Ichiran Ramen Dotonburi - Main Building

The soul of Japanese ramen is the hot spring egg. The egg white is crystal clear and tender, with almost no resistance when biting with lips and teeth, and the refreshing taste glides back and forth between taste buds. The egg yolk is still wrapped, and a full and rich aroma overflows with a light pinch.

I wanted to drink soup today, so I was recommended a soy milk pot Japanese style seafood hot pot. It was also paired with brown sugar plum wine + foie gras sushi + matcha almond tofu, so delicious! ​​It's so delicious~

A wonderful afternoon and a hearty lunch. I had been craving for noodles. I finally waited for this date with Ichiran today. This date was very lucky. We didn’t have to wait in line and there was a soft-boiled egg to go with it. I like the noodles here, and I like the soup base even more.

Every time I visit Japan, I must go to the large chain ramen restaurant - Ichiran Ramen. There should be dozens of branches in Japan alone. This time I went to the Dotonbori branch in Shinsaibashi, Osaka. I left because I saw a long queue the night before. I arrived before noon the next day. Sure enough, there were fewer people. I got a seat in less than ten minutes. I bought the meal ticket from the vending machine outside the door. The grid seats are the characteristic of Ichiran. It is impossible to communicate with the people next to you. Everyone is just busy eating their own food. I think this design is to increase the profit of the store. Ichiran is very considerate. From soup, noodles, side dishes...etc., they can also be customized according to the requirements of each customer. I look forward to meeting again next time.

Ichiran Ramen has long been famous in Japan. Although it has a branch in Hong Kong, I still feel that the local version is authentic. When you enter the store, the clerk will first ask you where you are from, and then give you a list in the corresponding language, so you can choose your favorite ramen flavor. Ichiran Ramen The sales method used is a vending machine. Payment and ordering are done on the machine. When you enter the door, you can pay immediately, which is very convenient. After paying and getting change, take the small ticket spit out from the vending machine and go up to the second floor. A waiter will guide you to your seat. The characteristic of Ichiran Ramen is that it gives you an independent space to eat noodles. Each seat is separated by partitions. People next to you won’t see you or disturb you while you’re eating noodles. If a few people you know come together to eat noodles at Yilan, you can fold down the partition and everyone can eat noodles together. After taking a seat, check the customized ramen you want, hand the checked list and the ticket from the vending machine to the clerk inside, and wait for a while before he is served. The design of Ichiran Ramen’s store shows meticulous care. There are hooks under the table in each compartment for diners to hang their bags. There is a hanger on the railing behind the seat. If you are worried that the smell of ramen will stick to your coat, or if you feel hot when entering the store and it is inconvenient to eat noodles with your coat on, you can hang your coat on the hanger and put it on after eating a bowl of noodles. The napkin box is also hanging on the table, so you can take out a napkin and use it when you turn around after eating a bowl of noodles. In addition, each compartment has a cup holder, and there is a faucet under the shelf. You can take off the cup and turn on the water valve to get drinking water. What is especially important to mention is that in Japan and South Korea, the drinking water provided in the store is Ice water and hot water are not available. If you want to drink hot water, you can only drink tea. I really admire the local people. They drink ice water no matter in spring, summer, autumn or winter. How can the stomach and intestines bear it? The body is not cold. Think about it, maybe they have been here since childhood. Their physique is different from ours. There is no cold body, yin deficiency and yang deficiency. Phlegm and dampness. Ichiran ramen belongs to the Hakata style tonkotsu ramen based on tonkotsu soup and straight thin noodles. The basic feature of tonkotsu ramen is that the tonkotsu ramen stewed over high heat dissolves the bone glue and mixes it into the soup. Although the ramen soup is dolphin The bone broth has a refreshing taste. I also ordered a matcha almond tofu. The advertisement said that the matcha in Ichiran's matcha almond tofu is produced in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu Island. Many people know Uji tea, but they don’t know that Yame tea is also the best tea. The taste of Yame tea is slightly heavier than Uji tea, and it goes into the throat smoothly. The tea tastes sweet and fragrant. Yame tea grows in the Yame area with thick fog and cool climate. The tea has a fragrant and strong taste and is a high-end famous tea. Among them, the traditional Hongyokuro is considered to be the best among green teas. Ichiran's matcha almond tofu uses Yame matcha, which gives it a strong matcha flavor. The matcha on the tofu presents an extremely beautiful emerald color with distinct layers. The tofu is very smooth, and the whole thing tastes like soft pudding. There will be a surprise at the bottom of each bowl of Ichiran Ramen. You have to finish the noodles and drink up the soup to see it. The word on the bottom of the bowl means: This drop is the most supreme joy. Expressing Ichiran Ramen’s gratitude to diners for finishing their meal is the highest pursuit of Japanese craftsmen, as well as recognition and respect for their craftsmanship.

The first meal after arriving in Osaka, I found this place while strolling in Dotonbori and decided to eat here. I bought a ticket from the machine on the first floor, and then went to the second floor to eat and gave the ticket to the waiter. They gave me a list to choose the flavor of ramen. The ramen tasted good, but the char siu was very thin, and the soft-boiled egg was delicious. The matcha tofu was also good.

I ordered the most complete noodles for each person, added a dessert of matcha almond tofu, and two and a half noodles in case it was not enough. Ichiran in Japan is cheaper than Hong Kong, but I have never eaten Hong Kong ramen, so I don't know the difference in taste. Japanese ramen is really delicious. Some stores have super thick soup, thick soup, thick noodles and thin noodles. Don't choose super thick soup, because the thick soup is quite greasy.

My friends from Shanghai only stayed for two days, so they wanted to try all the food they had been craving for. After eating Niu Tai, we went to Ichiran, saying that we would eat one or two bowls of noodles together to taste the flavor. There was a not-too-long queue at the entrance of Ichiran, and we could go in after waiting for a while. Actually, each person had a bowl of noodles and added dessert. Ichiran in Osaka tastes better than Hong Kong, and eating noodles in a grid is also a different flavor. The desserts we ordered were unexpectedly delicious.