Kinryu Ramen Dotonbori Standing
The 24-hour ramen beneath the neon dragon on Dotonbori, where standing counters serve pork-based tonkotsu-soy ramen at any hour of the night.
Try: Tonkotsu ramen
Price¥
NeighbourhoodUmeda and Kita
The dishBattera (pressed mackerel sushi)
Location
Address: 3-4-14 Awajimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0047
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