce ramen for 1250 yen. The soup was a clear broth, with a refreshing aftertaste. The noodles were thin straight noodles with a nice chewy texture. The toppings included 4 slices of chashu, flavored egg, green onions, and bamboo shoots, which were quite standard. Overall, the soy sauce ramen was delicious, but there was nothing particularly outstanding about it. I would like to come back to try the mixed noodles, which looked tasty.

Salt Tsukemen (Chicken + Salt, 1000 yen) ★★★★ The soup is a chicken-based salty flavor. The noodles are flat, medium-thick straight noodles. The toppings include sliced pork belly chashu, chopped green onions, and menma. This time, I tried the "Salt Tsukemen" that is only available on Thursdays. The soup is made from Ooyama chicken, pork trotters, and apple, with plenty of chicken oil to give it depth, and a refreshing salt tare that brings out the elegant umami of the chicken. The noodles are homemade with whole wheat flour, offering a supple, bouncy texture and a rich wheat flavor. The thick smoked chashu adds a nice meaty texture and a delicious smoky aroma. You can enjoy different flavors by adding shichimi and pepper. Please note that on Thursdays, only tsukemen is available, and there is no ramen or maze soba. (Recommended: soup and chashu) 2023.06.22 Noodle FACTORY JAWS 2nd [Main Menu] Jidori Shoyu Ramen: 950 yen Jidori Salt Ramen: 950 yen Miso Ramen: 1000 yen Hand-mixed Maze Soba (with rice): 950 yen Hand-mixed Spicy Sichuan Maze Soba (with rice): 1000 yen Special: +300 yen Ajitama (flavored egg): +100 yen Extra noodles: +100 yen [Thursday Limited Menu] Soy Sauce Tsukemen: 1000 yen Salt Tsukemen: 1000 yen Miso Tsukemen: 1050 yen Extra noodles: +100 yen

Soy Sauce Dipping Noodles (Chicken + Soy Sauce, 1000 yen) ★★★★ The soup is a chicken-based soy sauce flavor. The noodles are flat, medium-thick straight noodles. The toppings include sliced pork chashu, chopped green onions, and bamboo shoots. This time, I tried the "Soy Sauce Dipping Noodles" that are only available on Thursdays. The soup is made from chicken, pig's feet, and apple, with a generous amount of chicken oil to give it richness. The soy sauce flavor with a hint of acidity from the rounded broth brings out the elegant taste of chicken. The homemade noodles are firm with a good bounce and a glossy surface, offering a rich wheat flavor and a satisfying texture. The thick smoked chashu slices are flavorful with a nice meaty texture and a smoky aroma. You can enjoy different flavors by adding the provided condiments like shichimi pepper and black pepper. Please note that only dipping noodles are available on Thursdays, and regular ramen and mazesoba are not served. (Recommended items: soup, noodles, chashu) May 25, 2023 Noodle FACTORY JAWS 2nd [Main Menu] Chicken Soy Sauce Ramen: 950 yen Chicken Salt Ramen: 950 yen Miso Ramen: 1000 yen Handmade Mixed Mazesoba (with rice): 950 yen Handmade Spicy Mazesoba (with rice): 1000 yen Special: +300 yen Flavored Egg: +100 yen Noodle Extra Portion: +100 yen [Thursday Limited Menu] Soy Sauce Dipping Noodles: 1000 yen Salt Dipping Noodles: 1000 yen Miso Dipping Noodles: 1050 yen Extra Portion: +100 yen (Source: http://toyotune.blog107.fc2.com/blog-entry-4503.html)

Chilled Soy Milk Tantanmen (Served with Rice) (Seafood + White Sesame 1050 yen) ★★★★ The soup is a white sesame flavored fish broth. The noodles are medium-thick straight noodles. The toppings include ground meat, chopped onions, green onions, shiso flowers, menma, nuts. This time, I tried the limited edition "Chilled Soy Milk Tantanmen". The chilled soup is made from four types of seafood, with plenty of chili oil added, and the creaminess of soy milk combined with the richness of white sesame, creating a rich and flavorful taste. The noodles are homemade using whole wheat flour, with a firm texture and good bounce, which pairs well with the soup. You can enjoy different flavors by adding the provided condiments - shichimi, pepper, and kelp vinegar. Finally, you can mix the remaining soup with the free rice for a satisfying finish. Highly recommended for both the soup and the noodles.

I visited "Noodle FACTORY JAWS 2nd" in Tamatsukuri and tried their "Hand-Kneaded Spicy Mazesoba (with rice to finish)(2 servings)(1000 yen)". The sauce is a thick soy sauce base with added chili oil, creating a rich and thick texture that coats the thick noodles well. The spicy and numbing sensation from red pepper and Sichuan pepper spreads throughout, complemented by the creamy egg yolk and rich flavor from the chopped cheese. The homemade thick curly noodles have a good chewy texture and a firm bite. The block-shaped seared chashu is fragrant and tender, offering a delicious meaty taste. Other toppings include egg yolk, chopped seaweed, garlic chives, fried onions, and scallions. Mixing the remaining sauce with the finishing rice allows you to enjoy the dish until the very end.

It's near JR Tamatsukuri Station in Osaka, less than a 5-minute walk away. It's a shop located right after entering the shopping street from JR Tamatsukuri Station. Despite looking like it has been around for many years, the shop's appearance and interior are very clean. I visited alone around 13:00 on a Sunday in May. I didn't see anyone in front of the shop, so I entered, but it was already full inside. After me, about 4 more people lined up. It seems like you need to buy a meal ticket before lining up. You buy the meal ticket at the ticket machine just inside the shop and then wait outside. I was able to enter in less than 5 minutes as someone left just at that moment. There are 5 counter seats and 2 two-person tables inside, and I was seated at the counter. The shop has a nice smell like burnt soy sauce. You can serve yourself water, as there are cups placed for you to pour from the pot in front of you. - Chicken Soy Sauce Ramen ¥950, Boiled Egg ¥100 Even the regular ramen comes with 2 slices of pork. The special one comes with 4 slices of pork and a seasoned egg. It looks really beautiful! The noodles and toppings are neatly arranged. The aroma of soy sauce and meat rises. The soup has a rich soy sauce flavor but also a distinct chicken taste. It's delicious. The noodles are slippery but have a firm texture. They are chewy and have a nice mouthfeel. The boiled egg is half-cooked and tasty, but I might skip it next time. The staff are energetic and seem to be having fun, which alone makes me want to come back. Many people around me were eating mixed noodles. Thank you for the meal! (⁠*⁠´⁠ω⁠｀⁠*⁠)

"Men Factory Joe's Second" in Tennoji-ku, Osaka City is located a 2-minute walk from Tamatsukuri Station on the Osaka Metro Nagahori Tsurumi-Ryokuchi Line, and a 3-minute walk from Tamatsukuri Station on the JR Loop Line. The menu includes soy sauce-based dishes such as "Local Chicken Soy Sauce Ramen" and "Special Local Chicken Soy Sauce Ramen," salt-based dishes such as "Local Chicken Salt Ramen" and "Special Local Chicken Salt Ramen," and miso-based dishes such as "Miso Ramen" and "Special Miso Ramen" (all with the option to add extra chashu and flavored egg). They also offer mixed noodle dishes like "Hand-Kneaded Mixed Noodles," "Special Hand-Kneaded Mixed Noodles," "Hand-Kneaded Spicy Mixed Noodles," and "Special Hand-Kneaded Spicy Mixed Noodles." I tried the "Hand-Kneaded Mixed Noodles with Rice (950 yen)" and found it delicious, with a nostalgic flavor reminiscent of yakitori sauce. The chopped chashu, leeks, and curly noodles combined perfectly with the slightly sweet broth. I also tried adding "spices" for a pepper-based flavor change, and "homemade kelp vinegar" for a lighter taste. The rice at the end turned the remaining broth into a satisfying risotto-like dish. For 950 yen, it was a filling and satisfying meal with plenty of flavor variations. I look forward to visiting again. Thank you for the meal.

Get off at Tamatsukuri Station and head west. Inside the shopping street, you will find the restaurant I visited this time, "Men Factory Joe's Second". Near the station, there is "Men Factory Joe's Third". I visited the first, second, and third locations, each with its own unique features. Open the heavy door and enter the restaurant. Choose your meal from the ticket machine. I ordered the "Local Chicken Soy Sauce Ramen" with a side of rice. It takes a little time to prepare, but the soy sauce aroma is nice. Let's start with the soup. The rich soy sauce flavor is delicious. The ramen is simple but I wish it had a bit more volume. The ramen tastes great, so if they offer more set menu options, it could become a great lunch spot.

I visited the popular ramen shop "麺FACTORY JAWS2nd" in Tamatsukuri shopping street, located in Tamatsukuri Rokuchome. The delicious salt ramen they serve is unique and satisfying, with a deep flavor that you can enjoy until the last drop. Their smoked chashu pork is also very tasty. Don't miss out on this place if you're in the area!

Arrived on April 3, 2023 at 10:50 AM. The first to arrive, accompanied by one other person besides my wife. I ordered the "Jidori Shoyu Ramen with Ajitama". The soup is a clear type of soy sauce flavor. It has a strong seasoning base, with a clear taste. The noodles are thin straight noodles. They are soft with a slightly chewy texture. They have a gentle touch and a firm texture. The chashu comes with two slices. It has a smoky flavor and is very delicious. The menma consists of several thinly sliced pieces. They are soft with a crunchy texture that complements the soup well. The seasoned egg has a mild flavor, allowing the egg's umami to shine through. Additionally, there are chopped green onions as a topping. The interior of the restaurant only has counter seats, with a small number of seats. The decor is simple and Japanese-style. The soy sauce-flavored soup complements the soft noodles perfectly in this ramen. Thank you for the meal!

Chicken and Salt Ramen 3rd Bowl (Chicken + Salt 950 yen) ★★★★ The soup is a chicken-based salt flavor. The noodles are flat thin straight noodles. The toppings include thinly sliced pork chashu, chopped green onions, arare (crispy rice crackers), fried onions, and bamboo shoots. The soup is made by simmering kombu (kelp) and shiitake mushrooms in water, then adding chicken and pork bone broth with a generous amount of chicken oil to give it richness. It has a refreshing taste with a sharp flavor, bringing out the elegant umami of chicken. The homemade noodles have a supple firmness, a glossy surface, and a rich wheat flavor. The thickly sliced smoked chashu is tender with a delightful smoky aroma. You can enjoy different flavors by adding shichimi pepper, black pepper, or kombu vinegar. (Recommended: soup, noodles, chashu) Date: March 16, 2023 Menu: - Chicken Soy Sauce Ramen: 950 yen - Chicken Salt Ramen: 950 yen - Miso Ramen: 1000 yen - Hand-mixed Tsukemen (with rice): 950 yen - Hand-mixed Spicy Tsukemen (with rice): 1000 yen - Special: +200 yen - Flavored Egg: +100 yen - Noodle Extra Portion: +100 yen For more information, visit http://toyotune.blog107.fc2.com/blog-entry-4503.html

My first time trying mixed noodles in Osaka. The flavor is a sweet soy sauce taste like yakitori sauce. The accompanying rice has yuzu pepper on it, and after eating the noodles, I made a light porridge-like dish with it, similar to unagi donburi. It was delicious.