Shodoten — Restaurant in Osaka

Better if you’re solo or just 2. This place is very small, about 10 seats. I feel like this is the real experience of a local ramen. the bouillon was so good but yet so simple and not too much oil (my preference). It was kinda hot inside but felt so cozy it reminded me when my dad used to make me food. The service was fast! It’s not a place to stay and talk (like most restaurants in Japan I believe) Locals come here to eat and leave as soon as they finish their meal! Can’t be compared to the famous Ichiran ramen in Shibuya. They’re both different but also so good. 1350 yen for my ramen...

Very clean and delicious ramen, loved the pork as not too fatty. Great prices. Simple menu, can tell this is a recipe that the establishment has been using for ages. The owner is the cutest little man who makes awesome gyozas in traditional way. Not frozen. No Instagram pressure to rate/review and knew this would be amazing. About 10 seats and everyone who came through were regulars. It’s hard to find but that’s my fav type of places, no tourists and paid reviews. We also got 2 plates of gyozas...

Great little ramen spot off the main drag in Dontonburi, no English menu so just ask for ramen and side of gyoza. Ramen is very light and tasty and the gyoza is excellent, very moorish, we ordered 2 servings and could have had more! Tiny place with only 10 or so seats at the counter, one old guy basically cooking everything, sure he has been doing it for longer than I’ve been alive. Looks like it’s frequented by locals so always a plus. Highly...