Kamukura Shinsaibashi — Restaurant in Osaka

Came here solo for dinner on a weekend night. Got this place recommended by a store clerk after thrifting when asked for a cheap meal that'd fill me up, so I guess it's pretty popular with Japanese guys too. Place was already packed when I got here with a couple of guys waiting outside for a seat.

Before you even enter the restaurant, make sure you place your order on the kiosk outside. If you speak very little Japanese, they've got an English version on the kiosk as well, so no worries when ordering. All you've got to do is not be a manus when you're there. Once you've placed your order, do check if there's anyone ahead of you outside in the line. Inside, show the counter staff you've got order slips, and they'll direct you to open seats. Once you've sat down, they'll collect your order slip, and all you have to do is wait for your food.

Portion size was pretty huge for the price paid, got the #1 option chashu ramen for 1300 yen and it left me full with basically no room left for dessert. Service is pretty quick and extra condiments are provided at the side (soy sauce, chilli oil). Seating is along the counter style with no dividers between patrons. Considering it's Shinsaibashi, Kamakura Ramen offers good value to meal ratio if you're looking for reasonably priced food that'll keep you full before you go shopping or your commute back to your accommodation. I'd say it's relatively tourist friendly with a bit of common sense involved, but don't expect kowtow service. The chefs there basically double up as counter staff as well, so I'd think juggling everything relating to running a packed restaurant at once is a good enough effort from them. Eat your fill and move on...

Our lunch at Kamukura ramen in Shinsaibashi was decent and generally good value. For starters, the location is pretty convenient and is near many other shops as well as transportation services. Before entering the shop, you’ll have to purchase your items through a screen located outside the entrance. After that, you’ll be able to enter the restaurant which is clean and well maintained. The staff are very friendly and immediately offer you water (at this time they also review your items ordered and begin preparing it). They also are able to bring the food in a reasonable amount of time (5-10 minutes) with consistent food quality. Lastly, as for the food, the portions are large and certainly good value for money. However, the soup and ramen are more on the average side and similar to many other Japanese ramen outlets. Overall, you should visit this restaurant if you are looking for a great value deal, but not necessarily for outstanding food that is...

Wanted to try Ichiran Ramen originally but to wait over 45 minutes. To get rid of starving immediately, Kamukura seems another alternative as it is right opposite to Ichiran Raman.

Ramen offered by Kamukura is also acceptable if there is no camparison. This review will show the difference of Kamukura and Ichiran in terms of food quality.

Both restaurants offer thin noodles and the texture is quite similar. Kamukura offers clear soup which taste is not very strong. Ichiran is using pork and bones to prepare the soup. The taste is very good and not oily.

Kamukura will give you 4 or 5 pieces of pork more than Ichiran's 2. However, Ichiran's pork is very tender and fresh, much better than Kamukura.

For marinated eggs, Kamukura is better. Outside is cooked and inside still creamy. Their cooking timing is well manged.

If you are not very hungry, it is recommended to follow the long...