Osaka｜Two 24-hour Ramen Choices in Dotonbori.

The first one to introduce is the recently decapitated 'Kinryu Ramen' 🫢. The general reviews for Kinryu Ramen are not great, with complaints about a strange smell in the store. However, there's always a long line whenever I pass by, so curiosity led me to visit during breakfast time. The menu at Kinryu Ramen only offers regular ramen and chashu ramen with extra meat. They provide unlimited white rice, chives, kimchi, and raw garlic. The regular ramen comes with three ordinary slices of chashu, decent tonkotsu broth, and okay noodles. The overall taste is not as bad as expected, and at 800 yen per bowl, it's a savior for the budget-conscious. But if there's a line, it's not worth it. 📍Kinryu Ramen / Tabelog 3.46 〒542-0077 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Dotonbori 1-7-26 🏦Business Hours: Irregular holidays 💸Ramen 800 yen 🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜 Next is 'Hanamaruken' near Hozenji in Dotonbori. I visited at 7:30 AM and surprisingly had to wait a bit. Before seating, you need to buy a meal ticket. The vending machine accepts various payment methods and offers multilingual support with pictures. I ordered the signature pork rib chashu ramen this time. Hanamaruken offers a lot of toppings, including kimchi, freshly ground raw garlic, and my personal favorite, fried garlic slices. It's a paradise for those who love strong flavors. The size of the pork rib chashu is even more impressive than in the pictures. It's thick, tender, and almost melts in your mouth without chewing. The savory-sweet soy sauce flavor and grilled aroma make the chashu alone very satisfying. The tonkotsu broth has a moderate richness, and the added back fat enhances the aroma. If I can't sleep next time I'm in Osaka, I'll definitely come back for another bowl. 📍Hanamaruken Namba Hozenji Branch / Tabelog 3.5 〒542-0076 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Namba 1-2-1 🏦Business Hours: Irregular holidays 💸Pork Rib Chashu Ramen with Soft-Boiled Egg 1400 yen