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The World’s 100 Best Ramen Shops

Rekishi wo Kizame Nipponbashi

Osaka, Japan

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RAMEN SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 36 2026
Rekishi wo Kizame Nipponbashi

Jiro-style ramen shop near Ebisucho Station serving thick noodles under bean sprouts, pork back fat and garlic in a soy sauce broth. Staff call out cheerfully and loud anime music plays, unlike the silent rooms of most Jiro-style shops.

Highlights

  • Thick, curly wheat-forward noodles
  • Tender, thick-cut pork
  • Garlic, vegetables, fat and seasoning toppings

Good to know

  • Lines often run two to three hours
  • Cash-only ticket machine, bought while queuing
  • Fourteen counter seats, seven bowls per batch

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