ICHIRAN Dotomboritembekkan

Satisfying bowl of ramen with delicious and flavorful broth. Staff were nice and attentive. This branch is better because you don’t need to wait out under the sun. Because either way, both branches in the Dotonbori areas are packed with long queues.

Visited June 2024

We were recommended this place from the guide on Osaka Free Walking tour. And we weren't disappointed. We had to wait 20 mins before sitting at 5pm Thursday evening but it was worth it. You place your order on a vending machine downstairs and pay there (you can order more once sat if you need). You ...get a slip of paper to choose your options on spice, broth, garlic, pork/no pork...once you get to your seat you give this to the server in the hole in front of you and they prepare it. The veggie ramen was delicious, I ate the whole bowl and it was huge! And the salted egg? Oh wow, the tastiest egg I've ever eaten! Around £17 for two ramen, two cokes and two salted eggs

Visited March 2024

Really great quality ramen given this is a chain restaurant. The place was packed, so expect a wait at times. However once you order you don't wait to much longer and the food is good. If in doubt and you want a bowl of ramen in Japan, this is a safe bet for a good meal.

Visited August 2023

OMG best ramen! If you're in Japan, you have to eat at Ichiran ramen. Rich, savory, budget friendly, and delicious! Don't miss this place!

Visited September 2023

Apparently there are 2 Ichiran Ramen in Dotomburi. One pork and another one No-pork. Of course we went to the no-pork restaurant. After waiting for around 30min, we were let in to find a vending machine. Apparently the first order is through the vending machine, and when you want to add more stuff..., you can order after sitting down or during yr meal, and pay directly to the server. You sit down to individual cubicles. In short, the experience of dining in ichiban Ramen is unique and the taste is also good

Visited July 2023