I had lunch in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto. The restaurant is located south of Kyoto Imperial Palace, west of Karasuma Oike on Shijo-dori. Look for a blackboard with "麺屋優光" written on it, along with a white exterior and an Instagram QR code. I went there to try the popular ramen in Kyoto. The interior has a counter on the first floor, and upstairs there are more counters and tables accessible via a spiral staircase. There is no ticket machine, so you pay after eating. This ramen shop only accepts cash. The menu includes different types of ramen like Asazake HACHIKU, Madake MADAKE, and Kurotake KUROCHI. They also have limited menu items like Shio Ramen and Cold Tantanmen, with options for extra noodles or toppings. Side dishes include white rice, seared rare pork bowl, chicken gyoza, rare pork assortment, appetizer assortment, and draft beer. I tried the popular Asazake HACHIKU, which had a clear soup with medium noodles, large chashu, menma, and white onions. The soup had a clam base with a subtle soy sauce flavor, and the noodles seemed to be whole grain. The large rare chashu was very tender and easy to eat. Overall, it was a delicious and impressive ramen experience. The customers were a mix of office workers, students, and many foreigners. While many were having the popular Asazake HACHIKU, groups of two or more were sharing different ramen types like Madake MADAKE or Kurotake KUROCHI. Looking at the restaurant's website on Tabelog, I found that Menya Yuuko has branches in Kawaramachi, Kyoto, and Ginza, Tokyo. They also have a sister restaurant called Menya Seikiyokiyo in Kyoto, Shiga, and Nagoya, as well as a yakisoba stand called Stand By Me in Kyoto and Osaka. Since the ramen was so delicious, I look forward to trying other menu items at Menya Yuuko and visiting their other branches and sister restaurants.

I went to the third place for a drinking party. Since I had eaten quite a lot at the first and second places, I ordered a mini clam ramen. You could choose between thin chashu and a boiled egg or thick-sliced chashu. I chose thin chashu and an egg, but the chashu was a bit difficult to eat. However, the ramen itself was very refreshing and delicious.

I visited the restaurant at 12:40 on a regular day. While waiting in line, I ordered the Asazake Ramen for 850 yen and the Seared Rare Pork Bowl for 300 yen. After waiting for about 30 minutes, I entered the restaurant. Within 3 minutes of sitting down, the ramen and pork bowl were served. The ramen soup had a delicious taste of clam broth. The noodles were medium-thick straight noodles with a good texture. The thinly sliced char siu was also soft and delicious. This restaurant is popular at the Escon Field in Sapporo, but I decided to wait until I returned to Kyoto to eat at the main branch. However, I'm glad I tried it here.

This ramen shop always has a line outside. It looks like a normal house from the outside. They have several types of ramen, but the most popular is the "Hachiku" which has a gentle taste in both the soup and noodles, and the chashu has a refined flavor. You can tell that a lot of effort goes into making this ramen. It's a matter of personal preference, but considering the long wait, it wasn't mind-blowing, but it was delicious!

Thursday was a day off for the restaurant. I arrived right when they opened in the evening and was lucky to get a seat immediately. By the time I finished eating, there were about 6 people waiting. I had been looking forward to visiting this place after watching it on a TV show called "Sandwich Man", where a foreigner mentioned it as the best dish he had in Japan. They had different types of ramen, and I was torn between options but decided to start with something that seemed more normal. The first thing that caught my eye was the beauty of the chashu (roasted pork). It was a lovely pink color and so tender, I wanted more of it. The noodles had visible brown specks, showing the attention to detail in their noodles. But the best part was the soup, it was amazing! You could really taste the seafood flavor. It was so good that I didn't feel guilty drinking it all up. It must be good for your body too. And all this for just 850 yen! It was my first experience with this type of ramen, and as someone from Hakata, I was surprised. However, they don't have a bill system, so I was almost charged incorrectly. Luckily, I noticed in time, but everyone should be careful about that.

Today, after work, I came to this shop. I arrived at the shop around 8:30 pm, and even at this time, there was a line forming. While waiting, I ordered the "Kurotake" ramen (850 yen) with a "nitamago" (100 yen) and also added the "aburi rare yakibuta don" (300 yen). The "Kurotake + nitamago" bowl came with chashu, bamboo shoots, chopped green onions, and a nitamago egg, all served in a soup that was completely black. The rich soy sauce flavor with hints of acidity and bitterness gave depth to the soup, which was both flavorful and refreshing. The noodles were medium-thick with whole wheat flour, slightly firmer than usual, providing a good chewiness that paired well with the soup. The nitamago egg was a bit firmer than usual, with a well-cooked yolk, and the rare chashu was moist and flavorful, offering a satisfying amount. The "aburi rare yakibuta don" was topped with chopped green onions, nitamago, and cubed rare chashu, seasoned with coarse ground pepper for a delicious taste. This ramen has the strongest soy sauce flavor at Yūkō, perfect for when you want a bold, rich taste.

Today's dinner was my 90th visit to "Menya Yuko" in Karasuma Oike. I didn't have any other place in mind to go, so I ended up at Yuko as usual (not that it's always open). Luckily, I was able to get in after about 20 minutes. I ordered the "Danshoku" in a large serving. The soup was the first thing I tasted - the umami of the clam broth hits you, followed by the soy sauce. The noodles were chewy with a good firmness, a medium thickness straight noodle. The toppings included rare pork chashu, bamboo shoots, and chopped green onions. The green onions were cut into large pieces, giving a nice crunchy texture. It was delicious.

This is a very popular ramen restaurant located in Karasuma Oike. It has been featured on TV multiple times and there is always a long line. I visited with the intention of trying their clam broth ramen. The clam broth is not too strong, but you can taste a nice flavor. The noodles have a sweet wheat flavor and the balance is very good. The chashu is cooked at a low temperature, making it very tender and not too greasy. The saltiness of the soup was just right, not too overpowering. I usually find ramen to be too salty and get tired of it towards the end, but this ramen had an elegant taste that I enjoyed until the last bite. It was a delicious restaurant as rumored.

I came back to this restaurant because my previous experience was amazing, and this time was no exception! The food was delicious! When I arrived around 12:00 pm, there was already a line outside the restaurant, and I had to wait for about 30 minutes to get in. The restaurant has a stylish and trendy atmosphere. This time, I tried their most popular dish, the Asazake ramen. It was light yet flavorful, with a well-balanced soup that paired perfectly with the noodles. The chashu (sliced pork) was also delicious, with a rich meaty flavor that complemented the soup perfectly! I also tried the seared chashu rice bowl as part of the lunch set, and it was also amazing! A must-try dish!!

I saw it introduced on TV and came to try it out when it opened. I had the Tan-Chiku ramen, and my wife had the Salt ramen, both were really delicious! I usually don't finish all the soup, but the clam-based and chicken broth soups were so tasty that I finished them all.

Today's dinner is my 89th visit to "Menya Yuko" in Karasuma Oike. Since it's late, I'll go with a normal size order. I'll have the "Danshaku" with extra noodles. Here comes the bowl. Let's start with the soup. The richness of the clam broth hits you first, followed by the savory soy sauce. I've been here twice in a row feeling exhausted, but today the flavors are just right. The noodles are chewy medium straight noodles. Toppings include rare pork chashu, bamboo shoots, and chopped green onions. The bamboo shoots are tender and the green onions add a nice crunch. Thank you for the meal.

The sweet and savory flavor of the soy sauce in the ramen is enhanced by a hint of bitterness, making it irresistible and addictive. The toppings are meticulously prepared and perfectly finished. The rare chashu is delicious. The menma is crunchy and easy to eat. I want more. They seem to focus on the soup, adding a special touch to the sauce. The prices are reasonable, especially for the amount of beer you can enjoy. The background music is by Mr. Children, which might not be everyone's taste for a ramen shop. It would be perfect for radio or TV. Maybe it's too much for a trendy ramen shop.

On Saturday afternoon, there were about 8 groups in line, but we got in after about 30 minutes. I really like Yuukou's ramen, it's one of my top 3 favorites. I'm not a fan of menma, but the one here is delicious. I also like the side menu items like the chicken gyoza and the rare chashu rice bowl.

Dumplings!! They were incredibly delicious!! It was my first time eating them with salt ⭐︎ The Chashu Don and Ramen were also good (^-^)v I chose the cold Tantanmen for the ramen!! I choked a little bit, but the staff kindly offered me tissues which was helpful!! I didn't have a good impression of staff at busy restaurants, but the staff at this place were nice, so I would like to visit again♫

Repeat. After walking, ramen for lunch, the body craves salt, right? (laughs) I ordered the clam ramen (same menu as last time), this is the only choice (laughs), and again I drank up all the soup and finished it, so delicious! The seasoned egg is not just half, but a whole one, isn't that amazing? (laughs)

It has been about 3 years since my last visit. I was captivated by the deliciousness of the Asadake I tried for the first time and visited quite often, but this visit was after a long time. A new salt option was added to the menu, and I hesitated, but I ordered the Asadake as planned. Soon after it arrived, I enjoyed it and it was indeed delicious. I definitely want to try the salt flavor as well. Thank you for the meal.

Today's dinner was my 87th visit to "Menya Yuko" in Karasuma Oike. They were offering a special menu for the Gion Festival today and tomorrow, so I decided to try their "Cold Tororo Soba." The dish arrived, and I started with the soup. It was a sweet soy sauce-based soup that was delicious. The noodles were medium-thick straight noodles with a good chewiness. The toppings included chashu pork, tororo (grated yam), okra, umeboshi (pickled plum), and shredded seaweed. Mixing the tororo and okra with the noodles added a unique flavor to the dish. It was a delightful meal.

I had the bamboo shoot ramen. The soup was very light with a subtle clam flavor that was delicious. The chashu was also tasty. The restaurant had a stylish atmosphere, different from your typical ramen shop.

I visit this restaurant regularly. There is always a line, but the wait is never more than 20 minutes. They have four types of ramen, but the black bamboo ramen is definitely recommended. Those who like it become addicted to it. When you're hungry, even women can enjoy it with a char siu rice bowl. Highly recommended.

Menya Yuko-san. I chose the most popular clam ramen, the light one! It's been a while since I drank it all up! Delicious! The noodles are straight with a slight curl and are on the thin side. The broth is delicious! You can choose between thick or thin chashu, and the thin one comes with a seasoned egg. Even though it's called thin, it's almost 1 centimeter thick, so I don't think it's thinly sliced chashu, but it's also delicious (laughs).

On Saturdays at 11:30, there was a 20-person wait. The restaurant has many seats, so the turnover is fast. The Lunch Set C with Tancho and seared rare pork bowl for 1100 yen is worth the wait. The soup has a strong clam broth aroma. I would like to go back to eat there again.