I visited a tsukemen restaurant just a 1-minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto Line Saiin Station! I went on a weekday night. Unfortunately, it was Tuesday so I missed the ladies' day special of 500 yen tsukemen on Wednesdays. I ordered the 0.8 portion of medium thick noodles with fish broth soup. There are 5 soup options to choose from, and I asked the owner for a recommendation, and he suggested the fish broth soup. The restaurant is filled with autographs of celebrities right in the middle. The owner runs the place alone, so the pace was relaxed. After a 5-minute wait, the tsukemen with chewy noodles and beautiful presentation arrived. The taste was amazing! I'm not a big fan of tsukemen, but this one was smooth and delicious. There was also a broth to dilute the soup, which I accidentally drank thinking it was water. I want to try the other soups, so I definitely plan to go back.

I stopped by because I was feeling a bit hungry. I chose this place based on the high ratings on Tabelog. It was a quiet time so the restaurant was empty. I bought a food ticket and chose the flavor of the dipping sauce from five options when ordering. I ordered the recommended seafood flavor, and the noodles had a nice chewy texture, and the dipping sauce was rich.

The noodles for the tsukemen come in three thickness options, and I chose the thick noodles for 1100 yen. I wanted to have a lot, so I added an extra portion (1.5 servings) for 100 yen, making the total 1200 yen. I selected the recommended seafood soup, which turned out to be a generous portion in the bowl. The soup was a bit lacking for me, so I added a little yuzu pepper. The noodles were delicious, and the chopped green onions added a nice aroma. The last serving of broth was kept on the counter, so it wasn't piping hot, but I was able to get more tsukemen soup right away.

Tsukemen Kyoto Watanabe. This is a tsukemen restaurant located about a 2-3 minute walk from Hankyu Saiin Station in Kyoto. They offer a choice of 5 different dipping sauces: seafood, vegetable potage, spicy minced meat, curry, and shrimp. I chose the shrimp sauce this time! The rich shrimp flavor paired perfectly with the medium-thick noodles and it was amazing.

Delicious and excellent. It warmed my heart. Everything was outstanding, a gold medal. Thank you for the meal. Thank you very much. I am grateful for all the ingredients in this world. I am calling for delicious food. The more I eat, the more powerful I become.

I had lunch with a bowl of tsukemen (thick noodles) in a seafood broth. It came with a seasoned egg and was a great deal. I arrived a bit later than the lunch rush and the place was packed - definitely a popular spot! It was so delicious that I only managed to take a photo of the empty soup bowl after finishing the meal.

Located in a narrow alley just west of Saiin Station, "Tsukemen Kyoto Watanabe" offers a thick, extra-large noodle option with a rich seafood-based soup. I always wonder why I can eat endless amounts of tsukemen. My colleague who joined me also mentioned the same thing. We arrived just before noon and were seated at a table without having to wait, but within about 10 minutes, the restaurant was fully packed! There were even people waiting outside. And then, the tsukemen was brought to our table. The extra-large portion was indeed very filling. I first enjoyed the aroma of the thick noodles on their own, then dipped them into the soup to eat. Delicious. Mixing in the green onions provided a natural flavor change. After eating about half, the soup was reheated for us to enjoy with the egg, chashu, and more noodles. Today, too, I easily finished my meal without any resistance. I diluted the remaining soup with broth and enjoyed it until the very end.

Delicious! I tried the thick noodles with shrimp dipping ramen. The aroma of the shrimp really stimulates the appetite. My first bite was just delicious! I really liked the shrimp, but I want to try other soups as well, so I'll have to keep going until I complete them. It's located next to Yoshinoya, across from Gyoza no Ohsho. It's right near Saiin Station, so please stop by and give it a try!

I felt the meticulous work in this tsukemen. The balance between the dipping sauce and noodles was perfectly executed. I love tsukemen, and personally, this was the number one tsukemen in the Saiin area for me. The ingredients and the rice were all perfectly calculated, making this tsukemen shop exceptionally high in quality. I definitely want to visit again.

Today's lunch was in Nishijin. It's a lively town with many izakayas, but surprisingly few options for lunch. I stumbled upon Watanabe-san and found out that today is Appreciation Day, with tsukemen noodles priced at 750 yen! I'm not sure if it's a surprise event or a regular day, but I didn't do any research beforehand, so it was lucky! I purchased the tsukemen noodles at the ticket machine. You can choose from thick noodles, medium thick noodles, or flat thick noodles. When handing over the ticket, you can also choose the dipping sauce from five options: seafood, vegetable potage, spicy minced meat, curry, or shrimp. I chose the Shrimp Tsukemen with medium thick noodles. The soup was quite light. When I took a sip, I could taste the savory shrimp flavor, the rich shrimp miso, and soon after, the spicy kick of chili oil! This is a must-try for shrimp lovers. The medium thick noodles were delicious on their own, soft yet chewy, perfectly absorbing the dipping sauce and providing a satisfying slurping experience. On weekdays, you also get a complimentary bite-sized rice! There's no way the shrimp dipping sauce wouldn't be tasty. I finished off the remaining sauce with the table's broth. I thoroughly enjoyed savoring the shrimp flavor! I definitely want to try the shrimp option again next time, but I'm also curious about the other dipping sauces. Thank you for the meal!

I usually don't eat tsukemen (dipping noodles) much, but the tsukemen here was delicious. I went on a Wednesday, which is ladies' day, so the regular tsukemen was 750 yen instead of 1100 yen. You can choose from 5 different soup flavors: 1) rich seafood, 2) vegetable potage, 3) spicy minced meat, 4) curry flavor, and 5) shrimp flavor. I ordered the rich seafood soup. You can also choose from thick noodles, medium thick noodles, or flat noodles, and I went with the recommended medium thick noodles. The noodles were topped with white onions, bamboo shoots, chashu (roast pork), and a boiled egg. The soup was rich but not too fishy, making it very easy to eat. Even though I'm not usually a fan of tsukemen, I really enjoyed it here. I would like to try the spicy minced meat flavor next time! They also reheat the soup during weekdays at lunchtime!

Tsukemen Kyoto Watanabe Eatery Log Rating: 3.56 (as of posting date) "Tsukemen (Regular) (1100 yen) White Rice (150 yen)" Points Opened in 2010, located in Nishioin, a popular tsukemen shop with a clean exterior and interior, where you can enjoy delicious food. Many celebrity signatures. You can choose from thick noodles, medium noodles, flat noodles for the type of noodles. You can choose from rich seafood, vegetable potage, spicy minced meat, curry, shrimp for the soup. Grateful for the all-day operation. Cash payment only. 1 minute walk from Hankyu Nishioin Station [Explanation/Impression] Tsukemen Watanabe (formerly Watanabe Seimen) is located in a great location, just a 1-minute walk from Nishioin Station, with many celebrity signatures, attracting a wide range of age groups and demographics! The most characteristic feature is that you can choose from 5 types of soup and 3 types of noodles, and all combinations of soup and noodles seem delicious. I chose the combination of "rich seafood" and "thick noodles"! The beautifully arranged presentation looks very appetizing. Although the rich seafood soup was not as rich as I had imagined, it had a great texture that went well with the smooth and perfectly arranged toppings, allowing me to eat it smoothly! I look forward to trying out various combinations! Thank you for the meal. [Business Hours] 11:00-22:30

The tsukemen seems to be the specialty, but it was too cold to walk from Karasuma to Nishijin so I opted for ramen. The person who seemed to be the master was so polite that both my heart and body felt warm. The ramen was delicious. I walked from Kawaramachi to Nishijin and was glad I chose to eat here. Next time, I will definitely come for the tsukemen! The tsukemen at the next table looked delicious too. Thank you for the meal!

The rich pork bone ramen for ¥850 is average. The char siu rice bowl for ¥500 is also average, nothing special, and ordering it with ramen results in too much food, making it difficult to finish. On the other hand, the shrimp broth ramen is deep, well-executed, and surprisingly refreshing, earning a rating of 3.9! It was the best shrimp and crab ramen I've ever had. Overall, it's a good restaurant with many female customers, offering quality service.

Shrimp dashi ramen for 850 yen. The taste is delicious, you can really feel the shrimp. The noodles are thin and two slices of chashu are enough. There was more green onion than expected. The grilled seaweed is just average. I ordered ramen at a tsukemen restaurant. Had to wait 10 minutes for it to be served, maybe they prioritize tsukemen? I just accepted it since they seemed to be short-staffed. Thank you for the meal.

Located in a slightly hidden spot just behind Saiin Station, this ramen shop is just a one-minute walk from the station, making it very convenient. They offer a variety of noodles and dipping sauces, so you won't get bored. They are open until late at night, until 10:30 pm, making it a great option for everyday dining.

I visited the restaurant on a regular night. The staff, a male working alone, seemed very busy but provided good service without any complaints. There were two of us girls, both big eaters. I usually eat about 300g of noodles at other ramen shops, so we ordered accordingly. I got the large size with medium thick noodles, while my friend got the medium size with thick noodles, both with rich seafood broth. When the bowls arrived, we were surprised by the portion, but seeing the strainer inside put us at ease. We both felt satisfied with the well-balanced amount and enjoyed the delicious meal.

I visited a shop in a hidden place, feeling like it was under the lighthouse. I tried the medium thick noodles (270g) in a rich fish broth soup (950 yen). The broth was advertised as rich, but being in Kyoto, it was actually quite light compared to the rich fish broths in Tokyo. However, the soup was delicious with just the right amount of flavor, making it easy to slurp up the noodles. I think I could have easily handled the large size (360g) as well. The noodles were smooth and egg-like, which was a first for me in a fish broth dipping noodle dish. I usually prefer thick noodles for dipping noodles, but I found that this type of noodle went well with the light soup. The staff at the shop were very friendly and it was a comfortable place to dine. However, the pricing for toppings, noodle types, and quantities was a bit confusing, and the value for money was not great. In Tokyo, dipping noodle shops often have plenty of thick slices of pork in the soup, but here, there were only two thin slices of pork on top of the noodles. The toppings were limited to bamboo shoots and green onions. The meal was tasty, but I felt a bit unsatisfied. Thank you for the meal!

Today's lunch was at a popular tsukemen restaurant in Nishijin, called Tsukemen Kyoto Watanabe. This place is known for offering a unique soup compared to other tsukemen shops. Orders are made through a ticket system. You can choose from three types of noodles: thick, medium-thick, or flat noodles. Additionally, you can select the size of the noodles: regular, medium, large, or extra-large. Information about the noodles, such as their characteristics and weight, is displayed on the wall to help you decide. When handing over the ticket to the staff, you can also choose the type of soup. Options include rich seafood, vegetable potage, spicy minced meat, curry, and shrimp flavor. I chose the "recommended" rich seafood soup this time. The counter seats had a wall lined with autographed color papers from celebrities, indicating that this is a popular spot among famous people! After a short wait, the dish was served: Rich Seafood Tsukemen The hot soup was served piping hot. The medium-thick noodles (160g) came with slices of chashu, menma, and seaweed. The noodles had a chewy texture and were enjoyable to slurp. I savored the rich seafood flavor of the soup. There were three slices of seasoned chashu, which paired well with the noodles. They also offered a weekday lunch special called "one bite of rice service." After finishing the noodles, I asked for this service. I handed the soup bowl back to the staff, who returned it with rice added. The rich seafood soup was a perfect match for the rice, making for a satisfying ending to the meal. The friendly staff provided excellent service, making it a pleasant dining experience. With a wide variety of soup and noodle options, I felt like this was a place worth revisiting.