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    Ramen Kio Dotonbori Ten

    九州らーめん亀王 道頓堀店

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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

    Positioned along Dotonbori near the bridge, Kio specializes in salt-seasoned tonkotsu broth paired with soft, braised pork belly chashu that falls apart at the touch of chopsticks.

    Order This

    亀王らーめん昔味 (Kio Classic Tonkotsu Ramen) / 油そば (Abura Soba)

    Tonkotsu
    Shio Tonkotsu
    Abura Soba
    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    Up to ¥999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Late night staple in Dotonbori open past 2:00 AM on weekdays and until 4:30 AM on weekends.

    Counter seating

    Location

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    Chube Bldg 1F, 2-2-17 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0071 (大阪府大阪市中央区道頓堀2-2-17 忠兵衛ビル 1F)

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    Pork bun

    Broth

    Tonkotsu
    Shio Tonkotsu
    Abura Soba

    Typical price

    Up to ¥999

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    Recommended order

    亀王らーめん昔味 (Kio Classic Tonkotsu Ramen) / 油そば (Abura Soba)

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    Getting there

    Chube Bldg 1F, 2-2-17 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0071 (大阪府大阪市中央区道頓堀2-2-17 忠兵衛ビル 1F)

    3 min from Osaka Namba

    Hanshin Namba Line, Kintetsu Namba Line, Osaka Metro Midosuji Line

    Hours

    Mon-Thu: 11:00–02:30 (L.O. 02:00); Fri-Sun & Holidays: 11:00–04:30 (L.O. 04:00); Closed: Open year-round

    Queue & entry protocol

    Late night staple in Dotonbori open past 2:00 AM on weekdays and until 4:30 AM on weekends.

    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 Kio Dotonbori Ten

    What is the nearest station to Ramen Kio Dotonbori Ten?
    Osaka Namba, about a 3-minute walk away. Osaka Namba is served by Hanshin Namba Line, Kintetsu Namba Line and Osaka Metro Midosuji Line.
    What should I order at Ramen Kio Dotonbori Ten?
    亀王らーめん昔味 (Kio Classic Tonkotsu Ramen) / 油そば (Abura Soba). The kitchen works in Shio Tonkotsu. Noodles: ramen, tsukemen and pork bun.
    How much does ramen cost at Ramen Kio Dotonbori Ten?
    A bowl runs Up to ¥999.
    When is Ramen Kio Dotonbori Ten open?
    Mon-Thu: 11:00–02:30 (L.O. 02:00); Fri-Sun & Holidays: 11:00–04:30 (L.O. 04:00); Closed: Open year-round
    What should I know before visiting Ramen Kio Dotonbori Ten?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ramen Kio Dotonbori Ten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Ramen Kio Dotonbori Ten accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.