A one-page comparison of the 10 bowls in Session 1 (21–23 November): soup, richness, noodles, the meat and seafood in the official allergen listing, and spiciness. All 10 bowls list pork in the official allergens. Two list shrimp, one lists crab, one lists beef, and one is spicy.
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Pick by soup
Bowls grouped by soup family. Tap a shop name for its page (official description, allergens, home shop, reviews).
🐷 Tonkotsu (pork bone)
🐔 Tori-paitan (creamy chicken)
- DURA麺TE (Duramente)Hyogo
- Tsukemen Ramen KyogokuTochigi
🟤 Shoyu (soy sauce)
- Menya IchigendoOkayama
- Ramen & Gyoza MannenOsaka
⚪ Shio (salt)
- Men FACTORY JAWSOsaka
🟠 Miso
The 10 bowls at a glance
Soup, richness and noodles are the official card labels; meat and seafood come from the official allergen listing. 'Good for' is our suggestion.
| Shop | The bowl | Soup · richness · noodles | Meat, seafood etc. (official listing) | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Tonkotsu Ramen Men-Sakaba Daichan Hyogo | 神戸とんこつ 三元豚のチャーシュー麺Kobe-style tonkotsu ramen topped with sangen-pork chashu | Thin noodlesRichTonkotsu (pork bone) | 🐷Pork🐔Chicken🌾Wheat🫘Soy | A good first bowl if you want real rich tonkotsu but worry about a strong pork smell. |
| Menya Ichigendo Okayama | 「しょっぱ旨い！」とろ豚中華そば'Salty-savoury' Chinese-style soba with melt-in-the-mouth pork | Medium-thick wavy noodlesClear broth (chintan)Tonkotsu (pork bone) | 🐷Pork🥚Egg🌾Wheat🫘Soy | For anyone who wants to try a clear pork-and-soy broth instead of the usual cloudy tonkotsu. |
| Niboshi Ramen Anchovy Osaka | 贅沢！有頭海老三昧！ヤミツキねぎ塩豚の香ばし豚骨ラーメンShrimp-and-pork tonkotsu with three head-on shrimp and negi-shio pork | Thin noodlesRichPork bone, shrimp & salt | 🐷Pork🦐Shrimp🥛Milk / dairy🌾Wheat🫘Soy⚪Sesame | For shrimp and seafood lovers — a showy 'surf and turf' bowl. |
| Teuchi Ramen Taniya Gunma | 上州肉盛り!!手打ち濃厚味噌ラーメンHand-made-noodle rich miso ramen piled with Joshu (Gunma) pork | Medium-thick noodlesRichTonkotsu (pork bone) | 🐷Pork🐔Chicken🌾Wheat⚪Sesame | For hearty eaters who want deep miso flavour and hand-made noodles in one bowl. |
| DURA麺TE (Duramente) Hyogo | イベント限定 柚子香る濃厚鶏白湯麺Event-only rich chicken paitan scented with yuzu | Thin noodlesRichTori-paitan (creamy chicken) | 🐷Pork🐔Chicken🥛Milk / dairy🥚Egg🌾Wheat🫘Soy | For those who want a creamy chicken paitan lifted by yuzu so it drinks light. |
| Ramen & Gyoza Mannen Osaka | 丸鶏醤油らーめんWhole-chicken shoyu ramen | Medium-thin flat noodlesLight soy-sauce brothChicken-stock soy sauce | 🐷Pork🐔Chicken🥛Milk / dairy🥚Egg🌾Wheat🫘Soy | For anyone who wants to taste dashi and barrel-aged soy sauce, or who finds heavy broths hard going. |
| Men FACTORY JAWS Osaka | 豪華3種究極の塩'Ultimate salt' ramen with three luxurious toppings | Thin noodlesLightClear broth (chintan) | 🐷Pork🐟Mackerel🌾Wheat | For those who want to taste pure broth craft — salt ramen has nowhere to hide. |
| Menya Joobachi (Queen Bee) Osaka | 背徳の女王蜂背脂肉味噌スパイス爆裂麺Spicy back-fat meat-miso 'explosion' noodles | Medium-thick flat noodlesRichMiso with pork back fat, chicken & pork bone 🌶 Spicy | 🐷Pork🐔Chicken🌾Wheat🫘Soy⚪Sesame | For spice lovers and adventurous eaters. |
| Tsukemen Ramen Kyogoku Tochigi | 栃木那須どりの鶏白湯らぁめんCreamy chicken paitan ramen with Tochigi Nasu chicken | Thin noodlesRichTori-paitan (creamy chicken) | 🐷Pork🐔Chicken🦐Shrimp🦀Crab🥛Milk / dairy🥚Egg🌾Wheat🫘Soy🧊Gelatin | For those who like a smooth, potage-like chicken paitan with the natural sweetness of chicken and vegetables. |
| Kitakata Shokudo Osaka | 炙り六徳豚チャーシュー 濃厚阿蘇味噌らーめんRich Aso-miso ramen with seared Rokutoku pork chashu | Thin noodlesRichMiso | 🐷Pork🐮Beef🥚Egg🌾Wheat🧊Gelatin | For miso-ramen fans who want to try sweeter Kyushu miso with smoky seared chashu. |
If you have dietary restrictions (Session 1)
Re-sorted from the official allergen listing for the main menu. Not listed does not mean not used. Stalls share equipment and staff, so trace contamination cannot be ruled out. Confirm at the stall.
🐷 Pork: listed for all 10 bowls. If you avoid pork, there is no pork-free bowl in Session 1.
- Bowls listing Shrimp：Niboshi Ramen Anchovy、Tsukemen Ramen Kyogoku
- Bowls listing Crab：Tsukemen Ramen Kyogoku
- Bowls listing Beef：Kitakata Shokudo
- Bowls listing Milk / dairy：Niboshi Ramen Anchovy、DURA麺TE (Duramente)、Ramen & Gyoza Mannen、Tsukemen Ramen Kyogoku
- Bowls listing Egg：Menya Ichigendo、DURA麺TE (Duramente)、Ramen & Gyoza Mannen、Tsukemen Ramen Kyogoku、Kitakata Shokudo
- Bowls listing Mackerel：Men FACTORY JAWS
- Bowls listing Gelatin：Tsukemen Ramen Kyogoku、Kitakata Shokudo
- Bowls listing Sesame：Niboshi Ramen Anchovy、Teuchi Ramen Taniya、Menya Joobachi (Queen Bee)
- Bowls listing Chicken：Kobe Tonkotsu Ramen Men-Sakaba Daichan、Teuchi Ramen Taniya、DURA麺TE (Duramente)、Ramen & Gyoza Mannen、Menya Joobachi (Queen Bee)、Tsukemen Ramen Kyogoku
- 🌶 Spicy bowl：Menya Joobachi (Queen Bee)
Eating tips by shop
Short notes for first-timers and visitors from abroad.
- Kobe Tonkotsu Ramen Men-Sakaba Daichan
- Thin noodles soak up broth fast — take your photo quickly and start eating right away. Both broth and toppings are pork.
- Menya Ichigendo
- As the name says, this is made to be 'salty-savoury' — the soy sauce is bold. Take note if you prefer mild flavours.
- Niboshi Ramen Anchovy
- Three whole shrimp come head-on and in the shell — peel and eat just the meat if the shell is hard. Shrimp is in the official allergen listing, so avoid this bowl if you have a shellfish allergy.
- Teuchi Ramen Taniya
- The thick miso broth splashes easily — careful when slurping. Come hungry: there is a lot of meat.
- DURA麺TE (Duramente)
- It is a chicken broth, but the official allergen listing also includes pork, milk and egg — this is not a pork-free bowl. Please note if you avoid pork for religious or other reasons.
- Ramen & Gyoza Mannen
- A light chicken broth, but the official allergen listing also includes pork, milk and egg. Light does not mean cool — mind the heat.
- Men FACTORY JAWS
- A light, clear salt broth — the fun is comparing the three kinds of chashu. Official allergens: wheat, mackerel, pork.
- Menya Joobachi (Queen Bee)
- Expect heat and strong spices — skip it if you don't like spicy food. The white bits floating in the broth are pork back fat. Stir the meat miso and spices in well before you start.
- Tsukemen Ramen Kyogoku
- The broth is chicken and vegetables, but the official allergen listing also includes pork, shrimp, crab, milk, egg and gelatin — it is not a chicken-only bowl. Check at the stall if you have restrictions.
- Kitakata Shokudo
- Miso from Aso in Kyushu is gently sweet rather than sharp (the official blurb also says 'slightly sweet'). The official allergen listing also includes beef, egg and gelatin.
Dates and getting there
Session 1 runs Sat 21 – Mon 23 November, 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:30). On the 21st public hours end at 16:00 because of the fireworks.
| Session | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 21 Nov (Sat) – 23 Nov (Mon) | Sat 21 Nov only: public hours end at 16:00 for the Expo fireworks; after 16:00 it is a private event run by the fireworks organiser, for fireworks ticket holders only |
| Session 2 | 27 Nov (Fri) – 29 Nov (Sun) | |
| Session 3 | 4 Dec (Fri) – 6 Dec (Sun) | |
| Session 4 | 11 Dec (Fri) – 13 Dec (Sun) | |
| Session 5 | 18 Dec (Fri) – 20 Dec (Sun) | |
| Session 6 | 26 Dec (Sat) – 30 Dec (Wed) |
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FAQ
Is there a pork-free bowl?
No. All 10 bowls in Session 1 list pork in the official allergen listing — including the chicken paitan and chicken shoyu bowls, where pork appears in toppings or seasonings.
I have a shrimp or crab allergy.
Shrimp is listed for Anchovy and Kyogoku; crab is listed for Kyogoku. The other 8 bowls do not list them, but stalls share equipment, so check at the stall.
Which bowls are not spicy?
Only Joobachi's bowl is spicy. The other nine are not sold on heat.
Last verified: 2026-11-04 Soup, noodles and allergens copied from the official site (ramen-expo.com line-up, 4 Nov 2026). Reviews are summaries of press features and review sites. Stall positions have not been announced, so none are shown.