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Famous Ramen Restaurants! 18 Ramen Restaurants in Kyoto

Kyoto is known as one of the most competitive ramen areas in Japan. Kyoto is known as one of the most fierce ramen battlegrounds in Japan, and ramen lovers gather from all over the country to taste a wide variety of ramen, from long-established favorites to newer styles. We have selected popular ramen restaurants located in Kyoto Station, Kawaramachi, Ichijyoji, and other areas of Kyoto that you should not miss if you visit Kyoto. Let's go on a ramen tour in search of your ideal flavor. The numbers in front of the store names are not in the order of recommendation or ranking. (TEXT/Hana Toba, Koto Sakurai, EDIT/Moe Sawamura, Miki Tamura)

Contents of this article

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[Enjoy the taste of Kyoto's best in ramen at Honke Daiichi Asahi Honten / Kyoto Station
2.
Shinpuku Soba noodles in a dark soy sauce broth / Kyoto Station
3.
[Seiyu Ramen" - 100% seafood ramen that conveys the dashi culture of "Menya Inoichi" (Menya Inoichi) / Kawaramachi, Kyoto
4.
Motsusoba (noodles with motsu) at Wazokoramen Sugari, where the richness of motsu is addictive / Shijo
5.
Tsukemen (tsukemen) at Menya Sanden / Saiin
6.
Seiyu Ramen of "Ra-men Tohichi" with exquisite flavors of Jidori chicken soup and freshly-roasted soy sauce / Shugakuin
7.
The original "cloudy white soup" of "Chuka Soba Takayasu" in the fierce ramen battle zone / Ichijyoji
8.
You'll become addicted to the amazingly rich chicken white soup at Menya Gokkei Enmachi-Ten / Enmachi
9.
Thick tsukemen (thick tsukemen) at Menshou Takamatsu, Kyoto's main restaurant, in Shijo, Kyoto.
10.
Nabura's flavorful ramen, born of Japanese techniques / Kitano Tenmangu Shrine area
11.
Chicken noodle soup made with 100% locally raised chicken at Janomezuya / Kawaramachi, Kyoto
12.
Soy sauce ramen at Ramenya Fujitora, where you can enjoy the clean soup / Tajin
13.
Ramen Nagata's soy sauce ramen, a favorite in Mototanaka / Mototanaka
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The delicate soup is the charm [Ramen Mugyu Vol.2 Karasuma Takoyakushi Branch] of Onibara Shiro / Karasuma
15.
Simple and rich [Ramen Miyya's] special ramen / Takeda
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Tsukemen Kirari's seafood and pork tsukemen (large) attracts attention for its chewy ultra-thick noodles / Nakashojima
17.
[The shellfish-based ramen Awantake at Menya Yuko is comforting / Karasuma Oike
18.
Yuzu Ramen at the long-established shop "Shindachi Eitaro," which has been loved for over 40 years / Omiya

11. Chicken noodle soup made with 100% locally raised chicken at Janomezuya / Kawaramachi, Kyoto

Noodle House Nokonomeya is a popular restaurant that boasts a clear soup made from 100% jidori (local chicken). The soup, made using only gara, whole chicken, and water, maximizes the flavor of the chicken and goes perfectly with the homemade noodles made of domestic wheat. The low-temperature-cooked chicken chashu pork and pork roast are grilled over a fragrant charcoal fire, providing a well-calculated taste and aroma. In addition to the signature Jidori Soba, Chicken Hakuchu Soba (1,300 yen) and Jidori Shio Soba (1,400 yen) are also popular.

Jidori Chicken Soba Noodles at Noodle House

Jidori Chicken Soba Noodle 1,300 yen. The sharp soy sauce aroma further enhances the chicken flavor.

RAMEN DATA
▶︎ Tare (Kaeshi) / Soy sauce
▶︎ soup/jidori
▶︎ noodles/straight

Noodle House Nukonomeya

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  • 2F Hare no Hi Hanayu Koji, 565-23 Nakano-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • Short walk from Hankyu "Kyoto Kawaramachi Station" Exit 6
  • Tel. 075-231-2772
  • 11:30-16:30 (LO/16:00), 18:00-22:00 (LO/21:30)

12. Soy sauce ramen at Ramenya Fujitora, where you can enjoy the clean soup / Tajin

Ramenya Fujitora" attracted a great deal of attention upon its opening in 2023. The owner, who was trained at Ramen Tohichi, runs the restaurant and makes the noodles in-house every morning, emphasizing the aroma of wheat. The soy sauce ramen (1,100 yen), a blend of six different kinds of soy sauce, is a dish in which the noodles are harmonized with the clean broth made from chicken stock and pork stock. The restaurant may close as soon as it is sold out, so early arrival is recommended.

Ramenya Fujitora's Soy Sauce Ramen

Soy Sauce Ramen (noodles) 1,100 yen. A blend of six kinds of soy sauce based on soy sauce from Kaneiwa Soy Sauce in Wakayama and Suehiro Soy Sauce in Hyogo. Two types of pork chashu (pork cut from Kagoshima's Miyu pork) are available: pork thigh and pork belly. Homemade wontons for 350 yen are also recommended.

RAMEN DATA
▶︎ Tare (Kaeshi) / Freshly Fried Soy Sauce
▶︎ soup/Jidori chicken, pork bone
▶︎ noodles/medium-thin straight

Ramenya Fujitora

  • Ramen Restaurant FUJITORA
  • 15-7, Taihata Yasui Tsujinouchi-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 10 min. walk from Subway "TADATENJINGAWA Station".
  • Tel: None
  • 11:00-14:00
    Also open Wednesday through Saturday from 18:00 to 20:00

13. Ramen Nagata's soy sauce ramen, a favorite in Mototanaka / Mototanaka

[Ramen Nagata, located near Kyoto University of Art, is a ramen restaurant opened by the owner who is a genuine ramen lover. The ramen is characterized by its gentle broth made from chicken stock, which is a speciality of the shop. In addition to the standard soy sauce ramen for 800 yen, the soy sauce special with plenty of ingredients for 1,100 yen and the service menu item, aburasoba for 500 yen, are also popular. Try the ramen loved by customers in Mototanaka.

Ramen Nagata Ramen

Soy sauce ramen 800 yen. The soup is made with a lot of chicken stock, the owner's speciality, and moderately firm straight noodles. The atmosphere of old-fashioned Chinese noodle soup is comforting.

RAMEN DATA
▶︎ Tare (Kaeshi) / Soy sauce
▶︎ soup/chicken-gara
▶︎ noodles/medium-thin straight noodles

Rahmen Nagata

  • 13-5 Nishi Iori-machi, Kita-Shirakawa, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 6 minute walk from Chayama/Kyoto Art University Station on the Eiden Line
  • Tel.070-8581-6918
  • 11:00-14:00, 18:00-21:00
    Sundays and holidays 11:00~15:00

14. The delicate soup is the charm [Ramen Mugyu Vol.2 Karasuma Takoyakushi Branch] of Onibara Shiro / Karasuma

This ramen restaurant is tucked away in a narrow alley near Karasuma Takoyakushi. The soup is made from pure Nagoya Cochin and noodles made by Kehge, a long-established noodle manufacturer in Kyoto. The regular menu includes two kinds of ramen named "Onibara. Topped with homemade pork chashu pork from Kyotanbakogen pork and onions, you can enjoy the exquisite harmony of the soup. On rainy days, you may come across a limited lemon ramen.

Onibara White in Ramen Mugyu Vol. 2

Oni bara white 1000 yen. Golden soup combined with light soy sauce-based sauce has a clean and tasty flavor.

RAMEN DATA
▶︎ Tare (Kaeshi) / Soy sauce
▶︎ soup/chicken
▶︎ noodles/flat hand-rubbed noodles

Ramen Mugyu Vol.2 Karasuma Takoyakushi

  • Ramen Mugyu Volume 2 Karasuma Takoyakusen
  • 298-13 Ichirensha-cho, Takoyakushi-dori Karasuma-higashiiru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 4-minute walk from Hankyu Karasuma Station
  • Tel. 075-221-2588
  • 11:00-22:30 (LO/22:00)

15. Simple and rich [Ramen Miyya's] special ramen / Takeda

Ramen Miyagi is owned by the owner of Ramen Miyagi, who trained at a famous restaurant for 10 years. The soup is based on pork bones, blended with the sweetness of the fat from the pork chashu (pork cutlet), and harmonized with a crisp soy sauce. The best way to enjoy it is with Niigata Koshihikari rice. The ramen with extra meat (1,400 yen), in which the chashu pork is layered like petals, is also popular. Open from 7:00 a.m., it is perfect for morning noodle drinkers.

Ramen Miyano's Special Ramen

The special ramen is 1,000 yen. The pork bone soup with a sharp and crisp soy sauce as a spice sauce is matched with the medium-thick straight noodles of "Menya Ezhou". Toppings include 8 pieces of pork chashu pork, green onion, bean sprout, and a small amount of pork.

RAMEN DATA
▶︎ Tare (Kaeshi) / Soy sauce
▶︎ soup/pork bone
▶︎ noodles/medium-thick straight noodles

Ramen Miyas

  • Takeichi Building 1F, 8-115 Fukakusa Nishiura-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 7 min. walk from Exit 1 of Takeda Sta. on the subway and Kintetsu Line
  • Tel: None
  • 7:00 - 14:00
The information is subject to change. Please contact each store or facility directly for the latest information.
All prices include tax.
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