Kyoto is still crazy hot... I was thinking about what to have for lunch with the Kyoto-Shiga crew, and even though it's hot, I decided on ramen for lunch in Kyoto! The parking lot at Shinpukan was empty, so I decided to go for the black ramen and fried rice, which I haven't had in 12 years! We arrived just before 1 pm, so we were seated right away in a private booth. I ordered the regular set with black ramen and small fried rice. Just five minutes later, our food arrived! It's still as black as ever, but the taste is just like I remember it.

I had it for the first time in a while. Despite its appearance, it doesn't taste as strong as it looks. It's actually quite light. The noodles are thick and there's plenty of chashu. The only topping is green onions, keeping it simple. And when it comes to Shinpukan, you can't miss their fried rice!! It may look rich, but it's not as heavy as it appears and still delicious. I couldn't decide between getting just the fried rice or a set with ramen, so I went with the regular ramen and small fried rice set since it's been a while. This set only cost 1160 yen! Such a good deal!

I visited around 11:30 on a public holiday. I was looking forward to eating at the actual store as I often ate when they collaborated with Seven-Eleven. The seats were almost full, but a tatami seat opened up in less than 5 minutes (thank you to the 2 customers who moved). I ordered the regular chashu ramen and the regular fried rice. The fried rice came out first in about 5 minutes. The fried rice had a shiny appearance with distinct grains, giving a hint of its deliciousness. It had few ingredients and a fragrant taste from being fried in soy sauce and oil. It was the type of fried rice that you enjoy eating the rice itself. Delicious! The ramen had a punchy flavor with a distinctive soy sauce base. The combination of the thick straight noodles and the flavorful soy sauce soup was excellent. Truly a ramen that has been loved for a long time. Also, the crispy texture of the green onions was delicious, so next time I want to try adding green onions as a topping (50 yen). Thank you for the meal!

I visited Shinpukusai-kan Fushimi store this time. I had a small set meal, which included ramen and fried rice. I love fried rice, so this set meal was perfect for me. The flavor was rich and satisfying, making it a very enjoyable meal.

I went to the Fushimi branch of Shinpukusaikan! There are about 10 parking spaces next to ENEOS across the road. Once you park your car, you can get a coin for free parking by getting a parking certificate from the machine and showing it at the store (*^^*). The ramen looks dark and rich, but it's not as strong as I thought! The noodles are thick and straight like pasta, which is unusual! The fried rice is also black but delicious! Thank you for the meal!

[964 Log] Mr. Mairevi, who lives in Nara, informed me that "I think the Shinfukusai Kan in Fushimi is a branch store, it was so delicious!!" and I immediately bookmarked it! I decided to visit it soon since it was located nearby and easy to get to! I arrived at "Shinfukusai Kan Fushimi Store" driving my beloved Lilanta! The parking lot has space for 2 cars next to the store and a partner parking lot nearby for 10 cars, making it convenient to visit by car! When I arrived around 12:20 during lunchtime peak, there was only one person waiting outside! I was able to enter after waiting for 7 minutes! The dishes I ordered this time were: - Chuka Soba (small) 750 yen → mine - Special Karaage (3 pieces) 450 yen → to share - Regular set meal (Chuka Soba (regular) + Yakimeshi (small)) 1,100 yen → friend (sharing Yakimeshi) The default toppings for Chuka Soba were chashu, bean sprouts, and green onions. The black soup at Shinfukusai Kan looks salty, but it's not at all, it's full of the umami of chicken and pork bones! The noodles are medium straight noodles that hold the black soup well and are delicious. The chashu was about 5-6 slices of 5mm thick and tasted delicious without any unpleasant smell. The special karaage, recommended by Mr. Mairevi, was ordered and turned out to be 4 pieces instead of 3! Lucky coincidence for sharing with my friend! The karaage seemed to be a mix of breast and thigh meat, and the flavor was well balanced and delicious. The Yakimeshi, unique to Shinfukusai Kan, had a chewy texture and was enjoyable to eat. Overall, the dishes were all delicious and satisfying. The staff at the restaurant were energetic and provided great service. It was announced that prices would be raised again from July 1, so the set meal my friend ordered might increase from 1,100 yen to 1,160 yen. Despite the inevitable price increase, ramen seems to be becoming more of a luxury item these days. Thank you for the meal!

There are three parking lots available, but there is also a contracted parking lot in a distant location. The popular parking lot was full. I ordered the regular set meal, which consisted of medium-sized Chinese noodles and a small portion of fried rice. The soup was incredibly dark, but not spicy. It had a unique flavor that was addictive. The noodles were thick and the roasted pork was delicious. The fried rice was slightly spicy, but the charred flavor was very fragrant and tasty. You don't need to go all the way to Kyoto Station to enjoy a delicious meal. It's just as good as any other place.

The Char Siu Ramen Large has a deliciously crispy flavor. The Char Siu Ramen Regular has a similar amount of noodles as the regular ramen, but with a satisfying amount of Char Siu. The black soy sauce soup was not as spicy as expected, but still satisfying. If you're still hungry, you might want to order some extra rice. The parking lot can fit around 10 cars, so no issues there.

The "Nami Teishoku" includes a regular size ramen and a small portion of fried rice. The "Ko Teishoku" includes a small size ramen and a regular portion of fried rice. Both are priced at 1,100 yen. Even though it's called "small," the portion of fried rice is quite generous. It's my first time at Shinpukusai in Kyoto in a while. I had it in Azabu last year, but it feels different. The Kyoto one is definitely delicious. I can't stop eating with chopsticks and a spoon. They have a variety of menu items unlike Takabashi. They even have fried chicken. They offer various options for takeout as well. Overall, they seem very enthusiastic about their business.

I live in Osaka, so I have been to Kyobashi and Moriguchi before, but this time I decided to go a little further and visit the Fushimi branch. When I arrived 10 minutes early, there was already a line, but since there were only four people, we were able to sit at the counter as soon as the store opened. I had already decided on the menu - the Yakimeshi Dai (large fried rice) for 750 yen and the Makanaidon (staff meal bowl) for 550 yen. I also ordered a side of meatballs (8 pieces) for 500 yen, which I planned to mix with rice and stir-fry to make a nice fried rice at home. The Makanaidon was served first, with a rich soup similar to the ramen at Shinpukusenkan. The fried rice arrived shortly after, and although it looked smaller than expected, it tasted delicious. The Makanaidon had a good balance of chashu and egg, and was more filling. I could have probably gone for the extra-large ramen, but I decided to go home and make the fried rice with the meatballs. In terms of volume, it was a bit lacking, but the taste was excellent. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

New Fuku Restaurant, except for the main store, is located in a relatively good location in Fushimi. It is located on National Route 24 southbound, just before Bouhana. The nearest station is Kintetsu Fushimi Station. The city bus is right from the east side bus stop on Nishi Sumizome Street. New Fuku Restaurant started as a Kyoto ramen, expanded to Ramen Museum, and has now become a nationwide presence. It has collaborated with major brands such as 7-11 and Nissin, and is well-known. I had their Chuka Soba at the main store for the first time, which had a simple soy sauce ramen with black soup. I was used to the soy sauce flavor from Daiichi Asahi at Takabashi. Recently, I had a chance to eat a collaboration black fried rice at a convenience store, learned about the Fushimi store, and wanted to try it. New Fuku Restaurant is located in Hisaya, but it is quite a remote place, and I hesitated to go to the main store with long lines, so it took me a long time to end up at the Fushimi store. I looked at the menu at the Fushimi store. They have a variety of set meals, including Chuka Soba (regular) + Yaki Meshi (small) and Chuka Soba (small) + Yaki Meshi (regular). I chose the latter small set meal because I wanted to enjoy the black Yaki Meshi properly. The Chuka Soba reminded me of the taste from before. It's a simple soy sauce flavor, but not as intense as Toyama Black. Toyama Black has its roots in Hinomaru Bento side dishes and is intended to be eaten with white rice, so the seasoning is strong. New Fuku's Chuka Soba can be enjoyed with just the noodles. It doesn't make you too thirsty. The noodles are medium thick straight noodles and quite thick. Also, there is plenty of roasted pork. The Yaki Meshi is the original black Yaki Meshi, but it's more ordinary than it looks. Even if you close your eyes and eat it, it's still Yaki Meshi. It has the aroma of roasted pork and a hint of soy sauce soup. Surprisingly, the seasoning is modest, but it pairs perfectly with the black Chuka Soba. Both the noodles and the rice are well-seasoned. Now, the extra-large New Fuku Soba, I couldn't have both Yaki Meshi and the noodles in one go, so I tried it on another day. The noodles are supposed to be 1.5 servings, so I was confident that I could finish it. The actual dish is more luxurious than expected. It's topped with roasted pork, plenty of bean sprouts, lots of green onions, and a raw egg. With plenty of vegetables and a rich soy sauce soup, it's delicious. I eat the noodles. I mix it with the raw egg to enjoy a change in flavor. The noodles sink into the bottom of the jet-black soup. The noodles feel unusually thick. The bowl is small, so I thought it would be easy, but it's satisfying. I thought about adding some fried chicken later, but it wasn't necessary. I was very satisfied.

Among the affiliated restaurants of Shinfuku Saikan, I think this one is more well-organized. I had the impression that the service was not very good, but the service at this restaurant is nice. It's a matter of personal preference, but I felt that the flavor of the soup was a bit weak. In other restaurants, I saw them putting a large amount of flavoring into the soup pot and even adding a spoonful to the rice bowl. I'm not sure if they intentionally didn't put it in here, but it was different from what I expected. However, even after 3 p.m., the restaurant was almost full.

"At Shinpuku Saikan Fushimi store in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, the set meal (regular Chinese ramen + small fried rice) costs 1100 yen. The soy sauce broth is sharp, but the pork flavor feels slightly weak. The noodles are medium-thin straight noodles, which pair well with the soup. Toppings include green onions and chashu. The chashu, covering the entire dish, is voluminous and deliciously meaty. The fried rice has a savory soy sauce flavor and is consistently tasty. This combination is something I occasionally crave. I wish there was a Shinpuku nearby. Cashless payment status: Not available."

I stopped by for lunch today and ordered the regular size Chinese noodles for 800 yen. This is one of Kyoto's representative ramen shops, and it seems they have expanded to Kanto as well. The jet-black soup is not as soy sauce-heavy as it looks, and has a light animal-based flavor. It pairs well with the medium-thick noodles. The chashu, while not thick, is quite generous even in the regular size, and the moist pork belly is well-balanced. The spicy miso or garlic on the table adds an extra kick and increases your appetite. Thank you for the meal.

I tried the "makunai-don set" for the first time, and it was not good. It was the first time in a while that I felt something was bad. The meat seemed old and it felt like they just threw together some leftovers. It was not good at all. It cost 1,000 yen, but with GoTo Eat it was effectively 800 yen, still too expensive. The ramen also seemed better in the past. There were no other customers in the restaurant. Even if I go again, I won't order the makunai-don. Also, it was disappointing that they didn't have sports newspapers anymore.

[Date] January 30, 2022 (Sunday) 6:21 PM [Foodlog Rating] 3.46 [Waiting Time] Seated in 10 minutes, 4 groups in the restaurant [Service] △ [Would Visit Again] Yes [Payment Method] Cash I was seated promptly and told to wait for someone to take my order. However, after waiting for 10 minutes, no one came to take my order. Eventually, they started taking orders from customers who arrived after me. It was disappointing as I had heard good things about the food. The service was not acceptable. [Chuka Soba (Regular)] [Noodles] Medium straight [Toppings] Pork chashu (5-6 slices), chopped green onions [Soup] Chicken and pork bone-based soy sauce [Serving Time] 7 minutes after ordering The noodles were cooked well and the soup had a slightly strong pork flavor, but the overall taste was a bit light. The chashu was tender and delicious. I still prefer my usual place. [Meatballs] Only available at the Fushimi branch, these frozen meatballs are made by chopping chashu and forming them into balls. There are 8 in a pack, which is enough for 24 servings of fried rice. The flavor is quite intense and they would be great served hot on top of rice!

Shinfukusai-kan is a famous ramen restaurant in Kyoto, with branches in various locations. This branch is located along Route 24 in Fushimi-ku. The ramen costs 800 yen. I wanted to try adding fried rice, but decided against it this time. I heard that the prices will be increasing soon, so I expect that by early 2022, the ramen won't be 800 yen anymore. The ramen has a nice color, typical of Shinfukusai-kan, a slightly dark hue. The soup looks wavy and almost overflowing. When I tried the soup, it was sharp. Adding pepper and spicy miso made it very delicious, just the way I like it. I enjoyed the firmness of the noodles and the amount of lean meat in the chashu. Different branches of Shinfukusai-kan have varying levels of preference, but I had a high opinion of this one. They also offer a variety of set menus (except during the New Year period, so be aware).

Dinner on this day was at "Shinfukusai-kan Fushimi branch" for the first time. The orders for the day were as follows (including tax): [First Half] - Bottle of beer (Asahi) (medium) 550 yen - Gyoza (6 pieces) 290 yen - Special fried chicken (3 pieces) 300 yen [Second Half] - Small set meal 1,000 yen - Chinese noodles (small) + Fried rice (regular) ■ Bottle of beer It's a medium bottle of Asahi Super Dry. The glass is a well-chilled small jug. Mmm, delicious!! ■ Gyoza (6 pieces) Nicely cooked. First, I try a bite as is. The garlic flavor is strong but not overpowering. It's juicy and light. ■ Special fried chicken (3 pieces) There are actually 4 pieces!! It seems like they gave me an extra one! It comes with salt, mayonnaise, and cabbage. Bite! Wow!! This is delicious!! It goes really well with beer!! Spicy and juicy!! The ginger flavor is quite pronounced. It's delicious whether eaten as is, with salt, or with mayonnaise. ■ Ramen (small) It's been a while since I've been to Shinfukusai-kan. They are the originators of black ramen, right? Even though it's a small size, it's more like slightly less than usual. The ramen is mostly covered by a rich soup with chashu, bean sprouts, and lots of green onions. The chashu is soft and tasty. The firmness of the noodles is good even though I didn't specify. The thickness of the noodles is just right for Chinese-style ramen. The soup is rich and delicious! ■ Fried rice (regular) I was a little worried, like "What if it's too much like at the Kyobashi store?" but it was a normal size fried rice (laughs). This color, this color!! This is the Shinfukusai-kan fried rice!! It has eggs, chashu, and green onions as ingredients, but the seasoning is unbeatable!! It's delicious!! It's crispy yet sticky, so the cross-section looks great. Since I caught a cold on November 5th, I've been eating less, but I ended up eating a lot today. I'm full!! Thank you for the meal!!!

Today, my family and I went to a ramen restaurant together. We arrived at the restaurant a little after 12 o'clock, and it was full inside, but we were able to enter without waiting as there was a turnover happening at that time. I ordered the "meat-heavy" ramen with extra green onions for 950 yen, while my wife and son ordered the small size of the Chinese noodles and set menu. Since it was the lunchtime peak, it took about 20 minutes for our orders to arrive. When the steaming bowl was brought to me, it was filled with plenty of chopped green onions on top, hiding a large amount of char siu underneath. I first tried the soup on its own, and it surprisingly had a light taste. Then, I tried soaking the char siu in the soup before tasting it, and the lightness disappeared, transforming into a very rich flavor. The noodles were slightly thick straight noodles, perfectly cooked with a good firmness and chewy texture that absorbed the soup well. The char siu was thinly sliced and a mix of red (lean meat) and white (fatty meat), a bit salty but delicious when eaten on top of the rice. I also tried a bit of my son's "Chinese noodles," which was very light and gave a different impression from my "meat-heavy" ramen. Personally, I think the addition of char siu fat enhances the deliciousness of this ramen even more. For those ordering the Chinese noodles, it might be good to consider ordering the white char siu.

Today I visited this place for the first time for a late lunch. I parked my car at a coin parking lot along Route 24 facing north, a little distance away, and entered around 4 pm with only about 2 groups of customers ahead of me. I sat at the counter and ordered the regular set meal with ramen and fried rice. After about 9 minutes, the ramen and fried rice were served together. The ramen had a pitch-black soup and the fried rice was a deep brown color, a signature dish of this restaurant. The soup, despite being black, was not too salty and had a rich, slightly sweet flavor. Sprinkling some red pepper flakes on top added a nice kick to enhance the taste even more. The medium-thick noodles soaked up the flavor of the soup and provided a satisfying chew. The balance of fat in the tender and juicy chashu was just right, making it a delicious addition. The fried rice, despite being a small portion, was quite filling. It was slightly moist, which I prefer over dry fried rice, and had a nice crispy aroma. Eating a bite of fried rice followed by a sip of the black ramen soup was an irresistible combination. I finished both the ramen and fried rice cleanly, even drinking up all the soup, and felt quite full. While I've heard some critical reviews of the ramen, I personally found it to be very delicious. It has been about 4 years since my last visit, but I think the quality is on par with the main branch of Shinpukusaikan. The availability of a parking lot nearby is convenient for those driving, and the fact that they are open all day is also a plus. Next time I'm in the area, I would like to try the gyoza set meal and I'm curious about the staff meal rice bowl as well. Thank you for the meal!