Osaka, Japan｜Marushou

The only reason why this place could deserve anything less than 5* is the fact that it's a little hard to find. We spent about 15 minutes getting lost in the station, finally a friendly JR employee showed us the way. I wish I could explain the location in detail, but the restaurant on the 2F floor, not the basement as some reviews claim! Don't be afraid to ask someone next to the ticket machines or in the booths nearby, as they have a handy map of the station and will be able to help you. Trust me, asking will be worth it! The Taiwan ramen is incredible and was easily one of the best dinners I had in Japan, the staff is super friendly and welcoming, they have an English menu and they are open late. Run there if you got a chance (and if you can find it :)).

Amazing Maze Soba restaurant. Punch in your order, wait and then slurp it out against the countless salarymen and women also out for a cheap and cheerful meal. As if the noodles weren’t enough they also throw in a mini bowl of rice. 6 hours of walking to burn off these calories.

A ramen shop inside Shin-Osaka Station. , It's only a counter, but it's wide with about 20 seats. Waiting time may be short even when it is crowded. There is also a partition with the next door, and infection measures are being taken. There are many other types of Taiwan Mazesoba and you will get lost. Today I ordered mixed soba salt. The salt and dashi make it mellow and the pepper accents are good. If you add kombu vinegar, which is a taste strange item, it will have a different taste. I personally felt that it was less spicy, but it was supplemented with chili peppers, ideally. You can also order chai rice for free and mix it with the remaining ingredients, double the satisfaction. Unfortunately, it feels a little lacking in volume. There might be a plus α for hungry people?