Dotombori Kamukura Lucua Osaka — Restaurant in Osaka

It is funny - when you read the negative reviews left on Google about this noodle shop, 99% was in Japanese. It seems the Japanese eaters hold higher standard than tourists about their noodles. To me, Kamukura was a heaven! We bumped into Dotonbori in a multiple-storied "L" mall, this is a high end mall that offers a variety of restaurant choices on the highest floor. We were hungry and tired and didn't want to wait any longer for lines. Saw this noodle restaurant and decided to eat there. We ordered four noodle soups and a fried chicken. As soon as I sipped the first spoon of the soup, it sent me straight to heaven. I have never had such a pleasure to enjoy such a tasted noodle soup and I can categorize right away that this was the best noodle soup I have ever tried in my life. They offered an assortment of spices and condiment for customers to add freely. My favorite one was the chillied chives in a jar, which was so delicious in the soup. Kamukura deserves...

I was pleasantly surprised to accidentally stumble onto this branch at Lucua Osaka. So we immediately went in. No queue! The seating arrangement is at the almost oval counter with the open kitchen in the middle. The chefs and team are working non stop with a perfectly coordinated sequence! Our noodles were delicious. As was the fried chicken. The Gyozas were average. Counter service was good. Unfortunately the lady at the ordering station was unfriendly and cold. I detected an accent… which prompted me to ask politely…” where are you from?” Her reply….” From my Mother!” In a very cold tone and blank face. This was the only negative interaction in Osaka during our one week visit. Everyone was extremely pleasant, helpful...

Dropped by this place for a quick ramen pickup. Although they don't have an extensive menu, their list of dishes will definitely keep you satisfied. Do try their signature dish (the one with lot's of chives topping), as it's really superb. The restaurant has an open kitchen concept with only about 20 counter seats, so you can watch them prepare the ramen.

Best to drop by slightly before dinner time so that you don't have to wait in the...