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    Osaka Mentetsu

    大阪 麺哲

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    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    Queue Protocol

    Line Up First

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

    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

    Tucked into the Ohatsu Tenjin dining alleys of Sonezaki, Mentetsu treats noodles as the star of the dish. Their signature high-hydration straight noodles offer an elastic, slippery texture reminiscent of hand-rolled pasta, resting in a crystal-clear dashi brewed from whole chicken, kelp, and shaved bonito.

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    Shoyu Ramen & Niku Shoyu (醤油・肉醤油)

    Shoyu
    High-hydration silky straight noodles (自家製多加水ストレート麺)
    ¥1,000–¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Three minutes from Higashi-Umeda Station. The master cuts and boils high-hydration fresh noodles per order; slurp quickly before they absorb the broth.

    Operational note: Mentetsu group shop in Sonezaki. Posts daily soup supply, carp/seasonal sashimi ramen availability, and holiday schedules on X.
    Live announcements:𝕏@osakamentetsu

    Location

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    大阪府大阪市北区曽根崎2-10-27

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    High-hydration silky straight noodles (自家製多加水ストレート麺)

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Shoyu Ramen & Niku Shoyu (醤油・肉醤油)

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    Getting there

    大阪府大阪市北区曽根崎2-10-27

    3 min from Higashi-Umeda

    Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line, JR Osaka Station

    Hours

    11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 (Sunday lunch only 11:30–15:00). Closed Mondays.

    Closed: Monday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Three minutes from Higashi-Umeda Station. The master cuts and boils high-hydration fresh noodles per order; slurp quickly before they absorb the broth.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Mentetsu group shop in Sonezaki. Posts daily soup supply, carp/seasonal sashimi ramen availability, and holiday schedules on X.

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

    𝕏@osakamentetsu

    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

    醤油ラーメンをください

    Shoyu 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 Osaka Mentetsu

    What is the nearest station to Osaka Mentetsu?
    Higashi-Umeda, about a 3-minute walk away. Higashi-Umeda is served by Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line and JR Osaka Station.
    What should I order at Osaka Mentetsu?
    Shoyu Ramen & Niku Shoyu (醤油・肉醤油). Noodles: high-hydration silky straight noodles (自家製多加水ストレート麺).
    How much does ramen cost at Osaka Mentetsu?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–¥1,999.
    When is Osaka Mentetsu open?
    11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 (Sunday lunch only 11:30–15:00). Closed Mondays. Closed Monday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Osaka Mentetsu?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Osaka Mentetsu accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.