I had soy sauce ramen. It cost 800 yen including tax. The soup can be a matter of personal preference, but it was light and delicious. It wasn't too rich, so even elderly people can enjoy it without feeling heavy. The only downside was that the noodles were a bit tangled. Also, the restaurant's appearance was not very inviting, making it hard to enter. Due to the pandemic, there were no foreign tourists, so it was not crowded. I would consider coming back to this restaurant.

Fushimi Inari Station is located right off the station, making it a great location. The menu includes foreign language options, and before COVID, it was likely filled with international customers. Visited around 6 pm and was able to enter without waiting. The recommended dish was soy sauce ramen, so I chose the black soy sauce ramen, which has a slightly stronger flavor. The noodles were thin and straight. The soy sauce was light yet rich. The chashu was thick and plentiful, very satisfying.

The restaurant was crowded at Yohamata-san, so I decided to come here instead after three years. I wanted to try the gyoza, so I ordered the gyoza set meal for 1000 yen, along with the basic soy sauce ramen and pork sliced bowl. The soy sauce ramen had a pork bone flavor. It was a straightforward taste with no special twist. It wasn't too oily. The noodles were not very impressive, though. If ordered separately, it costs 700 yen. The gyoza was crispy and delicious. The pork sliced bowl had a predictable taste but was slightly salty. I left about 2/3 of it as I am also on a diet. I thought it was a straightforward kind of restaurant. There were only two groups of Chinese customers besides me.

When I visited Fushimi Inari Shrine, I stopped by for lunch. It's about a 1-minute walk from the station, very close to the railroad crossing. The ramen here is mainly soy sauce-based and has a dark soy sauce color, but the taste is well-balanced and delicious.

The noodles were chewy and the soy sauce soup I chose was delicious. My wife had a happy face. This was after visiting the shrine. (I forgot to take the rice crackers with me when I left...)

The dish consists of roast pork, carrots, and green onions. Compared to normal soy sauce ramen, the soup is darker in color and has a stronger soy sauce flavor and richness, so the unique aroma and flavor of carrots are not noticeable. The appearance is similar, but it's good in its own way. The tender roast pork has a savory taste that complements the deliciousness of the soup. The smooth noodles go down the throat easily and I finished it all. Maybe a bit too much seasoning? After eating, I felt a bit thirsty...

This was a shop I really wanted to visit as it was the last piece of the puzzle. For more details, please check out my summary, "Kyoto Fukakusa Curry Ramen Village" at http://tabelog.com/matome/3753/. When I arrived, there was no wait as there was only one customer ahead of me. I decided to go with the set that included a pork bowl with small pieces of pork for 50 yen. Even on a Sunday, they offer sets. When I ordered a small beer, I received 2 pieces of grilled pork, kimchi, and green onions as a service. This was great! The curry ramen had the lightest flavor compared to others I've tried. It seemed like they added it to the original light soup. The noodles and soup were both average. The bowl was quite substantial in size. If you're looking for a good deal on ramen, this is the place to go.

During work, I always pass by this shop that I've known for a long time but never had the chance to visit. So, I finally went there for the first time! I ordered the "shoyu ramen" with roast pork, carrots, and green onions. The flavor of the soup reminded me of Ichiran, with a pork bone soy sauce base that brings out the sweetness of the pork. The soup was light with hardly any oil floating on top. I thought maybe they were inspired by Ichiran as they used leaner pork. The noodles were similar to Kondo Seimen, with a good thickness and texture. I didn't mind the sesame seeds, but the carrots had a unique flavor that might divide opinions - personally, I didn't think they were necessary. Despite some minor issues, I finished the bowl and enjoyed it overall.

On December 6, 2014 (Saturday), I went to "Kyoto Shoryu" near Fushimi Inari Station on the Keihan Line because "Ren" was closed. I ordered the shirotan ramen and shoyu ramen. Both soups were not too strong but had a delicate and gentle flavor, which was delicious. The noodles were medium-thin straight noodles, smooth and slippery. Personally, I prefer noodles with a bit more firmness and chewiness. The char siu had a good balance of meaty flavor and moderate fat, and it tasted even better when eaten with kimchi and green onions. It made me crave for beer. Thank you for the meal.

The company took me to a restaurant saying "everyone will be happy here", but to be honest, I was unsure. When we arrived at 11:30, the front of the shop looked like it was about to close, and I couldn't help but mutter, "Is it a day off?". After waiting for 1 or 2 minutes, suddenly the shutter opened and we entered. I was surprised. I left the ordering to the person who took me there, and tried the salt ramen with chashu. The taste was decent. The key point is that despite being salt ramen, it wasn't too salty, which was great for someone like me who doesn't like strong flavors. The chashu topping was also plentiful, almost too much to finish! The chashu had a light, easy-to-like taste that blended well with the soup, without the typical pork smell or dryness. However, the noodles were...stretchy? Huh? Looking at other reviews, they mention "thin and firm" noodles, so I wonder why I felt like mine were "soft and stretchy". Maybe I should ask to go there again!

On July 18, 2012, around 13:10 in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, I visited a ramen shop for the 147th time in the year, and overall. The shop was called Ramen Shoryu. The shop had a variety of ramen options to choose from, including soy sauce, black soy sauce, miso, dried fish, salt, clear broth, and curry. I opted for the dried fish ramen, which was served in a black bowl with plenty of green onions and cabbage on top. The chashu pork slices were a bit fatty, but tender. The noodles were thin and slightly firm, and the soup had a slightly oily texture with a mild dried fish flavor. I also tried the chashu rice bowl, which was a great addition to the meal. Overall, the lunch set was a good deal with the option to add the chashu rice bowl for an extra 50 yen. The shop had a cozy interior with counter seats and a few small tables. I would definitely consider visiting this place again in the future.

This is a ramen restaurant called "Shoryu" located near Fushimi Inari Station on the Keihan line. The exterior of the shop has a calm atmosphere. There is no parking lot available. The interior is not very spacious, with three counter seats and three table seats. Jazz music plays, creating a very relaxed atmosphere that doesn't feel like a typical ramen shop. The shop is run by what appears to be a couple. Since it is a tourist area, the menu is also available in English. The ramen menu allows you to choose from 7 different types of soup. The main options are soy sauce, black soy sauce, miso, dried fish (double soup), salt, clear broth, and curry. Regardless of the soup chosen, the prices are 700 yen for regular, 800 yen for large, 600 yen for small, and 850 yen for chashu ramen. The grilled pork bowl for 250 yen is a popular side dish. During lunchtime (11:30-15:00), you can add the grilled pork bowl to your favorite ramen for an additional 50 yen. Other menu items include gyoza, grilled pork, and set meals that combine these options. On this day, I ordered the recommended soy sauce chashu ramen for 850 yen. The ramen that arrived had a clear appearance, but upon closer inspection, the soy sauce soup seemed slightly cloudy. Toppings included Chinese cabbage, green onions, chashu pork, diced chashu pork, and sesame seeds. The taste of the soup was elegant and gentle. I remember reading in a magazine a while back that they make the soup with pork without using bones, and the pork flavor is indeed subtle. The gentle sweetness from the vegetables harmonized well, creating a subtly drinkable soup. Despite the current popularity of rich flavors, this kind of gentle and light flavor is also enjoyable from time to time. The noodles were medium-thin straight noodles with a smooth texture. They intertwined well with the Chinese cabbage and were decently satisfying. The chashu pork was slightly thickly sliced and seasoned with a light flavor that complemented the soup. The balance of lean and fatty parts was good, allowing you to enjoy the natural flavor of the pork. When soaked in the soup, the diced chashu pork absorbed the flavor, enhancing the overall experience. As a service, they provided a small cup of coffee after the meal. The staff's service was kind, the ramen's taste was gentle, and the atmosphere was relaxing. Although the shop seems relatively new, it had a vibe that made me hope for its long-lasting success.

After visiting the Ishizumi Hachimangu Shrine on Mt. Otokoyama for Hatsumode, we decided to stop by this place for lunch. We were seated at the counter and I ordered the Shio Ramen, while my wife and child ordered Shoyu Ramen. Of course, we also ordered some gyoza. The clear white soup of the Shio Ramen was light and delicious, with no overwhelming saltiness. It had thinly sliced chashu on top, followed by green onions and a generous amount of chashu underneath. It was a bit pricey, but considering the amount of chashu, it was reasonable. There didn't seem to be any menma in the ramen. I tried some of my child's Shoyu Ramen, which had a light and easy-to-drink broth, although I felt it could use a bit more flavor. Overall, I found the Shio Ramen much more delicious. The gyoza were medium-sized, with a chewy skin.

I went to a ramen restaurant called Shoryu in front of Fushimi Inari Station in Kyoto. When I looked at the menu, I noticed that the set meals were the same price even if you upgraded to a large portion of ramen, so I ordered the Char Siu set meal with a large portion of ramen. You can choose from 7 different types of soup for the ramen, and after struggling to decide, I ended up choosing soy sauce flavor. The Char Siu set meal costs 1000 yen and comes with a bowl of Char Siu, Char Siu, pickles, and ramen. The ramen had a clear soup with reduced fat content, allowing the rich flavor of the pork to come through. It had a light and elegant soy sauce flavor, different from the typical Kyoto-style ramen with lots of back fat. Besides soy sauce flavor, they also offer black soy sauce, miso, bonito, salt, clear broth, and curry flavors, so I will definitely try other flavors next time. Bonus: Photo of Fushimi Inari Station on the Keihan Electric Railway.

Located very close to Fushimi Inari Shrine, about a 2-minute walk from Fushimi Station. I went to this ramen shop because it was featured in a ramen magazine. The interior of the shop is not very spacious. They offer set menus for lunch, which are recommended as they are cheaper. I ordered the most popular soy sauce ramen and the sliced pork bowl. I chose the mini size for the ramen, and the set cost 650 yen. The soy sauce ramen was light yet flavorful, very delicious! I also enjoyed the sliced pork bowl by pouring the ramen soup over it. Personally, I don't like greasy ramen, but the ramen here was fine for me. After the meal, the staff kindly served a small cup of iced coffee as a service. I thought their thoughtfulness was wonderful. I would definitely like to visit again.

Today I went to Shoryu. The shop is located on the way to Fushimi Inari from the Keihan train station. I knew there was a shop there before, but I finally got a chance to go. The overall look of the shop is black-themed. The curtain is simple. In front of the shop, there are lanterns that say "ramen" and banners that say "shoyu ramen". It seems like they serve Asahi beer. The menu board in front of the shop says "Light Shoyu Ramen Kyoto Shoryu". It seems like they take pride in their shoyu ramen. When I asked for recommendations, they suggested the shoyu ramen, so I ordered the shoyu ramen for 700 yen. I started by tasting the soup, which was indeed light in flavor. It's a bit hard to see in the photo, but there were a lot of chashu slices in the bowl, which surprised me. There were about four regular chashu slices, white meat chashu, and another type of chashu on top of the green onions, totaling three types of chashu. I'm not a fan of white meat chashu, so I left it all uneaten. Towards the end, I got a bit tired of the regular chashu slices too. I think two slices would have been enough. The noodles were nothing special, just average. Overall, the flavor felt a bit bland. Maybe because I've had the exquisite version of shoyu ramen at Kinkuemon in Kansai, which was superb in both soup and noodles. Here is the link to the diary about Kinkuemon. The atmosphere inside the shop was simple and subdued, with counter and table seating. The interior matched the exterior in its simple and subdued style. The counter was made of slightly subdued wood. The chopstick holders were also in a similar style. It seemed like the shop was run by a couple. Personally, I was happy to see the no-smoking sign on the counter. Ramen shops are better off being smoke-free. The menu also mentioned a service time from 11:30 to 15:00, where you can get rice or char siu don for an additional 50 yen. It's a great deal for those who eat a lot. The staff even asked me if I wanted to try it, but I wasn't that hungry, so I passed. This time, there were too many chashu slices, making the ramen a bit overwhelming.

I stopped by after visiting Fushimi Inari Shrine. I wanted something warm to eat, so I chose miso ramen with char siu topping. The noodles were thin and the miso broth was light. The homemade char siu was tender and delicious. The standout dish was the gyoza - small with thin skin but packed with flavor, perfect with beer or rice. The small char siu rice bowl would satisfy even a big eater. The bill was also reasonable.

I stopped by this restaurant on my way back from Fushimi Inari. I decided to wait in line after hearing a taxi driver who was guiding foreign customers say "Delicious!" But even after 5 minutes of being seated, we still hadn't been served any water. Maybe because there were a lot of foreign customers? You can choose the flavor of the soup - soy sauce, dried fish, miso, or plain. My wife chose dried fish, and I chose plain. The order came out promptly after we placed it. As for the taste, the noodles were soft and the soup was light, which was not to our liking at all. I prefer thick soup... I wonder if the noodles are the same regardless of the soup flavor? I wish they would reduce the variety and come up with some new ideas. The good thing about this place is that for an extra 50 yen during lunch, you can get something like char siu on top and rice on the side!