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2023.2.24

[2023] Gourmet order from famous restaurants ~ 12 carefully selected popular Kyoto "Chinese" ~

From famous restaurants in Kyoto's gyoza hotspot, shumai that has become a hot topic on TV, ramen made by famous chefs, pork buns that are sold only four times a year, special sets only available here, and more. How about rewarding yourself?

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[Marushin Hanten] Popular gyoza eating comparison 3 box set
The fragrant skin overflows with juicy umami

[Marushin Hanten] Popular gyoza eating comparison 3 box set

[Marushin Hanten] has been popular in Higashiyama, Kyoto, along with the famous Tenshinhan. The dumplings inherited from the previous generation are still very popular. The crunchy and chewy skin is a special order from Marushin Hanten, and the filling inside is filled with domestically-produced vegetables that are chopped while fresh and an bean paste made from aged meat with a rich flavor. Flavorful garlic and ginger bring out the umami even more, and the chopsticks won't stop.

[Ebisugawa Gyoza Nakajima] Leaf Special
Infinite loop with 3 sauces: vinegar soy sauce, miso, and garlic miso

[Ebisugawa Gyoza Nakajima] Leaf Special

[Ebisugawa Gyoza Nakajima] is famous for its infinite gyoza that won't make you feel heavy even if you eat a lot. The deep gyoza dumplings developed by the owner over a long period of time use plenty of domestic vegetables and are characterized by their light, crisp thin skin. A gem to match. Enjoy the special set with 3 kinds of sauce.

[Rakusenro] 3 types of gyoza set
Enjoy the plump texture of boiled dumplings

[Rakusenro] 3 types of gyoza set

The boiled gyoza dumplings are handmade by the owner from Harbin, China, who wants to convey the taste of his hometown. The reason why the meat juices overflow the moment you take a bite is because the bean paste is kneaded with a special soup full of umami. Try the crispy and juicy pan-fried dumplings and chewy celery-filled dumplings without adding anything.

[Asamobatake no Tawani Yuki] Morning digging Kyoto bamboo shoots shumai
I am happy that I can feel the texture of the bamboo shoots harvested in the morning.

[Asamobatake no Tawani Yuki] Morning digging Kyoto bamboo shoots shumai

Kyoto bamboo shoots, which are soft and have little harshness or harshness, are used lavishly. It's three times the size of regular shumai, and the filling has a 1:1 ratio of bamboo shoots to meat, so you can really feel the texture of the bamboo shoots. You can eat it deliciously by warming it in the microwave and then steaming it. Enjoy it with mustard soy sauce or vinegar soy sauce.

[Kiriki] Leaf limited premium set
The exquisite balance of five tastes makes you eat more and more

[Kiriki] Leaf limited premium set

The tantanmen from [Kiriki Tantanmen Specialty Store] is loved by tantanmen lovers in Kyoto. The sesame, homemade chili oil, and Sichuan pepper bring out the flavor of the soup, and the five flavors are well-balanced. The soupless dandan noodles are made with two kinds of matured chili bean sauce and spices combined with the meat miso, resulting in a spicy aftertaste that is addictive. After you've finished eating the noodles, let the rice soak in the soup and enjoy it to the end with the popular gyoza.

[Zen Kan Pocchiri] Shimidare Pork Bun Set of 6
Sweet and spicy special sauce will whet your appetite! Fillings are full of hearty ingredients

[Zen Kan Pocchiri] Shimidare Pork Bun Set of 6

This Chinese restaurant has been loved by the locals for nearly 20 years, and is sold only for the four days of the Gion Festival. Filled with ingredients such as pork, shiitake mushrooms, mountain jellyfish, and bamboo shoots, the flavor is soaked into the chewy skin. Add a special soy sauce-based sauce with a sweet and salty taste and aroma that will whet your appetite and you'll be hooked. Don't wait in line to get the specialties of the Gion Festival, which are filled with wishes to ward off evil.

[Ristorante Nakamoto] Kizugawa green onion salt ramen with 4 pieces
Rich soup with rich green onion flavor and yuzu pepper

[Ristorante Nakamoto] Kizugawa green onion salt ramen with 4 pieces

A popular item that was introduced on TV. It features a rich soup made with fresh chicken bones as a base and Udon broth from [Nakamoto Shokudo]. The fragrant and delicious green onion oil and green onion paste mixed with yuzu pepper are combined with the thin noodles that go down smoothly, creating a blissful harmony. The special soft pork belly char siu topping is also excellent, so be sure to try the authentic taste once.

[Ristorante Nakamoto] Aged soy sauce ramen with 4 pieces
A deep flavor blended with aged soy sauce using the long-established Igeta soy sauce

[Ristorante Nakamoto] Aged soy sauce ramen with 4 pieces

Authentic ramen filled with the commitment of chef Akihiro Nakamoto, who has studied in various places including Florence, is now available. The point of the taste is the aged soy sauce sauce made with the original blend. Combined with a soup made from fresh chicken stock with the richness of Japanese-style dashi stock, it's a gem that makes you feel nostalgic. The compatibility with straight thin noodles is outstanding, so you can finish it smoothly.

[Ramen Touichi] Soba with chicken soy sauce 2 meals set
You will become addicted to the chewy texture of the special noodles.

[Ramen Touichi] Soba with chicken soy sauce 2 meals set

In April 2022, Ramen Touichi, which specializes in Kiyoyu ramen made with local chicken and raw soy sauce, will move to Shugakuin. This time, orders for chicken soy sauce dipping soba, which is popular at shops where lines are inevitable, have started. The special noodles that go well with the kombu water and kiage soy sauce dipping sauce have a chewy texture. First of all, I want you to taste it with only kombu water and be surprised when it goes down your throat.

[Menya Isku] Thick chicken white soup ramen (with Kujo green onion) 2 meals set
The ultimate creamy soup that you can't help but drink up

[Menya Isku] Thick chicken white soup ramen (with Kujo green onion) 2 meals set

Menya Isku, a famous chicken paitan restaurant, definitely recommends the thick chicken paitan ramen. The soup is simmered for 8 hours with 3 types of local chicken, including Nagoya Cochin chicken, and flavored vegetables, condensing the flavor of the chicken. With plenty of collagen and a not-too-rich creaminess, it's no surprise that it has many female fans. You won't be able to stop chopsticks if you try it with straight medium-thick noodles.

[Misonobashi Sakai] Cold noodles with ham
This is a specialty! A fascinating ham cold noodle that you want to eat all year round

[Misonobashi Sakai] Cold noodles with ham

Misonohashi Sakai has fans all over the country, and it is said that “Sacai is synonymous with cold noodles.” Among them, the famous ham cold noodles are proud of their homemade sauce. The mellow and rich sauce, which is made over 2-3 days with soy sauce blended with chicken bones and various seasonings, is entwined with the chewy thick noodles. The enchanting cold noodles with juicy ham as the main character is a gem that is popular with children.

[Misonohashi Sakai] Cold noodles with grilled pork
The mellow and rich special sauce and chewy thick noodles are a perfect match

[Misonohashi Sakai] Cold noodles with grilled pork

It is said that the origin of cold noodles at [Misonobashi Sakai] was devised by the owner's mother together with customers. The specialty of this restaurant, grilled pork cold noodles, is made with juicy grilled pork as the main ingredient, and the combination of the specialty sauce and the chewy thick noodles jointly developed with the noodle factory is outstanding. Enjoy to your heart's content with cucumber and seaweed as an accent.