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    Ramen Goku Honten

    らーめん極 本店

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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

    Located south of Tennoji Station, Ramen Goku cooks deep pork-trotter tonkotsu into creamy white broth. The counter gained fame across Kansai for pairing Hakata-style tonkotsu with skillet-fried chashu rice drowned in velvety scrambled eggs.

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    Shiro Tonkotsu Ramen (白とんこつ) & Chashu Rice with Melted Egg

    Tonkotsu
    Thin straight noodles
    Ticket machine
    Up to ¥999 lunch · ¥1,000–¥1,999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Order the Chashu Rice combo set. Specify your noodle firmness (katame for firm) when handing your ticket to the staff.

    Operational note: Popular Tennoji counter renowned for fried rice topped with fried egg; ticket machine ordering
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    大阪府大阪市阿倍野区旭町1-1-26

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Thin straight noodles

    Broth

    Tonkotsu

    Typical price

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

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    Recommended order

    Shiro Tonkotsu Ramen (白とんこつ) & Chashu Rice with Melted Egg

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    Getting there

    大阪府大阪市阿倍野区旭町1-1-26

    4 min from Tennoji

    JR Osaka Loop Line, Osaka Metro Midosuji Line

    Hours

    11:00–24:00 daily.

    Closed: None

    Queue & entry protocol

    Order the Chashu Rice combo set. Specify your noodle firmness (katame for firm) when handing your ticket to the staff.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Popular Tennoji counter renowned for fried rice topped with fried egg; ticket machine ordering

    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

    とんこつラーメンをください

    Tonkotsu 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 Ramen Goku Honten

    What is the nearest station to Ramen Goku Honten?
    Tennoji, about a 4-minute walk away. Tennoji is served by JR Osaka Loop Line and Osaka Metro Midosuji Line.
    What should I order at Ramen Goku Honten?
    Shiro Tonkotsu Ramen (白とんこつ) & Chashu Rice with Melted Egg. Noodles: thin straight noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Ramen Goku Honten?
    Lunch runs Up to ¥999 and dinner ¥1,000–¥1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Ramen Goku Honten open?
    11:00–24:00 daily. Closed None.
    What should I know before visiting Ramen Goku Honten?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ramen Goku Honten?
    At Ramen Goku Honten, 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 Ramen Goku Honten accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.