Shirunashi tantanmen (noodles without soup) is a local delicacy of Hiroshima. The owner, Mr. Kimoto, a native of Hiroshima Prefecture, opened the restaurant hoping that "people in Kyoto will also know how delicious it is. The name of the restaurant is "Raanoumi," which comes from the Japanese word for "hot" or "hot oil. The emerald green bowl, like the color of the ocean, is decorated with a red sauce made from a unique blend of homemade raayu, octagonal horn, Chinese pepper, cinnamon, and other ingredients. The sesame seeds in the base make the spiciness mild, and combined with the thin noodles, it gives the dish a smooth texture. The spiciness is mild, and combined with the thin noodles, it creates a smooth mouthfeel. The spiciness and numbness of the sauce can be requested, and the spices can be varied by using raayu (Chinese red chili oil), hwaso (Chinese pepper), black vinegar, and vinegar on the table.

Owner: Atsuhito Kimoto
Trained for about 5 years at a soup-less noodle restaurant in his hometown of Hiroshima. Since his wife was from Kyoto, he decided to set up his own restaurant in Kyoto.