I am in Fukuchiyama City in Kyoto Prefecture. I visited a ramen restaurant that opened in front of JR Fukuchiyama Station. - Ramen Yoshimi Seimen Established 70 years ago. It is said to be a ramen restaurant started by the udon noodle manufacturer "Yoshimi Seimenjo" in Fukuchiyama. This store opened on May 3, 2023. The most popular item is the uniquely developed "Tare Ramen". You first purchase a meal ticket at the entrance. Buttons for "Tare Ramen", "Niku Shoyu", "Shoyu", "Dorotori", etc. are lined up (¥850-¥1000 per bowl). After purchasing the meal ticket, I was guided to my seat. The interior has a few counter seats and two tables. It has a lively atmosphere with local customers. While waiting for the ramen to be ready, I enjoyed the complimentary Menma. It had a strong flavor and seemed like a good side dish or a good addition to the ramen. - Tare Ramen Umakara Miso The onsen tamago (hot spring egg) comes in a separate dish, and the staff explained, "Mix it well with the noodles and toppings before eating." It looks like "maze-soba" (mixed noodles). Minced meat, green onions were topped, and a special sauce was poured over the noodles. So, I dropped the onsen tamago, carefully mixed it, and then tasted it. Despite its spicy appearance, the sauce had a mellow flavor. The noodles were easy to slurp, and the sauce coated them deeply. I could feel the dedication to the flavor and texture of the noodles made by the noodle factory. I finished the noodles in no time. There were still some toppings left, and I felt it would be a waste to leave the sauce, so I hurried back to the ticket machine and ordered "Rice (Small)" (¥100) as an addition. The small rice portion was just right for the remaining sauce. I mixed it and enjoyed it. When eaten with white rice, the sweetness of the broth and sauce was more pronounced. I found this ramen to be both original and delicious.

The transformation from a noodle factory to a ramen restaurant is truly impressive. With their background in noodle making, the quality of the noodles is outstanding. They have a firm texture and rich flavor. I hope they introduce new menu items in the future. I have tried all their dishes and they are all delicious.

The spicy and thick chicken ramen for 850 yen is delicious. The soup is rich and flavorful without any unpleasant smell. The thick broth pairs well with the medium-thin noodles, and the chashu pork and green onions toppings are tasty. The quality of the ramen is high, similar to those in Kyoto. The broth is so thick that the spoon can stand in it. The only improvement could be in the seasoning. The tare ramen, despite its name, has a rich broth similar to dotori ramen with added flavor. It comes with a soft-boiled egg and toppings that complement the dish well. The harmony between the noodles, soup, and toppings is excellent. A serving of menma or kimchi as a bonus would be appreciated. Overall, a delicious and satisfying meal.

■ Dorotori Special 1000 yen・Located on the 2nd floor of a building about a 2-3 minute walk from JR Sanin Main Line Fukuchiyama Line.・Soup: Thick and rich chicken-based soy sauce soup.・Noodles are slightly thin straight noodles.・Ingredients include 1 slice of chashu, menma, and chopped green onions only.・You can choose one complimentary dish of kimchi or menma.・There are 6 seats at the counter and 2 tables for 4 people each in the store.Visited this place for the first time, aiming for the richness indicated by the fact that the ladle stands up. In Kyoto, when it comes to rich chicken ramen, Kyokutei is famous, but this place has a richness that can rival it. The richness is such that the ladle did not fall when stabbed into the soup. It may seem like a heavy taste at first glance, but when you actually eat it, it is not heavy at all, and I was able to enjoy it until the end without getting heartburn. In fact, there was almost no soup left after finishing the noodles. This is like a potage ramen. Currently, there are few reviews and evaluations, but I think it's a good restaurant. I would like to try other menu items as well. Thank you for the meal! 🍜

Thick and Rich without Indigestion The broth is thick and rich, but surprisingly doesn't cause indigestion. The Doro-tori ramen costs 850 yen and features a creamy chicken-based broth that is not overwhelmingly heavy. The soup is cooked down to achieve its rich flavor without any unpleasant odor or greasiness. The noodles are straight and medium thickness, with a good chewiness that allows them to hold onto the soup well. The broth has a balanced saltiness that is drinkable, with a hint of spiciness that adds to the overall deliciousness of the ramen. Overall, it was a tasty bowl of Doro-tori ramen.

This shop is located about a 3-minute walk from Fukuchiyama Station North Exit. It is a few shops down from the main street shopping arcade in front of Fukuchiyama Station, on the 2nd floor of the Ginrei Building. There doesn't seem to be a parking lot (unconfirmed), so it may be convenient to use the free 1-hour parking lot in front of the station or the 2-hour free parking lot at Kohnan. There is a large paid parking lot about a 1-minute walk from the shop, which may also be convenient. When you go up the stairs and turn left, you will see two shops, with the left side being this shop. Inside the shop, there is a counter with 6 seats and two small tables on the left. Orders are made by purchasing a food ticket from a vending machine. The menu includes: Tare Ramen, Shoyu Ramen, Niku Shoyu Ramen, Doro Tori Ramen, Rice (large, medium, small), Beer, Soft drinks. Each ramen comes in regular, large, and extra large sizes. Due to circumstances, I couldn't try the Doro Doro style, so I ordered the Niku Shoyu Ramen. It seemed like they were serving meat rather than chashu, so I added 100 yen for it. The ramen was served a few minutes after ordering. It had the appearance of a traditional clear soy sauce broth. Looking at the rim of the bowl, there was quite a bit of oil floating on top. When I took a sip of the soup, the first thing I noticed was its sweetness. Perhaps the sweet taste came from the meat that was simmered in a sweet and savory sauce. The noodles were thin and straight, with a firm texture. They didn't have a powdery taste and had a unique aroma. The toppings included sliced chashu, diced chashu, menma, green onions, and sweet and savory pork. The sliced chashu was tender and almost falling apart, while the diced chashu added a nice texture. The menma had a subtle flavor but was sweetened. Overall, the soy sauce ramen had a sweet flavor profile. It wasn't as strong as Himeji ramen, but if it was served in Nishiwaki, I might say "Himeji ramen is delicious." The review also mentioned the Doro Tori ramen, which I'm curious about, but I couldn't try it. The Fukuchiyama Station front street shopping arcade has become more lively. This shop is promising, and I look forward to what's to come. Thank you for the meal.

This restaurant near JR Fukuchiyama Station had its grand opening on May 3 after going through a pre-opening phase. The restaurant used to have a noodle factory, so expectations were high. I arrived at the restaurant just 10 minutes before opening time and the owner happened to be outside, saying it was okay to come in. I purchased a ticket for "Tare Ramen Umakara Miso" (850 yen) at the ticket machine near the entrance. The staff informed me that I could choose either Menma or Kimchi as a complimentary side dish, and I chose Menma. I sat at the counter seat where a white bowl filled with pork, chopped green onions, Menma, and flavorful spicy sauce was served. I mixed in the soft-boiled egg and Menma from separate containers, then vigorously stirred the noodles from the bottom to thoroughly enjoy the dish. The sauce looked very spicy with its bright red color, but the spiciness was mild, and the richness and depth of flavor from bonito and shrimp were prominent. The homemade flat noodles had a nice chewiness and combined well with the rich sauce. The pork was delicious with a balance of fat and meat, and the aroma of the green onions added to the dish. The egg yolk from the soft-boiled egg enhanced the richness even more as it coated the noodles. Personally, I preferred a bit more spiciness, so adding their homemade chili oil made the sauce stand out even more and made the dish more enjoyable. Although I finished all the sauce this time, I believe it would also be delicious to mix the leftover sauce with a side of "Rice Small" (100 yen) for a second round.