Located in Gion, Kyoto, "Ramen Nishiki" is a shop known for its ramen made with whole fish from Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture, from the soup to the assorted toppings. The owner started with "ZUND-BAR" in 2001, opened the first store in Ebisu in 2003, and later worked as the head chef at "AFURI," which has expanded with many stores mainly in the Kanto region. After becoming independent, this shop opened in August 2018. I was very intrigued by the elegant Kyoto-style townhouse, the stylish ramen, and the reviews with photos, so I visited for the first time. It's about an 8-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station, and parking is available at a nearby coin parking lot. I visited on a weekday Friday before 8 pm. The shop has 6 counter seats, and at that time, it was full with one person waiting outside, with a wait time of about 15 minutes. In addition to the signature "Salt Ramen," there are also "Soy Sauce Ramen," "Yuzu Ramen," "Tai Shio Ramen," and the unique "Yuzu Matcha Ramen" on the menu. There are also various limited-time seasonal menus, and on this occasion, the "Apple Ramen" caught my attention. There are also various rice bowl dishes, such as the "Nishiki Bowl" with meat, fish, and salmon roe, which looked very delicious. As it was my first visit, I ordered the most wanted "Salt Ramen." This time, I ordered the signature dish of Ramen Nishiki, the "Nishiki Gozen," which includes salt ramen with toppings, tai-meshi, and a dessert. The soup is carefully made with a base of tai fish broth and over 10 kinds of seafood and mountain delicacies, without using any chemical seasonings. The seasoning is slightly strong, with a refined umami taste of the broth. The homemade noodles, made with Hokkaido oats and whole wheat flour, are fragrant and initially slightly firm with a good crunch, but even after some time, they maintain a supple texture with a good chewiness. The tai fish on top and in the tai-meshi is crispy and fragrant on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, bursting with delicious flavor. The toppings also included tender chicken breast and a richly flavored boiled egg with a thick yolk. The tai-meshi had a mild, creamy, and flavorful taste. Just before finishing the noodles and rice, they served a rice cake made from barley used in the homemade noodles, topped with a rich black syrup, which was a perfect dessert. I would like to try the "Yuzu Matcha Ramen" next time, and looking at the shop's Instagram, there are many past limited-time ramen menus that I would like to try, so I would like to check them out again. Thank you for the meal!

First of all, I want to say. Is it not embarrassing for someone in the service industry to serve lukewarm water on a hot day? You can tell the taste even without eating it. As expected, the ramen had a weak flavor. It's supposed to be light but with a strong punch. The donburi felt like a lie. Just putting expensive stuff on top. It seems like a restaurant for foreign tourists.

A restaurant located on the north side of Gion that serves sea bream ramen. I ordered the Sea Bream White Broth Ramen for 1180 yen. The soup is rich in concentrated sea bream flavor with added truffle oil. It has an elegant taste, but personally, I feel like the fishy smell of sea bream lingers in the soup. I prefer the broth made from shellfish or fish over crustaceans.

I enjoyed a stylish counter dining experience with delicious sea bream dashi ramen. The homemade noodles had a nice chewy texture. I ordered the Nishiki Don, a luxurious bowl topped with duck, roast beef, sea bream, and salmon roe. The portion was modest but perfect for women, as we stopped by during our sightseeing trip.

Kyoto is definitely the best!! It was my first visit in a while and I also ordered Shio Nishiki for the first time in a while. First, let's talk about the soup. It's exceptional - not too thick, but also not too thin. It might even feel a bit light, but that's because the saltiness is just right, giving it a very robust flavor. The ingredients are also truly unique, each one prepared specifically to complement this ramen. Whether you eat the noodles alone or with each individual ingredient, the taste is different and each combination brings out the best flavors! I want to keep coming back to this incredibly delicious restaurant♪

The interior of the shop is very luxurious, with about 10 chairs available for customers to wait in line inside. I prefer ramen with a rich broth, and the ramen here, including the noodles, ham, and what looks like myoga, is delicious with the extra touch of myoga sandwiched in (photo 8). There is a noodle-making room on the second floor in front of the restroom, which visually communicates that they make their own noodles. The prices, including side dishes and drinks, are not cheap, perhaps due to the location and cost of ingredients. It's understandable. It's best to order a reasonably priced set menu.

This shop is located in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City. It is located on a small street opposite Chion-ji Temple. The appearance is like a Japanese restaurant. I visited around 2:30 PM. The inside of the shop was filled with foreign tourists... I was confused about the system, so I asked the customers who seemed to be lining up if I should line up too. They completely ignored me. There were stairs in front, so I thought there might be seating on the second floor, but there wasn't. While I was waiting, a staff member finally appeared from the back and guided me to a table. The salt ramen and duck rice bowl are highly recommended. The salt ramen is somewhat similar to Sanpei soup, very light and elegant. The duck rice bowl is rare and slightly seared. It doesn't feel too fatty. It's a good choice for the hot summer season. I wanted to pay with electronic payment at the end, but some tourists from the continent cut in... and took a long time. It was quite troublesome...

The delicate soup, perfectly fatty sea bream, beautiful chicken meat, and exquisite chewy noodles. Each one was incredibly delicious, and I am grateful to Tutorial Tokui-san for introducing me to this restaurant through his Tokui video. I thought that this salt ramen priced at 1100 yen was too cheap.

During the hot summer, I visited a ramen restaurant and noticed their limited edition Chilled Yuzu Mint Ramen. I will definitely revisit soon. This time, the weather was humid due to the rainy season, so I decided to order the limited Chilled Ramen. Honestly, I was a bit skeptical about the mint flavor at first, but when I tried it, the mint brought a refreshing sensation and added an Italian twist to the taste! It's the perfect ramen to eat on a hot day!

"I visited a ramen restaurant in Gion that I was curious about, but it was unexpectedly closed when it was supposed to be open. So, I decided to try another place nearby that caught my attention. The restaurant had a charming atmosphere with a stylish interior that was renovated from a traditional townhouse. The second floor had a half-open ceiling where incense was burning, creating a faint aroma throughout the first floor. It seemed to be popular among foreigners due to its location and ambiance. Although the restaurant seemed to specialize in salt-based ramen, I decided to order my favorite soy sauce ramen. The bowl arrived promptly with generous portions of chicken and duck chashu, bell peppers, and shredded carrots. The soup had a subtle soy sauce flavor with a hint of sweetness from the dashi broth made with sea bream. Despite not being a fan of fish-based broths, I found this one to be elegant and enjoyable. The homemade thin noodles made from a blend of domestic wheat and oats had a satisfying texture and paired well with the soup. The chashu was delicious, and the charcoal-grilled bell peppers added a delightful smoky taste. I heard that if it was salt ramen, it would come with charcoal-grilled sea bream. Overall, it was a delightful dining experience. Thank you for the meal!"

Vegan-friendly! It's been a while since my last visit! They had a limited edition Vegan Tomato Ramen, which I decided to try this time. The restaurant has a nice Italian atmosphere, which was quite unique! I usually go for the Shio Kinoko Ramen, but this one had a different taste while still being healthy and delicious! They seem to have limited edition ramen dishes often, so I look forward to trying more in the future!

On this day, after work, I met up with some old work colleagues in Kyoto! Before drinking, let's fill up our stomachs a bit (lol). The restaurant we headed to is "Ramen Nishiki" located in Gion. We arrived a little before 7 p.m. after a 6-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Electric Railway. We sat at the counter seats inside the restaurant. *Counter seats for 7 people. In a Kyoto-like fashion, there were maiko (apprentice geisha) eating ramen before work. We ordered the recommended "Shio Nishiki" ramen. The owner, who was working alone, served the ramen in about 10 minutes! The soup was an elegant salt broth made with sea bream dashi. It was nicely done. The noodles were homemade with a blend of whole wheat and oat flour. They had a good flavor and went well with the soup. The toppings were served on a separate plate and included seared sea bream marinated in kelp, sous-vide chicken breast, seasoned boiled egg from Fukuchiyama in Kyoto, and deep-fried burdock root. The sea bream was seared right in front of us and it was delicious. Finally, I finished every drop of the soup. It was a great meal!

I ordered the rumored soy sauce ramen. The broth is made with sea bream, so it has a rich sea bream flavor that pairs well with the thin noodles. The duck on top was also slightly grilled, giving it a moist and delicious taste.

The interior is so stylish that it doesn't look like a ramen shop. It looks more like a sushi restaurant. The sea bream broth is very flavorful and has a gentle seasoning. The noodles are medium thick and straight, which is unusual but I really liked it. The toppings like bell peppers and radishes are not common and may not appeal to everyone as it's not a heavy ramen. The duck bowl is incredibly delicious with very tasty meat.

First visit of the year!! I visited while in Kyoto for other errands. Although it was past 1 pm, the restaurant was almost full! About a year ago, it had a hidden gem vibe, but now it seems to have gained quite a bit of popularity. I ordered the Shio Kinu! As always, the noodles, soup, and toppings were all top-notch, and the combination was perfect. The seafood flavor in the soup was not overpowering, but rather well-balanced and distinct, giving the dish a clear character. The quality remains high as ever, and I believe it is the best ramen shop in Kyoto! ^_^

I was taken to a charming ramen shop by an old friend from Kyoto. The toppings were all excellent, each one could stand alone as a great dish. The noodles and soup also exuded a noble elegance. With each bite, it felt as if the ancient capital was passing through my throat. Truly wonderful.

Kyoto is definitely the best!! I visited this restaurant while on a business trip to Kyoto. The city was bustling with people during the autumn foliage season, and the restaurant was quite busy too! I ordered the Nishiki Gozen set meal. In one word, everything was delicate! The noodles, the soup, the ingredients, everything was delicious and well-matched! The sea bream rice was also delicious from the rice itself. Once you eat here, you will understand why it's the best in Kyoto!

I had been curious about a restaurant that is known for its delicious sea bream dashi salt ramen. Luckily, I was able to visit the restaurant in Gion on a weekday when I unexpectedly had time off. I was even luckier to be able to enter without waiting in line. I decided to order the ramen set meal, which came with a separate plate of side dishes, while enjoying a beer. The ramen was delicious, with a rich broth and homemade noodles that were cooked to perfection. The side dishes included fried burdock root, chicken chashu, seared half-cooked sea bream, and a flavorful marinated egg. I couldn't stop drinking my beer as the food was so tasty. I am already planning my next visit to try the seared duck rice bowl.

I finally tried something different and ordered the seasonal apple ramen! It was a surprising combination of ramen with apple! They first grill the apple, then top it with cheese and sear it. When I tried the ramen, it was surprisingly delicious! The apple added a fruity sweetness, similar to a fruit pizza, and the soup also had a slight sweetness. It was just a really tasty ramen! I also ordered the roast beef bowl, which was also excellent. The meat and the egg on top were a perfect match, like a delicious meat and egg rice bowl. This restaurant pays attention to every detail and serves great food!

The quality of the order remains top-notch. We had beer, grilled vegetables, deep-fried eggplant, highball, and salt kelp ramen. I already knew how delicious the ramen was, but the side dishes that fully brought out the goodness of the vegetables were also amazing! We finished off with salt kelp ramen and highball, enjoying the meal to the fullest. I also realized how enjoyable the drinks are here! It's truly a great restaurant!

I ordered the most orthodox salt ramen. The noodles were thin and the soup was made with sea bream, making it light and very delicious. The presentation was also beautiful and I was very satisfied. The other menu items in the bowl looked delicious too, and I would like to come back to eat them again.