Ramen EXPO 2026 Session 5 runs 18 Dec (Fri) – 20 Dec (Sun) at the Festival Plaza of Expo '70 Commemorative Park, 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:30). The 10 shops include Sapporo Maji Miso Ramen Nikutama Joe, Ramen Taka no Me, Men no Shita no Chikaramochi. In the official allergen listing, 8 bowls list pork; the bowls without pork listed are Yakitori Okibi, Ramen Momiji. Shrimp is listed for 2 bowl(s), crab for 2 and beef for 2. No bowl is sold on heat.
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The 10 bowls at a glance
Soup, richness and noodles are the official card labels; meat and seafood come from the official allergen listing.
| Shop | The bowl | Soup · richness · noodles | Meat, seafood, etc. (official listing) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sapporo Maji Miso Ramen Nikutama Joe Hokkaido | 札幌本気味噌ラーメンSapporo 'maji' (serious) miso ramen | Medium-thin noodlesRichPork broth | 🐷Pork🥛Milk / dairy🥚Egg🌾Wheat |
| Ramen Taka no Me Tokyo | ラーメンThe shop's signature rich pork ramen with extra-thick noodles and vegetables | Thick noodlesRichTonkotsu (pork bone) | 🐷Pork🌾Wheat🫘Soy |
| Men no Shita no Chikaramochi Osaka | 蛤薫る 鶏塩そばChicken salt soba scented with clam | Thin noodlesLightSeafood & chicken | 🐷Pork🐔Chicken🥚Egg🌾Wheat🫘Soy |
| Yakitori Okibi Osaka | 鶏白湯味噌ラーメンChicken paitan miso ramen | Medium-thick straight noodlesRichTori-paitan (creamy chicken) | 🐔Chicken🦐Shrimp🦀Crab🐟Mackerel🌾Wheat🫘SoyPeanut |
| Sano Ramen Sayoshi Tochigi | 佐野青竹手打ちらーめん潮 『魁』～kai~Sano hand-made 'aotake' (green-bamboo) ramen in salt broth, 'Kai' | Medium-thick wavy noodlesLightClear broth (chintan) | 🐷Pork🌾Wheat🫘Soy |
| Ramen Momiji Miyazaki | 宮崎牛炙り牛骨醤油らーめんBeef-bone soy-sauce ramen with seared Miyazaki beef | Thin noodlesLightShoyu (soy sauce) | 🐮Beef🐟Mackerel🌾Wheat🫘Soy |
| Miso Ramen Kagura Saitama | 肉盛り濃厚味噌らーめんRich miso ramen piled with pork | Medium-thick noodlesRichMiso | 🐷Pork🐔Chicken🐟Mackerel🥛Milk / dairy🥚Egg🌾Wheat🫘Soy⚪Sesame🧊Gelatin🌿BuckwheatWalnutPeanutAlmond |
| Katsuo Shoten Shizuoka | 伊勢海老醤油ラーメンIse-ebi (spiny lobster) soy-sauce ramen | Thin noodlesCloudy brothIse-ebi (spiny lobster) | 🐷Pork🐮Beef🦐Shrimp🦀Crab🥛Milk / dairy🥚Egg🌾Wheat🧊Gelatin🍎Apple |
| 麺匠彩どり. Aichi | 名古屋コーチン醤油らぁ麺Nagoya Cochin chicken soy-sauce ramen | Thin noodlesLightChicken | 🐷Pork🥚Egg🌾Wheat |
| Shinshu Tori-paitan Kimuzukashiya Nagano | 信州濃厚鶏白湯ラーメンShinshu rich chicken paitan ramen | Medium-thick flat noodlesRichTori-paitan (creamy chicken) | 🐷Pork🐟Mackerel🥚Egg🌾Wheat🫘Soy |
Pick by soup
Bowls grouped by soup type. Tap a shop name for its page (official description, allergens, home shop).
🐷 Tonkotsu (pork bone)
- Ramen Taka no MeTokyo
🐔 Tori-paitan (creamy chicken)
🟤 Shoyu (soy sauce)
- Ramen MomijiMiyazaki
- Katsuo ShotenShizuoka
- 麺匠彩どり.Aichi
⚪ Shio (salt)
- Men no Shita no ChikaramochiOsaka
- Sano Ramen SayoshiTochigi
🟠 Miso
- Sapporo Maji Miso Ramen Nikutama JoeHokkaido
- Miso Ramen KaguraSaitama
If you have dietary restrictions (Session 5)
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 contact cannot be ruled out. Always check at the stall.
- 🐷 Bowls without pork listed：Yakitori Okibi, Ramen Momiji
- Bowls listing Shrimp：Yakitori Okibi, Katsuo Shoten
- Bowls listing Crab：Yakitori Okibi, Katsuo Shoten
- Bowls listing Beef：Ramen Momiji, Katsuo Shoten
- Bowls listing Chicken：Men no Shita no Chikaramochi, Yakitori Okibi, Miso Ramen Kagura
- Bowls listing Milk / dairy：Sapporo Maji Miso Ramen Nikutama Joe, Miso Ramen Kagura, Katsuo Shoten
- Bowls listing Egg：Sapporo Maji Miso Ramen Nikutama Joe, Men no Shita no Chikaramochi, Miso Ramen Kagura, Katsuo Shoten, 麺匠彩どり., Shinshu Tori-paitan Kimuzukashiya
- Bowls listing Mackerel：Yakitori Okibi, Ramen Momiji, Miso Ramen Kagura, Shinshu Tori-paitan Kimuzukashiya
- Bowls listing Buckwheat：Miso Ramen Kagura
- Bowls listing Peanut：Yakitori Okibi, Miso Ramen Kagura
- Bowls listing Walnut：Miso Ramen Kagura
- Bowls listing Sesame：Miso Ramen Kagura
- Bowls listing Gelatin：Miso Ramen Kagura, Katsuo Shoten
Quick Maps for the other sessions
The shops change completely each session. Choose the session for the day you are going.
Session 1 (21 Nov (Sat) – 23 Nov (Mon)) 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 6 (26 Dec (Sat) – 30 Dec (Wed))
Dates and getting there
Session 5 runs 18 Dec (Fri) – 20 Dec (Sun), 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:30). You need the park admission (¥450, high-school age and up) and ramen tickets.
| 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
Which shops are in Session 5 (18 Dec (Fri) – 20 Dec (Sun))?
Sapporo Maji Miso Ramen Nikutama Joe, Ramen Taka no Me, Men no Shita no Chikaramochi, Yakitori Okibi, Sano Ramen Sayoshi, Ramen Momiji, Miso Ramen Kagura, Katsuo Shoten, 麺匠彩どり., Shinshu Tori-paitan Kimuzukashiya — 10 shops. The shops change completely each session, so these 10 are only there on 18 Dec (Fri) – 20 Dec (Sun).
Is there a pork-free bowl in Session 5?
Bowls without pork in the official allergen listing: Yakitori Okibi, Ramen Momiji. Stalls share equipment, so also check at the stall.
Which Session 5 bowls use shrimp or crab?
Shrimp is listed for Yakitori Okibi, Katsuo Shoten; crab for Yakitori Okibi, Katsuo Shoten. Avoid these if you have a shellfish allergy.
Is there a spicy bowl in Session 5?
No bowl is sold on heat.
What are the hours of Session 5?
18 Dec (Fri) – 20 Dec (Sun), 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:30), at the Festival Plaza of Expo '70 Commemorative Park. The nearest station is Bampaku-kinen-koen on the Osaka Monorail.
Last verified: 2026-11-12 Soup, noodles and allergens are copied from the official site (ramen-expo.com line-up, checked 12 Nov 2026). Check contents and prices at the venue. Booth positions have not been announced, so they are not shown.