BUTAKIN Higashi Umeda

While visiting Osaka, I stopped by a ramen shop called BUTAKIN and ordered their signature mazesoba, topping it with garlic mayo. The moment it arrived, its appearance alone got my appetite going. After mixing it well and taking the first bite, the rich sauce and the savory aroma of the garlic mayo ...burst across my palate. The creamy richness from the garlic mayo elevated the entire flavor of the mazesoba, making it impossible to put mny chopsticks down until the very end. If you're a fan of bold, punchy ramen, this is definitely a bowl you should try.

Visited August 2025

While wandering around the Umeda area of Osaka, I felt like having a hearty bowl of ramen and decided to step into this place. I went for the soupless mazesoba, and honestly, it exceeded alI my expectations. The bowl came piled high with thick noodles and generous toppings, with a rich, savory sauc...e waiting at the bottom. Once you mix everything together, the flavors come alive in an instant, The chewy noodles soak up the sauce perfectly, filling your mouth with layers of umami and the punchy aroma of garlic. It's a hearty, slightly wild, and completely addictive bowl that I couldn't stop eating.

Visited June 2025

After being blown away by one of BUTAKIN's other locations, I came back on another day to check out the Higashi-Umeda branch. This time, I went all-in with buta-mashi (extra pork) because the pork at Nishinakajima was so good, I knewI needed more of it. The same rich, flavorful broth and mountain ...of veggies were still there, but the star this round was definitely the pork tender, juicy, and absolutely worth the upgrade. One bite in, and I was glad made the call.

Visited July 2025

Came back to Osaka after long time, and my Tokyo friend bring me to try this place. First time eating "Jiro-style" ramen ーwah, lkena shocked. The soup was so tasty | finished the whole bowl, no joke. Halfway through I already thinking, "Eh, this one not same as normal ramen leh." And the portion? ...Crazy big. Price also damn reasonable. If you like thick, heavy flavour kind of ramen, confirm must try lah. Don't say I never share.

Visited May 2025

While sightseeing around the Umeda area in Osaka, I came across a long line in front of a ramen shop. Curious, I decided to line up too-always a promising sign in Japan. Apparently, you can add extra vegetables for free, but I kept things modest and ordered a small bowl with less veggies. After a...bout a 10-minute wait, the ramen arrived. The aroma was deep and rich, with a punch of garlic that instantly made me hungry. The broth was thick and creamy, with a layered flavor that felt indulgent but not overwhelming. The noodles were super thick and chewy-exactly how I like them. They held the broth beautifully and gave each bite a great texture. This bowl had a strong backbone-it wasn't trying to impress with flash, but with flavor. If you're looking fora straightforward, no-nonsense ramen with serious punch, this is it.

Visited May 2025