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    Kinryu Ramen Dotonbori Ten

    金龍ラーメン 道頓堀店

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    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    Queue Protocol

    Buy Ticket First

    Purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside the door before joining the queue outside.

    Payment Acceptance
    ¥1,000 Notes Only

    The ticket machine rejects ¥10,000 and ¥5,000 notes. Break large notes at a convenience store before arriving.

    Typical Wait

    Usually under 15 minutes

    Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.

    Best for

    Recognizable by the massive green dragon sculpture above Dotonbori, Kinryu has operated 24 hours a day since 1980. Diners kick off their shoes onto raised red tatami platforms to slurp light pork bone broth garnished with sliced pork.

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    Ramen (ラーメン) & Chashumen with Free Kimchi & Garlic

    Tonkotsu Shoyu
    Medium straight noodles
    Ticket machine
    Up to ¥999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Self-service counters provide unlimited spicy kimchi, garlic chives (nira), and crushed raw garlic to mix into your bowl.

    Operational note: Landmark 24-hour open-air tatami counter beneath giant exterior dragon relief; self-service condiment bar; ticket machine cash only; official website
    Live announcements:𝕏@kinryu_japankinryuramen.com
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    大阪府大阪市中央区道頓堀1-7-26

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium straight noodles

    Broth

    Tonkotsu Shoyu

    Typical price

    Up to ¥999

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    Recommended order

    Ramen (ラーメン) & Chashumen with Free Kimchi & Garlic

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    Getting there

    大阪府大阪市中央区道頓堀1-7-26

    4 min from Namba

    Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, Kintetsu Namba Line

    Hours

    Open 24 hours daily.

    Closed: None

    Queue & entry protocol

    Self-service counters provide unlimited spicy kimchi, garlic chives (nira), and crushed raw garlic to mix into your bowl.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Landmark 24-hour open-air tatami counter beneath giant exterior dragon relief; self-service condiment bar; ticket machine cash only; official website

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

    𝕏@kinryu_japankinryuramen.com

    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

    これをください

    Kore o kudasai (This one, please)

    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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    Questions about Kinryu Ramen Dotonbori Ten

    What is the nearest station to Kinryu Ramen Dotonbori Ten?
    Namba, about a 4-minute walk away. Namba is served by Osaka Metro Midosuji Line and Kintetsu Namba Line.
    What should I order at Kinryu Ramen Dotonbori Ten?
    Ramen (ラーメン) & Chashumen with Free Kimchi & Garlic. The kitchen works in Tonkotsu Shoyu. Noodles: medium straight noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Kinryu Ramen Dotonbori Ten?
    A bowl runs Up to ¥999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Kinryu Ramen Dotonbori Ten open?
    Open 24 hours daily. Closed None.
    What should I know before visiting Kinryu Ramen Dotonbori Ten?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Kinryu Ramen Dotonbori Ten?
    At Kinryu Ramen Dotonbori Ten, purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside by the entrance, then take your place in the line outside. Staff collect tickets before seating.
    What payment methods does Kinryu Ramen Dotonbori Ten accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.