Try Amagasaki's local gourmet dish, "Amagasaki ankake champon"!

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If you like ramen, you should definitely try "Amagasaki ankake champon." Unlike Nagasaki Champon, the Amagasaki style is served with ankake sauce. 23 stores in the city offer a wide variety of champon with different appearances, flavors, and noodles. Be sure to find a bowl that suits your taste.

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Amagasaki Tourism Bureau

Amagasaki City is located in the southeastern corner of Hyogo Prefecture and is a core city with a population of about 450,000. Hanshin Electric Railway, JR, and Hankyu Railway run from east to west, and you can access Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, and Nara without changing trains, and you can travel to the three Kansai airports in less than an hour, making it a very convenient city. [A town with a castle] In 1617, by order of the Edo Shogunate, the fudai daimyo Toda Ujikane became the lord of Amagasaki and built a new Amagasaki Castle. For about 250 years, Amagasaki Castle boasted its majestic appearance as the defense of the west of Osaka until it was demolished after the castle abolition order in 1873. It was rebuilt in 2019 and has once again become the symbol of the town. [A town of human kindness] Amagasaki has many shopping streets and public baths that have been bustling since ancient times, and the atmosphere of the downtown area remains throughout the town. Talking to friendly, warm-hearted older men and women gives you a sense of nostalgia and warmth. [A town where industry and the environment coexist] Amagasaki took its first steps as an industrial city with the opening of a spinning mill in the Meiji era, and has since led the country's rapid economic growth. In recent years, the city has set high goals and taken on pioneering initiatives to realize a low-carbon society, including drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and was selected by the government as an "environmental model city" in 2012. *The Amagasaki Tourism Bureau was established in March 2018 with the cooperation of various stakeholders in Amagasaki to work toward creating a future-oriented tourism region unique to Amagasaki that attracts tourists, enriches the local economy, and fosters pride and attachment to the region by making the most of local resources.

What is Amagasaki ankake champon?

"Amagasaki ankake champon" is a local gourmet dish that originated in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture. When you think of "champon," many people may think of "Nagasaki Champon." In fact, it is said that champon developed uniquely in Amagasaki. During the period of high economic growth in the Showa era, many workers came to Amagasaki from Kyushu for group employment. It is said that these workers adapted champon to make it more filling. By pouring sauce over the noodles and adding lots of toppings, a champon unique to Amagasaki was born that is filling. The only rule for "Amagasaki ankake champon" is that the noodles are topped with sauce. The flavors, ingredients, and type of noodles vary depending on the store.

The staff of the Amagasaki Tourism Bureau will compare the flavors of all 23 stores and introduce them to you!

Amagasaki city is next to Osaka city, and is less than 10 minutes away from JR Osaka Station and Osaka Umeda Station on the Hankyu and Hanshin train lines without transfers. If you're going to Osaka, why not take a trip to Amagasaki to enjoy the local flavors and atmosphere?

In this article, the staff of the Amagasaki Tourism Bureau will taste and compare the appeal of the "Amagasaki ankake champon" that each store puts effort into creating, and "self-selected" information. We hope you will find your favorite bowl.

*The taste and strength of the paste are solely the personal opinions of the staff.

*Store information is current as of January 2025. Please note that it may change without notice.

Table of Contents
Daikan Main Store
Xi'an Cao Family Dumplings
Donsanko Taisho Amagasaki branch
Tenyuu
Tankai
Manraiken
Ramen Kagemusha
Restaurant Komagawa
Ryuan
Nakajima Minami store
Toraiken
Shinzan Hanten
Hoshiya
Creative Dining Haretara-Iine
Dining & Bar PRIMAVERA
Chinese Dining Shirakawa
Beijing Cuisine Dairen
Chinese food Amechan
Kouei
Chinese cuisine Keika
Beijing Cuisine Ryufa
Restaurant Azalea (inside Miyako Hotel Amagasaki)
Chinese Restaurant Shisen (inside Miyako Hotel Amagasaki)

Daikan Main Store

Chanpon

A local Chinese restaurant near the Amagasaki Central Shopping Arcade. A Chinese noodle shop established in 1912. The soy sauce-based, well-flavored sauce is chock-full of ingredients, including pork, shrimp, squid, and vegetables. The noodles are medium-thick, foot-stomping homemade egg noodles. This is a long-established noodle shop that has maintained the same taste since it first opened.

[Soup base] Soy sauce

[Noodles] Medium-thick, foot-stomped homemade egg noodles

[Richness level] ★★★☆☆

[Strength of bean paste] ★★★★☆

[Store Information] Daikan Main Store

Address: 3-29 Kanda Nakadori, Amagasaki City

Business hours: 11:30-19:00

Closed: Wednesdays

Access: 4 minutes walk from Amagasaki Station on the Hanshin Line

TEL: 06-6411-9583

Xi'an Cao Family Dumplings

Amagasaki ankake champon

A Chinese restaurant located in the Amagasaki Central Shopping Arcade. The owner's special thin, flat noodles are absolutely delicious. They are chewy and don't get soggy even as you eat them, so you can enjoy them until the very last bite.

[Soup base] Salt

[Noodles] Thin, flat noodles

[Richness level] ★★★☆☆

[Strength of bean paste] ★★★☆☆

[Store information] Xi'an Caojia Dumpling Shop

Address: Nakamori Building 2F, 3-33 Kanda Nakadori, Amagasaki City

Business hours: 11:00-22:00 (last order 21:30)

Closed: None

Access: 5 minutes on foot from Amagasaki Station on the Hanshin Line

TEL: 06-6414-3239

Donsanko Taisho Amagasaki branch

Sapporo Chanpon

This is a long-established Chinese restaurant in the Amagasaki Central Shopping Arcade that has been in business since the Showa era. Their Amagasaki ankake champon is characterized by its powerful thickness. Even if you eat it slowly, it stays hot until the very end without getting cold! As soon as the bowl is placed on the table, the aroma of sesame oil spreads out, whetting your appetite.

[Soup base] Soy sauce

[Noodles] Thin, straight noodles

[Richness level] ★★☆☆☆

[Strength of bean paste] ★★★★☆

[Store Information] Donsanko Taisho Amagasaki Store

Address: 5-203 Kanda Nakadori, Amagasaki City

Business hours: 11:00 - 18:00

Closed: Friday

Access: 10 minutes on foot from Amagasaki Station on the Hanshin Line

TEL: 06-6411-4517

Tenyuu

Mud Chan

Amagasaki Chanpon is the ultimate combination of chicken bone soy sauce-based soup, strong sauce, and straight thin noodles. The restaurant's most popular dish is its evolved version, "Doro Chan." It is topped with a fluffy egg and has a strong garlic and chili oil flavor. It's so spicy you'll get addicted to it.

[Soup base] Chicken bone soy sauce

[Noodles] Thin, straight noodles

[Richness level] ★★★★☆

[Strength of bean paste] ★★★★☆

[Store Information] Tenyu

Address: 5-8-19 Higashi-Namba-cho, Amagasaki City

Business hours: Weekdays 11:00-15:30, 16:30-20:30 (Last Order 20:00) Saturdays and Sundays 11:00-20:30 (Last Order 20:00)

Closed: Mondays

Access: 10 minutes walk from Amagasaki Station on the Hanshin Line

TEL: 06-6481-2216

Tankai

Cantonese noodles (champon)

The cabbage is crunchy and delicious, and the pork is tasty, making for a satisfying bowl of ramen. The chicken and soy sauce-based soup goes perfectly with the medium-thick, curly noodles.

[Soup base] Chicken bone soy sauce

[Noodles] Medium-thick curly noodles

[Richness level] ★★★☆☆

[Strength of bean paste] ★★★★☆

[Store Information] Tankai

Address: 2-13-5 Nishinagasucho, Amagasaki City

Business hours: 11:00-15:00, 17:00-23:00

Closed: Tuesdays

Access: 10 minutes walk from Amagasaki Station on the Hanshin Line

TEL: 06-6482-2770

Manraiken

Chanponmen

This Amagasaki ankake champon is a soy sauce-based dish with plenty of crunchy ingredients such as shrimp, bamboo shoots, and wood ear mushrooms! It has a well-balanced flavor and is a dish you will never tire of.

[Soup base] Soy sauce

[Noodles] Thin, straight noodles

[Richness level] ★★★☆☆

[Strength of bean paste] ★★★☆☆

[Store Information] Manraiken

Address: B1F, Deyashiki Liber, 2-183 Takeya-cho, Amagasaki City

Business hours: 11:00-14:30/17:00-20:00

Closed: Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Access: Directly from Deyashiki Station on the Hanshin Railway

TEL: 06-6412-4111

Ramen Kagemusha

Chanpon

It's soy sauce based and has a lot of ingredients such as vegetables and pork, so it's full of flavor. The egg is mixed into the sauce, so it's mellow. The noodles are thin and the sauce isn't too strong, so it's easy to eat.

[Soup base] Soy sauce

[Noodles] Thin, straight noodles

[Richness level] ★★☆☆☆

[Strength of bean paste] ★★☆☆☆

[Store Information] Ramen Kagemusha

Address: 3-2-35 Kuisehonmachi, Amagasaki City

Business hours: 11:30~15:00/17:00~23:00

Closed: Mondays

Access: 2 minutes walk from Kuise Station on the Hanshin Line

TEL: 06-6401-0846

Restaurant Komagawa

Thick sauce champon udon

The udon restaurant offers "Ankake Udon". It is filled with plenty of ingredients such as cabbage, onion, enoki mushroom, shiitake mushroom, and quail eggs. It has a refined taste with a hint of ginger. The interior of the restaurant has a retro Showa-era atmosphere and a nostalgic feel to it.

[Soup base] Bonito stock

[Noodles] Udon

[Richness level] ★☆☆☆☆

[Strength of bean paste] ★★★☆☆

[Store Information] Restaurant Komagawa

Address: 2-11-9 Kuisehonmachi, Amagasaki City

Business hours: 11:00-15:00 / 17:00-21:30

Closed: Wednesdays and the third Tuesday

Access: 8 minutes on foot from Kuise Station on the Hanshin Railway

TEL: 06-6401-2305, 0120-722-305

Ryuan

Ankake Ramen

This restaurant is a place of relaxation for people who work in the coastal industrial area. Their Amagasaki ankake champon is simply hearty. The strong soy sauce-based flavor is sure to soothe your tired body after heavy labor.

[Soup base] Soy sauce

[Noodles] Medium-thick straight noodles

[Richness level] ★★★★☆

[Strength of bean paste] ★★★★☆

[Store Information] Ryuan

Address: 6-56 Doi-cho, Amagasaki city

Business hours: 10:30 - 15:00/17:00 - 21:00

Closed: Sundays

Access: 13 minutes on foot from Amagasaki Center Pool-mae Station on the Hanshin Line, 15 minutes on foot from Mukogawa Station

TEL: 06-6418-7198

Nakajima Minami store

Thickened noodles with tendons and egg

A standing bar near the Amagasaki Boat Race. Contrary to its simple appearance, it has a rich flavor, with udon noodles in homemade Japanese-style broth and tendon meat stir-fried with coarsely ground pepper and garlic.

[Soup base] Japanese-style dashi

[Noodles] Udon

[Richness level] ★★☆☆☆

[Strength of bean paste] ★★★☆☆

[Store Information] Nakajima Minami Store

Address: 4-8-16 Osho Nishimachi, Amagasaki City

Business hours: 10:00~20:00

Closed: Irregular holidays, Sundays and Thursdays when the Amagasaki Boat Race is not held, and 3-4 days per month.

*Business hours and holidays may be subject to change, so please check with the store before visiting.

Access: 10 minutes on foot from Amagasaki Center Pool-mae Station on the Hanshin Line, 13 minutes on foot from Mukogawa Station

TEL: 06-6416-9192

Toraiken

Chanpon noodles

This local Chinese restaurant is located in front of the rotary on the south side of JR Amagasaki Station. The Amagasaki ankake champon here has a crisp texture with shredded Chinese cabbage and bean sprouts. The lightly salted sauce and thin straight noodles are a perfect match! This restaurant is full of Showa-era atmosphere and is irresistible for fans of local Chinese food.

[Soup base] Salt

[Noodles] Thin, straight noodles

[Richness level] ★★☆☆☆

[Strength of bean paste] ★★★☆☆

[Store Information] Toraiken

Address: 1-3-1 Nagasu Hondori, Amagasaki City

Business hours: 11:00-23:00

Closed: Thursdays

Access: 2 minutes walk from JR Amagasaki Station

Shinzan Hanten

Thick sauce champon

A simple yet flavorful champon dish with a soy sauce base and plenty of ingredients including cabbage, chives, bean sprouts, carrots, wood ear mushrooms, shrimp, squid, and pork!

[Soup base] Soy sauce

[Noodles] Thin, straight noodles

[Richness level] ★★★☆☆

[Strength of bean paste] ★★☆☆☆

[Store Information] Shinzan Hanten

Address: 2-34-22 Mizudocho, Amagasaki City

Business hours: 11:00-14:30/16:30-21:30

Closed: Thursdays

Access: 15 minutes walk from the south exit of Muko-no-sho Station on the Hankyu Line

TEL: 06-6437-5988

Hoshiya

Dahl - noodles

It features a strong sauce and a hearty amount of ingredients that make it difficult to reach the noodles. The balance of ingredients, soup, and noodles is carefully considered, making it a satisfying bowl of ramen!

[Soup base] Soy sauce

[Noodles] Flavored fresh noodles

[Richness level] ★★★☆☆

[Strength of bean paste] ★★★★☆

[Store Information] Hoshiya

Address: 1-3-1 Nanamatsucho, Amagasaki City, Festa Tachibana 122

Business hours: 11:30-22:00 (last order 21:30)

Closed: Irregular holidays

Access: 3 minutes walk from JR Tachibana Station

TEL: 06-6416-4374

Creative Dining Haretara-Iine

Lightly Sauce-Based Chanpon

A stylish creative dining restaurant. The Amagasaki ankake champon here has a light salty taste, and looks and tastes sophisticated. The portions are just right, so even women can easily eat it.

[Soup base] Salt

[Noodles] Thin, straight noodles

[Richness level] ★☆☆☆☆

[Strength of bean paste] ★★☆☆☆

[Store Information] Creative Dining Haretara Iine

Address: Pine Forest 2F, 1-7-1 Tachibana-cho, Amagasaki City

Business hours: 17:00-00:00 (last order 23:30)

Closed: Mondays

Access: 2 minutes walk from the north exit of JR Tachibana Station

TEL: 06-6428-1020

Dining & Bar PRIMAVERA

Seafood Champon with Thick Sauce

This Amagasaki ankake champon is served at a dining bar with a sophisticated atmosphere. It is topped with large shrimp, and the visual impact is surprising.

[Soup base] Seafood stock

[Noodles] Thin, straight noodles

[Richness level] ★★★☆☆

[Strength of bean paste] ★★★☆☆

[Store Information] Dining & Bar PRIMAVERA

Address: 1F Humming Mansion, 1-7-17 Tachibana-cho, Amagasaki City

Business hours: 17:00 - 03:00 (Monday - Saturday), 17:00 - 00:00 (Sundays and holidays)

Closed: Irregular holidays

Access: 3 minutes walk from the north exit of JR Tachibana Station

TEL: 06-4950-0647

Chinese Dining Shirakawa

Seafood Soba with Thick Sauce

A Chinese dining restaurant near JR Tachibana Station. Their Amagasaki ankake champon is a seafood dish with plenty of umami from shrimp, squid, and scallops in a salty soup. The noodles are thin and the sauce is thin, giving it a gentle flavor.

[Soup base] Salt

[Noodles] Medium-thick straight noodles

[Richness level] ★★☆☆☆

[Strength of bean paste] ★★☆☆☆

[Store Information] Chinese Dining Shirakawa

Address: 2-1-12-101 Nanamatsucho, Amagasaki City

Business hours: Weekdays and Saturdays 12:00-14:30 and 17:30-21:00 Sundays and holidays 17:30-21:00

Closed: Wednesdays

Access: 3 minutes walk from JR Tachibana Station

TEL: 06-6418-8889

Beijing Cuisine Dairen

Chanpon

This is a Beijing cuisine restaurant. Their Amagasaki ankake champon is thin noodles with seafood and has a punch of ginger. The interior of the restaurant has a classical feel, and is decorated with paintings, making it a stylish and slightly luxurious Chinese restaurant.

[Soup base] Chicken bones

[Noodles] Thin, straight noodles

[Richness level] ★★☆☆☆

[Strength of bean paste] ★★☆☆☆

[Store Information] Beijing Cuisine Dairen

Address: 6-10-30 Minamitsukaguchicho, Amagasaki City

Business hours: 11:00-15:00/17:00-21:00

Closed: Mondays

Access: 8 minutes on foot from Tsukaguchi Station on the Hankyu Line

TEL: 06-6428-0768

Chinese food Amechan

Chanpon

A red sign and a red shop curtain mark this local Chinese restaurant. Their Amagasaki ankake champon has a refreshing salt-based flavor. The tangy white pepper adds a nice accent!

[Soup base] Salt

[Noodles] Thin, straight noodles

[Richness level] ★★☆☆☆

[Strength of bean paste] ★★★☆☆

[Store Information] Chinese Restaurant Amechan

Address: 3-29-23 Tsukaguchi Honmachi, Amagasaki City

Business hours: 11:30-13:30/17:00-23:00 (closes at 21:00 on Saturdays and public holidays), last order 15 minutes before closing

Closed: Sundays

Access: 9 minutes on foot from JR Inadera Station, 11 minutes on foot from Hankyu Tsukaguchi Station, 11 minutes on foot from Hankyu Inano Station

TEL: 06-6421-0488

Kouei

Chanpon

The Amagasaki ankake champon served at this nostalgic Chinese restaurant with a red counter has a light chicken and soy sauce base. It is very healthy with plenty of crunchy cabbage!

[Soup base] Chicken bone soy sauce

[Noodles] Thin, straight noodles

[Richness level] ★☆☆☆☆

[Strength of bean paste] ★★★☆☆

[Store Information] Kouei

Address: 1-8-6 Kukuchi, Amagasaki City

Business hours: 11:00-22:00

Closed: Wednesdays

Access: 13 minutes on foot from JR Tsukaguchi Station

TEL: 06-6491-4757

Chinese cuisine Keika

Egg and sauce ramen

This local Chinese restaurant is located near an area lined with small factories. The Amagasaki ankake champon that you can eat here is a spicy dish with plenty of eggs. The ingredients are simple, with bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, plenty of minced meat, and eggs, but it is a dish that is packed with flavor.

[Soup base] Doubanjiang

[Noodles] Thin, straight noodles

[Richness level] ★★★☆☆

[Strength of bean paste] ★★★★★

[Store Information] Chinese Cuisine Keika

Address: 1F Seven Heights II, 1-19-11 Tsugiya, Amagasaki City

Business hours: 11:00~15:00/17:00~22:00(LO 21:30)

Closed: Tuesdays

Access: 15 minutes on foot from JR Amagasaki Station, 5 minutes on foot from the city bus stop "Tsugiya 2-chome"

TEL: 06-6499-0449

Beijing Cuisine Ryufa

Champon

The soy sauce-based soup is filled with plenty of crunchy bean sprouts, making it a very filling dish. We also recommend adding some chives as a condiment!

[Soup base] Soy sauce

[Noodles] Thin, straight noodles

[Richness level] ★★★★☆

[Strength of bean paste] ★★★☆☆

[Store Information] Beijing Cuisine Ryufa

Address: 2-173 Higashisonodacho, Amagasaki City

Business hours: 11:30-14:30 (LO 14:15) 17:00-21:00 (LO 20:45)

Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays

Access: 10 minutes on foot from Sonoda Station on the Hankyu Line

TEL: 06-6494-4744

Restaurant Azalea (inside Miyako Hotel Amagasaki)

Amagasaki ankake champon

The soup, flavored with burnt soy sauce and Shaoxing wine, is perfectly matched with ingredients such as shrimp, squid, and vegetables. It is only available for breakfast at the Miyako Hotel Amagasaki.

[Soup base] Soy sauce

[Noodles] Fried noodles

[Richness level] ★★☆☆☆

[Strength of bean paste] ★★★★☆

[Store Information] Restaurant Azalea (inside Miyako Hotel Amagasaki)

Address: 2-7-1 Showa-dori, Amagasaki City, Miyako Hotel Amagasaki 1F

Business hours: 7:00-10:00 (champon serving time)

Closed: None

TEL: 06‐6488‐4963

Chinese Restaurant Shisen (inside Miyako Hotel Amagasaki)

Thick sauce champon

Packed with shrimp, squid, shiitake mushrooms and other ingredients, this dish is only available as part of the dinner course for overnight guests.

[Soup base] Oyster sauce

[Noodles] Fried noodles

[Richness level] ★★★★☆

[Strength of bean paste] ★★★★☆

[Store Information] Chinese Cuisine Shisen (inside Miyako Hotel Amagasaki)

Address: B1F Miyako Hotel Amagasaki, 2-7-1 Showa-dori, Amagasaki City

Business hours: 17:30-21:30 (last orders 20:30) (dinner served for overnight guests)

Closed: Mondays (open on public holidays)

TEL: 06‐6488‐4970

Finally

What did you think? If you find a restaurant that interests you, be sure to go and try Amagasaki's local delicacy, "Amagasaki ankake champon."

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Amagasaki Tourism Bureau

Hyogo

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