Resshi Shoyu Menkobo Sanku in the Fukushima district is a ramen shop with an extreme mouthful of a name. Luckily, the sardine ramen is as impressive as its name is long.
Resshi Shoyu Menkobo Sanku - image © Florentyna Leow
You could spend 2 weeks in Osaka eating ramen at every single meal and still not quite scratch the surface of what the city’s noodle shops have to offer. If you’re keen on trying as many different ramen bowls as possible, you should put Resshi Shoyu Menkobo Sanku on your list of restaurants to try. They serve up a unique and delicious shoyu sardine ramen that’s worth queuing for - at least, the locals certainly think so!
Resshi Shoyu Menkobo Sanku - image © Florentyna Leow
The viscous, deep brown ramen broth is made with dried sardines, which can be notoriously fishy, but not at this place. Despite the intense flavours, most people are surprised to find that it doesn’t smell fishy at all. The chashu here is interlaced with just the right amount of fat and falls apart under your teeth. All of this pairs beautifully with the skinny, toothsome noodles.
While there are usually queues here even on weekdays, turnover is typically quick at a ramen shop. Come early if you’re keen on beating the lunch crowds. It’s a little further out from the nearest station but entirely worth the walk - you’ll build up more of an appetite that way, too.
For more Osaka ramen choices, see our Best Ramen In Osaka page.
English name:
Resshi Shoyu Menkobo Sanku
Japanese name:
烈志笑魚油 麺香房 三く
English address:
2-6-5 Fukushima, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, 553-0003
Japanese address:
〒553-0003 大阪市福島区福島2-6-5
Opening hours:
11:39am-2:39pm, 6:39pm-11:39pm
Closed Tuesday
Price:
Non-smoking section:
Completely Non-Smoking
Reservations:
No Reservations
Nearest Transport:
Train: 3-minute walk from exit 2 of Shin-Fukushima Station on the JR Tozai Line.
Telephone:
+81-6-6451-4115
Website:
none
Customer Reviews:
:: Read customer reviews of Resshi Shoyu Menkobo Sanku on TripAdvisor.
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Resshi Shoyu Menkobo Sanku is located in Osaka's Kita and Umeda district. See our complete list of things to do in the Kita and Umeda district, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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