Naniwa Menjiro

Best ramen ever in Osaka and across Japan I must say! Location was indeed abit weird - within the train station which means you got to purchase a train ticket to get onto the f&B platform which they will refund back to you. Long Q with locals grabbing that desired bowl of ramen with the bowl arriving steaming and the broth shimmering with polished amber. It’s not flashy or overdone—just confident, warm, and deeply satisfying, the kind of ramen Osaka does best.

Great ramen with clean, well-balanced flavors. The Golden Clam Ramen has a light, naturally sweet broth with fresh clam flavor that’s comforting and refreshing. The Chicken Soy Sauce Ramen is rich and savory, with a smooth soy-based broth and tender chicken. Both bowls are satisfying and well made—definitely worth trying.

Instruction on how to get there in the picture. Food review: Good Ramen esp the golden clam ramen, the chicken soy sauce is a bit salty. Ordered the recommended one come with pork rice which is also good.

A small ramen shop inside the train station — totally worth the wait! The broth is rich and flavorful, the noodles are perfectly chewy, and the pork is super tasty. Definitely one of those hidden gems that make lining up worthwhile!

Ramen is good, especially the broth. It’s not easy to find the restaurant inside the station. Remember to collect your receipt from the vending machine. You can get 180 yen ticket refund in the station information desk when you present the receipt.

It was a weird place to go as you have to get a special ticket to get into a metro station but the shop will refund you the amount you paid to get into. The food: I got the shell fish , salt and yuzu broth ramen. It was very light and clean to enjoy. It is a taste that won’t leave you all stuffed at the end. The chasu was perfectly flamed to give that ample amount of Smokey flavor. The bamboo shoot extra thick. There is another large chasu slice that covers the whole bowl. I got the chasu bowl on the side. The meat was slightly saltier. But it was enjoyable not the less. I’ll come back for sure.

Top-tier ramen at Namba Station. The depth of flavor and the chefs’ finesse truly shine through. I hope to return soon!

Delicious ramen with rich flavors and top-quality ingredients. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the prices are excellent for the value you get. Definitely worth a visit!