Today, I visited Ramen Tanaka Kyushoten Hondo store in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture. It's located on the approach to Byodoin Temple. They offer unique items like matcha ramen, matcha gyoza, and matcha beer, catering to the Uji theme. The store opens at 11 am, and there were already customers waiting. I entered as soon as they opened. Uji Matcha Salt Ramen - 980 yen Uji Matcha Topping - 100 yen Non-alcoholic Matcha Beer - 650 yen According to reviews, the ramen noodles have Uji matcha kneaded into them. While the soup doesn't seem to have matcha, I decided to add Uji matcha topping. When I chose the topping, the staff sprinkled matcha on the ramen. The signboard says "ancient taste and aroma." The ramen tasted like salt tonkotsu, with medium-thin noodles that were firm. It was easy to eat and not too heavy on the tonkotsu flavor. The matcha beer, although slightly bitter due to the matcha, was still enjoyable. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

This is a ramen restaurant that uses plenty of matcha. The side menu is also abundant, catering to tourists, but the ramen soup is made with authentic pork bone and seafood broth, and the noodles are delicious with matcha kneaded into them. The gyoza is also delicious with a matcha color, and there is also beer that is particular about matcha, making it an interesting restaurant.

After visiting Byodoin Temple, I tried the unique Matcha Ramen at a place called "Visit Matcha Ramen". I ordered the Uji Matcha Golden Salt Chashu Noodles for 1450 yen. It was not too special and the portion was small, just average. I also tried the Uji Matcha Dumplings for 500 yen, which were also just okay. Lastly, I tried the Matcha Non-Alcoholic Beer for 650 yen, which was surprisingly delicious.

This restaurant is located on the approach to Byodoin Temple, on the way from Keihan Uji Station to Byodoin Temple, where you can enjoy ramen made with Uji matcha. I sat at an empty table inside the restaurant and looked at the menu. There were so many options to choose from, but I decided to order the "Salted Egg Ramen" (1,130 yen) with an additional "Matcha Topping" (100 yen). The bowl came with chashu, flavored egg, and chopped green onions, and after it was brought to me, matcha powder was sprinkled on top. The soup was a creamy, slightly salty tonkotsu broth made with pork bones and kelp, with no strong pork bone smell. The matcha topping added a hint of matcha aroma to the soup. The noodles were medium-thin noodles with Uji matcha kneaded into them, providing a firm and satisfying texture that paired well with the soup. The thinly sliced pork shoulder chashu was tender, and the flavored egg was deliciously runny. Although matcha was used in both the noodles and the topping, the matcha flavor was not overpowering.

If you're going to eat ramen, you can dine in at this restaurant. They offer two types of noodles: one made with Uji matcha and a normal one. The soup was light and delicious. The gyoza and noodles didn't have much matcha flavor though. The matcha beer was surprisingly bitter and had a strong taste, which was too adult-like for me as someone who doesn't usually drink beer.

During the day (1:30 PM) with 4 people. On the way back from Byodoin Temple. We had soy sauce ramen, Uji matcha salt ramen, Uji matcha golden ramen, and fried chicken with matcha dumplings. We underestimated it as a tourist spot, but the ramen, dumplings, and fried chicken were all delicious. The Uji matcha ramen had matcha kneaded into the noodles, giving it a smooth texture. I didn't confirm the golden ramen's gold content so I'm not sure about that (^◇^;) The soup is a mix of soy sauce, salt, and pork bone. Thank you for the meal ♫

Uji Matcha Golden Soy Sauce Ramen for 1200 yen. I arrived at the restaurant around 2 pm on Saturday, and even though it was crowded, I was seated and placed my order within 5 minutes. The ramen arrived in about 10 minutes, and I was surprised to see matcha sprinkled on top. I was skeptical about the combination at first, but after trying a spoonful of the soup, I found it surprisingly delicious. The rich soy sauce base paired well with the matcha. The noodles were medium-thin and easy to eat, with a subtle hint of matcha flavor. The chashu was very tender and tasty. The restaurant has done a great job adjusting the flavor and appearance of the ramen to create a unique tourist attraction in Uji. If you're looking to try something different in Uji, I highly recommend this place.

About 8 years ago, there was a ramen shop called Tanaka Kyushoten in Ise Da, Uji. It used to be known as Ramen Shitennou and was not serving matcha-flavored ramen at that time. I used to frequent this place often as it was close to where I used to live. They had four menu variations: golden, salt, spicy red, and tsukemen, and I have tried them all. Since they relocated to Omotesando of Byodoin, this was my first visit. The difference now is that they use matcha in their noodles, and you can add matcha powder as an option for toppings. The tonkotsu shiratama is light, and the matcha flavor in the noodles is a bit subtle, but you can still enjoy the Uji vibe. The matcha gyoza is a must-try, even more so than the ramen. They also sell takoyaki with matcha sauce in front of the store. Give it a try sometime! Restaurant Name: Ramen Tanaka Kyushoten Open: 11:00-18:30 Closed: None Address: 99-2 Ujirenge, Uji, Kyoto 611-0021, Japan Nearby Shrines: Kengen Shrine, Uji Kamijinja Shrine, Uji Shrine, Byodoin Phoenix Hall

The area of Byodoin Omotesando is lined with shops that offer the scent of tea. I tried matcha ramen and matcha dumplings at a shop there. Both had a subtle matcha flavor. The salt ramen and dumplings were delicious in a normal way. The salt ramen, in particular, had a tasty soup.

In the morning, I visited the Byodo-in Temple in Uji, and by the time I finished, it was already lunchtime. As I was walking along the approach, I stumbled upon this restaurant. Since it's in Uji, I thought of having matcha... and ramen? Sounds interesting! Despite my initial thoughts, I decided to try it out since it's not something I would usually come across. I ordered the salt ramen and a side of gyoza with matcha mixed in. I also asked for an extra sprinkle of matcha on my ramen. The ramen had a hint of green color and a subtle matcha aroma. The matcha topping was added at the table by the staff, which was fun. The ramen, despite being labeled as "salt," had a creamy pork and chicken broth base. The flavor of the matcha blended well with the noodles, and overall, it was surprisingly delicious. The gyoza was also green in color with matcha salt on the side. The filling was well-seasoned, and I found that enjoying the gyoza without sauce or salt brought out the unique matcha flavor. The service at the restaurant was polite and attentive. It's a great place to try something different while visiting the tourist spot of Byodo-in Temple in Uji. Plus, it's definitely Instagram-worthy!

During a visit to Byodoin Temple, I decided to try some local cuisine. Worried about the high prices at tourist spots, I opted for a unique choice - Uji matcha ramen. While the portion was small, the taste was excellent and satisfying. The Uji matcha dumplings were visually appealing and tasted great with matcha salt seasoning.

Before going to Byodoin Temple, I decided to have a meal and was drawn to the matcha-themed menu, including matcha ramen, matcha dumplings, and matcha beer (*^^*) [Recommended menu for meat lovers❤️] ⭕️ Matcha Dumplings The matcha ramen didn't really taste like matcha (lol) but it was still delicious (*^^*) The crispy exterior and juicy interior of the matcha dumplings had a subtle bitterness and were fluffy, with the meat being very tender and tasty! I would love to have the matcha dumplings again! Please make sure to add them to your ramen order! Thank you for the meal!2929☺️

When I came before, I was curious but I knew that eating only sweets would give me heartburn, so I decided to have some lunch first. I ordered the Uji Matcha Gyoza and it was ready quickly, so I was worried it might be cold, but it was actually hot. I tried it without any matcha salt seasoning and it was a bit spicy, but when I tried it with the seasoning, it was too salty. The gyoza didn't really taste like matcha, but it was really delicious as gyoza. I was wondering what matcha gyoza would taste like, but it was pleasantly normal, so even if you don't like matcha, you can still enjoy this gyoza. They also had matcha ramen, so I want to try that next time.

Today's lunch was at a ramen shop in Uji. I ordered the Uji Matcha Golden Ramen for ¥1,100. It's a bit on the expensive side. The bowl came with two small, thin slices of chashu, three slightly thick menma, green onions, and pickled ginger. The noodles were square-shaped, more like soba noodles than ramen. The soup was a fish and pork bone broth, with a prominent fish flavor. It was a bit thick in texture. Overall, it was a unique experience. Thank you for the meal!

This is a shop facing Uji Byodoin Omotesando. I was drawn to it by the photos of ramen and gyoza made with local Uji matcha. I decided to go in as it was evening and I was a little hungry. The interior of the shop is not very large, with a few seats at the counter and table seats. I ordered ramen and gyoza, and in the meantime, I tried a matcha beer called "Kyoto Mugi Aji Matcha." It is a craft beer made by Kyoto Fushimi's sake brewery, Yellow Cherry Brewery, separate from Kyoto Mugi Sake series. Unlike the sake, this beer has a slightly strong bitterness from the hops, combined with the bitterness of matcha, making it oddly bitter. Personally, I found it a bit hard to drink due to the bitterness being too strong. The "Salt Ramen with Matcha Topping" had a rich white soup made from chicken broth and pork bone, with a hint of pork fat. The taste was decent, but the harmony between the chicken and pork bone flavors was lacking. Although matcha was added as a topping, it was not very noticeable in terms of taste. The noodles also supposedly had matcha kneaded into them, but unfortunately, I couldn't taste the matcha. The chashu pork and overall flavor balance were not bad, so it was reasonably delicious, but if you order expecting matcha flavor, you may feel disappointed. The "Matcha Gyoza (1 serving, 6 pieces)" had green skin kneaded with matcha. The crispy skin was well-cooked, and the inside was juicy, but again, the matcha flavor was not very prominent. When dipped in matcha salt, the matcha flavor became slightly more noticeable, but it was unclear whether the matcha flavor came from the salt or the gyoza itself. Overall, the ramen and gyoza were decent, but in terms of matcha flavor, the expectations were not fully met. Where is the matcha?

Visited the Phoenix Hall at Byodoin Temple in Uji! I thought there would be fewer people in Uji compared to Kyoto city, but it was still crowded... It was around 2 pm, past lunchtime, and the restaurant was full! As expected in a tourist spot... I ordered the popular Stamina Salt Ramen (1,300 yen) and Golden Soy Sauce Ramen (1,100 yen) to share with a friend, along with Uji Matcha Gyoza (450 yen). Tourist prices are unavoidable... The gyoza arrived first, but the presentation was... disappointing (laughs). It looked a bit messy... In terms of taste, it was okay. There wasn't much matcha flavor, but the accompanying matcha salt was delicious. Next was the soy sauce ramen we ordered. The noodles had a green color from the Uji matcha, but... I couldn't really tell the difference (laughs). However, the soup itself was tasty with a seafood base. The noodles were light on the wheat flavor and matched well with the soup, and the generous amount of green onions was appreciated. My friend's Stamina Salt Ramen had a strong kimchi flavor when drinking the soup, more like tonkotsu than salt (laughs). Disappointing if you expect salt ramen, but okay if you think of it as tonkotsu. Personally, I preferred the soy sauce ramen. Overall, it was a typical tourist spot meal in terms of taste and price. It might be good when you absolutely crave ramen and must have it!

I ordered a set of matcha dumplings and matcha takoyaki, along with matcha ramen. They were brought to me in a few minutes. The matcha dumplings can be eaten with matcha salt or dumpling sauce. They were not very matcha-flavored and not very hot, just normal dumplings. The matcha takoyaki had matcha mayonnaise on top, but the matcha flavor was not very strong. It was also cold. The matcha ramen was just delicious ramen, with matcha kneaded into the noodles, but the matcha flavor was not very noticeable. It doesn't have to be matcha, but it was fun to try something different. Why not give it a try?

After visiting the Byodoin Temple, I stumbled upon a ramen restaurant that caught my eye, offering "Matcha Gyoza" on their menu. I was unsure if they would allow me to order just the gyoza, but they kindly accepted my request. The taste was initially just like regular gyoza, but then a hint of matcha flavor emerged. They also provided matcha salt for seasoning.

On the final day of the "Kyushu Bullet Cruise with My Wife" trip from 1/25 to 1/27, we visited Kyoto for sightseeing after visiting Byodoin Temple. While strolling in Uji, we came across a sign for "Matcha Ramen" and decided to give it a try out of curiosity about how the sweetness and bitterness of matcha would affect the ramen. The matcha ramen, priced at 890 yen, was on the higher side due to its location in a tourist area. Despite the noise from a group of four Chinese women at the next table, we were served the "Matcha Ramen Shio" with a milky, cloudy tonkotsu-based soup that completely lacked any matcha flavor. When lifting the noodles, there was no hint of sweetness or bitterness from the matcha. While the ramen was tasty in its own right, it was a letdown compared to our high expectations. It seems that as long as it appeals to Asian customers, the restaurant will continue to thrive.

"I've never heard of ramen or gyoza with matcha before." What I tried at this shop in Uji was ramen and gyoza made with matcha. This shop is located on the approach to Byodoin Temple in Uji. There are many shops around that serve "matcha soba," which is soba noodles kneaded with matcha, but I think this is the only place that adds matcha to ramen noodles and gyoza dough. I was very surprised when I saw the menu board at this shop and couldn't help but stop in my tracks. I was curious about what it would taste like, so I decided to give it a try. I ordered the "Uji Matcha Golden Soy Sauce Ramen" and the "Uji Matcha Gyoza." The ramen is a variation of the existing "Golden Soy Sauce Ramen" menu, where you can pay an additional fee to replace the noodles with matcha-infused Chinese noodles. When I picked up the noodles in the soup with a thick seafood flavor, they were indeed green. I tried it right away, but honestly, I didn't really feel the matcha aroma. Personally, even with regular matcha soba, I can only faintly sense the tea aroma, but in this ramen, the strong taste and aroma of the soup might have made it difficult to distinguish the flavor of the noodles. However, I thought it was not bad when eaten as regular ramen. On the other hand, regarding the gyoza, it reminded me of "Jade Gyoza" that you can find in some Chinese restaurants, which are made with spinach. Perhaps because I ate it with the accompanying matcha salt, I could definitely taste the unique bitterness and aroma of matcha. It is, of course, up to individual preference on what to eat, but personally, if you want to enjoy the flavor of matcha more, I would recommend the gyoza over the ramen.