The answer to the “1,000-yen ramen barrier”… The astonishing taste of ramen in a course that includes noodle samadai, Western-style, and Kyoto-style kaiseki-style ramen.
Taste change, taste change, taste change again! Baguette and Eating Rice Bowl Theme Park / Dashikano (Kintetsu Nihonbashi)
Osaka’s course ramen by Naorai, a popular cutlet sandwich store in Kitashinchi. The name of the restaurant is “Dashi Shikano (Possibility of Dashi and Wheat),” which focuses on the possibilities of dashi (soup) and wheat (ramen and bread). Not only does it look good, but it is an experience-type ramen that offers many levels of Corkscrew-like transformation through flavor changes.
The main ingredient is chicken broth, which is rich in flavor. A salt sauce condensed with shellfish and sea urchin is added. Despite the clear appearance of the noodle lines that “flutter” beautifully, you will be surprised at the variety of flavorful ingredients that are packed into the finished product.
As a spin-off of a restaurant specializing in pork cutlet sandwiches, the sandwich is served with a baguette. The avocado and chashu pork sandwich is delicious eaten on its own, but the Dashikano’s theory is to dip it in the soup. Noodles are also good, or even bread. The potential of the soup, which is a perfect match for wheat, rises rapidly.
When you are satisfied with the salted soup, use a mortar and pestle to gouge out the basil. The fresh aroma of the basil is a delightful change of flavor that can be used to make a genovese. Furthermore, the addition of dry tomato mousse enhances the flavor component of glutamic acid. The soup’s unique flavor, which changes from one stage to the next, is as satisfying as a course menu.
First-time visitors may be confused by the abundance of toppings and flavor-altering items, but the staff’s attentive guidance is appreciated. The bright, woody interior and hospitality make the experience even more enjoyable.
■Dashikano (Dashi and Wheat Possibilities) / 2-5-8 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Business hours: 11:00 – 14:30 (LO), 17:00 – 20:00 (LO) Closed: Mondays Access: 4-minute walk from Kintetsu Nihonbashi Station on the Kintetsu Namba Line
