I line up at a shop inside the station, even buying a ticket to enter the station and waiting in line (about 10 minutes before opening). I was the third group in line. As the opening time approached, the line grew longer. I thought the line was manageable since it was inside the station. The tickets are cheap! It's much better to wait inside the station than in the sun. Just before opening, an announcement was made to buy meal tickets from the people in front. I was pondering whether to get the regular or small size while looking at the menu posted outside. Eventually, I quietly ordered the tsukemen with flavored egg and a bottle of beer. After entering, I handed in my ticket and the tsukemen arrived quickly while I was enjoying my beer. The thick noodles were soaked in a rich fish and pork bone soup, which was absolutely delicious. The two types of chashu were also delightful. The flavored egg was perfectly runny. The soup was comforting. The portion size of 400g was too much for me, so I struggled to finish it. However, it was so tasty that I managed to eat it all. The restaurant even had a large THERMOS pot with cold water, which was perfect for hot days. These little details made the experience great. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I used to go to this shop in Kyoto since my student days, but it's just as delicious in Osaka. A friend introduced me to it and I've been recommending it to many people since. Today, I invited two senior colleagues from work and received compliments. Thanks to them, I've gained some popularity.

I always wanted to try the tsukemen at this place. There was always a long line, so I usually passed by, but I finally went. The line moved pretty quickly, and I got inside faster than I expected. I don't usually eat ramen, so I chose the small size tsukemen. The noodles were thick and chewy, and the dipping sauce was flavorful. The small size was just right for me. I would definitely line up to try it again. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I visited Kyoto Menya Takei located inside Hankyu Umeda Station! It was past 1 pm, and there were 7 people waiting outside the shop. The turnover was fast, so I ordered at the ticket machine while waiting in line, and as soon as I sat inside the shop, my meal was served promptly! They even reheated the soup and explained how to enjoy the soup split properly, showing great attention to service! It was worth upgrading to a large serving - the extra-large portion was satisfying! The noodles were plentiful even when eating quickly, and I was very satisfied! As expected, the tsukemen here is delicious!! After eating 740g, I of course had the soup split! And it was delicious too!

I ordered the special dipping noodles (small) for 1,280 yen (tax included) and a Hankyu Umeda Station entrance ticket for 170 yen (tax included). I arrived a little after 1:00 PM and there were about 10 people waiting in line, but I only had to wait for about 10 minutes before entering. It turns out you need to buy a ticket first before lining up, but I accidentally lined up without one. The staff kindly informed me and I was able to enter smoothly. Thank you for the delicious meal, Ramenya Takei!

The tsukemen here is really delicious. It may look like a typical tsukemen, but the noodles are tasty and the soup has a slightly sweet flavor that sets it apart from other shops. I also wanted to try their regular ramen. The downside is that this shop is located inside Hankyu Umeda Station, so I had to purchase a 170 yen entry ticket to eat there, which made it feel a bit expensive.

In the second floor of Hankyu Umeda Station, there is a ramen shop called Hyakumeiten. Around 2 pm on a holiday, there were about 5 or 6 groups waiting in line. You can purchase your meal ticket from the ticket machine in front of the shop. I decided to go with the "Ajitama Tsukemen Small" (1120 yen) because even the small size is quite generous at 310g. The turnover rate was incredibly fast, and I was seated in about 15 minutes which was a pleasant surprise. The shop only has a counter with 20 seats. Tsukemen usually gives the impression of a long wait, but the service was surprisingly quick! The noodles were thick and chewy with a nice aroma of wheat. They tasted delicious on their own. The dipping sauce had a good seafood flavor and was slightly sweet. I could also taste a hint of yuzu which provided a refreshing touch. There were also thick bamboo shoots in the sauce which added a nice crunch. I finished by mixing the remaining sauce with some soup, and enjoyed every last bit of it. It was delicious, thank you for the meal.

Arrived at the restaurant 10 minutes before opening on a public holiday. There was already a line, but we were able to enter in less than 30 minutes due to the fast turnover. Once seated, our food arrived in about 3 minutes, which was impressive. I ordered the small tsukemen and my companion ordered the regular size tsukemen with extra toppings. The soup was rich and the noodles were just the right texture. The chashu was also very delicious! I will definitely come back if I have the chance to visit Umeda again. Thank you for the meal!

I visited "Kyoto Menya Takei Hankyu Umeda Store". The store is located inside Hankyu Umeda Station. This time, I had the "Special Tsukemen (Large)". The dipping sauce was a rich seafood pork bone broth with a hint of yuzu fragrance, and it was delicious. The noodles were whole wheat straight thick noodles, similar to udon noodles, with a chewy texture that paired well with the dipping sauce. The chashu was made from pork loin, pork belly, and chicken thigh, and the chicken thigh was especially juicy and tasty. After finishing the meal, I had a soup refil, and the yuzu fragrance became more prominent and delicious. It was a satisfying tsukemen experience. Thank you for the meal!

I was taken here by an acquaintance. I had heard rumors about this place, but I never expected there to be such a popular restaurant beyond the ticket gate! I usually prefer ramen with soup over tsukemen or maze-soba, but unfortunately, the ramen was sold out. So, I reluctantly ordered the tsukemen after a few years. The soup is rich, with a subtle hint of acidity. The noodles have a good firmness, but it's not too strong. The chashu is delicious. Overall, it's a well-balanced dish that anyone can enjoy. I used to think that tsukemen was more for guys in their 20s, but this one has a high level of completion that can appeal to everyone. Of course, even a hungry 20-something guy would enjoy it (especially if you get the large size). For reference, I ordered the "small" size.

I went to Osaka Umeda Station, took the middle ticket gate, and headed to the Kobe Line area in search of tsukemen. Even though it was before noon, there was already a line forming. I was the 7th in line at 11:20. The process is... first, you line up. When the staff calls your name, you purchase your meal ticket. Once a seat is available, they will guide you to your table. I had the Ajitama Tsukemen (regular) for 1170 yen. It was delicious.

I lined up in front of the store just after it opened on a regular day. Within an hour of opening, there were already quite a few customers. The taste was light yet rich in flavor, delicious. I found it attractive that even if you increase the amount of noodles, the price doesn't go up that much. It's conveniently located near the station, inside the station building, which makes it easy for office workers to fill up quickly. The downside is that it tends to get crowded quickly.

In the season of sparkling morning dew and white dew, the lingering summer heat is still intense this year. Today in Osaka, I discovered that there was surprisingly no line at this shop located inside Hankyu Umeda Station, with its main store in Kyoto's Joyo. Without having to wait in line, I quickly purchased a meal ticket from the ticket machine, which operates on a prepayment system. Of course, I opted for the tsukemen, and after some hesitation between the regular size (400g) and small size (310g), I chose the small tsukemen (1,010 yen). The interior of the shop is set up like a Yoshinoya with all counter seats. Shortly after taking my seat, the dipping sauce and noodles arrived from across the counter. The dipping sauce was served in an original bowl with a bamboo mark, similar to the ones used at Tomita in Matsudo. It was a rich soup topped with shredded pork, green onions, and seaweed. The noodles came in a black bowl with the shop's name on it, along with thick noodles and large slices of pork belly. I started by trying the noodles on their own. They were thick, whole wheat noodles with a strong wheat aroma. They were firm with a good elasticity, and had a deep wheat flavor, being made with medium hydration. The dipping sauce was a seafood and pork bone base, not too heavy on the pork bone flavor, with a good amount of seafood umami and a hint of spiciness, as well as a subtle sweetness. The flavor of the bamboo shoots was particularly strong. I dipped the thick noodles into the sauce little by little, mixing in the green onions and pork belly, ensuring the noodles were thoroughly coated in the soup, and enjoyed it slowly. The portion of noodles at 310g was just right. It is said that there is always a constant stream of people willing to pay the entrance fee just to eat here, so I am grateful to have finally had the chance to enjoy the tsukemen here, which inherits the DNA of the renowned Tomita in Kansai. Bon appétit.

Menya Takei Hankyu Umeda Store [1-1-2 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka] Did you know that there is a popular ramen shop inside Hankyu Umeda Station called "Menya Takei," which has its main store in Joyo City, Kyoto? It has been selected as one of the top 100 restaurants on Tabelog, a renowned tsukemen (dipping noodles) shop. I parked my car at the rooftop parking lot of Hankyu Osaka Umeda Station, took the elevator to the 1st floor, climbed the stairs to the 2nd floor, bought a 170 yen admission ticket, passed through the ticket gate, and walked around until I found it. I arrived around 9:00 PM and there was a line of 5-6 people. The staff instructed me to buy a food ticket, which I did. I entered smoothly and received precise instructions on where to sit. I ordered the Special Tsukemen (small) for 1280 yen. As soon as I sat down and took a breath, the food was served almost immediately, which surprised me. The operation was so seamless with no idle time, which is impressive for a ramen shop. The noodles were thick and chewy, with a good bite. The meat was also delicious, and the special dipping sauce was a must. You can even add soup to it if you like. The flavor was so good that you could drink it as is. If you are in Hankyu Umeda Station, I highly recommend stopping by. [Business Hours] 11:00-22:30 (L.O. 22:00) [Closed] None [Payment Method] Cash only, food ticket must be purchased in advance.

- Stay Date/Time: Sunday night before 9:00 PM. Even at this time, I had to wait in line a bit before entering. - Atmosphere: Located inside the station, with seating arrangements similar to udon and gyudon shops, the space is narrow. The clientele is a mix of men and women, but mostly young people. - Food: I chose the special tsukemen (dipping noodles) in regular size. The noodles were thick and soft. The dipping sauce was rich and satisfying, with good quality toppings.

Today, around 3:30 pm for lunch, I visited this place! Despite the time, it was packed. However, there weren't many people waiting, so I was able to get in after a short wait. It was my first time at Takei, and I was surprised to find it inside the station ticket gate. I had a bit of trouble finding the place. I had been interested in it on Tabelog, and finally got to try it. I ordered the regular tsukemen. The seating was at a counter in a cramped, L-shaped space indoors. It seemed like there were around 20 people inside. The constant coming and going of people made the atmosphere quite busy. Now, about the tsukemen, it had been a while since I last had it. I think it's quite rich-looking, but actually a bit light. That's just my subjective opinion! I tend to prefer when the soup runs out by the time I finish eating. In that sense, the tsukemen soup seemed like it would still be left over even after finishing the noodles. The thick noodles paired well with the soup. And there was a hint of yuzu in the aftertaste. I've been encountering yuzu quite often lately, so I think it might have been in there. Maybe that's what gives it a refreshing touch. The staff were quite busy and didn't have time to chat, so I couldn't ask about the soup. I finished my meal. Ramen is a matter of personal preference, so it's quite difficult to judge. It had been a while since I had tsukemen, but it was delicious! I'll definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal!

I went to Osaka alone by highway bus for the first time in a while, so before listening to rakugo at noon, I decided to go eat ramen without any hesitation. I skipped breakfast because I planned to eat lunch here. Now, looking at the menu, it seems like they are promoting tsukemen. Tsukemen... I don't have much experience thinking that tsukemen is delicious, so I hesitated, but since most of the previous customers ordered tsukemen, I decided to go for the Special Tsukemen Large and Spicy Pork Donburi. I handed over the ticket and it arrived in 4 minutes. Huh? With these thick noodles? I thought, but let's try it first and slurped the noodles. Hmm... the soup is lukewarm... and the noodles are cold... are they pre-made? No wonder the staff said, "We can reheat it, just let us know." The noodles lacked texture and flavor, and I thought, is this it? The toppings like chashu were delicious, but I thought maybe it's better to just eat the chashu. The soup was okay, but it didn't have any standout features. The soup base for soup refills lacked flavor, so it just diluted the soup. The Spicy Pork Donburi didn't have any distinctive features. Well, it's probably worth the price. It's convenient as it's located inside Hankyu Umeda Station, but I didn't think it's worth waiting in line for. It seems like I don't have a good compatibility with this chain.

Thank you very much for always reading. If you liked it, I would be happy if you could bookmark the shop by clicking the "Save Shop" button. I visited Kyoto Menya Takei Hankyu Umeda for the first time. The address is 1-1-2 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka (inside Hankyu Umeda Station on the 2nd floor central ticket gate west side). The shop has its main store in Joyo City, Kyoto Prefecture, and currently operates a total of 8 stores in Kyoto and Osaka. Hankyu Umeda has been selected as one of the top 100 ramen shops in the west for 4 consecutive years. The challenge was how to enter the shop without taking the train. After some research, I found out that by asking at the information counter located at the end of the ticket gate, you can pass through without a ticket as long as you return from the information counter. I arrived at the central ticket gate on the 2nd floor at 4:30 p.m. I bought a ticket and entered the station. The shop is located right in front of the entrance, making it easy to find. The shop offers rich and flavorful pork bone and seafood dipping sauce. The noodles are homemade whole wheat thick straight noodles. The toppings include pork shoulder chashu, pork belly chashu, chicken thigh chashu, menma, nori, and seasoned egg. I ordered the special dipping noodles with extra noodles. The noodles were firm and had a nice wheat aroma. The dipping sauce was rich and the toppings were delicious. I asked for a soup refill halfway through, which was recommended by the shop. The soup refill was served in a pot and it was a great way to finish the meal. I left the shop satisfied and thanked them for the delicious meal. Thank you for reading until the end. I hope this information is helpful for your gourmet adventures.

Today in Osaka, I lined up for tsukemen around 2 PM, despite the time there were about 10 people ahead of me. The turnover seems to be good as the food comes out quickly after sitting down. I wondered if the noodles were pre-made due to the speed of service. I ordered the special tsukemen and the portion was quite generous. The taste was good, but the seating area was extremely cramped, making it hard to eat comfortably. In the end, I finished by adding soup to the remaining noodles.

On the way home from Itami Airport, I had dinner here at the Hankyu Umeda Station. This time I had the flavored egg ramen. It was simple, with a clear soy-based soup that felt gentle on the body. The noodles were slightly thick, and I enjoyed the various toppings. It was delicious.

I visited a shop that always had a long line. It was my first time trying tsukemen. The soup was so delicious that waiting in line was worth it. It was rich with flavors of bonito flakes and fish powder. The crunchy green onions and thick noodles were amazing. The variety of chashu kept things interesting. I definitely want to go back again.