It was very delicious and amazing. It warmed my heart and soul. Thank you for the meal. I will definitely come back. I appreciate all the ingredients in this world. Calling out to all the delicious foods. The more you eat, the more powerful you become.

On Monday night, after 7 pm on May 17, 2022, there were no customers in the restaurant when I visited, except for one who arrived just before I left. It's located at the edge of the ramen street in Ichijo-ji Temple, so it's understandable. You can order by using a ticket machine, and I chose the regular size for the tsukemen. After ordering, I went to get some side dishes and waited for my meal to be served. It felt like it took a bit longer than usual. Tsukemen seems to take time to prepare. The soup was thick and rich, but the flavor was a bit lacking. I added some spicy pickled vegetables to enhance the taste and finished the meal.

Summer drinking party, second venue. Super rich pork bone broth rice for 980 yen. In Kyoto, we always have ramen in between drinking parties. It's like crossing the line. We saw a ramen map of Ichijoji at the station, so we listened to everyone's opinions. It seems like the place that used to be Tonjin has become independent. Basically, it hasn't changed much. The regular ramen already comes with extra noodles, so it's perfect for those who are hungry. You can choose from curly or thin noodles, and also whether to add garlic. You can customize your toppings in small dishes according to your preference. This time, I chose curly noodles with garlic. The short curly noodles were cooked just right, with Chin-gen cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, two types of sliced pork, garlic, and chili pepper. There's quite a bit of garlic, so if you prefer less, it's best to mention it at the beginning. As for the taste, it's very rich and easy to eat. It's good, but not to the point of being extreme. The richness and the ability to customize toppings for free is great, but it can get a bit repetitive. Even though it's free, there's a limit. Well, those who praise it for being so rich that the chopsticks stand up are a bit pitiful. I laughed at that. If you like it so rich that the chopsticks stand up, just be aware of your actions. If you have no common sense, you'll embarrass yourself when you come to closed-off Kyoto.

I visited Ichijoji for work after a long time and went to Butanin, but the shop has changed. I didn't realize the shop had changed until I entered the store. Sorry about that. It seems to be in the Butanin lineage, so I bought a meal ticket with high expectations. Today, it seems like it's being run by just one person, and it was quite busy during lunchtime. The ramen that was brought to me is definitely in the Butanin lineage. The aroma is just like it. However, it comes with Chinese cabbage, showing an evolution in appearance. It's delicious. The thick soup and curly noodles go well together. However, I accidentally ordered the spicy version, so I think the compatibility with white rice was a bit off. I want to try the regular version next time to confirm. Repeat visit confirmed.

Located in a fierce battleground area in Ichijoji. Formerly operating as "Butajin Ichijoji Store," it recently reopened after graduating from the "Butajin" group this spring. I visited around 12 p.m. on a Sunday and was able to enter without waiting in line. I tried the Super Rich Tonkotsu Ramen (¥980). First, I tasted the soup. It was delicious. The smooth soy sauce combined with the richness of the pork bone was well balanced. There was no unpleasant smell, and it had a smooth mouthfeel. The garlic was generously added, giving it a punchy flavor similar to when you add extra garlic in Jiro-style ramen. However, I saw a photo on social media where the soup had a layer of renge (scum) on top, but the soup I had wasn't that thick. It was more like a creamy consistency rather than thick and gooey. The noodles were medium-thick curly noodles. They not only complemented the rich soup but also mixed well with the garlic and back fat. You can feel the DNA of "Butajin" in this aspect. Lastly, I poured the remaining pork bone soup over the rice for the finishing touch. It was simply delicious. I enjoyed it! Thank you for the meal!

For lunch today, I visited "Kyoto Ramen Seichi" in Ichijoji, Kyoto, where I went for the second time to the newly renamed "Kyoto Ichijoji Ramen Ryu" which was previously known as "Buta-jin Kyoto Ichijoji Store" after splitting from the "Mugi Warai Group" on April 22. Last week, I tried their "Tetsunou Tonkotsu" which tasted very similar to the previous "Tokotonkotsu" from the Buta-jin Kyoto Ichijoji Store, so it didn't leave a strong impression. However, I saw on their Twitter that starting from today, May 13, they are introducing the "Super Tetsunou Tonkotsu", so I had to try it! The soup was so thick that it stood up to the spoon, and it was very rich in pork bone flavor. The ramen came topped with pork loin chashu, pork belly chashu, menma, and chingensai, along with a side of rice. The noodles were medium-thick and had a nice chewy texture that paired well with the soup. The pork chashu was tender and flavorful, and the toppings added a nice contrast in textures. I also added some toppings from the self-service counter like spicy bean sprouts, takana (pickled mustard greens), spicy tenkasu (tempura scraps), and chopped green onions. Overall, the ramen was delicious, especially when I mixed in the toppings and rice at the end for a final burst of flavor.

I arrived at the shop at 11:25 on Saturday, May 8, before it opened. I was the first in line, with one person behind me. I purchased a ticket from the machine to order ramen, which only had one type available at the moment. The other type was still being prepared. I chose the curly noodles and added garlic. Before the ramen was served, I went to get some toppings, which were more like condiments for flavoring. The ramen was very rich and thick, but lacked depth of flavor. It would probably be irresistible for those who enjoy this style, but it's not my preference. I added some spicy pickled mustard greens to increase the spiciness and finished the meal.

Today's lunch was at the Kyoto ramen mecca "Ichijoji", where I visited for the first time "Kyoto Ichijoji Ramen Shino" after separating from the "Mugai Group" on April 22nd. I entered the restaurant and washed my hands with the alcohol disinfectant in front of me, then stood in front of the ticket machine. Looking at the menu on the ticket machine, I saw that they only offered "Thick Pork Bone" and a "Super Thick Pork Bone" that was labeled as "Coming Soon". I selected the ticket for "Thick Pork Bone with Extra Noodles (830 yen)" and handed it to the female staff. I chose curly noodles and asked for garlic, then sat at the counter with a transparent partition. After a while, the "Thick Pork Bone" arrived with pork belly chashu, bamboo shoots, leeks, bean sprouts, and cabbage on top of the richly emulsified pork bone soup. I took a sip of the well-emulsified pork bone soup, and the strong garlic aroma hit my nose. It was "thick", but had a smooth texture, spreading the flavor and umami of the pork bone broth in my mouth. The sweetness of the back fat, along with a slightly salty and soy sauce-like richness, made it delicious! Although the name has changed and they have become independent, the taste is almost the same as when it was "Buta Jin Kyoto Ichijoji Store". The medium-thick curly noodles had a resilient firmness and a satisfying crunch, blending well with the soup, and tasted incredibly delicious! The pork belly chashu was so tender that it crumbled easily, releasing the savory meat and fatty sweetness. When combined with the soup, it was extremely tasty! The well-seasoned bamboo shoots added a crunchy texture and flavor, while the leeks, bean sprouts, and cabbage provided a fresh and crisp accent, creating a great combination! After finishing the noodles, I asked the female staff for an extra serving of noodles with thin noodles and very firm texture, and went to the homemade topping corner at the back of the store to pick up spicy bean sprouts, pickled mustard greens, and spicy chili flakes. Just as I returned to my seat from the topping corner, the extra noodles arrived! I first tried the pork bone soup, which was now enhanced with the flavors and spiciness of the additional toppings, making it even richer and delicious! The straight thin noodles for the extra serving were very firm, with a chewy texture and a smooth surface that was easy on the throat, blending well with the soup due to the low water content, and tasted incredibly delicious! I left the pork bone soup unfinished but quickly finished the extra serving of noodles, enjoying every bite.

It's been a while since I visited Ichijoji! Kyoto Ichijo-ji Ramen Shinogu. The owner, who used to work at Butanin in the same location, has now opened his own shop. I had visited Butanin about 10 years ago. The shop opened on April 22, 2021! I ordered the rich tonkotsu ramen with a strong garlic flavor and chewy curly noodles. The meat was delicious, and the broth had a satisfying punch to it. It's not as intense as the "super-rich" option on the menu, so I think this is the default level of richness. Check out my ramen blog "Menippai" for more reviews.

I visited this restaurant, which opened on April 22nd, during my day off. When I arrived at the restaurant, there was already one person waiting ahead of me, and I was second in line. I arrived 15 minutes before the opening time, and when the restaurant opened, I went to the ticket machine. The only ramen menu available was the "Tetsunou Tonkotsu" (830 yen), with the option to add toppings and rice dishes. Since it was my first time, I purchased the "Tetsunou Tonkotsu" ticket without any toppings. I chose thin noodles and added garlic to my order. I grabbed some water and a wet towel, as well as some pickled vegetables, and waited at the counter for my ramen to be served. After about 10 minutes, a black bowl filled with chashu pork, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, leeks, and cabbage was placed in front of me. Even without any toppings, it was quite a luxurious bowl of ramen. When I tried the soup, it was light and had a deep umami flavor from the pork bones. Adding garlic enhanced the richness, and the pork fat added a creamy texture. The ramen noodles were firm and had a good bite, complementing the soup well. The chashu pork slices were tender and flavorful, adding a satisfying element to the dish. I was surprised by how well the slightly cooked cabbage paired with the pork bone soup. The "Tetsunou Tonkotsu" ramen came with an extra noodle refill, so I ordered that with the same thin noodles. Adding the refill noodles and pickled vegetables brought a new dimension to the dish, with the spicy kick of the pickled vegetables balancing out the slightly salty soup. This restaurant used to be part of the Butanin ramen chain, known for their rich tonkotsu ramen, but now it has a milder and more flavorful tonkotsu ramen, which I personally prefer. I heard that a new "Super Tetsunou Tonkotsu" ramen will be introduced soon, so I look forward to coming back to try it.

The flavor is quite strong. It was a bit salty. I ordered a large serving of noodles, but it was a manageable portion. The restaurant in Ichijoji was relatively quiet, so I was able to enter without waiting even though it was past 1 PM on a weekday.

I visited the restaurant on the last day of Golden Week, despite the rain. I arrived right at opening time and was able to get a seat. It was my first visit, so I ordered a basic ramen. The soup was not too thick, but rather thick and matched well with the curly noodles. It was delicious, and I enjoyed every last drop of the soup.

Ordered the Chuka Soba. It may depend on personal preference, but I think the soup with a slightly sweet katsuobushi broth is quite good. The rice is on the harder side.

I chose the extra rich tonkotsu ramen with a noodle refill, opting for thin noodles. It had been a while since I had tonkotsu ramen, and it really hit the spot. The noodle refill was with curly noodles. Personally, I prefer eating it with thin noodles. The taste was so good that I felt like coming back again. ☺️

The flavor is a bit strong. Even with a small rice portion, there is still quite a lot of food.

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