Mugito Mensuke

Super long queue, but absolutely worth the 2-hour wait. I arrived around 11:00 AM and was about 50th in line. There are only 11 seats in the shop, and ordering is done via a vending machine so cash only! I ordered the chicken soup ramen, dried fish soup ramen, a chashu bowl (BBQ pork over rice), and an extra boiled egg. Everything was good, but the dried fish soup really stood out—clear yet deeply flavorful. The egg is a highlight as well; perfectly boiled with impressive precision. The ramen comes with three kinds of pork, and personally, the grilled pork was the best. The chashu bowl is also very good and definitely worth ordering. Because the queue is long, phone use during the meal is not allowed. Photography is fine, but no chatting or browsing while eating. There’s no parking lot, and the shop is only open from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, so make sure to plan your time well. Highly recommended if you don’t mind waiting for very good ramen.

This is the reason why it earned a Michelin star. All the ingredients were fresh and delicious, and the noodles cooked to perfection. Even before the restaurant open, lines were formed well in advance. Note: They’re closed on Tuesday. When we went back another time on a Monday, before opening time there were already 60 people on line.

highly recommend getting there early to get in line. This was one of the best bowls of ramen I’ve ever had. The charsiu succulent, the depth of the broth , the dumpling refreshing with ginger, the noodles with the perfect chew. Everything was great and I will definitely go back to try their other flavors Edit: I’ve had both flavors and both are equally amazing

Michelin Bib Gourmand ramen in Osaka - be prepared to stand in line for more than 45 minutes esp during the weekend. As a ramen noob, I finally understand now why ramen is such a big deal in Japan from this one meal in Osaka. The impeccable broth was deep and extremely sinful with gleaming spots of fat and the charsu sliced to perfection, along with a wagyu filled wanton and those bouncy handmade noodles . We ordered additional wagyu because why wouldnt you after waiting an hour, along with their rice bowl full of pork. All in all, be prepared to melt into the experience of it all. The chefs move in harmony to serve u a very fulfilling bowl of ramen in this special place, it was well worth the wait and multiple visits if you should be so lucky! 🍜💯❤️ Honorable mention: We waited up to an hour in the sun, but they were extremely thoughtful and brought us umbrellas as we waited under the sun 🤗☀️ Also, your entire party must be there or you will get demoted to the back of the line 😆

We have to wait a little but it was completely worth it. The best soba I've ever have. Amazing service and you can see how they cook all in front of you. Authentic experience and an explosion of flavors. You can see how these chefs master the art of the broth, soba noodles and meat. I could taste the effort and the long journey to reach this perfection. It's a must in Osaka, don't miss it.

It was a good 1 hour line to get in. Add to the fact that Osaka summers are uncomfortably humid - you got to like ramen that much to endure the torturous line. Food: Chicken Shoyu- Good news is, it is so worth it. The ramen is very balanced - I am one to scream ‘too salty’ a lot and this wan’t at all. The soup base has a bit of guinea fowl meat and also guinea fowl added to the soup base. I was expecting some hint of gaminess but there wasn’t. It was over all excellent bowl. Fish broth Shio - that is the one I will try next time I go back.

Owner maximized the fragrance and flavor of every ingredient to the point where it is almost overwhelming, but everything somehow works together beautifully! I also love how they are always making minor adjustments over the years to improve their bowls. I would also say the pork rice bowl is an absolute must. It looks simply constructed; I am not sure why it is so delicious! Maybe the unique soy sauce? or the fresh torching? The owner could probably open a restaurant only selling chashu rice and still be successful.

Mugito Mensuke absolutely lives up to the hype. The broth is clean, deep, and perfectly balanced—no heaviness, just pure umami. Noodles have great bite and texture, and every topping feels intentional and precise. Service is calm and efficient, with real attention to detail. Refined, elegant ramen done at a very high level. Easily one of the best bowls in Kyoto—worth the wait.

This was the best ramen of my life! So many different flavors and thin tender bacon! The atmosphere is also very pleasant. Worth the one hour wait!