This is Fukuchiyama. Hmm, what should I have for lunch today? I feel like having ramen. I know, I'll go to Nagahama Ramen Ichiban near the station. I'll go inside and choose what I want to eat using the ticket machine. I chose ramen with gyoza and a boiled egg as toppings. I handed over the ticket and waited a bit. It came out quickly. First, the soup is nice and clear. Oh, it's really good. The noodles are also perfectly coated in the soup. The gyoza, which I'm trying for the first time, is also good. I ate the boiled egg, drank the soup, and finished. It was delicious.

The large ramen is ¥900 and small rice is ¥150. The ramen comes with chashu and green onions as toppings, with a pork bone soup that looks rich but is actually refreshing and creamy. There are pickled mustard greens and red pickled ginger on the table for seasoning. Please note that there is no parking lot, so if you are coming by car, please use a nearby coin parking lot.

I stayed at a nearby hotel and came to eat dinner. Oh, the tonkotsu ramen smells good! There was only one group of customers before me. I first bought a ramen with one extra topping and gyoza at the ticket machine in the restaurant. I sat at the counter and ordered the noodles to be cooked firm. The ramen was served quite quickly. It was a light tonkotsu ramen. The spicy pickled mustard greens on the counter were delicious.

In the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture, on the outskirts of Fukuchiyama City, there is the main branch of Nagahama Ramen Ichiban in Yokuno. Whenever I drove around this area, I would often stop by this place. However, it was a bit challenging to reach as it is located away from the center of Fukuchiyama City, requiring a bit of determination to get there. Recently, I had a reason to visit Fukuchiyama again and was searching for a lunch spot on Google when I discovered that a branch of Nagahama Ramen Ichiban has opened in front of Fukuchiyama Station. This makes it more convenient to use even after finishing tasks in the city. I parked my car at the station's parking lot (free for up to 1 hour) and walked to the restaurant. The interior of the restaurant was a small space with only 6 counter seats, and it was clean and tidy. I arrived at the restaurant on a Sunday after 1 pm, but there were no other customers. Since there isn't much foot traffic in front of the station, it seems that there are more customers on weekdays. Before taking a seat, you purchase a meal ticket from the vending machine. I chose the classic ramen for 700 yen and added wonton for an extra 100 yen. Both prices are tax-included. The Nagahama Ramen had a milky white pork bone soup that was surprisingly light and had a smooth taste. It had minimal odor and the umami flavor of the broth spread in the mouth, making it easy to drink. For flavor variations, you could add takana (pickled mustard greens), beni shoga (pickled ginger), ground sesame, grated garlic, shichimi (seven spice), ramen kosho (spicy paste), and la-yu (chili oil). I used takana, beni shoga, ground sesame, and grated garlic, all of which paired well with the soup and allowed me to enjoy the change in flavors. If you prefer a stronger taste, you could add extra broth yourself, but I chose not to. The noodles were very thin and straight. I specified the firmness of the noodles when ordering, but it seems that there is a wide range of firmness variations available, similar to the original shop. The toppings included chashu (sliced pork), green onions, and wonton. The pork belly chashu was thinly sliced and there was a decent amount in the bowl. It was easy to eat and went well with the noodles. The wonton had a smooth and soft texture, which contrasted nicely with the other ingredients. Fukuchiyama has many delicious ramen shops, but in the genre of tonkotsu ramen, this place would definitely rank high. Most importantly, it has become more accessible than the main shop in Yokuno. Thank you for the meal.

There is a trend of restaurants using magic powder to make tonkotsu ramen without the traditional pot and temperature control. How are you doing in such a situation? The ramen made with magic powder tends to have a sticky aftertaste that can be unpleasant. Today, I felt like taking a train ride in Kansai, so I came to Fukuchiyama. I had always wondered why it's not pronounced as "shinoyamaguchi," but today I learned the correct pronunciation. I arrived in Fukuchiyama just before lunchtime. Since I had 45 minutes until the next train, I decided to walk around the quiet area in front of the station. I stumbled upon a sign that said "Soup is being cooked," and decided to check it out. There was no smell, so I decided to try the Kyushu ramen in Fukuchiyama. I purchased tickets for ramen and extra meat, and sat at the counter. In the kitchen, I could see a pot boiling. The noodles were firm and arrived quickly. The soup had a pure tonkotsu flavor with a hint of pork aroma. The chashu had a nice texture and was delicious. The aftertaste was a bit heavy, and the pickled ginger and mustard greens were pre-made. The seasoning may have been a bit heavy-handed, but compared to the magic powder tonkotsu ramen, it was refreshing. If I ever come back to Fukuchiyama (perhaps to ride the Kyoto Tango Railway), I would like to visit this place again. Thank you for the meal.

I thought it was my first time using this restaurant, but when I got home and looked it up, it turned out to be my second time. However, it seemed like the taste had become more stable than last time. I had originally planned to go to a different restaurant, but after using this one again, I felt that it wasn't bad. It's been two and a half years since I retired, and Fukuchiyama seems like a distant memory. I am currently 60 years old, enjoying a carefree retired life. Thank you for the meal.

This is a shop near Fukuchiyama Station. It is a counter-only shop with a ticket machine, so I first ordered by pressing the button on the ticket machine. I ordered the ramen with extra firm noodles, and when I handed the ticket to the staff, they asked me about the firmness of the noodles. There was a chart on the wall showing the different levels of firmness. The tonkotsu soup was clean and delicious, with no pork smell and plenty of umami flavor. I don't know about the original Nagahama ramen, but if it's as delicious as this, I want to try it. The noodles were thin and perfectly firm, and they were also delicious. It was a ramen that was delicious until the last bite, and I was able to finish all of the soup.

Located right by Fukuchiyama Station North Exit is "Nagahama Ramen Ichiban". In an area crowded with strong competitors like Tonkichi and Somi's. The narrow and small interior has a straight counter with only 8 seats, making it difficult to handle during busy times. Last order is 15 minutes before closing. Selected the "Ramen" for 700 yen with "firm" noodles. On the table are red pickled ginger, spicy pickled mustard greens, garlic, white sesame seeds, chili oil, gyoza sauce, and soup stock. The small dishes are placed on a high shelf on the counter, away from the splashes of the soup, which is a good impression. The soup lacks the richness of pork bone broth, making the saltiness of the sauce stand out. By the way, it seems like they cook it properly in a large pot. The ultra-thin straight noodles with low water content are typical of Nagahama ramen. The recommended option is "firm", but going for something even firmer like "very firm" might make it even more like Nagahama ramen. Toppings include 4 small slices of chashu and green onions. It seems they don't include wood ear mushrooms. The chashu has a mix of lean and fatty parts and is average. Thank you for the meal!

Japan Delicious Food Tour. March 2020. No.960. Number of reviews: 1084. This restaurant is a convenient ramen shop located within a 5-minute walk from Fukuchiyama Station. However, it may be hard to spot from the street, so it doesn't seem to have a strong presence. The "Ramen" costs 700 yen. It is a rich pork bone ramen, but the pork bone smell is not too strong. There are popular shops nearby like the super-rich "Tonkichi" and the always crowded "Somi's", so if this place wants to stand out, it might need a more impactful bowl. With that in mind, thank you for the meal.

The branch of a shop with its main store in Yakuono at night. It's fine to have just a counter, but the way they handle customers is not very good. A shop with only a counter has a line at the ticket machine. It's troublesome for those who don't understand the operation. The deliciousness of the ramen is undeniable, the noodles boiled al dente have a Hakata quality with a popping texture. I thoroughly enjoyed Hakata with pickled vegetables and red pickled ginger.

Long ago, I noticed that a new ramen shop called Nagahama Ramen Ichiban had opened in front of Fukuchiyama Station. It's located in a competitive area with other ramen shops like Somi's, Tonkichi, and Guurindai nearby. Despite its name, I decided to try it out because I love tonkotsu ramen. My impression after eating was that the soup was a bit weak. It was light and refreshing, but lacked richness, so I found it a bit unsatisfying. They offer extra noodles, but I don't think the soup could handle it. However, it was still quite tasty. Thank you for the meal.

I remember the ramen I ate in Nagahama, Fukuoka. It was 750 yen with an additional 100 yen for a flavored egg topping, and it had a delicious taste.

Long-awaited second branch of Nagahama-ya in Yakyuno is now open. Enjoyed delicious Nagahama ramen after a long time. The quality is undeniable, maybe even better than Somi's. Will definitely come back again.