The place is located one station away from Osaka and is at the edge of Hyogo Prefecture. This local famous ramen shop is lively at night. This time, I ordered the tonkotsu ramen. The tonkotsu ramen is topped with a huge slice of chashu, which looks amazing. The taste is a gentle tonkotsu soup with sweet chashu that melts in your mouth. The huge chashu is incredibly tender, almost falling apart when picked up with chopsticks. It is packed with flavor and is definitely a legend in the chashu world! Let's meet again next month. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I went around midnight and the place was packed with customers coming in one after another. The chashu was thick and large, unlike any I've seen before. It was rich, tender, and delicious. The ramen soup was also very tasty. I will definitely go back!

Today, I did some light work with my good friend. After finishing work, it started raining, so my friend kindly offered to drive me home. Truly, a good friend to have. When we got close to my house, my friend mentioned he was hungry. When asked what he wanted to eat, he said ramen. There aren't many good ramen shops around here, so we decided to go to Ramen Nihon. We arrived at 7 pm. There were two other customers already there. A male staff member greeted us and seated us. Since it was a weekday, we ordered the limited set available from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. "Excuse me, we'll have two A sets please." While chatting with my friend, after about 5 minutes... it arrived! A set with Tonkotsu ramen and Paiku fried rice! It was quite a generous portion! Let's dig in... Starting with the Tonkotsu ramen... it had the usual light Tonkotsu broth. Slightly thin straight noodles. And the incredibly delicious large pork cartilage chashu. Ramen Nihon is worth coming just for this chashu. When you pick it up with chopsticks, it's so tender it falls apart. The slightly firm sweet and savory flavor, with a double texture of melting and crumbly meat fibers. So good. Adding the pickled ginger for a change in flavor is also nice. Moving on to the Paiku fried rice... Ramen Nihon's fried rice is also delicious. It feels slightly moister than before, but still on the fluffy side. The seasoning is just right, bringing out the flavors of the shredded pork. I ate heartily and finished everything. The weekday limited set, which is usually 1540 yen, was a good deal at 1210 yen. Thank you for the meal.

You can enjoy drinking as well! This shop is famous for its meat ramen that has been popular since long ago! Even after 10pm, there is still a line, maybe because it's the day before a holiday. In addition to ramen, they also offer gyoza and fried rice, so you can enjoy drinking after finishing your ramen! The ramen is still delicious as always, making it a place where you can enjoy various things. ^_^

Near Ikeda Station in Osaka, there is a ramen shop called Nihon. They don't serve lunch, so I always end up going there late at night. This time, it was past 9 PM so I couldn't order the service set. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen and yakimeshi separately. The tonkotsu ramen had a large piece of pork belly and soft bone chashu that easily cut with chopsticks. It blended well with the noodles and soup. I enjoyed it while feeling the sinful pleasure of eating late at night. Thank you for the meal.

This is a memo. They have been leading the Osaka ramen scene for about 20 years. However, their ramen is not outstanding, and their specialty is the melt-in-your-mouth chashu. They have even started selling chashu to go. Their fried rice is also very popular.

I went to Ramen Nihon near Hankyu Ikeda Station in Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture. I tried their basic Tonkotsu Ramen, which had a pork bone-based, light soy sauce broth with medium-thick straight noodles. The toppings included bean sprouts, green onions, wood ear mushrooms, and the highlight - pork cartilage chashu! The incredibly tender cartilage chashu added a satisfying chewiness to the ramen.

I had 7 cups of beer in 60 minutes at Awajichicken, then took the Hankyu train home. Feeling a bit tipsy, I felt like eating ramen to finish off the night. So, I got off at Hankyu Ikeda and headed to Ramen Nihon for some delicious ramen. I arrived at the restaurant just before 9 pm and it was full. I waited outside for 2 minutes before being seated. I ordered the Tonkotsu ramen with double meat and a seasoned boiled egg. The male owner (or staff) had a unique way of draining the noodles. After waiting for about 10 minutes, the ramen arrived. The Tonkotsu broth was light and tasty, not overwhelmingly flavorful but still satisfying. The noodles were thin with a slight wave, easy to eat. The braised pork chashu was visually appealing and incredibly delicious, with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Mixing it with the seasoned boiled egg created a heavenly combination. Adding pickled ginger and garlic halfway through enhanced the overall experience. I finished the ramen feeling completely satisfied. Eating delicious ramen as a nightcap is truly a blessing! Thank you for the meal.

The place is Ikeda Station. There is a ramen shop called "Ramen Nippon" that I have known by name for over 10 years but have never visited until now. It's close to the station but unfortunately, there is no parking. I decided to try their ramen and fried rice set for the first time. I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen with Paiku Yakimeshi for 1210 yen. The fried rice was flavorful and had a good amount of volume. The ramen had tender chashu and the tonkotsu soup was delicious as always. Overall, the quality of both the fried rice and ramen was quite good, but the price could be a bit lower for better value. If it was around 980 yen, it would be more satisfying.

I ordered a set on weekdays at a ramen shop near Ikeda Station. It came with fried rice. The chashu on the ramen is huge! I thought it would be okay just by looking at the photo, so I decided to get a double portion of chashu. One of the chashu pieces was actually bigger than it looked in the photo, and having two exceeded my expectations. Not only were they big, but they were also very delicious, tender, and well-cooked. The pork bone-based soup was not too heavy, easy to drink, and creamy. The noodles were cooked just right and to my liking. The fried rice was crispy with a bit of chashu in it. It was simple but tasty. I also ordered kimchi on the side. It comes with three sheets of seaweed, and I discovered that seaweed and kimchi go well together. I was full from eating too much, but everything was delicious. There were also female customers dining alone or in pairs. Highly recommended.

Before the declaration of a state of emergency, my last ramen of 2020 was at Ramen Nihon in Ikeda, which is close to where I live. I used to visit this place often because I really like their light tonkotsu ramen, but for some reason, I had never written a review about it. That means I hadn't been there in almost 10 years! There is no parking lot, and they only open at night, so the hurdle for visiting this place is a bit high for me. Today, since my wife and second son were out, it was a rare occasion for me and my eldest son to visit the restaurant together. Ramen Nihon is located about a 5-minute walk north from Hankyu Ikeda Station along Route 176 (Inaroku). They are open until 2 a.m., so it's a popular place where there can be lines even late at night. Here's what we had: - Tonkotsu Ramen (880 yen): The bowl they served had their famous pork belly and cartilage chashu which was impressively large and impactful. The soup is a typical Osaka-style light tonkotsu with a slight garlic flavor that reminds me of Tenyo in Nishikujyo. It's not too strong, which is perfect for my son who doesn't like heavy flavors. The medium-thin straight noodles had a good chewiness and paired well with the soup. The highlight was definitely the cartilage chashu. Despite its impressive appearance, it had a melt-in-your-mouth texture that was irresistible. The rich seasoning and the texture make me want to eat just the chashu with rice! - Homemade Gyoza (385 yen): Thin and crispy, these gyoza were quite tasty. - Paiku Yakimeshi (660 yen): We shared this with my son. It's a fried rice dish with pork belly cartilage, originally made for staff meals. The perfectly cooked fried rice had a nice crispy texture and a great flavor. It was a nostalgic taste at Ramen Nihon, even though it's not the trendy ramen nowadays. I will definitely come back for this chashu. Thank you for the meal. They accept PayPay.

This is an old restaurant that has been featured in ramen books from the past. This time, I ordered the Tonkotsu ramen and Pike Yaki-meshi A set. The Tonkotsu ramen was on the lighter side with slightly thin straight noodles. The chashu was tender and well-seasoned, providing a satisfying eating experience.

Recommended tonkotsu ramen for ¥880, with an option to add a soft-boiled egg for an additional ¥110. The large slices of chashu were tender and not too heavy, while the soup had a balanced flavor that wasn't too rich or oily. The kitchen was clean and well-maintained, with two friendly chefs working efficiently. The gyoza, priced at ¥385 for 10 pieces, had a thin crispy skin and a perfectly proportioned filling. Although the restaurant was small, the delicious food and clean environment made me decide to come back again.

Three friends went to a izakaya in Kawashi for drinks, and afterwards they felt a bit hungry so they headed to Ramen Nihon. There was a coin parking lot next to it, so they asked the designated driver to wait for them as they arrived late at night. The memory is a bit fuzzy due to being tipsy... When they entered the restaurant, there were a few customers. They were guided to the counter and placed their orders for ramen and fried rice. Personally, I love watching the kitchen of ramen restaurants from the counter, and as I gazed at it for a while, warm bowls arrived. First, I took a sip of the soup and it was stable and delicious as always. Slurping the noodles, I took a bite of the tender and slightly sweet chashu - so delicious! It was really tasty - I just love it. The fried rice was also to my liking and I loved it! It was delicious - thank you for the meal.

This ramen shop always makes me crave their ramen out of the blue!! The melt-in-your-mouth chashu is the best!! The ramen is delicious too, but the paiku fried rice with the melt-in-your-mouth chashu is also amazing!! I always end up ordering them together. Today, I left satisfied once again ^_^

The shop only opens at night. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen (800 yen) and the paiku yakimeshi (600 yen)! The tonkotsu broth is not too rich, it's light and easy to eat but still flavorful. The pork cartilage is big and melts in your mouth, really delicious. The paiku yakimeshi is also tasty with a strong flavor. This combination is perfect for a late-night meal. Thank you for the meal. It's a taste that makes you want to eat it regularly. There is a coin parking lot nearby.

I was recommended by the master when I drank in Osaka city before, and I visited "Ramen Nihon" today. The location is right off the Hankyu Takarazuka Line Ikeda Station, heading north on National Route 176. It's right along the main road, but there aren't many eateries around. Upon entering through the yellow noren curtain, you'll find the kitchen on the left, tables and counter seats on the front and right sides. I chose a table seat. It's not a ticket system, you order directly from the staff after looking at the menu. I was interested in both ramen and yakimeshi, so I went for the weekday limited "Set A (Tonkotsu Ramen + Paiku Yakimeshi)" which includes "Gyoza Bite-size 10 pieces" and bottled beer. First, the bottled beer arrived, followed by the "Gyoza Bite-size 10 pieces". They were flat and thin, with a crispy skin and a garlicky filling. They were a perfect accompaniment to the beer before the ramen. And just as I finished my beer, the awaited "Set A" was served. The "Tonkotsu Ramen" had a large "Tonbara Nankotsu Chashu" on top, with bean sprouts, wood ear mushrooms, green onions, and sesame as toppings. Other than the chashu, it had a standard appearance. The "Paiku Yakimeshi" was quite substantial, which was a pleasant surprise. I dug in right away. First, the "Tonkotsu Ramen". The soup was indeed pork bone-based but not overly rich. The noodles were thin and slightly firm. But the star of this ramen was definitely the "Tonbara Nankotsu Chashu"! It was incredibly tender, almost too soft to pick up with chopsticks. The taste was slightly strong, but not greasy, highlighting the richness of the pork belly meat and the tender cartilage. The "Paiku Yakimeshi" also had the "Tonbara Nankotsu Chashu". It was on the moist side, well sautéed, with only egg and green onions as remaining ingredients. Seasoned with salt and pepper, the flavor of the Paiku (pork belly cartilage chashu) shined through, making it a very high-quality fried rice. A must-try as well. It had been a while since I got off at Ikeda Station, but this restaurant made me feel like it was worth the visit. The "Tonbara Nankotsu Chashu" is addictive. It's a bit out of the way, but I'd like to make another visit sometime. The bill came to 2,200 yen for the "Set A" 1,210 yen, "Gyoza Bite-size 10 pieces" 385 yen, and "Bottled Beer" 605 yen. Thank you for the meal!

I intended to have just one drink at Sakakura, but ended up having three, feeling pleasantly tipsy. On my way home on the Hankyu train, I suddenly felt like having ramen. The last train was the only option, so I got off at Ikeda. I decided to visit Ramen Nihon. I arrived at the restaurant around 12:10 am, and there was a full house with one person waiting outside. I thought about going to Kasu Udon next door, but my craving for ramen was too strong. I waited outside for about 15 minutes before finally getting a seat. I was determined to have ramen. I ordered a double serving of pork belly soft bone chashu ramen with firm noodles. After about 4 minutes of waiting, my order arrived. The pork bone soup was light with a hint of ginger and garlic, a perfect way to end the night. The noodles were slightly thin and firm, complementing the soup well. The pork belly soft bone chashu was a large, tender piece of meat that melted in my mouth, leaving a delicious taste. The bean sprouts had a crunchy texture, and the wood ear mushrooms added a nice touch. I enjoyed the ramen, but the highlight was definitely the pork belly soft bone chashu. I felt like having more, so I ordered an extra serving of noodles. I quickly finished my meal and headed home to sleep. It was a satisfying experience.

Ramen Nihon in Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture!! This restaurant is popular among locals, with many salarymen coming in even after midnight. The ramen here is a rich tonkotsu broth topped with a thick piece of braised pork, which is delicious! However, surprisingly, the fried rice here was even more delicious than the ramen! It's called Paiku Yaki Meshi, using pork belly cartilage originally prepared for staff meals. The flavor is rich, with a strong B-class gourmet feel, and it's really tasty! If you get a chance, definitely try the Paiku Yaki Meshi at this restaurant!

I had tonkotsu ramen and paiku fried rice. The char siu was really tender and delicious. The fried rice was also amazing. It was around 9:30 PM on Friday, and there were about 3 people waiting in line. Seems like a popular place. There's also a 100 yen per 30 minutes (at night) parking lot next door, which is convenient. Thank you for the meal.