I visited around 12 o'clock on a weekday. There are two parking lots (to the left of the shop, in front of the shop). I ordered the Mini Daily Bowl Set for 970 yen. The mini daily bowl was Chashu Mayo Bowl. The ramen was Tonkotsu Ramen, and I chose hard noodles. There is self-service for pickled vegetables, kimchi, and you can also enjoy chili oil, minced garlic, and sesame. The ramen tasted just right and was delicious. The mini bowl also had a flavor that I liked, and the pickled vegetables and kimchi were also delicious.

Around 13:45, the restaurant was about 40% full. I sat at the counter seat near the front, but I should have sat further back because the wind was cold. They had a special offer for a 100 yen discount on the Tonkotsu Ramen Half-chan set, so I ordered that with two servings of gyoza. I asked for the noodles to be cooked normally and with extra garlic. The food arrived in about 9 minutes. The broth had a good garlic flavor. The noodles were the typical yellow type often seen in Chinese restaurants, but they were a bit too soft for my liking. The chashu, green onions, and fried rice were average. The gyoza was bigger than what I used to have at a nearby restaurant on Saturdays. I later realized they had a Stamina Gyoza with triple the garlic and chives - I should have ordered that. I paid 1480 yen with PayPay and decided to go to the convenience store afterwards.

Not good, not bad, just the usual quality expected, so I visited the unexplored restaurant "Fukuchan Monzen Store". I arrived just before noon and the parking lot was already filled with cars. I ordered the fried chicken set with char siu ramen. I asked for the char siu to be pork belly and the noodles to be normal firmness. The food arrived in about 10 minutes. First, I tried the soup. Compared to other places, the saltiness here is on the lower side. Perhaps they are considerate of customers who prefer lighter flavors? I sprinkled plenty of pepper to go with the char siu. Although I asked for the noodles to be normal firmness, I realized that there is no need to make the ramen noodles firmer at Fukuchan. I enjoyed the combination of pork belly char siu and fried chicken with rice. I almost forgot about the reliable companion, the all-you-can-eat kimchi (laughs). I remembered it at the bike parking area. The soup may have been less salty, but as I continued eating, I got used to the mild flavor and enjoyed it. Thank you for the meal.

▼Location▼ Located along Prefectural Route 21, 600m from the Ebata intersection towards the Sumoto direction on the left side. ▼About the Shop▼ Fukuchan is a popular ramen chain that has been in business for about 30 years, with over 15 stores in Osaka Prefecture. They specialize in tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramen. They also have affiliated brands like Akafukuchan and franchise brand stores in the prefecture. ▼Menu▼ They offer tonkotsu-based, meat soy sauce-based, dashi-based, champon, as well as noodles, gyoza, and fried rice. For more details, please visit their website. ▼What I Ate▼ ▽Tonkotsu Shinaji - 720 yen▽ (Visited in May 2021) This is a limited edition item at the Kadoma store. It comes with toppings like ma-yu (burnt garlic oil), spicy sauce, green onions, and chashu. The soup is a rich tonkotsu broth made with pork bones, pork skin, chicken, and aromatic vegetables. The base is a mild tonkotsu soup with added richness from the ma-yu and spiciness from the spicy sauce. The level of spiciness is just right and adds a nice flavor to the soup. The thin straight noodles are slightly firm and complement the tonkotsu-based soup well. The chashu has a good texture and is flavorful. ▼Impressions▼ (Visited in May 2021) Fukuchan is a popular ramen chain with over 15 stores in Osaka Prefecture. They have been expanding their network of stores from Daito to throughout the prefecture for over 30 years. They are known for their Osaka-style tonkotsu ramen and their popular services like the kimchi bar. The Kadoma store, located along Route 21, is a branch with a parking lot across the street. This was my first visit to the Kadoma store, and I tried their limited edition ramen, which turned out to be quite delicious. The use of thin noodles was a nice touch. I hope they continue to offer such unique ramen at their various branches.

On this day, I visited "Osaka Fukuchan" located along the Yao-Hirakata Line in Osaka Prefecture. I was looking for a set menu of fried rice and fried chicken at a Fukuchan near my house, but it was not listed on the menu. When I asked the staff, I found out that this particular store is a franchise. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, as a preventive measure, side dishes like kimchi were wrapped in small plates. I ordered the regular size fried rice for a hefty portion, and it was quite voluminous. The taste was delicious, but it was completely different from the store near my house. It wasn't too oily. It seems that the seasoning can vary greatly depending on the store. Thank you for the meal.

Half Chan Set: 3.2 points Fried Rice: 3.4 points... The soy sauce flavor was a bit strong, but it was delicious. The Meat Soy Sauce Ramen: It had grated daikon radish on top, and it tasted very similar to Marugen Ramen, but it was well-made. Since it's a chain restaurant, the taste is consistent and there aren't many disappointments. They also have a parking lot.

Be sure to clean the inside of the store.

I visited the "Osaka Fukuchan Ramen Kadoma Store" in Kadoma City and tried their "Ramen (630 yen)". The nearest station is Keihan Yamada Station. The menu includes various types of ramen such as tonkotsu, shoyu tonkotsu, salt tonkotsu, miso tonkotsu, shoyu, salt, and miso ramen, as well as chashu ramen, chashu with toppings, and special limited edition ramen. The tonkotsu broth is light with a hint of garlic flavor, and the noodles are straight and have a good texture. The chashu is well-seasoned and tender. They also offer set menus and a free kimchi bar.

I had some errands in Moriguchi and was feeling hungry, so I was looking for a ramen shop and found a nice one with a parking lot. I ordered their special white cabbage pork soy sauce ramen. The soup had a nice pork flavor to it. I wish the yuzu pepper had a stronger taste though. The white cabbage and grated radish matched well with the pork, bringing out the deliciousness. This shop also has side menu options, so it's a good place to stop by casually.

Hello January 2016! I'm back for a revisit! I'm definitely not here to see the cute delinquent-style staff members. ☆ Niku Shoyu Ramen ¥680 - Despite being labeled as "aged soy sauce ramen," the flavor is actually a sweet soy sauce ramen with a good balance of pork umami and sweetness. The soup is from Marugen, and the noodles might be from here too? (lol) It was delicious! Thank you for the meal! (@^▽^@) Hello January 2016! The cute delinquent-style girls with perfect false eyelashes like Mika Nakashima! Although they are on the shorter side, their eye makeup is on point! Many part-time staff members seem to be like that, in my opinion. The background music at Fukuchan Ramen was playing songs by Mika Nakashima (*^^*) Customers also seem to prefer guys who resemble Takayuki Yamada from Georgia's commercials, in my opinion (lol). However, there are several branches of this restaurant in my area, and the food is just delicious! And the cost performance is also good! Great for when you want to indulge in a hearty meal of ramen and gyoza, similar to Osho! (@^▽^@) ☆ Tantanmen + Gyoza + Half Chan ¥1110 - Using a ¥200 discount coupon, the total came to ¥910, which is quite cheap, right? The white sesame tantanmen here has just the right amount of spiciness and is quite tasty! The petite and cute staff members with perfect makeup provided excellent service, making the dining experience enjoyable! By the way, the recommended daily salt intake for adult men is 10g and for women is 8g! Japanese people have the second highest salt intake in the world, following South Korea! Today, RINA-san once again exceeded her daily salt intake during lunch! Thank you for the meal! (@^▽^@)

In May 2015, I stopped by this place on my way home because I was craving Fukuchiya An Ramen, which I used to eat often during my student days. I ordered the Fukuchiya An Ramen with extra chashu topping. You can choose between pork belly or loin for the chashu here, and I chose pork belly. Even though it's a chain restaurant, I really like this place. They also have a kimchi bar, so I enjoyed plenty of kimchi as well. The fried rice is also recommended. I have a lot of nostalgic memories here, so I am quite fond of this place. The food was delicious.

Marugen Ramen - Kadoma Branch After leaving Marugen Ramen in Kadoma, I still felt a bit hungry, so I decided to stop by here on my way back. It was my third meal of the day. It was lunchtime, so the restaurant was almost full and very lively. They also had a decent selection of manga available. I have been visiting Fukuchan more frequently lately, but when I looked at the menu, there were no special limited items, so I asked for a regular ramen that I hadn't tried yet. They asked if I wanted garlic, and I said yes. After a short wait, a bowl of ramen was served. The soup was a milky white color, reminiscent of their regular tonkotsu ramen. It had a smooth texture, no unpleasant smell, and a rich flavor similar to Satsuma ramen. It was a salt ramen, so it had a slightly strong salty taste. The noodles were medium thickness straight noodles with a yellowish color and a good chewy texture. The chashu consisted of two thick slices with some fat, also resembling Satsuma-style chashu. The toppings included corn, bean sprouts, green onions, and grated garlic. It had been a while since I had tried a regular menu item from Fukuchan, but it was a comforting bowl that paired very well with the garlic. I would like to visit this branch and others more often. (Visited in December 2010) Sesame Tan Tan Men This branch of Fukuchan was located along Route 21, and although I had passed by it many times, I had never visited before. On this day, I arrived after 10:00 pm, and the parking lot was quite full. Inside, the tables were about 80% full, creating a bright and lively atmosphere. I noticed a limited-time menu item called Tan Tan Men, so I decided to order that. While waiting, I snacked on the complimentary kimchi from the kimchi bar. The ramen that arrived was served in a slightly deeper bowl, with a base of milky white light tonkotsu soup mixed with a red spicy sauce. The spicy sauce, which seemed to contain chili peppers, provided a strong kick, making it difficult to discern the soup's flavor. I didn't taste much sesame flavor, but it became more noticeable towards the bottom. The noodles were slightly thick straight noodles, with a slightly shorter length, but a chewy texture. The toppings included crunchy shredded leeks, bok choy, and a generous amount of minced meat, with no chashu. Despite not being as spicy as it looked, it was an easy-to-eat bowl, but I felt it lacked meatiness. It made me crave the regular light tonkotsu ramen from Fukuchan. Thank you for the meal.

A chain ramen restaurant commonly seen on the roadside in Osaka Prefecture. This restaurant is not within walking distance from the station, but is located along a busy prefectural road. Their specialty is a vegetable buffet system including kimchi. I visited on a late lunch on a holiday, enjoying some beer with kimchi and other vegetables. I ordered the Tonkotsu ramen with a Sichuan spicy miso topping, priced at 720 yen. It's reasonably priced, but the extra 120 yen for the Sichuan spicy miso topping seemed a bit much. Overall, the ramen was neither exceptional nor disappointing, just average.

I often visit Fukuchan Ramen at 2 or 3 in the morning on Fridays and Saturdays (laughs). Even at those late hours, the place is always full of customers. When you enter the restaurant, you'll see a "free kimchi bar" next to the entrance. I start with kimchi and a glass of draft beer. The kimchi isn't too spicy, but it goes well with the beer. I also order a serving of gyoza. I wish the gyoza had a crispier skin. I order the half portion set of Fukuchan Ramen, which comes with today's final dish. The soup is rich and the noodles are firm, just as I requested. The chashu pork is delicious and the soft-boiled egg is perfectly runny. Ah, I'm so full. Thank you for the meal. I also used a discount coupon, so I got 200 yen off.

There are various variations on the menu of ramen, so you never get tired of eating there. It's relatively always full of customers. There are many ramen shops around, but they are more orthodox. It's the kind of ramen that makes you want to eat it. Kimchi is all-you-can-eat, so I enjoy it deliciously until the ramen comes out. They now confirm things like the doneness of the noodles and the topping of garlic, which they didn't used to ask before. For takeout, the chashu is also recommended.

I tried this place on my way home from work. They offer unlimited kimchi, salad, and pickles. I ordered the Fukuchan Ramen, which comes in tonkotsu, tonkotsu shoyu, or salt tonkotsu flavors. I chose the salt tonkotsu. You can also add toppings like flavored egg, chashu, and corn, and customize the amount of garlic and the firmness of the noodles. They also provide garlic and pickled ginger on the side for you to adjust the flavor to your liking. It's a nice touch.