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    Menya Saisai Showacho Honten

    麺屋 彩々 昭和町本店

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    Queue Protocol

    Line Up First

    Join the line outside. Staff will direct you inside to buy your ticket when seats open up.

    Payment Acceptance
    Credit Cards

    Tap or insert Visa, Mastercard, or JCB directly at the counter or digital kiosk.

    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

    Winner of Tabelog Osaka 100 Famous Shops, Menya Saisai established Osaka's miso ramen benchmark one minute from Showacho Station Exit 1. The kitchen boils rich chicken paitan stock blended with aromatic miso tare, sweet onions, and corn. Opening at 8:00 AM, the shop serves morning ramen alongside its legendary thick miso bowls topped with tender braised pork belly and crunchy bean sprouts.

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    Miso Ramen (味噌らーめん) / Karamisora (辛味噌らーめん)

    Miso
    Tori Paitan
    Spicy Miso
    Medium-thick chewy curly noodles
    ¥1,000–¥1,999 lunch · None dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    One minute from Showacho Station Exit 1 on the Midosuji Line. Service starts at 8:00 AM; arrive early on weekends as popular broths sell out by early afternoon. Cash only.

    Operational note: Long-established miso and chicken paitan ramen counter in Showacho. Posts daily soup supply, temporary hours, and holiday schedules across X and Instagram.
    Live announcements:𝕏@menyasaisai@menyasaisai
    Card accepted
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    大阪府大阪市阿倍野区阪南町1-46-8

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium-thick chewy curly noodles

    Broth

    Miso
    Tori Paitan
    Spicy Miso

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999 lunch · None dinner

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    Recommended order

    Miso Ramen (味噌らーめん) / Karamisora (辛味噌らーめん)

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    Getting there

    大阪府大阪市阿倍野区阪南町1-46-8

    1 min from Showacho

    Osaka Metro Midosuji Line

    Hours

    08:00–14:30 (morning ramen from 08:00; closes when sold out). Closed Thursdays.

    Closed: Thursday

    Queue & entry protocol

    One minute from Showacho Station Exit 1 on the Midosuji Line. Service starts at 8:00 AM; arrive early on weekends as popular broths sell out by early afternoon. Cash only.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Long-established miso and chicken paitan ramen counter in Showacho. Posts daily soup supply, temporary hours, and holiday schedules across X and Instagram.

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

    𝕏@menyasaisai@menyasaisai

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    Order your bowl

    味噌ラーメンをください

    Miso 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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    Questions about Menya Saisai Showacho Honten

    What is the nearest station to Menya Saisai Showacho Honten?
    Showacho, about a 1-minute walk away. Showacho is served by Osaka Metro Midosuji Line.
    What should I order at Menya Saisai Showacho Honten?
    Miso Ramen (味噌らーめん) / Karamisora (辛味噌らーめん). The kitchen works in Tori Paitan and Spicy Miso. Noodles: medium-thick chewy curly noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Menya Saisai Showacho Honten?
    Lunch runs ¥1,000–¥1,999 and dinner None. Cards are accepted.
    When is Menya Saisai Showacho Honten open?
    08:00–14:30 (morning ramen from 08:00; closes when sold out). Closed Thursdays. Closed Thursday.
    What should I know before visiting Menya Saisai Showacho Honten?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Menya Saisai Showacho Honten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Menya Saisai Showacho Honten accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Menya Saisai Showacho Honten.