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The World’s 100 Best Ramen Shops

Tori Soba Zagin

Osaka, Japan

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RAMEN SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 39 2026
Tori Soba Zagin

A chicken-broth ramen counter near Higobashi Station, the main store of the Zagin chain. Its tori soba comes in a frothy, potage-like white broth under a tall pile of fried burdock root, served in a dark, bar-like room by staff who greet every guest.

Highlights

  • Frothy creamy chicken broth
  • Fried burdock root topping
  • Meat sushi side

Good to know

  • Buy ticket at machine before queuing
  • Cash only at ticket machine
  • Lunchtime lines, often around 30 minutes

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