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The World’s 100 Best Ramen Shops

Ninjomenya Gyukotsuo

Osaka, Japan

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RAMEN SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 8 2026

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Ninjomenya Gyukotsuo

A narrow, counter-only ramen shop in Minami-Senba, run by one owner who cooks and serves alone. Its broth is simmered from beef bones, served salt-based with thin noodles, beef tendon and soft-boiled egg.

Highlights

  • No. 2 beef bone salt ramen
  • Salt tomato ramen
  • Gyoza, karaage and tendon rice

Good to know

  • Ticket machine by the door, cash only
  • About eight to ten tight counter seats
  • Free noodle refill at weekday lunch

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