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    Sodaisho

    総大醤

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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

    Sodaisho stands three minutes from Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Station, celebrating Wakayama Yuasa soy sauce fermented in traditional cedar tubs. The dark shoyu broth incorporates chicken frames, kelp, and fresh yuzu zest peel that cuts through rich oil. Their wok-charred fried rice ranks among the most acclaimed in Osaka.

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    Kuro-Daisho Dark Shoyu & Fried Rice (黒大醤・焼き飯)

    Shoyu
    Medium straight noodles
    ¥1,000–¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Order the Kuro-Daisho ramen paired with the half-order of fried rice (yakimeshi), which is wok-tossed to order with house lard and chashu bits.

    Operational note: Kurokura natural soy sauce ramen & master fried rice; posts daily operating hours and holiday schedules. Official site at soudaisyou.com.
    Live announcements:𝕏@soudaisyomikakusoudaisyou.com

    Location

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    大阪府大阪市北区浮田2-4-16

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium straight noodles

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Kuro-Daisho Dark Shoyu & Fried Rice (黒大醤・焼き飯)

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    Getting there

    大阪府大阪市北区浮田2-4-16

    3 min from Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome

    Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line, Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line

    Hours

    11:00–24:00 (Open until midnight daily).

    Queue & entry protocol

    Order the Kuro-Daisho ramen paired with the half-order of fried rice (yakimeshi), which is wok-tossed to order with house lard and chashu bits.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Kurokura natural soy sauce ramen & master fried rice; posts daily operating hours and holiday schedules. Official site at soudaisyou.com.

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

    𝕏@soudaisyomikakusoudaisyou.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

    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 Sodaisho

    What is the nearest station to Sodaisho?
    Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome, about a 3-minute walk away. Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome is served by Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line and Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line.
    What should I order at Sodaisho?
    Kuro-Daisho Dark Shoyu & Fried Rice (黒大醤・焼き飯). Noodles: medium straight noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Sodaisho?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–¥1,999.
    When is Sodaisho open?
    11:00–24:00 (Open until midnight daily).
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Sodaisho?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Sodaisho accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.