Yosuko Ramen Meimon

A long-established shio (salt) ramen shop with over 30 years of history, located in Doyama-cho (Joshi Daikoji), Umeda, Osaka. Inheriting the taste of the former 'Yangzijiang Ramen Sohonten,' it is a representative 'shime ramen' (last meal after drinking) of Osaka, often mentioned alongside 'Yangzijiang of Kita and Kinryu of Minami.' The signature 'Yangzijiang Ramen' (880 yen) features a clear salt chintan soup made from chicken and pork bones, thin straight noodles, and a unique topping of garland chrysanthemum (shungiku). It is light yet packed with umami, gently warming the stomach after a night out. The distinct bitterness and texture of the garland chrysanthemum perfectly complement the salt soup, offering a surprising and delightful combination in ramen. Another popular dish is the 'Paikou Ramen' (980 yen), topped with about four large pieces of tender braised pork belly (kakuni) simmered in a sweet and savory sauce, so soft it falls apart with chopsticks. Regulars enjoy adding the paikou to the light soup to change its flavor, or placing it on white rice for a 'shime chazuke' (ochazuke-style last meal). A unique feature is the rotating table counter in some sections, where dishes are served by spinning the table rather than directly handing them from the staff. Lunch sets such as Set A (with white rice + stewed meat) and Set B (with fried rice) are also affordably priced, and fried rice and gyoza are popular. The shop is open until 4 AM from Monday to Saturday, and until 11 PM on Sundays, long loved by locals and tourists alike, primarily for its 'shime ramen' demand after drinking.