I felt like eating tonkotsu ramen and happened to find Ichiran while passing by. It's a bit difficult to enter from the opposite lane due to the central median. The order came out quickly, which was good. The soup was slightly lighter than usual, but it was delicious.

Ippudo Izumiotsu Store It might be my favorite ramen chain store! What I ordered: - Natural Tonkotsu Ramen 980 yen - Flavor richness: basic - Richness level: basic - Amount of garlic: normal - Green onions: scallions - Chashu: available - Red sauce: 1/2 - Noodle firmness: firm - Extra noodles: available You can customize it to your liking and focus on your meal in that space, which is nice. It's really convenient to eat quickly after drinking. Thank you for the meal!

Late-night ramen today! Ichiran's tonkotsu ramen is open 24 hours, which is really helpful! However, I was surprised to see a line even in the middle of the night! It seems like everyone wants to eat ramen after drinking alcohol! It feels a bit sinful, but it's fun!

I had only ever eaten 500 yen cup ramen before, so I really wanted to try eating at a restaurant. Today, I had the chance and went for it! I bought a recommended set with ramen, extra noodles, and a boiled egg from the ticket machine, and then sat down to order. I was curious to see how delicious the ramen would be, but it turned out to be almost the same as cup ramen, with just added pork slices and green onions. Personally, I thought cup ramen was just fine. The fact that it tasted so similar just shows how high the level of cup ramen replication is.

Yes, from this morning I went to Izumi-Fuchu again... had to do some repairs due to my own mistake _:(´ཀ`」 ∠): Spent an hour getting there, but it only took 10 minutes to finish \(//∇//)\ Oh well... Next stop is Sakai-Kita... no problem since it's on the way back (^^) Arrived in Sakai-Kita at 11 o'clock... considering the volume of cleaning work, I needed to eat something to avoid getting tired. While heading north on Route 26, I spotted Ichiran, a 24-hour ramen shop! I hesitated between the beef bowl breakfast set and the ramen, but decided to pull into the free parking lot! There were about 3 cars parked, seems like everyone loves ramen (laughs) Inside, I first used the ticket machine to place my order. Ramen: 980 yen, quite expensive \(//∇//)\ I wonder if it's because of the current situation. Unlike other Ichiran shops where you don't interact with the staff much... I had a full encounter with the staff \(//∇//)\ The ramen arrived shortly after! It was super rich and oily, with a strong flavor. Not the typical taste for breakfast! As I dissolved the secret red sauce, it transformed into a punchy flavor! The chashu was okay, a bit thin, but I wonder if there are people who order without it? I briefly considered getting an extra serving of noodles, but I started feeling heartburn, so I decided to end it there. Thanks for the meal. Ramen count: 19 bowls.

Ippudo is always popular and crowded whenever I go. It took a while for the food to be served this time. I always wonder, can I ask for double servings of white leeks and green onions? I went to Ippudo for dinner, and it was light and easy to eat.

Ramen 930 yen, simmered roast pork plate 490 yen, half-boiled egg 140 yen, seaweed 130 yen, rice (small) 200 yen, beer 380 yen. The impression changes unexpectedly with customized flavors. It seems that making it richer by adding more fat and making it more intense in flavor creates a rich taste. A friend who is a fan of Ichiran taught me the correct way to eat it. By the way, this is the version with alcohol, so it is not the official way to eat it (the official way apparently includes ramen, egg, seaweed, and two servings of rice). It is said that you should not leave any soup behind. I recommend trying the way of eating from my friend who loves ramen more than Japanese people once.

Ichiran, which allows you to customize your ramen to your liking, is truly delicious. Twenty years ago, there were only stores in Hakata, so I used to take the Shinkansen to go eat. Now there are stores in various locations, so I am grateful to be able to eat whenever I want in this era.

Ippudo♪(´ε｀ ) Ramen with extra noodles, please♪\(´ε｀ )ﾎﾟﾁ I filled out the order form with: strong flavor, rich broth, 1 clove of garlic, green onions, extra firm noodles♪(´ε｀ )bｸﾞｯ I realized I ordered the same as last time♪(lol) Another satisfying bowl♪ Open 24 hours, even late at night it's still busy♪ Thank you for the meal♪(*´ω｀*)(2023/01/27 Update) 16 bowls [Ra: 12 Tsu: 04 Other: 00]

Sometimes I feel like going to Ichiran. This store is located along the road, so the parking lot is spacious. Moreover, it is open 24 hours a day, all year round. - Location: About a 15-minute walk from JR Izumi-Fuchu Station, located along National Route 26. - Interior: The interior is like a typical Ichiran. Each seat is separated at the counter, and you can see the scene of purchasing tickets from the machine, which is common in any Ichiran store. - Order: Ramen + wood ear mushrooms - Impression: Consistently satisfying junk food taste. Maybe because of the thin noodles, Ichiran ramen feels like a snack and is very easy to eat. It's not incredibly delicious, but it's a taste that makes you want to eat it regularly. The freedom to customize is enjoyable because the taste can change depending on your preferences. I haven't found my favorite combination yet, so it's fun that it's slightly different every time. I usually tend to go to Ichiran as a late-night meal after drinking, but this time, I visited for lunch, which gave me a different feeling!

"I never knew something like this existed." That's what I thought when I found this special boiled egg called "[福らん]" at a Hakata ramen shop this time. That evening, I decided to have tonkotsu ramen and visited the "Ichiran" store. I had only been to "Ichiran" a few times before, and I think this was probably my first time visiting in mid-January. So when I saw the limited-time boiled egg called "[福らん]" at the store, I couldn't help but exclaim, "What's this?" The store had been offering half-boiled salted eggs as a ramen topping for a while, but "[福らん]" is a limited-time product only available during this season. According to "Ichiran," eggs laid during the cold season are high in nutrients, especially those laid between the beginning of winter and the day before Setsubun, known as "winter eggs." It is said that eating these eggs can bring good luck, financial fortune, and good health for a year. The half-boiled salted eggs made from these winter eggs are called "[福らん]." The name comes from the wish for good luck to come and for good fortune to "expand." Some "Ichiran" stores, including the one in Izumiotsu, are selling a take-out pack of 4 "[福らん]" eggs. This time, I ordered the "[ICHIRAN3 selection]" ramen set with extra noodles and a half-boiled salted egg. The egg served in the store that day was also a "[福らん]." I can't remember if I had eggs at "Ichiran" before, but I definitely felt that the "[福らん]" with a soy sauce-based sauce was a better match for the tonkotsu ramen here than the typical flavored egg. Specifically, the rich taste of the soup left in my mouth was reset by the simple salted boiled egg, making the next bite of ramen taste even clearer. After finishing the ramen, I decided to take home a pack of 4 "[福らん]" eggs as a souvenir along with some cup noodles (the eggs can last for 3-4 days in the fridge). Most people seemed to be seeing "[福らん]" for the first time. Some said, "After all, a boiled egg is just a boiled egg," while others thought, "It seems lucky, so why not give it a try." At the very least, I felt that it could be a fun conversation starter. "Bringing back good fortune" - that's what the phrase means in Hakata dialect, and it's the concept behind the limited-time "[福らん]" available until February 3rd. If you're a fan of "Ichiran" or enjoy tonkotsu ramen and lucky charms, you might find the "[福らん]" interesting to try.

I visited during the daytime without making a reservation. There was a parking lot so I drove there. I sat at the counter and the food came quickly. The taste was rich and easy to eat. Thank you for the meal.

Ichiran Izumiotsu Store [2-cho, Toyonaka-cho, Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture] The first battle of the new year will flow to Ichiran in Izumiotsu City, with a dignified store along Route 26, open 24 hours. In the early hours of the new year, around 1 a.m., the restaurant was almost full, showing its prosperity. - Natural Tonkotsu Ramen 930 yen - Soft-boiled salted egg 140 yen - Nori (2 sheets) 130 yen - Simmered roasted pork plate 490 yen You can customize your ramen to your liking with the order form, and the operation is well-organized, so you may not be confused by the system. You can always enjoy the same visual and taste at any store, with a smooth tonkotsu ramen available anytime. The cost performance may not be the best, but considering the peace of mind of being able to go when you want, it's not bad. [Business Hours] Open 24 hours [Closed] None [Parking] 22 spaces

During the Obon holiday period, I stayed at a house and got hungry in the middle of the night. I decided to go eat ramen, so I drove to Ichiran. I don't go there often, but I like their thin noodles. When I arrived at the restaurant, it was almost midnight but there was already a line outside the door. Impressive. I didn't have to wait long and got a seat inside. I ordered ramen at the ticket machine, along with seaweed, green onions, wood ear mushrooms, and boiled eggs as toppings, with double the garlic. I boldly ordered thinking if I'm eating late at night, might as well go all out! I filled out the order sheet at my seat. I requested the following: richness - strong, thickness - thick, garlic - 1 serving + additional 1 serving, green onions - white, chashu - yes, secret sauce - double, noodle firmness - normal. When I think about it, I ordered garlic for 4 people in total between the ticket machine and the order sheet! They put all the toppings on for me. The ramen had a strong garlic aroma, delicious soup, and my favorite thin noodles. It had a powerful punch of flavor, just the way I like my garlic ramen. I have no regrets. Thank you for the meal. I will visit again!

I went to Ichiran in Osaka Izumiotsu after 4 years because my partner really wanted to go. It's a short distance from Hirakata. I ordered the strong flavor, extra rich, with one clove of garlic, white and green onions, double secret sauce, and firm noodles! When I scooped the broth with the ladle, it felt really heavy. Maybe because of the strong flavor and richness! The thick broth is really good after all. But the secret sauce should be kept basic, it made me cough and sweat because of the spiciness that hits my throat and scalp. Tonkotsu ramen is really delicious! I had a refill and my stomach was full. Ichiran has a smartphone app, and kids in elementary school get 3 free coupons. Each kid can go for free up to 5 times! Amazing, right? My child used it this time too! We also got a stamp on the app for visiting, and when you press the electronic seal at the entrance on the screen of your smartphone, you earn points. With more points, you can get toppings or refills. I really want to try the Gyumaro! I'll do my best. There are request cards on the table, but I wonder how they will respond if I use the annoying one next to it. #Ichiran #refill #tonkotsuramen

It's lunchtime on Sunday, and it's been a while since I last visited! There was a line outside, and I had to wait for about 20 minutes. It's been so long since my last visit that I can't remember much about it (lol). This place specializes in natural tonkotsu ramen, and the menu only offers tonkotsu ramen. I ordered a bowl of ramen, ramen with an extra serving of noodles, and ramen with an egg, which cost 3,010 yen. You purchase a meal ticket from a vending machine, fill out an order form while waiting in line, and wait for a seat to open up. Since you share a table with others, the turnover rate is slow, which affects the seating availability. The ramen was tonkotsu-based but not too strong in flavor, making it easy to eat. The noodles were thin and straight. The portion size was small, so I added an extra serving of noodles. (If you eat a lot, the ramen can get expensive due to the small portion size of noodles.) Since you can customize your order on the form, I feel like coming back multiple times to find my favorite flavor. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal. I will visit again. They also have parking, so I recommend coming by car. Also, the ramen for souvenirs is different from the noodles served in the restaurant.

I visited the restaurant "Ichiran Izumiotsu" for lunch that day. It is a well-known restaurant, and I chose Ichiran from the many ramen shops along Route 26 from Sakai to Izumiotsu. The seating process was smooth thanks to Ichiran's unique system. Thanks to the taste concentration system ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic, I could eat without worrying about others and take off my mask. I also had an extra serving of noodles, and I enjoyed the soup until the last drop. It had been a while since I last had it, but I still think Ichiran's soup is delicious and easy to drink. Thank you for the meal!

I am "Noronori", mainly walking around and having lunch in Sakai. I ate at a different restaurant but felt a little unsatisfied, so I came to Ichiran. The portion is light and just right. It's helpful that there is a section on the order form for no chashu. Sometimes you don't need it. Without chashu, the 890 yen price feels high, but that's just my personal opinion... Ichiran always delivers consistent deliciousness. I was able to adjust my stomach. Thank you for the meal.

I happened to pass by this place. The parking lot was empty and I got a spot quickly. I ordered ramen and extra char siu at the ticket machine. I decided not to get extra noodles because I thought I was eating too many carbs. The restaurant was empty so I found a seat easily. When I placed my ticket, the staff came out. I chose normal firmness for the noodles and no extra garlic in the soup since it had been a while since I last ate here. The ramen arrived with only green onions and char siu. The noodles seemed a bit powdery, maybe because I wasn't feeling well. The firmness was good though. The soup was rich and sweeter than I remembered. The chili pepper added a nice spicy kick, but it was a bit pricey.

I visited Ichiran for the first time in a while♪ Sometimes I suddenly crave it... (´ε｀ ) I got the ramen with extra noodles (kaedama)♪ \(´ε｀ )ﾎﾟチ At the original Ichiran, you sit at individual booths with partitions between them, so you can order by filling out a sheet on the table and pressing a button to call the staff. You can customize your order by choosing the richness of the broth, the level of richness, garlic, green onions, chashu pork, secret sauce, and noodle firmness. I chose rich flavor, rich broth, one piece of garlic, green onions, chashu pork, and extra firm noodles♪(´ε｀ )bｸﾞｯ It's a place where you can go from entering to leaving without having to talk to anyone, haha. The bowl is always reliable♪ I can only handle half of the secret sauce, haha. The noodles disappear in no time... I also ordered extra noodles, extra firm please♪ Thank you for the meal♪(*´ω｀*) (2022/01/15 update) 9 bowls [Ramen: 8, Extra noodles: 1, Others: 0]