With too many variations, it's often hard to tell what the specialty of a restaurant is. But not here. This place proudly serves authentic Nagahama ramen, as well as the popular Kyoto-style with back fat soy sauce, and even black ramen. You can choose based on your mood and appetite, and even consider getting extra noodles. They also offer unique ramen options that change regularly, adding to the excitement. Personally, I prefer the Fukuoka-style soup with medium thick noodles, which has a slight twist from traditional Nagahama ramen (making it easier to eat). In the evening, they offer a great selection of izakaya dishes at a good value, making it easy for drinkers to enjoy from cheers to ramen. The izakaya dishes, like the ramen, don't feel like they're just there to increase the customer's bill. The kitchen isn't large, but the friendly owner efficiently manages everything. While you could also visit popular ramen shops in Ichijoji or Kawai, this place will make you wonder what to order next. I've become a fan and look forward to my next visit. Thank you for the meal!

I ordered the Chuka soba with extra meat for 990 yen and added 250 yen for the fried chicken set (2 pieces of fried chicken + rice). The portion of meat was small and the total bill was 1050 yen, so I think they may have mistaken my order for a regular Chuka soba. The thick noodles were delicious, but this time they served thin noodles without any explanation, which was disappointing. The taste was just average for Nagahama ramen. The fried chicken was more like fried chicken rather than traditional Japanese-style fried chicken, but it went well with the rice. It seems like they have added more items to the menu since my last visit, so it would have been nice if they had explained the dishes more clearly.

I had the opportunity to go to Ichijoji at night, so I thought about going to Akie-san if it was open, but it was closed. So, I ended up visiting "Nagahama Ramen Kinomoto" for the first time while wandering around. They offer not only tonkotsu ramen but also Ichijoji Black and Chuka Soba, among other varieties. They also have a good selection of side dishes for use as izakaya-style dishes at night. Since it was my first visit, I ordered the default Hakata-style ramen from the name of the shop. They offer different levels of firmness for the noodles, so I chose firm. The ramen that came out was as expected, a tonkotsu ramen. When I tried the soup, it was a light tonkotsu broth. It felt a bit lacking as it was, but by customizing it with mustard greens, pickled ginger, sesame seeds, and spicy miso, I was able to make it to my liking. The spiciness of the mustard greens especially paired well with the ramen. Adding spicy miso on top of that was great. Next time, I want to try Ichijoji Black or Chuka Soba with medium-thick noodles.

Food stall ramen is popular, and you can choose the firmness of the noodles from powder drop, harigane, barikata, kata, normal, and soft just like the authentic ones! On the table, there are red pickled ginger, takana (pickled mustard greens), sesame seeds, ramen sauce, shichimi (Japanese seven spice), curry powder, and vinegar for a fulfilling lineup!! There are also three original spicy seasonings that have been named, with the order being low kick → decopin level → hell punch, increasing in spiciness as you go along 😂 Today's orders: - Food stall ramen 740 yen - Chicken karaage set 250 yen ※1 - Extra noodles 130 yen The toppings are simple with green onions, wood ear mushrooms, and chashu pork, and you can add red pickled ginger, takana, sesame seeds, and ramen sauce from the table according to your preference, giving off an authentic atmosphere! I left my first bowl as default, but I'll change the flavor starting from the second bowl after adding extra noodles (^_^)/ The noodles are very thin, and I requested them to be firm, and they were perfectly firm without any powdery texture, which I'm very satisfied with! The chashu pork has a good elasticity with less fat, not dry at all! The rice is cooked firm, which is great! The takana is mildly spicy and not oily, and it's extremely delicious٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و The set meal comes with two pieces of pickled daikon radish, but I loved the takana so much that I set aside the daikon and added a lot of takana instead 😂 The popular chicken karaage is made with thigh meat and is juicy!! The seasoning is mild, and it's perfect when dipped in the grated ponzu sauce that comes separately, it's just amazing٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و This sauce is just regular grated ponzu sauce, but it has a strong sweetness that goes well not only with the chicken karaage but also with the large-cut cabbage served under the kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) as a service! Although the main dish is Nagahama ramen, there is no pork bone smell inside or outside the restaurant, and the inside of the restaurant is very clean and comfortable for dining (^_^)/ The owner is full of vitality and very likable!! It seems like I'll be visiting this shop many times in the future (^_^)/ (※1) The menu name is "Ramen + Chicken Karaage Set," where you can add "chicken karaage and rice" to your favorite ramen for an additional 250 yen.

I went for lunch. There is a coin parking in front of the shop. Inside the shop, there are counter seats and table seats. I sat at the counter seat and asked the owner for a recommendation. He suggested the street stall ramen with fried chicken set. The ramen had chashu, wood ear mushrooms, and green onions. There were also toppings like garlic chives and pickled mustard greens for flavor variation, all for free. The rice was delicious, with each grain standing out, and the fried chicken was surprisingly large. It was delicious when dipped in the special ponzu sauce. I wanted to add raw garlic, but I had to hold back because of work. With this set, my stomach was full. You can also get an extra serving of noodles, so ramen rice with an extra serving seems like a good idea.

I found an incredibly delicious restaurant! Following the famous salt ramen and soy sauce ramen shops in Ichijoji, Kyoto, this time I discovered a great pork bone ramen shop. The cost performance is good, and the location is perfect right in front of a parking lot. It's still unknown to many people.

New menu available from 2/1! "Spicy Miso Ramen Three Spices (850 yen)" Let's dive in! The slightly thick spicy miso soup has a rich aroma that pleasantly fills the nose. With a velvety smooth texture, the robust flavor and umami of the pork bone broth spread throughout the mouth. The homemade spicy miso blends flavors of spiciness, sweetness, acidity, and richness, creating a delicious harmony. It's not your average miso soup; this Korean-inspired spicy miso soup is addictive with its tangy and spicy kick. The chopped green chili peppers disguised as chopped green onions add a crunchy texture and gradually heat up the tongue and lips, revealing their true identity. It's definitely green chili peppers, not just green onions, giving a spicy kick that builds up slowly.

New menu available from 2/1! "Traditional Chinese soba (650 yen)" When you take a sip of the clear and promising pork clear soy sauce soup, you won't feel any gaminess, and the appetizing aroma of pork bone broth and rich soy sauce pleasantly tickles your nose. It has a light and smooth texture, but the flavor and umami of the pork bone broth spread throughout your mouth. The addition of the sweetness and sharpness of the soy sauce seasoning enhances the flavor and richness. It's so delicious! Pork clear soup, represented by Akira-style, may be quite rare in Kyoto, but when they say "light," it might just be "light," but the broth is solid, and oh, it's surprisingly tasty!

[Wagons Ramen] "Chuka Soba Nishiki Honten," a pork bone ramen shop that opened in September 2021 in the fiercely competitive ramen district of Ichijoji. I arrived at the shop a little after 12 o'clock. The interior has counters and tables. I looked at the menu and ordered the Yatai Ramen for 690 yen. The ramen arrived. The noodles are thin straight noodles that have a satisfying firmness. The soup is a pork bone broth inspired by Nagahama style ramen. While the original may have a lighter image, this soup has a rich pork bone flavor and oiliness. It's a delicious soup. Toppings include chashu and wood ear mushrooms. There are few new pork bone ramen shops in Kansai, so this ramen shop is one to look forward to in the future. Thank you for the meal.

From February 1st, a new menu is being sold! "Fish Chinese noodles (780 yen)" Let's try the highly anticipated non-chemical pork bone and seafood soup. With the first sip, there is no hint of any gamey smell, and the appetizing aroma of pork bone broth and dried seafood broth pleasantly tickles the nose. The crunchy texture from fish powder complements the rich flavor and umami of the pork bone broth, while the dried seafood broth adds its own flavor, and the sharpness and sweetness of the soy sauce base enhance the complexity. So delicious! The addition of dried seafood broth completely changes the taste of the soup. Oh, it's so tasty!

New menu items are now available starting February 1st! One of the new dishes is the "Yatai Yonakin Ramen (650 yen)" which has a slightly cloudy pork bone broth that is free of any gamey smell. The aroma of the pork bone broth is appetizing and pleasant, with a smooth mouthfeel. The rich flavor of the pork bone broth spreads throughout the mouth, accompanied by the umami of possibly kombu dashi, and the depth of the soy sauce seasoning. It may be described as "light," but the broth is still robust and delicious. Overall, it is really tasty!

Nagahama Ramen Kin in Ichijoji, Kyoto is a new ramen shop that opened in September. It is located south of the intersection of "Bishiya" and "Tentenari," heading east from there, just past "Akihide." The shop mainly focuses on Nagahama ramen, offering a variety of toppings and options. The menu consists of just one type of ramen, with additional options like extra chashu or green onions. The shop is small with only two tables and a counter. The specialty here is the Karaage (fried chicken) set, but the ramen itself is quite filling. You can choose between Nagahama's thin noodles or Hakata-style noodles. I ordered the chashu ramen with thin noodles, and it came with a generous amount of chashu on top of the pork bone broth soup. The green onions were fresh and crunchy, and the noodles were smooth and delicious. Overall, it's a high-quality Nagahama ramen shop that I would definitely visit again.

Visited on October 4th (Monday) around noon. There were 4 customers already, and I was seated at the counter. I ordered the negi (green onion) extra chashu (pork) ramen with firm noodles. I chose the thin noodles without hesitation. The ramen arrived shortly and both the soup and noodles were delicious! I added pickled mustard greens and red pickled ginger to enjoy the authentic tonkotsu ramen. More customers arrived one after another. The restaurant has a bright atmosphere, and the staff were friendly. There are 7 counter seats and 2 tables for 4 people, totaling 15 seats with plenty of space. The TV was showing a daytime variety show. I would like to visit again.

In my 30 years of memories, when I hear about "Ichijo-ji Temple's sacred place with Nagahama ramen shops," I can recall the opening of "Nagahama Ramen Sin" on October 20, 2011, and the subsequent shop "Tonkotsu Ramen Harada" that opened there. The turnover of shops in the sacred place of "Ichijo-ji" has been quite intense, almost like a 'cursed land' for a brief moment. So today for lunch, I visited "Hakata Yatai Nagahama Ramen Nishiki," a new shop that opened on September 16 in the Kyoto ramen sacred place of "Ichijo-ji" for the first time. Upon arrival, I first washed my hands with the alcohol disinfectant next to the congratulatory flowers in front of the shop before entering. Inside the shop, there were counter seats and table seats, and I sat at the counter seats with partition boards. I checked the menu, and there was only one type of "Yatai Ramen." Since it is operated directly by "Banya Nishiki," an izakaya in Gosho-minami, it seemed to be promoting the "Karaage set meal (900 yen)" which is very popular and sells over 150 kilograms a month. So, I ordered the "Yatai Ramen Karaage set meal" with the option of choosing between "Main House Thin Noodles (Nagahama Yatai Ramen)" or "Branch House Normal Noodles (Hakata-style Chuka Soba)." I chose the "Main House Thin Noodles" with firm noodles and requested a large serving of rice. While waiting, I checked the flavoring items on the table. After a while, the "Yatai Ramen" arrived, with pork loin chashu, wide-cut wood ear mushrooms, and chopped green onions topping the well-emulsified tonkotsu soup, sprinkled with white sesame seeds. The ramen had a delicious aroma of pork bones without any gamey smell, and the pork bone soup was very appetizing. I took a sip and found it to be smooth with a light feel, but with a solid pork bone broth flavor and umami spreading throughout my mouth, complemented by the rich soy sauce base. It was quite delicious! The extremely thin straight noodles I ordered had a supple firmness, a crunchy texture when bitten, and a smooth noodle surface that was comfortable to swallow, blending well with the light tonkotsu soup due to its low water content. The pork loin chashu, well-seasoned and moist, released a burst of meaty flavor with each chew, and when combined with the light tonkotsu soup, it was extremely delicious! Furthermore, the wide-cut wood ear mushrooms and chopped green onions added a pleasant crunch, enhancing the overall flavor. Adding the red pickled ginger and pickled mustard greens on the table halfway through, the flavors and acidity complemented each other, resulting in a successful flavor change! After finishing the noodles, I first tried the recommended karaage as is, then dipped it in ponzu sauce. The karaage had a crispy exterior, and the juicy chicken meat flavor spread directly in my mouth with each bite, well-seasoned and paired perfectly with the ponzu sauce, making it very satisfying! Moreover, with three pieces, I was completely satisfied! I quickly finished the delicious tonkotsu soup and the three pieces of karaage. It is quite rare to find a "Nagahama ramen shop" in the sacred place of "Ichijo-ji" in Kyoto, but personally, I found both the tonkotsu soup and karaage to be extremely delicious, with generous portions and a very high cost-performance ratio, leaving me thoroughly satisfied and delighted! Thank you for the delicious meal!

I visited this newly opened shop on September 16th. Although there were no displayed business hours or regular holidays, I visited around 11:30 and found the shop already bustling with many customers. I sat at the available counter and looked at the menu. There were several ramen and set menu options, but all the base ramen seemed to be the same, so I ordered the "Yatai Ramen" (690 yen) with firm noodles. The bowl arrived with a cloudy pork bone soup topped with wood ear mushrooms, chopped green onions, and chashu. Trying the soup, it was a light and smooth pork bone broth with a good depth of flavor without the typical pork bone smell, enhanced by the richness of lard. The straight thin noodles clung well to the soup, offering a chewy texture that was enjoyable to eat. The chashu, both sliced and diced, provided a nice meaty flavor and fatty richness, while the crunchy chopped green onions and chewy wood ear mushrooms added to the overall deliciousness. I finished the meal happily while enjoying flavor variations with toppings like pickled mustard greens, red pickled ginger, and sesame seeds. When I asked the staff, they mentioned that they open from 11 am (not confirmed if it's all-day) and are closed on Wednesdays.

On September 18, 2021, I visited around 11:30 am. There were 3 customers ahead of me and later 3 more customers arrived. I ordered the street stall ramen with firm noodles. It took a little while for the ramen to be served. The taste was a light Nagahama ramen with a well-seasoned base, so it was satisfying. The thin noodles paired well with the light soup. The chashu topping was also delicious with a rich flavor. Since there are no Nagahama ramen shops near Ichijo-ji, I thought this place was a good find!

The staff at the restaurant were extremely kind. They had three types of spicy condiments available, but they brought out an even spicier one for us to try while chatting. It was a fun experience tasting the different flavors.

One missing post. The pork bone soup reminiscent of Nagahama ramen eaten in Fukuoka one day! The thin noodles make me feel like I can eat twice as much... It was delicious and easy to eat! There is a coin parking lot right across the street!

Food stall ramen Manpuku set meal ===========