The Most Deserted Ramen-Bar in the World — Restaurant in Osaka

The Most Deserted Ramen Bar in the World is a huge lie. This restaurant in Osaka is located on the second floor of an office tower, nearby other business towers with few other ramen shops directly nearby. But with the long lines forming in front of the shop, no, it is certainly not deserted. They offer six different ramen options, but I chose the Kanko Dori for 900¥ because it was the most unique item on the menu… “No soup citrus soy sauce,” it claims. And you can choose regular or large sizes for the same price. For lunch time, you can also add a few things for a few hundred yen more. I added the Chashu Bowl for 200¥.

These house-made noodles were stunningly delicious. The soupless, yet saucy, broth really coated the noodles so thoroughly, the flavor was packed in every bite. The first hit was surprisingly spicy, but it was followed with salty, umami flavors, ending in a light citrus taste. Definitely complex, rich, and flavorful… maybe one of the best I’ve had in a few months! The juicy chicken topping was also quite well-cooked, soft, and delicious. The Chashu Bowl was probably the best-value add-on in a ramen shop I have ever had for the price. It was extremely meaty and rich with a ton of umami flavor, and it was larger than I expected.

However, two points brought the experience down. The soft, thinly-sliced chashu looked gorgeous, but they were a bit dry to the taste. The egg was also a bit overdone, though it was still tasty nonetheless.

I am definitely leaving this ramen restaurant on my list of places I will come back to. Highly recommended, even...

Tucked away near the riverside streets of Osaka’s Nakanoshima, The Most Deserted Ramen Shop in the World is anything but empty. The name is a quiet joke—because the moment it opens, the line begins. But behind that humor lies a place where ramen becomes something deeper: a crafted, soulful experience.

Step inside, and you’re met not just by the aroma of simmering broth, but by music—often Mr. Children playing softly in the background, adding a poetic rhythm to the air. The interior is clean, modern, and calm, with warm lighting that wraps you like a memory.

Order the signature WITCH’S RED, and you’ll receive a bowl that balances power and grace. The broth—infused with clams and soy—is amber and shimmering, layered with umami. Thin noodles glide through it, carrying with them hints of ocean and earth. Toppings are precise: tender pork, crisp greens, and slender bamboo shoots, each one whispering intention.

Or choose CAPTAIN GOLD, a lighter broth kissed with bonito oil, paired with Iberico pork char siu so tender it feels like a gift. It’s not just food—it’s a dialogue between tradition and innovation, restraint and richness.

This is not a place to rush. It’s a place to pause. To reflect. To be reminded that even in a city that never slows down, there are corners where slowness is sacred.

At The Most Deserted Ramen Shop in the World, you don’t just eat ramen. You feel it. You remember it. And long after the bowl is empty, something warm...

Best shoyu ramen I've had in Japan so far. I'm usually more of a tonkotsu gal, but this stuff blew my mind. Insanely good.

I got the "witch's red," and the broth was absolutely top tier. Not overly sweet, salty, or fishy: just right. The noodles were thick and delicious. We also got the gyoza which were incredibly flavorful, tasty, and seemed very fresh. But they do have a bit of a ginger-y taste, so if you have a strong aversion to ginger, I'd possibly avoid. My friend got the "kurofune returns" ramen and loved it.

Apparently this place is packed on weekends, but we went on a Tuesday right after opening for dinner. No line, only a few tables in before us, so we got to sit and get our food immediately.

I'm usually wary of "trendy" ramen restaurants because it sometimes feels it's more about the aesthetic and less about the food (ie. the ramen lacks substance), but this place is both trendy AND delicious!!! The price is also EXTREMELY reasonable!! (800円 for one bowl of ramen)

Highly...