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Clear chicken broth, from scratch.
The soup is made in-house from scratch every day. Lift a spoonful of the golden broth and you can see right through it.
Sennichimae · Namba — Chicken chintan ramen & gyoza
A bowl for the world. Only in Osaka.
Crystal-clear chicken broth, made from scratch every day. Noodles chosen to suit each soup. Gyoza packed to the edges, and a cold beer. At a backstreet counter in Sennichimae, open until 2 AM.
- Chicken broth made from scratch
- Open till 2 AM · Closed Tuesdays
- 8 counter seats · Just walk in
- Cards · Suica/ICOCA · Alipay · WeChat Pay
- English, Chinese & Korean menus
- No cover or service charge
- Kids welcome · Non-smoking
- Takeout available
01Our craft
The clearer the broth, the deeper the flavor.
Everything here starts with chicken chintan — a clear broth simmered so it never turns cloudy. Light on the palate, yet satisfying to the very last sip. We don't cut corners on that bowl.
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A different noodle for each soup.
Shio gets its own noodle; shoyu gets another. We match the noodle to the soup so every first bite tastes the way it should.
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Big gyoza, packed with filling.
Pan-fried gyoza generously stuffed to the edges. Perfect alongside ramen — or with a beer.
8counter seats — a small, lively shop
2:00Open until 2 AM. Ideal for a late bite
¥950Ramen from ¥950 (tax incl.)
02Signature
Start your first bowl here.
Not sure? Start with shio (salt). English, Chinese and Korean menus are available in the shop, and every dish on this page shows its Japanese name — just point and order.
Special chicken shio ramen
特製鶏塩ラーメンThe house classic: clear chicken broth seasoned with a salt tare. The special version comes topped with chashu, a seasoned soft egg, nori and finely shredded leek.
Good for
- First-timers and anyone who likes it light
- Also: with egg ¥1,150 / plain shio ¥950
- Extra noodles (kaedama) ¥200
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Special chicken shoyu ramen
特製鶏醤油ラーメンThe same chicken broth with a fragrant soy-sauce tare. An amber soup, paired with a different noodle from the shio.
Good for
- Soy-sauce ramen lovers
- Also: with egg ¥1,150 / plain shoyu ¥950
- Extra chashu ¥400
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Spicy chicken shio ramen
旨辛鶏塩ラーメンAll the chicken flavor, with a kick. Turn the heat up anywhere from level 1 to level 10.
For spice lovers
- Spicy chicken shio / spicy shoyu ¥1,000 each
- Extra heat: level 1 +¥100 up to level 10 +¥550
- Kotetsu Extreme Spicy Ramen ¥2,500 (challenge menu)
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Gyoza, 6 pcs
餃子 6個Big gyoza packed with filling — crisp and golden outside, juicy inside.
How to order
- 2 pcs ¥350 / 4 pcs ¥650 / 6 pcs ¥900
- Gyoza set ¥1,000
- Karaage fried chicken from ¥350 (2 pcs)
Show to staff餃子 6個
Draft beer
生ビールFreshly fried gyoza and an ice-cold draft beer. We're open until 2 AM — perfect for a second or third stop.
Drinks
- Draft beer ¥600 / bottled beer ¥800
- Highball & chuhai ¥600 each
- Minoh Beer 'Osaru' IPA ¥1,500
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Seasoned soft egg
味玉A soft, jammy seasoned egg. Add just one and your bowl turns into a feast.
Toppings
- Chashu ¥400
- A5 wagyu 50g ¥850 / beef tendon 100g ¥700
- Nori, green onion, menma ¥150 each
Show to staff味玉
03First visit
First time? You won't get lost.
No reservation needed. When you spot the yellow noren curtain, just come on in.
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STEP 01Find the yellow noren
Look for the yellow curtain reading “ラーメン餃子” (ramen & gyoza) and the red lanterns on a Sennichimae corner. The entrance is just around that corner to the left, in the lantern-lit alley under a navy curtain. If every seat is taken, please wait just outside.
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STEP 02Order at the counter
We have English, Simplified Chinese and Korean menus. Rather not speak? Tap “Show to staff” on any dish on this page.
- VISA
- Mastercard
- JCB
- AMEX
- UnionPay
- Suica / ICOCA
- PayPay
- Alipay
- WeChat Pay
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STEP 03Taste the broth first
Take a spoonful of the clear soup first, then the noodles. Want more heat? Add spice anywhere from level 1 to 10.
04The counter
Eight seats. One late-night counter.
A small shop with stools along a wooden counter. Come solo, come as two, or drop in between bars.
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The yellow curtain on a Sennichimae corner.
A short walk from Dotonbori and Hozenji Temple. Find the corner with the yellow noren, then turn left into the lantern-lined alley — that's where the entrance is.
Landmark: the yellow “ラーメン餃子” noren. The entrance is around the corner to the left, on the alley side.
17:00 – 02:00
- Address
- 1-9-9 Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0074, Japan〒542-0074 大阪府大阪市中央区千日前1-9-9
- Nearest station
- About a 5-min walk (approx. 210 m) from Nippombashi StationAlso walkable from Namba Station and Hozenji Temple
- Hours
5 PM to 2 AM. Open on public holidays; hours may change around New Year.Monday 17:00 – 02:00 Tuesday Closed Wednesday 17:00 – 02:00 Thursday 17:00 – 02:00 Friday 17:00 – 02:00 Saturday 17:00 – 02:00 Sunday 17:00 – 02:00 - Seats
- 8 counter seats (non-smoking, kids welcome)
- Reservations
- We don't take reservations — just walk in.
- Payment
- Cards (VISA, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX, Diners, UnionPay), IC cards (Suica, ICOCA, etc.), iD, Rakuten Edy, PayPay, d-barai, Rakuten Pay, au PAY, Alipay, WeChat Pay
- Phone
- +81-6-6210-3384
- 1From Nippombashi Station, walk toward Sennichimae (about 5 min)
- 2About 100 m from Hozenji Temple, on a Sennichimae alley corner
- 3At the yellow-curtain corner, turn left. The navy “塩らーめん” curtain marks the entrance
06FAQ
Good to know
Can I make a reservation?
We don't take reservations. It's a small shop with 8 counter seats, so at busy times you may need to wait outside the entrance for a little while.
How long is the wait?
It depends on the day and time. We're open until 2 AM, so coming a little later in the evening is a good option.
What payment methods do you accept?
Credit cards (VISA, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX, Diners, UnionPay), IC cards such as Suica and ICOCA, iD, Rakuten Edy, PayPay, d-barai, Rakuten Pay, au PAY, Alipay and WeChat Pay. There's no cover or service charge.
I don't speak Japanese. Is that OK?
Absolutely. We have English, Simplified Chinese and Korean menus. Every dish on this page also shows its Japanese name, so you can simply show your screen to order.
Is anything spicy?
Shio and shoyu ramen are not spicy. If you love heat, try the spicy ramen (¥1,000), add extra heat (level 1 +¥100 up to level 10 +¥550), or take on the Kotetsu Extreme Spicy Ramen challenge (¥2,500).
I have allergies or dietary restrictions.
Our soup is chicken-based, and the menu includes wheat noodles, eggs and meat toppings. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, please tell the staff before ordering.
Can I come with kids or on my own?
Both are very welcome. The shop has counter seating only and is completely non-smoking.
Do you offer takeout?
Yes, takeout is available. Please ask at the shop for details.
Tonight's bowl is in Sennichimae.
5 PM to 2 AM (closed Tuesdays). Step through the yellow noren for a bowl of clear chicken broth.