This video offers an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at various ramen shops across the Kansai region, focusing on the incredible efficiency and passion of a female ramen chef managing a small 12-seat restaurant. Viewers are taken on a culinary journey through Nara, Osaka, and Wakayama, spotlighting both the chefs and their distinct approaches to ramen preparation.

The feature begins in Nara at “Mitsu 100%” (麺100％), located in Koryo, where the female owner energetically prepares ramen to satisfy a bustling clientele, impressively serving up to 120 bowls in a single day. The video also includes segments at “Menya Genkai” (麺屋 幻海), also in Koryo, celebrated for their attention to noodle quality and customer service.

Moving to Osaka, viewers visit several notable ramen shops: “Shoyu Ramen Specialty Yuai-tei” (正油ラーメン専門店 友愛亭) in Nipponbashi, “Ramen Otoko Juku Nagaie-ten” (ラーメン男塾！！ 長居店) in Sumiyoshi, “Kadoya Hanten” in Ikeda, and “Obachan-toko” in Asahi-ku, each offering their own spin on ramen with unique broths, noodles, and atmospheres typical of Osaka’s vibrant food scene.

The ramen journey concludes at “Ramen Takagaki” in Iwade, Wakayama, a city known for its rich ramen culture and signature soy-based broths. The video highlights both the culinary artistry and the demanding pace of ramen shops, with a spotlight on how chefs balance speed, quality, and customer expectations in the small, often family-run establishments that define Kansai ramen culture.

Locations featured include:

• Mitsu 100% (麺100％): Koryo, Nara
• Menya Genkai (麺屋 幻海): Koryo, Nara
• Shoyu Ramen Specialty Yuai-tei (友愛亭): Nipponbashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka
• Ramen Otoko Juku Nagaie-ten (男塾 長居店): Nagaie, Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka
• Kadoya Hanten: Ikeda, Osaka
• Obachan-toko: Senbayashi, Asahi Ward, Osaka
• Ramen Takagaki: Iwade, Wakayama

Ramen in Kansai is renowned for its variety and flavor, with shops often specializing in particular styles or broths. This video is a valuable resource for those interested in Japanese culinary culture, regional ramen differences, and travel within Nara, Osaka, and Wakayama. If you plan to explore Kansai through its food, these authentic ramen shops are worth a visit.