Summer Cold Noodle Series 3️⃣ This July, Kirimen, which is moving to Kashi City, will be closed for relocation. Since I had not visited the branch in Juso, I decided to go before the closure. I visited in the early afternoon on a weekday, expecting it to be quiet, but there was a line of over ten people. It seems like the closure has had an effect after all. I chose the limited cold topping ramen "Hiyakiri" for 1000 yen to cool down after waiting outside in the heat. The bowl arrived with no toppings, just noodles and soup, in a simple and elegant style. The noodles had a smooth and glossy appearance and a delightful texture when slurped, with a rich flavor and aroma from blending seven types of domestic wheat. The soup, made with four types of chicken broth and eight types of seafood broth, had a complex and deep umami flavor. This menu truly focuses on enjoying the noodles, with the owner's pride in the high-quality homemade noodles evident. The Juso branch reopened on July 7 as "Kirimen Main Store," and I hope they continue to serve delicious noodles while maintaining the Kirita-ism.

The store is not at fault, but although it is stated that lining up is allowed from 17:30 for an 18:00 opening, there were already several people lined up before 17:30. I tried the Kiridama and found that the sauce was settled at the bottom, so you have to mix it before eating. The broth was flavorful and delicious. I thought ordering 1.5 servings might be too much, but it was surprisingly easy to finish because the taste was refreshing. By adding the special soy sauce halfway through, the flavor was enhanced and I was able to enjoy it even more. Next time, I want to add toppings like seasoned egg and chashu pork when I go.

This was my first visit to the main store. Since the Kanzaki River branch closed, I came to Juso. I arrived at 5:45 pm, and I thought it would be more crowded than the 6:00 pm opening, but there were only two people in front of me and it was empty. After that, many customers arrived. I ordered the usual Kiryu Hiyashi with 1.5 servings. First, I ate the homemade noodles alone. The taste and texture of the noodles alone was satisfying enough! Next, mixing the noodles, egg, and broth creates a well-balanced combination, almost like soba-style ramen! It's been a while since I had Kiryu, but it's a taste that I want to come back for at least once a month. Thank you, Kiryu, for the delicious meal!

I visited for the first time and went to eat Kirimen. I wanted something rich, so I chose the rich dipping noodles. The distinctive thick noodles were smooth and had a good texture that paired well with the rich soup. I also had the fried chicken, which was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, delicious.

[Waiting time and order] - Visited before 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. At the front of the line. About 15 minutes until the food was served. - Ordered Kiryu (1000 yen) and Kiridon (450 yen). - Food ticket system. * First, purchase a food ticket. If there is a wait, you will be given a numbered ticket and return at a designated time. * Choose between 1 serving or 1.5 servings of noodles. [Impressions] This is not the start of a ramen expedition in Kansai, but rather a business trip that brought me to the Kansai region. For my first meal in Kansai, I decided to visit Kirumen, a place that my colleagues always go to when on business trips. Their specialty is just the noodles, and indeed, the noodles are incredibly delicious. The firm and smooth texture, achieved by rinsing the noodles in water, is outstanding, and the flavor of the wheat is also very good. This type of noodle is my favorite for tsukemen and maze-soba. The sauce also leaves a strong impression. Some may find it quite salty, but this intense sauce truly enhances the simplicity of just eating the noodles. It is recommended to mix the leftover sauce with rice, so I also ordered a rice dish. I got the Kiridon, which is topped with sweet simmered pork, green onions, and bamboo shoots. It is delicious on its own, but the flavor after soaking the rice in the leftover sauce is remarkable. With the addition of an egg, it becomes like a flavorful egg rice bowl, which is fantastic. It is recommended to enjoy every bit of the sauce. I was prepared for a long wait based on reviews, but I was lucky to get in smoothly. I highly recommend this place to noodle enthusiasts. By the way, I strongly recommend getting 1.5 servings of noodles. This was my only regret today, as I would likely become a regular customer if they expand to Tokyo.

After work, I finally made it to the long-awaited "Kirimen" shop. As someone currently working in Juso, I had to visit this renowned restaurant. It was 7:30 PM, raining, and there were 3 people waiting. Thankfully, I was able to get in after a short 10-minute wait! The atmosphere was filled with the vibe of their popular Kiridama, and I knew I wanted a rich soup. Without hesitation, I ordered the thick soy sauce ramen in a large serving. I bought a meal ticket before lining up, so once seated, my bowl arrived promptly. The superb soup, made by simmering chicken and pork bones for a long time and combining it with soy sauce, had a nice thickness and paired perfectly with the flat homemade noodles. The chashu was soft and fluffy, melting in your mouth, and the slightly strong-flavored menma was also delicious. The chef had trained at a famous ramen shop, and you could sense their originality in the taste. Perhaps due to its thickness, the soup remained hot until the last bite. This is definitely a must-try bowl. They only accept cash.

After moving, I hadn't visited Kirimen for a while, but I finally stopped by recently. Even before opening on a Friday, there was a line of about 10 people. This time, I ordered the cold Kiridama and fried chicken set for the first time. I mixed the egg and sauce well and took a bite. It's hard to describe the new sensation of the taste, but it was simply delicious. The sauce had a deep aftertaste and was very tasty. After finishing the noodles, I added the leftover rice and had the TKG, which was also extremely delicious. The service was good, and it's a nice place that makes you want to come back again.

I visited the restaurant at night and had a large serving of rich and flavorful ramen. My first impression was that it had a rich and savory chicken stew flavor, but despite the strong umami taste, it felt light on the palate and the flavor spread out nicely. The green onions, bamboo shoots, and chashu pork were all delicious and well-prepared. The thick noodles had a good chewy texture and the aroma that filled my mouth when I bit into them, combined with the rich soup, was outstanding!

Chuka Soba Kirimen Sohonten's light salt tsukemen with 1.5 servings is priced at ¥1,000. It's incredibly popular! Before opening at 11:00, there were over 20 people waiting, and by 11:30, there was a line of 18 people. The homemade thick flat noodles made with YOKOYAMA Seifun's "Super Kirimen Flour Produced by Kiritani" using a self-made No. 10 cutting blade are delicious. They will be participating in the "Great Tsukemen Expo 2023" at Shinjuku Okubo Park from the first day on October 11 to October 14 for 4 days. This puts them in the ranks of nationally famous shops. Good luck to them! They are currently recruiting part-time and temporary staff. Located at 2-1-6 Jusanhonmachi, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City.

~~ order ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Kiritama 1,000 yen~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~A ramen shop in Juso that always has a long line. 'Chuka soba Kirimen Sohonten'. First, get a numbered ticket, buy the texture, and revisit at the specified time. Then wait for about 30 minutes. I've always wanted to try the "Kiritama" and finally met it. The noodles were beautifully presented, with a raw egg perched on top. I was also curious about the visual appeal, but surprisingly, there is a person who neatly arranges and presents the noodles with their fingers. It was fun to watch their skillful hands. The noodles are straight and flat. The surface is shiny, and the smooth texture as it goes down your throat is delightful! However, honestly, it was a bit salty... but when you crack the egg, mix it well with the sauce at the bottom, it transforms into an exquisite flavor that is indescribable. The egg is fresh and rich, and above all, the sauce is delicious!!! It's not ramen, not tsukemen, not abura soba. It's truly a genre of its own called "Kiritama". This will definitely become addictive. Also, the person next to me was eating curry ramen, and it smelled amazing too. Thank you for the meal!✨－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－Currently spreading the word about "delicious" mainly in Osaka! Please check out my Instagram as well. Follow, comment, and DMs are very welcome!➡︎ @deniemon0913－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

I finally made it to a popular restaurant in Osaka. It's about a 5-6 minute walk from Hankyu Juso Station. Since it was a Saturday weekend, I was prepared for a wait and arrived in front of the restaurant around 10:20. The notice said to start lining up at 10:30, so I took a 10-minute stroll around the area. At 10:30, people started lining up for the Kirimen noodles. Everyone was punctual and had a great attitude, not causing any inconvenience to the restaurant. Luckily, I was able to enter on the first round. I ordered the cold Kiridama noodles and fried chicken. I wanted to enjoy the noodles, so I ordered 1.5 servings. It only took about 10 minutes from entering to being served. The noodles had a beautiful color with a rich egg yolk. I tried a few noodles on their own and they were delicious. Then, I mixed everything together from the bottom where the sauce was. The noodles were already tasty, but once mixed with the sauce and egg, it became a bowl of happiness. The fried chicken was larger than expected, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Truly a popular restaurant with incredibly delicious food. I'm thinking of trying 2 servings next time...

I arrived 10 minutes before the restaurant opened on Saturday night and there were 6 people in line. I had the rich tsukemen for 1000 yen. The soup seemed to be seafood-based with crunchy onions. Next time, I want to try the Kiridama that others were enjoying.

Chicken broth is the default for the "lightly salted dipping noodles." The saltiness seems to have increased compared to the previous generation, but the chicken flavor still comes through strongly in the light dipping broth. I also have to confess my love for the gritty texture of the chicken bones when finishing the soup with the soup split.

After work, I came to Juso Station. I decided to take the route back before returning to the recent business hotel. I passed by a ramen restaurant listed in the top 100 on Tabelog near Juso Station to check the line before heading home. I didn't want to wait in line as I was tired from work. When I got close to the restaurant, there were only two people in line that day. While waiting at the traffic light, it seemed like the line had disappeared, so I decided to go straight to the restaurant. I arrived at the restaurant around 7:40 pm. When I entered the restaurant and informed them of the number of people, I was asked to purchase a meal ticket. It seems that at this restaurant, if there is a line, you have to ask the staff for a numbered ticket, but I was able to enter without one. Lucky me. There were about 7 customers in the counter seats inside the restaurant, with a couple of seats available. I purchased a meal ticket at the ticket machine. I chose the Kiryu, which seemed to be the signature menu of this restaurant. I sat at the available counter seat and handed the meal ticket to the staff. The Kiryu can be served cold or hot, and I chose the cold version. You can also choose between 1 portion and 1.5 portions of noodles, so I went with 1.5 portions. I waited for my order. The staff at the restaurant are all quite young. They are energetic and nice. The Kiryu seemed to take quite some time. The ramen of a customer who entered after me was served first. The staff apologized and explained. I didn't mind at all as I had plenty of time. It was brought to me in about 15 minutes. The egg yolk was a rich orange color and looked beautiful. With 1.5 portions, it was quite filling. It looked more like egg over noodles than egg over rice. I was also given soy sauce for the Kiryu. I crushed the egg yolk and mixed it with the soy sauce, which was pooled at the bottom of the bowl, then took a bite. It was delicious. The soy sauce was just the right amount of richness. The rich egg made the whole dish mellow. The noodles were homemade flat and medium-thick straight noodles. They were chewy and had a nice firmness. I drizzled a bit of soy sauce on the noodles and mixed it in with the noodles. It was a perfect match. The overall flavor of soy sauce intensified. I then evenly poured soy sauce over the entire dish as I ate. You can add rice for an additional 50 yen, but I passed this time. I ate enthusiastically. I finished it in no time. It was simple and delicious, just as the Tabelog reviews said. The photos on Tabelog looked beautiful and appetizing. Choosing the cold noodles was the right decision. Even on a hot day, it went down smoothly. Many customers seemed to be enjoying the rich dipping noodles. They looked delicious too. Next time I visit, I might try the rich dipping noodles. This time it cost 1000 yen. It's a bit pricey, but being close to the station, the price increase may be inevitable. It exceeded 1000 yen, but I believe it was worth it. It was delicious. I will come back again.

I visited various ramen shops in Osaka, known for its fierce competition, but I think this place is the best. I arrived around 11:40 on a weekday and had to wait for about 40 minutes as the 25th person in line. I ordered the cold tsukemen with 1.5 servings. It was so delicious that 1.5 servings felt like it wasn't enough. The noodles were smooth and tasty. I can't really explain what makes it so good, but it just is. It's not overly oily like regular abura soba, so I think even women would enjoy it.

I tried the popular "Kiritama" cold noodles at Chuka Soba Kirimen Sohonten, made with homemade thick flat noodles using Yokoyama Seifun's "Super Kirimen Flour Produce by Kiritani." It was delicious, especially when paired with 2 pieces of fried chicken. The restaurant will be participating in the "Da Tsukemen Expo 2023" at Shinjuku Okubo Park from October 11th to 14th. I hope they continue to do well and become nationally recognized. Located at 2-1-6 Jusamboncho, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City.

I received 1000 yen as a gift for my first visit. I was surprised to see a long line before opening on a weekday. The mazesoba here is similar to the one in Kumagaya, but I feel like this one has a stronger "umami" flavor. The ramen also looked delicious, so I want to try that next time.

[Date] September 10, 2023 (Sunday) 7:29 PM [Food Rating] 3.73 [Waiting Time] 5 people in line (18 minutes) [Customer Service] Excellent [Would Visit Again] Yes [Payment Method] Cash [Turnover] The staff efficiently takes orders once the seats are available, making the turnover relatively fast. --- [Rich Soy Sauce Ramen] [Noodles] Thick straight noodles [Toppings] Pork chashu (1 slice), chopped green onions, bamboo shoots [Soup] Chicken white soy sauce [Service Time] 6 minutes after being seated The chashu is moist and tender, cooked at a low temperature, and very delicious. The soup is rich with a thick texture and a complex flavor that pairs well with the noodles. The noodles are chewy and overall, the unique taste was delightful. --- [Rich Dipping Noodles] [Noodles] Thick straight noodles (1.5 servings, cold) [Toppings] None [Dipping Sauce] Chicken white soy sauce with seafood (pork chashu, chopped green onions, bamboo shoots) [Service Time] 8 minutes after being seated For the dipping noodles, you can choose between 1 or 1.5 servings for free. The 1.5 serving with cold noodles has a good firmness. Additionally, the bowl is lined with a sieve which is a nice touch. The dipping sauce, with added seafood, gives a different and rich flavor that was delicious. I'm curious to try other items on the menu as well. --- Rich Soy Sauce Ramen 950 yen Rich Dipping Noodles 1,000 yen

Tokugyoku - 1000 yen pork bowl - 300 yen. Received a ticket at 2:00 PM on 9/11, bought a meal ticket, waited in line for about 30 minutes. The pork bowl was refreshing and delicious. It was elegant and tasty. Next time, I'll try the rich dipping noodles. Thank you for the meal!

I visited a restaurant near Juso Station in Osaka on a Saturday afternoon. When I arrived at 13:10, I was given a numbered ticket and asked to come back 10 minutes later to buy my meal ticket. I returned as instructed and waited in line, finally entering the restaurant around 2 pm, so the whole process took about 50 minutes. I ordered Kirimen for 1000 yen (you can choose 1 or 1.5 servings), Kiridon for 450 yen, and a beer for 450 yen. The noodles were a beautiful wheat color with a jiggly orange raw egg on top. The noodles were smooth but had a chewy and springy texture when bitten into, with a nice wheat flavor. There was a savory broth underneath, a mix of seafood and animal flavors that added depth. It was saltier than expected, but mixing in the egg made it milder. The thick noodles paired well with the broth and were very delicious. You can also order an extra serving of rice for 50 yen. Overall, it was a high-quality ramen dish. I plan to try their tsukemen next time!

Despite it being Friday, I finished work early so I decided to have ramen for dinner. I remembered reading a great review about it on a blog before, so I went to the Kiritanpo main store near Hankyu Juso Station. The store used to have 3 locations in Osaka, but now only this one in Juso remains. Due to the popularity, I had to wait for over 30 minutes before I could enter after receiving a numbered ticket. Since it had been a while since I last had it, and many people were ordering it, I chose the thick tsukemen this time. The homemade thick flat noodles had a unique color from whole grain flour, which looked appetizing. The dipping soup was even richer than expected, and the large chashu with crunchy onions was delicious. Since it was dinner time, I also ordered the fried chicken set. The freshly fried chicken was also tasty. I was full by the end of the meal. I thought maybe I'll try the Kiritama next time. It's often crowded, but since it's near Juso Station, I'd like to go again if the timing works out.