Torisoba Zagin Niboshi

This is ramen on a whole other level. Every time I walk by this area, I can't help but wonder why there is a queue outside the restaurant. And today, when nobody is in queue, I just try. Wow, I adore it so much. The creamy broth with a slice of shallot on top is ideal. Also, the area is kid-friendly and quite clean. They have two tables that can seat four people, which is ideal for us who bring two girls to dine here. They also set up utensils for the youngsters. The short-haired woman was really friendly and assisted me with using the pending machine. Definitely must come back. Little tips to avoid line: Come early lunch or late lunch like i did today. Hope this review useful thank you.

The meal was exceptional, particularly the classic chicken broth ramen. I consumed the entire bowl, even adding rice to the remaining broth after finishing the noodles, which was delightful. Despite a 45-minute wait, I highly recommend this place. The customer service was also outstanding, with all staff exhibiting politeness and attention to detail.

Waited an hour in queue during lunch time. There is an exchange machine next to the vending machine if you don't have smaller notes or coins. Limited seating inside, but the food comes out quick. Really tasty broth, we enjoyed the tsukemen and ramen. The karaage chicken was good also.

Fairly non-descript shop some distance from the hustle and bustle of dontonburi. The soup was frothy (something I've grown to appreciate) and meat was cooked just right. The sliced chicken breast was likely the most tender I've had ever. Accordingly, the entire mix along with the soba made for a well balanced meal. Seating wise, it's rather small so at peak periods, expect to stand in the queue for a while.

Do note that all parties must be present in the queue at all times. Should any party step away, you will be asked to queue from the back of the line again. Started raining whilst queuing, umbrellas were at the side of the queue. These can be borrowed. Should you step towards the shop to avoid rain, you will be asked to step back in queue regardless of how heavy the rain is and even if you have baby/children with you. You will have to stay behind the black mat on the floor. Food to be ordered from the ticket machine mid queue. Machine to change larger bills 10,000/5,000 to 1,000 bills present. Thereafter the ticket machine only accepts coins and 1,000 bills to order. Upon entering, water is provided on each table. Food is the redeeming factor if you get past the service. The soup was hearty and flavorful. All staff will also thank you when you leave the premises.

***Updated menu in 2024 September*** We arrived at around 1900 and waited for 45 minutes before getting a table. It is a small shop catering around 10 people at a time. Staff was efficient in taking orders before you get in so once when you get in, your food will arrive in no time. Highly recommend the Chicken Soba and rare beef sushi. The soup is not too salty, unlike the Nigori one which was very VERY salty. As for the rice bowl, I would only recommend if you are really that hungry. Otherwise just go for the ramen and do not waste your food quota.

very good food, i enjoyed it very much, the noodles were perfect along with the soup which was very creamy and perfectly seasoned. if go during off peak hours the lines are very fast moving, we only waited for 5 mins before we were called to enter when we went at 11am. by the time we came out the lines were longer. the fried chicken side dish is also good complement to the soba

Best torisoba ramen I ever had. Went during off peak hours so didn't need to lineup. Tried the torisoba special toppings 1360円. Wow the volume is huge, toppings are massive, and there is tons of noodles hiding beneath. You will be very full after. Excellent broth, the meat was perfectly cooked. Price volume quality ratio is very reasonable. Service was michelin level, cleanliness great. Overall highly recommend to all.

Husband and I recently visited this restaurant during our visit to Osaka and I was so happy we did. Upon getting to the restaurant, you order through the machine, which gives you tickets to provide to the staff. It is cash only. The menu on the machine is in Japanese but with pictures. We were able to use Google Translate to identify the differences. Getting closer to the front of the line, I did notice a printed out English menu on the same table that the machine is on. Either way we didn't have much difficulty ordering. This restaurant is small. There were a couple of tables that can fit 4 people and the rest were bar seats. It made for a very intimate and homey feeling despite the modern decor. We got the chicken soba + sushi meat set and chicken tsukemen. My husband had the chicken soba and I got the tsukemen. I love love love the broth. It was creamy and was so flavorful and the noodle was the perfect consistency. If you like a lighter flavor, go for the tori soba. The sushi beef was great as well and worth a try! Also can we look at how well the meals are presented?! I definitely recommend coming here, but prepared that there will be a queue.

As with most ramen places in Japan, you order outside at a coin operated machine. They have a paper with the English translation of the machine options as well. We tried the chicken ramen, which had super creamy broth. The thick fish broth ramen was interesting but not quite to our taste, maybe we would like the thinner fish broth. And the dipping ramen was pretty good too. The ramen also has the option to come with sides like beef sushi, karaage fried chicken, pork rice, etc.

Creamy soup on a windy winter night! * * * EXPERIENCE * * * Arrived at 7:30pm on a Thursday night, about 20 people ahead of us. Similar to most ramen joints there's a machine you buy tickets while you are lining up. There's an English menu right next to the machine explaining each option. A pretty small place sitting 10 people, it's decorated in modern style, right above the bar table there are jars of sardines on the top showing what's used in the soup. * * * FOOD * * * Karaage: A Very juicy meat, the breading is thin and super crispy. It comes with 3 huge pieces. Only 300 yen! Chicken Soba: A The soup was super creamy - it's salty on the first sip but because of the creaminess it created a roundness feeling in your mouth full of chicken flavor. Before the bowl was served they actually used a beater kind of tool to inject air into the soup, perhaps that made the soup even more smooth.The noodle was thin and spongy. The pork Chashu was not as tender as I wanted to be but with a smooth texture, the chicken breast meat was actually more tender than the pork. The burdock added was a smart choice, it's rough texture mixing with the creamy soup created a perfect balance. The egg yolk looked super red but it's different from typical half boiled egg as there's a slight hint of smokiness to it. The whole bowl of noodle is very unique, felt super warm and creamy, perfect for a winter night!

We went here twice in our five days of visiting Osaka (and these 5 days included exploring Kyoto and Hiroshima!). So yes, we loved this place and we'll definitely seek it out anytime we return to Osaka. Days later, I craved the seriously perfect bowl of ramen - creamy, milky chicken soup, thinly sliced smoked pork, and moist chicken, topped with crispy gobo, and a side of smoked bright orange egg. Every component was perfect (though I'd probably choose a thicker noodle, but I guess that's personal preference). My husband loved the tsukemen (I did like his noodles better), but I enjoy ramen overall more than cold dipping noodles). And so, days later, when we returned to Osaka after a visit to Tokyo, we snuck in one last eating adventure here, and couldn't have been happier. This time, we went for lunch, so the rice came with a free bonus piece of crispy fried chicken. The 150 yen rice was tasty, fried with gobo and carrots and egg and soy sauce. I also knew the restaurant knew how to prepare meats perfectly so added a 350 yen roasted plate and found a beautifully presented plate of chicken and pork, some seared as small cubes, and a large piece of seared chicken. I do have to say that I enjoyed the regular sized ramen (only 850 yen!) more than the large sized ramen - although it was only 100 yen more, it felt like a never ending bowl of noodles, and I didn't appreciate each bite as much as with the smaller bowl. Everything was beautifully presented - it seemed like the fanciest ramen shop I've ever been to, with the most delicious dishes.

Just amazing! Perfect hole in the wall restaurant with the best ramen I have had in my life.

The Ramen game in Japan should be an olympic quest. I think it's the broth that differs one from another This place besides the enticing and sculptural visual had an INCREDIBLE flavor. Note. Vending machine has no pictures so buy something that says "#1" and you wont go wrong. Excellent. Absolute Excellence. that broth!!!

One of the best things I have ever put in my mouth hands down. The dipping sobs noodles were so crazy good I had the shivers at first. The hostess was also very nice and took very good care of us. I highly highly recommend this spot.