Authentic Ramen Shop 'Tenryu Ramen Hassenro' in Osaka's Old Town

Opened in 2015, 'Tenryu Ramen Hassenro' is an authentic ramen shop located in the famous Nishinari Ward. It is about a 3-minute walk from JR Shin-Imamiya Station. The shop has only an L-shaped counter with 13 seats. The shop is always crowded from noon to late at night, with many locals and foreigners. The staff can speak Japanese, Mandarin, and English. I always find it amazing that the staff can speak so many different languages. This time, I ordered the Tenryu Set: Tenryu Ramen, Fried Rice, and Gyoza. The ramen has a rich pork bone broth with a strong pork flavor but no unpleasant pork smell. The broth is slightly thick, with just the right amount of saltiness. The noodles are medium-thick and straight, smooth and delicious, and go well with the broth. The ingredients include pork belly, green onions, bean sprouts, and seaweed. The chashu (braised pork) in this restaurant is very tasty, with three pieces included. It looks like it will fall apart when picked up with chopsticks, but it is soft and tender when you put it in your mouth. The fried rice contains eggs, green onions, and carrots. It has a smooth surface, moist texture, and is slightly soft. The gyoza has a crispy skin, with just the right amount of salt, and is well-cooked. The fried chicken is also hot and delicious! The shop is very close to the station, cheap, and filling, offering great value for money. The ramen at this long-established shop is truly irresistible! Address: Japan 〒557-0004 Osaka, Nishinari Ward, Haginochaya, 1 Chome−4−1 Taiyo Building