Ichiran Dotonbori Annex: Osaka’s Largest Tonkotsu Ramen Flagship
Ichiran is one of the restaurants credited with popularizing the tonkotsu ramen preference sheet, letting diners dial in broth richness, noodle firmness, garlic, and spice level before their bowl is even served. The Dotonbori Annex is the chain's largest branch, spreading across multiple floors with both the brand's signature single-person counter booths and ordinary table seating. Its central location in the heart of Dotonbori makes it one of the most accessible starting points for first-time visitors curious about the ordering ritual that has made Ichiran recognizable worldwide.
- Tonkotsu Ramen
- Dotonbori
- ¥1,000–3,000
- Open 24 hours
Last updated: 2026-10-05
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Good to Know
- Budget per person
- ¥1,000–3,000
- Hours
- Counter seating: 24 hours daily. Table seating: 8:00 AM-11:00 PM.
- Address
- 1-4-16 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0071
- Nearest station
- Namba Station (Exit 14 exit)
- Walk time
- 3 min
- Seating
- Counter seats: Yes
- Reservation
- Not needed (walk-ins welcome)
- Payment
- Credit cards accepted
Cashless (IC card / QR) accepted - English support
- English menu: Yes
Last verified: 2026-10-05. Hours and prices may change — please confirm with the restaurant directly before visiting.
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- Open 24 hours — a real option for a late-night or early-morning bowl.
- Tourist-friendliness rated 5/5 — manageable even without Japanese.
- Individual counter-booth seating makes solo dining comfortable.
- An English menu is available, so ordering doesn't require Japanese.
- No reservation needed — walk in anytime.
What to Order
- Original Tonkotsu Ramen with the preference sheet
- This branch is Ichiran's largest, with 30 counter seats plus 52 table seats across multiple floors.
How to Order
- Buy a ticket from the entrance vending machine
- Fill in the paper preference sheet at your seat to customize broth richness, noodle firmness, garlic, and spice level -- the same ordering system used at every Ichiran location.
First-Time Visitor Guide
- Tourist-friendliness: 5 / 5
Location
1-4-16 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0071
About 3 minutes on foot from Namba Station's Exit 14, or 4 minutes from Nihonbashi Station's Exit 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there an English menu at Ichiran Dotonbori Annex?
- Yes
- Do I need a reservation?
- Not needed (walk-ins welcome)
- Can I pay by credit card?
- Yes
- Is cashless payment (IC card / QR) accepted?
- Yes
- How do I get to Ichiran Dotonbori Annex?
- About 3 minutes on foot from Namba Station's Exit 14, or 4 minutes from Nihonbashi Station's Exit 2.
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