In Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, a new dried fish ramen restaurant called "Ramen-za Yuuto" opened on June 22, 2021 in Nishinakajima. The shop is opened by the former manager of the "Nibojiro Shin-Osaka Branch," which had been closed since February 25, 2021. The Nibojiro is known for its unique style of ramen inspired by Jiro-style ramen, featuring a rich soup, thick noodles, vegetables like bean sprouts, pork fat, and optional garlic toppings. However, unlike other Jiro-style ramen, Nibojiro is characterized by a light broth with a strong umami flavor of dried fish without garlic. The shop originally had its roots in Shiga and had only one branch in Osaka, which was my favorite shop in the southern area, so I was truly shocked when it closed. But looking at the photos of "Ramen-za Yuuto," it seemed to be serving ramen that resembled Nibojiro, so I decided to visit as I was craving that taste. The location is a 6-minute walk from Nishinakajima Minamigata Station or a 7-minute walk from Minamigata Station, very close to the former Nibojiro Shin-Osaka Branch. Parking is available at a nearby coin parking lot. I visited the shop around 2 pm on a Saturday, and it was about 70% full at that time. It quickly became full, and even though it was a late lunchtime, it was very popular, which surprised me. The menu was detailed on the shop's Instagram. The most popular menu items included Dried Fish Ramen, Katsuobushi Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen, Abura Soba Shoyu, Abura Soba Katsuobushi, and Abura Soba Shio. I ordered my favorite from Nibojiro, the Katsuobushi Ramen with seasoned egg for 1000 yen (tax included). The ordering process was as follows: 1. Purchase your desired item from the ticket machine. 2. Choose the type of noodles (thin or thick) and the amount (100g, 150g, 200g, 250g are free, additional amounts are extra). 3. Choose the amount of vegetables, pork fat, and sauce from less, regular, more, and extra. I chose thick noodles with 250g, regular for vegetables and pork fat, and regular for the sauce. The soup was indeed quite rich, with a slightly gritty texture that was heavily flavored with dried fish. It had a fragrant and punchy umami taste that was addictive. The noodles were thick but relatively thin compared to other Jiro-style ramen. They had a firm and chewy texture, and when mixed, they intertwined with plenty of vegetables, creating a deliciously chewy and crunchy sensation. The chashu was lightly seared, giving it a fragrant and fatty texture that was satisfyingly thick. The seasoned egg was a creamy half-boiled with a gentle and mellow flavor. It was delicious as it was, but adjusting the sauce to more might have made it even more to my liking. There may have been some changes from the Nibojiro era that I didn't quite understand, but I was extremely satisfied with this ramen, which I love from the Nibojiro series. It is still disappointing that the beloved shop closed, but I am truly grateful to be able to enjoy this ramen again. Thank you for the meal!

Jiro-style ramen with dried fish. Located a 7-minute walk from Shin-Osaka Station. The photo shows the Vegetable Mix Dried Fish Ramen with flavored egg (thick noodles, 980 yen). You can choose between thick or thin noodles for free, up to 250 grams, and if you choose 100 grams, you get a flavored egg. You can also change the taste using cayenne pepper on the table. Satisfying in terms of volume and cost performance.

⭐️Ramen Zato Yuto, Winter 2023/9/7 KUMA Survey (Daily Use) (-80 ☆ Excellent: / -60 ◎ Excellent / -50 ◯ Pass / -40 △ Average) (Taste: 60% / Store Management: 20% / Cost Performance: 20%) ■ Overall Rating 65/100 points (Taste: 70 points) A highly recommended ramen shop with a dried fish-based Jiro-style ramen! ■ Overview Located about a 7-minute walk from Shin-Osaka Station, this ramen shop is situated along a main street off the main road. While the topping style is Jiro-style, the base soup is a gentle dried fish-based broth, making it a place where even those who are not fond of Jiro-style ramen can enjoy. Additionally, they do not use fish powder, so you can savor a moderate dried fish aroma and richness without any fishy smell. You can also choose between thick or thin noodles to suit your mood. It's quite a nice shop, so it's worth a visit when you're in the area. Thank you for the meal. ■ Order Details Dish/Price/Taste/Cost Performance - Niboshi Ramen ¥880 - Bottle of Beer (Asahi Dry Medium) ¥500 ------------ Always Critical Detailed Evaluation ----------- ■ Number of People 4 people ◯ / 2 people ◯ / 1 person ◯ ■ Atmosphere and Service of the Restaurant 60/100 points 12pt (4 points pass mark, 5 points pass mark) Basic points 4 points - Store 7/10 points - Service 5/10 points - Comfort 6/10 points - Ticket vending machine system. Cash only - 7 minutes from Shin-Osaka Station and Nishinakajima-Minamigata Station - Seats are widely available depending on the congestion - Clean and tidy interior with a dark brown wood grain theme - Active on Twitter - Free up to 250g of noodles for large servings (usually 150g) - Choice between thin and thick noodles ■ Detailed Evaluation of Dishes 70/100 points 42pt - Ramen: Jiro-style topping ramen with a base of dried fish, but the soup is light in flavor compared to Jiro-style, making it tastier. Noodles: Thick noodles (3mm x 2mm straight), firm with a satisfying chewiness Soup: Quite hot, with a match of dried fish flavor and soy sauce, clear and light in flavor. Despite being rich in lard, it's light, so the fish powder feeling is minimal, showing that the broth is carefully made from dried fish. Vegetables: Typically, the amount is quite small Chashu: Large slice with a volume of about 60g Dried fish: A whole piece is included, small but adds a change in texture and fills the mouth with umami - Bottle of Beer: Cold. Manufactured in the previous month ■ Cost Evaluation 55/100 points 11pt Ramen ¥880 (large serving free) Bottle of Beer ¥500 Considering the free large serving for ramen, it can be considered slightly cheaper than average. As for the bottle of beer, it is quite affordable and easy to purchase. In addition to the base points of 40, 10 points are added for pricing and 5 points for taste. The total evaluation is 55 points. <Comparison Reference> Average Retail Price of Ramen ¥650 Average Personal Dining Price ¥830 Average Retail Price of Beer ¥634

After drinking, my boss and senior colleague said they were hungry, so we searched for a place near the hotel. The reviews were all about the dried fish ramen, so I decided to try the dried fish ramen. It was a Jiro-style ramen, with a large amount of noodles and customizable toppings. It was my first time at this restaurant, so I ordered the 200g portion. My boss ordered the thin noodles, so I compared them and noticed a significant difference. The dried fish topping was delicious. Overall, it was a good meal.

After the fireworks festival, to avoid the crowds, we headed towards Nishinakajima to find a ramen shop. We ended up at "Ramen Zayu Fuyu." Despite the scorching heat and a long walk, the interior of the shop felt like heaven. I ordered tonkotsu ramen, with the option to adjust the noodle quantity, vegetable quantity, and oil quantity. I chose normal noodles and extra vegetables. It was a Jiro-style ramen that you can eat heartily, and it was incredibly delicious. #Ramen #RamenInstagrammer #RamenPatrol #RamenShop #OsakaGourmet #OsakaRamen #OsakaDinner #RamenZayuFuyu #NishinakajimaMinamikataGourmet #NishinakajimaMinamikata #NishinakajimaRamen #NishinakajimaMinamikataRamen #TonkotsuRamen #PorkBoneRamen #VegetableRich

Niboshi Ramen (thick noodles 250g, extra vegetables) for 880 yen. It may seem like a Jiro-style ramen, but there are actually many options to choose from. I went with a standard-looking menu. The atmosphere feels like Jiro-style, but the taste is more traditional with a strong niboshi flavor, which is delicious. The extra vegetables are just right. The chashu is crispy on one side, giving it a nice aroma. The two female staff members were efficient. It's great that they stay open late. The variety of menu options can be overwhelming, but I'd like to try their tsukemen or abura-soba next time.

I've been feeling tired lately and craving for something hearty and flavorful. I was planning to go to a famous nearby restaurant, but after reading the reviews, I felt like it wouldn't be satisfying enough for me right now, so I chose Nibojirou ramen instead! The ramen had a rich tonkotsu broth with a strong flavor of dried fish base, topped with plenty of back fat and sauce for a good balance! The noodles were very smooth and had a good texture, which I felt was carefully chosen. Adding the seasoned egg and chashu in between gave a different taste, bringing out the presence of the ramen! I will definitely come back for more!

I went to eat Jiro-style ramen in Nishinakajima. I had to wait in line for about 10 minutes as it was just past lunchtime. I chose my ramen using the ticket system, and the staff politely asked me about the toppings. I was surprised by the huge bowl of ramen, but I ate it instinctively. The soup, with a strong bonito flavor, was delicious as it coated the noodles. I left the restaurant feeling full and satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

I made a sudden day trip to Osaka and happened to stop by here on my way back to Shin-Osaka Station. You can choose between thick or thin noodles, as well as the amount of noodles and vegetables, which is a style I have seen in Tokyo as well. The soup with dried fish broth here was very delicious! I definitely want to come back here again.

I arrived at the restaurant at 11:35 on a regular day and there was no wait. There were 4 customers ahead of me. I ordered the boiled fish ramen with thin noodles, 150 grams, extra vegetables, normal amount of back fat, and a strong flavor with garlic. Next time, I will try ordering the boiled fish ramen with thick noodles, 150 grams, extra vegetables, normal amount of back fat, normal flavor, and with garlic.

This is a Jiro-inspired dried fish ramen restaurant located in Nishi-Nakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. Agent Mats' Choice! ★3.39★ The broth is light dried fish soup with hard chashu, and you can choose the amount and type of noodles, vegetables, flavor, and extra fat. It's a hearty meal. I visited on Monday around 11:30 with Agent Mats. I ordered the Ajitama Dried Fish Ramen for 980 yen. I asked for extra flavor, vegetables, and extra fat, while Agent Mats asked for everything extra. The presentation was visually appealing, with crispy dried fish topping the vegetables like an emblem. The soup had a strong dried fish flavor but was light and salty, with a nice aroma that lingered until the end. I chose thick noodles, and it was enjoyable to eat them with the vegetables. The small amount of fat allowed for adding more without overpowering the dish. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

During lunchtime on a regular day, there were 7 people waiting outside, and as soon as we were let in, we were seated almost shoulder to shoulder. The menu was displayed clearly on the wall, but for first-timers or those unfamiliar with the customization options, ordering might be a bit challenging. You can choose the thickness of the noodles, the amount of noodles, vegetables, pork fat, sauce, and garlic individually. The service was good and not intimidating like some other ramen places. It was peak time, so we had to wait inside for quite a while. Finally, after about 30 minutes, our ramen arrived. I ordered mine with extra vegetables and extra sauce, with 250g of noodles. The portion was generous, especially the pork fat. The soup had a subtle seafood flavor and was not too rich. The noodles were thick and square-shaped, very slippery with almost no chewiness. The pork was on the tougher side, with a good charred soy sauce aroma. I tried adding garlic and cayenne pepper halfway through, but the soup was quite light, so I recommend adding extra sauce and vegetables. Overall, the ramen was a bit bland and lacked a standout element. The service was also slow, so I hope they can improve in the future.

Located a 5-minute walk from Shin-Osaka Station, "Ramen Za Yuuto" is where I visited this time with a food ticket purchase. Here is what I ordered (☆ indicates the menu I particularly liked): - Dried sardine ramen with flavored egg for ¥980 You can choose the thickness of the noodles, grams, vegetables, pork fat, and sauce. I opted for thick noodles, 200g of noodles, extra vegetables and pork fat. Surprisingly, it was quite refreshing. The chashu was firm but nicely seared, giving it a fragrant taste. The flavored egg was soft and delicious! I heard that if you order 100g of noodles, it's a nice bonus! I should have gone with that! Haha. I realized they didn't ask about garlic, but it seems you need to request it if you want. It was more of a refreshing broth rather than a rich sardine flavor, which led to a quick finish compared to the usual Jiro-style ramen. The staff was energetic and left a good impression. Maybe next time I'll try the oil noodles. ------Useful Memo------ ※ Visit date: As of now ☆ Encounter with the store: Passed by ① Seats were mostly single tables with partitions that gave a shared seating vibe.

I used to like "Nibojirou" but it seems to have closed down. However, the former manager has opened a new place nearby called "Niboshi Ramen". The ramen costs 880 yen and is topped with plenty of vegetables and dried sardines, just like the previous place. The noodles are medium thickness and have a firm texture. The broth is not too rich but more on the lighter side. I asked for extra toppings and they added 300g of ingredients. The place is a bit dark inside, but still manages to get quite crowded during lunchtime. It seems like the original "Sekai ga Men to ○○ de Michiru Toki" has closed down as well. They may have shifted their focus to their successful store in Hiroshima.

The ramen was supposed to be a Jiro-style but it was disappointing as it lacked the Jiro essence. The soup was weak in flavor, so I recommend getting it with extra garlic or extra pork fat. The vegetables were crunchy. The noodles were mediocre. The rich meaty flavor that was supposed to stand out was also weak. I had high expectations, so I was quite disappointed, and I don't think I'll be going back for a second time.

Niboshi ramen (100g with seasoned egg) for 880 yen. Thick noodles, extra vegetables, extra lard, regular sauce, garlic on the side. Noodle portion can be chosen between 100-250g, with 100g coming with a seasoned egg. Located about an 8-minute walk from Minami-Kata Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line at 5-8-26 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka. Operating hours are 11:00-15:00 and 18:00-23:00, closed irregularly. No free parking available, but there are nearby coin parking lots. Arrived around 10:55, and was served in about 11 minutes. Toppings include chashu, seasoned egg, bean sprouts, cabbage, and dried fish. The noodles are slightly wavy medium-thick straight noodles. The soup is a soy sauce-based broth with a strong dried fish flavor and richness from the lard, with a nice sharpness from the soy sauce. I chose thick noodles, which were chewy and had a good texture. The chashu was tender and well-seasoned. The crunch from the bean sprouts and cabbage added a nice touch. The dried fish on top was crispy and fragrant, adding a great flavor. Overall, it was delicious.

Ordered item: Dried ramen 250g with vegetable miso sauce Food: You can get up to 250g of noodles for free. The texture of the noodles was quite firm. It was a vegetable miso shop, so I tried adding miso. It has a strong dried fish flavor, similar to Jiro-style ramen, and may be a love-it-or-hate-it type of ramen. It was quite light, so I honestly think it would be better if it was richer, but overall it was okay.

Ramen Zato Yuuto Men 250g with vegetables, normal thickness, back fat, medium spicy, with extra garlic. The taste of bonito mixes well with the oil, making it delicious. The soy sauce has just the right richness, not too oily, and overall the flavor is solid and easy to eat even with just 250g. The noodles are thick and easy to eat, not too chewy. There is also a salty flavor, so next time I want to try the tonkotsu ramen.

This shop is where the manager of Nibojiro, a Jiro-style ramen shop in Nishi-Nakajima, branched out on his own. I knew it was located right next to Nibojiro, but I finally had the chance to visit. I arrived just before 2 pm, past the lunch rush, but the place was still about 70% full. I bought a large Niboshi Tonkotsu ramen and added extra chashu using the ticket machine, then was seated at the counter. When I sat down, I was asked if I could look behind me, where a paper with instructions on how to order extra vegetables and such typical of Jiro-style ramen shops was posted on the wall. Just like during the Nibojiro days, garlic was not listed as an option to preserve the bonito flavor. I ordered thick noodles, extra vegetables, normal amount of lard, extra sauce, and garlic topping for flavor variation. The ramen arrived in about 10 minutes. One noticeable difference from the Nibojiro days was that there was no red pepper sprinkled on top from the beginning. The light tonkotsu soup paired well with the bonito flavor, and the thick noodles provided a satisfying chew. Adding garlic midway changed the aroma and kept things interesting. However, the bean sprouts didn't mix well with the soup, making it feel like you're just eating plain bean sprouts. It might be better if the bean sprouts were seasoned a bit. Also, the chashu was thin and tough. For this quality, the additional chashu for 170 yen didn't seem worth it. In the fiercely competitive ramen scene around Shin-Osaka and Nishi-Nakajima, where there are only two Jiro-style shops, I would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

In June 2021, the owner, who had previously been a manager at Ramen Za Yuuto in Osaka, opened a new shop called Nibo Tsugi Sho in Shin-Osaka. On November 15, 2022, I tried their Shoyu Ramen with Niboshi (dried baby sardine) and seasoned egg for ¥980. The noodles were thick and had a nice chewy texture, complementing the rich and flavorful soup infused with the essence of dried baby sardines. The toppings included thick slices of chashu (roasted pork), a seasoned egg, bean sprouts, cabbage, extra pork fat, dried baby sardines, and garlic. The combination of the umami-rich soup and the various toppings created a satisfying and delicious Niboshi ramen experience.

◇◾️October 2022◾️◇It's been a while since my last visit. I chose the tonkotsu ramen, priced at 980 yen. It has gone up in price again (>_<). The noodles were thick, 250g, with extra vegetables, sauce, and back fat. I had the garlic on the side. The extra portion was quite substantial... ε-(´∀｀; ) It was a bit smaller than before, so I felt a little disappointed. Well, I guess it's understandable with the current inflation. Thank you for the meal. m(_ _)m