During my childhood, I used to visit Hachi no Bo quite often. I loved their fish soba. However, after it became Hachi no Ie, they stopped serving fish soba, so I stopped going there. I recently visited and ordered the Chinese soba. I realized once again that everything here is delicious. I wonder why they had to close down. Maybe it's because of the lack of hospitality from the owner. They are not very friendly. If they ever decide to reopen, they should hire someone solely for customer service, while the owner focuses on making ramen. The ramen is undeniably delicious, so it's a shame if they close down like this.

I heard that Hachinobo is closing on 30th September, so I visited for the first time after the renovation. I love their pork daiku cappuccino soba. Hmm, it feels different from before. Maybe it's the noodles or the onions? The bowl is also thin and plastic... Everyone else had house-style ramen, so I'll try that next time.

Tonight, I arrived at this shop after a long time around 8:30 PM. I was a little unsure in front of the ticket machine, but I purchased a ticket for "House Special Ramen" (850 yen) and added a "Seasoned Egg" (100 yen) as unfortunately, rice was sold out. I sat at the counter and requested normal noodle firmness, flavor intensity, and oil amount, and waited for my bowl. The bowl contained seasoned egg, spinach, a large sheet of seaweed, and a big slice of chashu hiding underneath. The soup had a faint pork bone aroma, a rich depth with chicken oil adding thickness, and a sharp saltiness from soy sauce. The noodles were flat, chewy, with a strong wheat flavor, and blended well with the soup. The chashu was a thick slice of tender pork with a rich, fatty texture that added volume to the bowl. The spinach was soft and soaked up the soup well, while the seasoned egg had a semi-soft yolk and a light seasoning. Adding grated garlic enhanced the richness and umami of the dish, highlighting the great pairing of house special ramen with garlic. Although I couldn't have it this time, I imagine it would be even more delicious with rice. Overall, it was a satisfying bowl of house special ramen.

Near Enmachi Station in Kyoto, "Hachino-ya" has reopened with a focus on house-style ramen as their signature menu. I really love house-style ramen! ✨ #ramen #housestyleramen #porkbone soy sauce ramen #Kyoto ramen #Kyoto city gourmet #Enmachi gourmet

Family Ramen for 850 yen, Katame Oome Rice for 150 yen, and an extra slice of chashu for 100 yen. It was a weekday at 11:30. Due to work, I was in the Uzumasa and Arashiyama area. I finished early and decided to visit Yano-ya, which I had bookmarked! Even though it wasn't yet 12 o'clock, the counter was full but there were empty tables. I bought my meal ticket and indicated my preferences. The dish arrived in about 5 minutes in a golden plastic bowl, with 3 sheets of seaweed, spinach, and a large slice of chashu with plenty of fat! The soup had a balanced flavor with the rich taste of pork. It was delicious! They also provided ramen sauce for adjusting the soy sauce flavor. The noodles were cooked just right and easy to eat due to their short length. The extra chashu topping was generous, with a mix of fatty and lean parts, making it a great addition for just 100 yen! I definitely recommend adding this topping. Next time, I want to try the pork duck foam ramen! Thank you for the meal!

Kuma Log 3.6 ❄️ Today at the Enmachi Curry Festival, our second stop was "Hachinoie." Normally a ramen shop, they offered a special curry noodle dish for the festival. The curry-flavored ramen had a unique touch with delicious char siu and onions, making it very tasty. Got my third stamp! #CurryNoodles #CurryRamen #Ramen #Noodles #Noodlestagram #Noodlelover #Hachinoie #Enmachi #EnmachiFood #EnmachiCurryFestival2023 #EnmachiCurryFestival #Kyoto #KyotoFood #KyotoRamen #KyotoLunch #Curry #CharSiu #PorkBelly

I ordered the Pork Daku Cappuccino Soba for 950 yen and added a side of Karaage Set (2 pieces of Karaage + rice) for 300 yen. The frothy soup with diced char siu, topping of pickled mustard greens, and thick noodles mixed well together tasted delicious. I prefer the pork daku over the chicken daku as it retains more of the meaty flavor. Preferences may vary.

Finally, I visited "Hachinoya," which used to be "Hachinobo." The menu still includes the delicious dishes from "Hachinobo," but now they have added a house-style ramen. I ordered the house-style ramen with rice. The ramen that came out had a typical house-style look with three sheets of seaweed, spinach, and a large slice of chashu. The noodles were slightly thinner compared to other house-style ramen. The soup had a soy sauce base, which is uncommon for house-style ramen that usually has a tonkotsu base. If you prefer a richer flavor, you can add the sauce they provide separately. Most house-style ramen comes with gochujang, but "Hachinoya" had spicy miso available. I enjoyed putting the spicy miso on the rice with spinach and wrapping it in seaweed soaked in the soup. It was delicious, and I will definitely come back to eat here again.

I visited the restaurant on the night of Thursday, July 21, 2022, and there were 3 customers ahead of me. I purchased a meal ticket from the ticket machine and chose the classic house ramen. I sat at a vacant counter seat and ordered everything normal. It only took a few minutes for the ramen to arrive, and I liked that they had various condiments like vinegar and garlic for flavoring. The soup had a rich taste typical of house ramen, and the texture of the noodles was good. The overall balance of the dish was excellent. I added vinegar at the end and finished every last bit. It was delicious!

The restaurant is small but has a stylish atmosphere. There are two tables for two people and about 5-6 seats at the counter. My wife had the Pork Daikoku Cappuccino and I had the Extreme Pork and Niboshi Ramen. Both had thick and rich soup with a strong flavor, especially from the niboshi (dried baby sardines). It may be a bit too strong for older people, but younger ones might enjoy it. It could be better with rice.

After finishing work, feeling exhausted, I craved for some salt and decided to go for it. Although they had their previous menu, I ordered the new house ramen. I also got a set with fried chicken and rice. First, the soup - I absolutely love this flavor. It has just the right amount of saltiness and goes perfectly with rice. I asked for less oil, and it was perfect. I also love their cappuccino ramen here, but now I've fallen in love with the house ramen too.

On the second day of the Kansai expedition, the visit order was random. I had mistakenly taken the wrong bus and ended up transferring to JR and getting off at Enmachi, about a 5-minute walk. The place I visited was previously known for its foamy or Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen, but it seems they recently changed their business format. Upon entering, there was a ticket machine on the right. The interior had about 7 counter seats and 2 tables. I was seated at the farthest counter as the other seats were taken. I ordered the ramen for 750 yen (with half noodles) and added extra seaweed for 100 yen. The broth was a light soy-based tonkotsu, not very assertive. The noodles were medium-thick and slightly rounded, cooked al dente. The chashu was large and thick, a standard in Kansai. Overall, it was a good experience, despite some minor issues like the greens being too soft and the gold bowl being impractical. The meal was enjoyable.

Hachino-ya! It's nice that you can choose between different types of ramen, from house style to chuka soba! I ordered the chuka soba and house style ramen! The chicken ramen was very simple, with chicken chashu. It had a chicken broth with a Japanese flavor. The house style ramen allows you to choose the richness of the flavor, firmness of the noodles, and amount of fat, which is nice! Personally, I prefer a richer taste. Thank you for the meal!

"Visited the newly reopened 'Hachinoya' on 3/26. Formerly known as 'Hachinobo,' they have now changed their name to 'Hachinoya.' Their menu features mainly tonkotsu ramen, bubble ramen, niboshi ramen, and Chinese ramen. Today, I tried their 'Kashiwa Chinese Ramen' and 'Cabbage Char Siu.' The 'Kashiwa Chinese Ramen' is inspired by Kasaoka ramen and has a delicious soup with a rich flavor of pork and chicken broth. The thin noodles from Yatai Tetsu are also very tasty. It's a simple but incredibly delicious ramen. The 'Cabbage Char Siu,' with crispy cabbage and char siu in a secret sauce, was also very tasty."

From Enmachi, head west to the newly reopened Hachi no Ya, a family ramen shop. It looks clean with two tables at the counter. I got the Kashiwa Chuka for 850 yen, but they also have other options like family-style, dried fish, and foamy styles. The soup has a shiny chicken broth with chicken chashu, menma, thick noodles, and it's delicious! Oops, I forgot to get the seasoned egg this time. I want to try the cappuccino challenge next time.

I visited the restaurant on Monday, April 5, 2022, before 8:00 am. There were no customers before me. One person came in after me. I ordered the house specialty ramen. I sat at the designated counter seat and ordered a regular bowl. When I order house ramen, I always order it that way. The noodles were delicious, which is common in good ramen shops in Kyoto. When the ramen was served, the sauce was also brought to the table, which is unusual for house ramen. I took a bite and found the soup to be mild. Maybe it would have been better with more fat. Overall, it was a light and tasty bowl of house ramen.

I visited this newly reopened restaurant with a new name on March 26th, a bit late after work. When I looked at the food ticket machine, there were four ramen menu options, but it seemed like everything was sold out except for the "Ton-daku Cappuccino" (850 yen). I purchased the food ticket and sat at the counter. The bowl that was served had finely foamed soup with chopped onions, spinach, pickled mustard greens, and chashu pork on top. When I tasted the soup, it was smooth and creamy with a rich pork bone flavor, and the soy sauce added depth and acidity, giving it a sharp taste. The noodles were medium-thick and made by Taito, with a firm texture that paired well with the rich soup. The thick chashu pork had a light flavor and was tender, and the spicy mustard greens complemented the soup perfectly. Although the restaurant changed from Hachinobo to Hachinoie, the deliciousness remained the same, and new menu items were added, making it even more appealing.

On this day, there was a party in Kyoto, and I was strolling through the city in a slightly tipsy mood. When it comes to ending a drinking party, ramen is a must. There are ramen shops all over Kyoto, and I soon spotted some signs that looked promising. But I thought maybe tonkotsu ramen would be too heavy? Oh, it's a tonkotsu shop, and the name is "Hachinoya." The sign even has a fancy family crest, typical of Kyoto. I was hesitant about tonkotsu ramen as the last meal, but just to be sure, I checked the menu, and there were various options available! So I decided to go in. I ordered the light and refreshing "Kashiwa Chuka Nikumori" at the ticket machine. Nikumori means extra meat, which is every man's desire (laughs). Surprisingly, the interior of the shop had a white-themed and colorful tile decoration on the wall behind the high counter. While I was admiring the decor, the visual of a bowl of ramen that I was looking for as the last meal, "The Chuka Soba," appeared in front of me. With double the amount of chicken, the chicken oil seeped out nicely, making the surface of the soup glisten. First, I took a sip of the soup... "Oh!" The concentrated flavor of the chicken was excellent, with just the right amount of saltiness. The noodles were straight and thin, similar to Hakata tonkotsu ramen, with a firm texture. The broth was also smooth and excellent. The green onions were cut thinly, enhancing the original flavor of the onions. The bamboo shoots had a crunchy texture and a mild taste, suitable for the classic style. The highlight of this bowl was undoubtedly the chicken! Along with the unique crunchy texture of the parent chicken, there was a rich and mature umami that kept overflowing. The combination with the soup was perfect, and I kept slurping the soup while chewing the chicken. As I reached the middle of the bowl, I sprinkled some coarsely ground pepper, and the flavor instantly became sharper. With the chicken carrying the green onions and dragging the noodles, I took a bite! It's absolutely delicious. This is the best way to end a meal. I'm grateful for this chance encounter! Despite being a tonkotsu ramen shop, I had a perfect Chinese soba that reminded me of Kasokay Ramen, which is hard to find in Kansai. I'll make sure to remember this before the alcohol wears off.

I ordered the Chuka soba for the first time, and it was delicious! Everything I've tried here is really good. This ramen shop is my favorite.

The soup is full of foam, rich in flavor, and packed with umami! The onion flavor is strong and delicious.