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Ramen Yamachan

らーめんやまちゃん

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Sharp chicken bone soy sauce meets thick noodles and mounds of vegetables as Takaida style meets Jiro style under Umeda

  • Takaida-style meets Jiro-style
  • Chewy, dense extra-thick noodles
  • Heaping vegetables ensure fullness
  • Generous free toppings
  • Easy to visit alone
  • Great for lunch near Osaka Station
  • 8 L-shaped counter seats
  • Non-smoking throughout

Situated in the labyrinth-like dining quarters on basement level 2 of the Osaka Ekimae Dai-2 Building, Ramen Yamachan features a signature Takaida-style shoyu ramen made with a rich soy sauce sauce base blended into a chicken carcass and kombu dashi broth. This foundation is elevated by the heft of Jiro-style elements, including flat extra-thick straight noodles, a mountain of bean sprouts and cabbage, back fat, and garlic, yet the soup maintains a sharp aftertaste with restrained heaviness. The dense noodles offer a robust, chewy texture and release the aroma of wheat, while thick cuts of pork belly chashu melt into tenderness once submerged in the broth. Diners can customize each bite with generous free toppings such as noodle size upgrades, back fat, grated yam, and spicy Chinese chives, alongside other items like soupless egg-mixed noodles and oily rice (aburameshi). The interior holds just 8 seats along an L-shaped counter, creating an easy atmosphere for solo visitors, who will also appreciate the friendly owner who kindly explains how to order. Located right by Kitashinchi Station, lunch is conveniently priced in the ¥1,000 range, offering great value for such generous portions.

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Cuisine
Address
1-2-2 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0001, Japan (Osaka Ekimae No. 2 Bldg. B2F)

Address in Japanese: 大阪府大阪市北区梅田1-2-2 大阪駅前第2ビル B2F

Nearest station
Phone
090-8534-1377
Budget
Lunch
¥1,000–¥1,999
Dinner
–¥999
Reservations
No reservations
Payment
  • Credit cardNot accepted
  • E-moneyNot accepted
  • QR code paymentAccepted(PayPay, d Barai)
Seats
8 seats
  • Private room
Smoking
Non-smoking
Parking
No
Private hire
Not available
Opened
July 11, 2022

Opening hours

Mon–Fri
  • 11:00–15:30Last order 15:30
  • 17:00–21:00Last order 21:00
Sat–Sun
  • 11:00–15:30Last order 15:30
  • 17:00–20:30Last order 20:30
Holidays
  • 11:00–15:30Last order 15:30
  • 17:00–20:30Last order 20:30

Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.

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1-2-2 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0001, Japan (Osaka Ekimae No. 2 Bldg. B2F)

Address in Japanese: 大阪府大阪市北区梅田1-2-2 大阪駅前第2ビル B2F

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