Today, I’m sharing my experience at Jouroku (麺屋 丈六), one of the best ramen shops in Osaka. It’s located in the bustling Namba area.
The shop was previously called Marujou (○丈), and it offers just 8 counter seats, making it a cozy and narrow spot. While there are a few chairs outside for waiting, it’s often crowded, and you might even find people lining up across the street.
Menya Jouroku serves two types of ramen: Higashi Osaka Takaido style ramen, which has a dark soy sauce-based soup, and Wakayama style ramen, which features a creamy tonkotsu soup. Here’s the menu, though they don’t allow customizations for noodle firmness.
I ordered the Chuka soba, a Higashi Osaka Takaido-style ramen. It’s topped with Kujo Negi (a type of green onion), bamboo shoots, and roast pork. While you can add extra roast pork for 150 yen, I was perfectly satisfied with the portion. Although the soup looks thick and salty, it was surprisingly refreshing with a slight sourness, making it very easy to drink.
The shop also offers the Wakayama-style Chuka soba, which is rich and creamy with a strong tonkotsu and soy sauce flavor. The roast pork in this version is fattier compared to the Takaido-style ramen.
Additionally, Menya Jouroku serves Hayazushi, a pressed sushi made with vinegared mackerel. It’s a common dish in Wakayama ramen shops and is served right away, making it a great snack if you’re hungry.
By the way, Jouroku opens for a special breakfast service on the first Sunday of every month, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
I visited around 9 a.m. on a Sunday and was surprised to find a long line in front of the shop, with hardly anyone else on the street.
Although the line was long, I got seated in just 20 minutes. During breakfast, they only serve the Higashi Osaka Takaido-style ramen.
I ordered the Chuka soba again, and it was just as delicious as usual, with no changes in taste.
Even though it was morning, I enjoyed every bite of this delicious ramen! It’s such a treat to have ramen for breakfast.
If you’re in Osaka on the first Sunday of the month, you’re in luck! I highly recommend having breakfast at Menya Jouroku. But even if you’re not here that Sunday, you can enjoy their ramen for lunch or dinner. Either way, you can’t go wrong with a visit to Menya Jouroku!
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