Kiboken Shinsaibashi-Nagahori — Restaurant in Osaka

Food: 3/5 Ramen was a 4, everything else was a 3 Service: 4/5 Good service Value: 3/5 A bit overpriced given the quality Ambiance: 3/5 Table and counter seating, greasy interior

Dropped by this ramen shop a few years back, ordered the Tonkotsu (pork broth) Ramen along with a side of fried rice.

The ramen was good, which is always a good sign so I proceeded to place an order for a side of gyoza (pot stickers) and a karaage (fried chicken).

The fried rice lacked seasoning (unusual for a ramen shop).

The deep fried chicken was greasy and unappetizing.

The pot stickers were ok given that it was just a matter of pan frying something that had already been prepared in advance.

The floor of the restaurant was quite greasy due to the lack of proper...

This place will hit the spot. I got the kibouken black which is soy sauce based and the flavor was just amazing. The noodles were firm and felt good in the stomach. Not heavy. I also got gyoza which was delicious and flavorful. This isn’t a super fancy place with lots of gimmicks. It didn’t feel pretentious. It didn’t feel hyped up which I like. This is just your dependable, well-done, ramen shop. The people were friendly and chipper. The place was quiet and I didn’t feel any anxiety to enjoy myself. The interiors felt like it hadn’t changed in a long time. I’d say it’s akin to those older neighborhood diners in the states but instead of pancakes and eggs, it’s ramen and gyoza. These are the types of places I...

Excellent ramen restaurant. It looks plain, but the noodles and the broth are to die for! We tried ramen and gyoza and where more than satisfied. The stock is really tasty, not the ordinary soup you usually get with your noodles. The "spicy" option was just perfect for me. Hot, but not overshadowing the delicious taste. I don't dare to think about the alternatives "extra spicy", "extra extra spicy" etc... Considering the price this was the best restaurant we...