# Jinrui Mina Menrui

> A legendary Osaka ramen shop offering multiple dashi-based ramen styles, crowned with thick-cut chashu pork that melts in your mouth.

- Prefecture: Osaka
- Type: Restaurant
- Address: Osaka, Japan
- Official site: https://www.jinrui-minamenrui.com/

The name translates roughly as all humanity is noodle-kind, which tells you the shop is not taking itself entirely seriously, and then the ramen arrives and it is one of the most serious bowls in Osaka. Matsumura opened the original in Nishinakajima in 2012 and it has been near the top of every Osaka ramen ranking since.

The broth is dashi-led rather than pork-fat-led, which is the point of difference. Genten, the original bowl, is a sweet-edged soy sauce with a strong bonito backbone, closer to what Osaka drinks in its noodle shops than to Tokyo or Hakata ramen. Micro is a thicker, more concentrated soy version; Macro is lighter and built on shellfish. Order Genten the first time.

The chashu is what people photograph. Two enormous slabs of pork, cut thick rather than thin, cooked until the fat gives up. It covers the bowl.

Queues are normal, especially between noon and two. On a weekday before eleven you can sometimes walk in. The shop is small, the turnover is fast, and the queue moves quicker than its length suggests. Buy from the ticket machine before you sit.

Several branches have opened since, including one near Namba, but the Nishinakajima main shop is the one people travel for. It is a couple of minutes from Nishinakajima-Minamigata on the Midosuji subway line, which is one stop from Shin-Osaka, so it works as a stop on the way to or from the Shinkansen.

## FAQ

### How do I get to Jinrui Mina Menrui?

From JR Shin-Osaka Station, walk 5 minutes south to the Nishinakajima-Minamigata area. Or take the Midosuji Subway one stop south to Nishinakajima-Minamigata Station, then walk 3 minutes. The shop is on a quiet residential side street; look for the small black-and-white signage. The closest landmark is the Nakatsugawa river-side park.

### How long is the wait?

Lunch (11:30–14:00) typically draws 30–60 minute queues; weekends can hit 90 minutes. Dinner (18:00–21:00) is usually 20–40 minutes. Best chance to skip the queue: arrive on a weekday at 11:00 sharp (10–15 minute wait) or after 14:00 if soup hasn't run out. Avoid Sundays and the days right before/after holidays. They don't take reservations or queue tickets.

### Which ramen style should I order?

First-timers go for Genten (¥980), the original signature style with sweet soy sauce and bonito-rich dashi, balanced and approachable. Micro (¥1,050) is bolder, with a thick concentrated soy broth that coats the noodles. Macro (¥1,050) is the lightest, using shellfish dashi. Add the famous extra-thick chashu (¥250 for two extra slices); locals say this is the reason to come. Try the Tsukemen on summer days for cold-dipped noodles.

### Do they accept cards or English orders?

Cash only at the main shop; bring ¥1,500–2,000 per person. Order via the ticket vending machine at the entrance (button labels in Japanese with small English; staff will help if you ask). The shop is small (about 12 counter seats) and turns over quickly; once seated, your ramen arrives in 5–8 minutes. Solo diners are very common. No tipping; finish your bowl and leave promptly so the next person can sit.

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Source: Jinrui Mina Menrui — Japan Voyage