Osaka, Japan｜Kitakata Ramen BAN NAI Harinakano

One of my favorite ramen. If you prefer thicker soup bases, maybe this isn't the ramen for you. The soup is very light and simple, but the chashu is awesome. The chashu is cut thick and filled with flavor. It makes up for the more simple soup base. I definitely recommend getting the "Aburi Chashu Don" with whatever ramen you get. I definitely recommend giving this place a try if you're in the area.

I absolutely love KitaKata!! I am from Southern California, and this Japanese ramen shop has 3 locations there. KitaKata ramen makes sure to have the same amazing quality among all of their restaurants. They are also one of the best prices ramen shops I have ever been to, with great staff, and a really family owned style feel. With over 50 locations in Japan, and 3 in California, I definitely recommend anywhere with this name.

I love Kitakata ramen. I visited Bannai's affiliated store, Harinakano store, because it was a popular store. Noodles, soup, voluminous char siu, white onions, all of them were delicious without disappointing expectations. In recent years, I feel that the thick and chewy ramen is making a difference, but the light soup like this shop is difficult to balance, and I think the taste is exquisite. There was a line outside the store, probably because it was a sunny Saturday afternoon, but the turnover was fairly fast. There is a waiting list at the front of the store, but it is difficult to notice when the line is long, so find it and fill it out as soon as you arrive.