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    Serving Sennichimae night revelers since 1971, Shodoten keeps a single master at an intimate counter boiling chicken-carcass clear salt broth. Thin noodles, sliced roast pork, white sesame, and paper-thin gyoza define this historic late-night hangout.

    Shio Ramen (塩ラーメン) & Pan-Fried Yaki Gyoza (焼き餃子) at Shodoten
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    Shio Ramen (塩ラーメン) & Pan-Fried Yaki Gyoza (焼き餃子)

    Shio
    Chintan
    Thin straight noodles
    Up to ¥999 lunch · ¥1,000–¥1,999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    The shop opens in the evening and runs until 2:00 AM. Pair the clear shio ramen with an order of eight crispy pan-fried gyoza.

    Operational note: Night-only clear salt ramen and wontons
    Live announcements:@shodoten1971.3.17
    Counter seating

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    大阪府大阪市中央区千日前1-6-10 千寿ビル 1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Thin straight noodles

    Broth

    Shio
    Chintan

    Typical price

    Up to ¥999 lunch · ¥1,000–¥1,999 dinner

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    Recommended order

    Shio Ramen (塩ラーメン) & Pan-Fried Yaki Gyoza (焼き餃子)

    Getting there

    大阪府大阪市中央区千日前1-6-10 千寿ビル 1F

    3 min from Nippombashi

    Osaka Metro Sennichimae Line, Kintetsu Namba Line

    Hours

    18:00–02:00. Closed Sundays.

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    The shop opens in the evening and runs until 2:00 AM. Pair the clear shio ramen with an order of eight crispy pan-fried gyoza.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Night-only clear salt ramen and wontons

    Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:

    @shodoten1971.3.17

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    This shop likely uses a ticket machine (食券機 / kenbaiki). Buy your ticket before sitting down.

    Order your bowl

    塩ラーメンをください

    Shio ramen o kudasai

    Customise your noodles
    麺かためでMen katame de (firm noodles)
    麺やわらかめでMen yawarakame de (soft noodles)
    替え玉くださいKaedama kudasai (extra noodles)
    Useful phrases
    おいしい！Oishii! — Delicious!
    お会計お願いしますOkaikei onegai shimasu — Check, please
    ごちそうさまでしたGochisousama deshita — Thank you for the meal (said when leaving)
    大盛りでOomori de — Large portion, please
    少なめでSukuname de — Smaller portion, please

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    Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.

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    Questions about Shodoten

    What is the nearest station to Shodoten?
    Nippombashi, about a 3-minute walk away. Nippombashi is served by Osaka Metro Sennichimae Line and Kintetsu Namba Line.
    What should I order at Shodoten?
    Shio Ramen (塩ラーメン) & Pan-Fried Yaki Gyoza (焼き餃子). The kitchen works in Chintan. Noodles: thin straight noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Shodoten?
    Lunch runs Up to ¥999 and dinner ¥1,000–¥1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Shodoten open?
    18:00–02:00. Closed Sundays. Closed Sunday.
    What should I know before visiting Shodoten?
    Seating is at the counter.