Kinryu Ramen Dotonbori
The neon dragon landmark on Dotonbori canal, open 24 hours. Pork-based tonkotsu-soy ramen for under ¥800; kimchi and garlic are self-service at the counter.
Order: ['Tonkotsu ramen', 'Extra chashu', 'Gyoza']
CuisineOden
Price¥¥
NeighbourhoodDotonbori and Namba
Must order: ['Tako kanroni', 'Daikon oden', 'Kinchaku']
Location
Address: 1-1-8 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0071
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Order: ['Happiness pig ramen', 'Extra marrow', 'Spicy miso ramen']
Ichiran Dotonbori South
Solo-booth tonkotsu ramen at the Dotonbori branch of Japan's solo-dining chain. Customise broth richness, spice, and noodle firmness on an order form.
Order: ['Tonkotsu ramen with flavour-concentration slip']
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Kinryu Ramen Dotonbori
The neon dragon landmark on Dotonbori canal, open 24 hours. Pork-based tonkotsu-soy ramen for under ¥800; kimchi and garlic are self-service at the counter.
Order: ['Tonkotsu ramen', 'Extra chashu', 'Gyoza']
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Hanamaruken Ramen Namba
Famous for 24-hour pork-marrow kotteri broth and happiness pig chashu; a Namba landmark for late-night workers and tourists seeking rich Osaka tonkotsu.
Order: ['Happiness pig ramen', 'Extra marrow', 'Spicy miso ramen']
Ichiran Dotonbori South
Solo-booth tonkotsu ramen at the Dotonbori branch of Japan's solo-dining chain. Customise broth richness, spice, and noodle firmness on an order form.
Order: ['Tonkotsu ramen with flavour-concentration slip']