I went into a traditional Japanese confectionery shop thinking they would only have sweets, but everyone was eating ramen. I ordered the White Miso Ramen set with a boiled egg and sweet beans. It came with bonito flakes and had a delicious bonito broth. The onions added a nice touch, and the chashu pork was also good. I chose black honey for the sweet beans topping. It was a unique experience, and it felt like a taste of Kyoto. Overall, it was quite enjoyable.

I had white miso ramen in Kyoto, which is known for its competitive ramen scene. I was able to enjoy the ramen and hand roll set at a slightly discounted price on weekdays. The atmosphere of the restaurant was great, and the taste was excellent in every aspect. I wonder if the shop originally was a confectionery store? If I had more room in my stomach, I would have liked to try the dango as well.

The soy sauce ramen was average. It couldn't compare to the impact of the white broth. The soy sauce made my tongue numb and tired, affecting the parfait that followed. However, the toppings of chestnut, purple sweet potato, and fried sweet potato on the parfait were amazing, but the cream at the bottom was a bit ordinary. I noticed when cleaning up at the end that the spoon looked like devil horns and wings... (laughs) Well then, until next time.

I wanted to eat shaved ice, so I stopped by this shop. It's a unique shop that serves traditional Japanese sweets and ramen. I ordered the Uji Kinjiso soft serve shaved ice for 1100 yen, and the strawberry milk shaved ice without soft serve for 990 yen. The strawberry milk came with separate milk and red bean, allowing me to adjust the sweetness myself, which was nice. It was my first time trying shaved ice with soft serve, but I didn't think they paired well together. The red bean was very delicious, so shaved ice without soft serve might be tastier in its simplicity.

Every time I passed by the store, I was curious about the "white miso ramen". I finally decided to go in and it turned out to be a shop called Kyoto Azuki, a traditional Japanese sweets shop. The noodles were thin, so I didn't have to wait long before it was served. Lately, except for Hakata ramen, thick noodles have been popular, so as someone who prefers thin noodles, I felt a bit left out. I was happy to see the thin noodles here. When I put the bonito flakes from the small dish on top, they slowly melted into the steam of the soup. Thanks to that, the delicate noodles and the soup were enhanced with the flavors of bonito and red onion, creating a rich taste. I slurped up the noodles smoothly and left the store feeling satisfied.

Oh... I seem to have forgotten quite a bit... It's been over a month since my visit. The light soup was delicately beautiful (´°̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥ω°̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥｀) I was moved to tears... The white dashi was exquisite! The marinated egg was surprisingly creamy, with a strong umami flavor even though it didn't taste like soy sauce. The vibrant soup, the traditional tender chashu, the subtle flavors, colors, and aromas of various types of green onions, everything felt special. The coffee was also surprisingly good, and paired well with the delicious mitarashi dango! Overall, this restaurant exudes a "Kyoto vibe" (?) that is truly exceptional.

I decided to start with a sweet shop instead of ramen. The taste of the mitarashi dango was truly exceptional, as expected from Kyoto Azuki. The unique aroma, the perfect balance of soy sauce and broth, a hint of vinegar-like scent (although they denied using vinegar), and the crispy texture even when soaked in sauce all stood out. The harmony of sweetness, saltiness, and umami was well-balanced and satisfying. The set included small baked goods, adding to the fun and colorful presentation. It was a delightful experience.

The restaurant has many table seats, is spacious and bright, and doesn't feel like a typical ramen shop, making it a comfortable place to relax. I really liked the White Shoyu Ramen, which had the ultimate light flavor. I also want to try the dango, anmitsu, and parfait next time. It's convenient that they accept card payments, which is uncommon for ramen shops.

A new shop that hasn't been open for a year yet ✨ It looked like a ramen shop at first, but they also serve parfaits ☺️ You can see Mitarashi being grilled outside. I really want to try Mitarashi...but today I made a promise with my friend to have a parfait instead ✨ [Strawberry Parfait] 1400 yen. The strawberries used today are from Oita, called "Berrytzu", which is written on the menu as proof of their commitment ✨ You can enjoy it with peace of mind ❤️ Here it comes! Wow ❤️ So many strawberries! Soft serve ice cream with a mountain of strawberries on top! There are so many strawberries that it's hard to eat without knocking them over ❤️ Let's dig in! Hmm! The soft serve ice cream has a strong milk flavor and tastes delicious! The cream is refreshing, with a good balance of sweet and sour strawberries ✨ There's plenty of Tanba Dainagon red bean paste and the rusk is crispy! Delicious! The crispy texture is unique and delicious! It turns out they bake mikasa skin in the oven and coat it with matcha chocolate ✨ This is rare and delicious ✨ Named "Fragments of the Moon," it was also sold at the entrance. [Matcha Parfait] 1200 yen. It says matcha jelly, but it's like mochi with a chewy texture! Delicious...truly a traditional Japanese confection from an established shop that has been around since the Edo period. We also had Uji Marukyu Koyama's [Hatsu Midori] 700 yen and Uji Marukyu Koyamaen's [Matsumoto] 700 yen. They are smooth and incredibly delicious!! Such delicious tea! I feel like I'm at a tea shop in Uji, forgetting the atmosphere of the store. The customer service was excellent ✨ Next time, I want to go try their Mitarashi and ramen. 😉

■"Kyoto Ramen and Sweet Tooth" is a concept of a restaurant where you can enjoy Kyoto-style ramen and traditional Japanese sweets. Originally located in the underground shopping area in front of Kyoto Station, the restaurant moved to its current location in 2022. Upon entering, you will find a takeout corner at the front and a bright eat-in area towards the back, decorated in white tones. ■Order (tax included) - Matcha Parfait: 1,200 yen A parfait topped with matcha jelly, sweet red bean paste, rusk, matcha ice cream, vanilla ice cream, candied chestnuts, and shiratama (mochi balls). The homemade matcha syrup added a perfect level of sweetness. The parfait offers a variety of flavors and textures, from the rich vanilla ice cream to the chewy shiratama, tender candied chestnuts, and moist rusk. It's a delightful mix of traditional Japanese elements to enjoy. ■Store Information & Access: - Located a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto Line "Karasuma Station" and a 7-minute walk from Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line "Shijo Station" - Business Hours: Lunchtime 10:00-14:00, Tea Time 14:00-20:00 - Closed on Mondays (open on public holidays) - Seating: Table seats (35), Counter seats (13) - No parking available (coin parking nearby) - Cashless payments accepted

When I came to Kyoto, I wanted to eat ramen. I heard that there is a Kyoto ramen at the long-established Japanese confectionery store "Kyoto Azuki", so I arrived at Tsururin early in the morning for some ramen activity. Upon entering, I was the first in line. There were plenty of seats, including counter and table seats. I chose the counter seat as I prefer it for ramen. I ordered the soy sauce ramen. Although I was tempted by the white dashi ramen, I decided on soy sauce since it was my first time. After a short wait, the ramen arrived. This is truly Kyoto ramen. The clear chicken broth soup looked delicious. It came with chashu pork, half-boiled egg, and plenty of Kujo green onions on top. It was also served with seaweed. First, I tried the soup. It was light and elegant. The noodles were straight and matched well with the soup. The combination of seaweed and soup enhanced the flavor. The chashu pork and special half-boiled egg were incredibly tasty. I really enjoyed this refined ramen and finished it quickly. It was delicious. Next time, I will try the white dashi ramen.

On the weekend, I went to Kyoto and entered the restaurant Boon right when it opened at 10 AM on Saturday. The restaurant, "Kyoto Tsururin," opened here in March 2022 at 231 Donomaecho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, in the Hoshinoko Rokkaku Building 1F. It's a 4-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station and a 5-minute walk from Shijo Station. I ordered the White Miso Ramen (with Kyoto-style marinated egg) for 990 yen. I love very thin noodles like somen, so I was very interested in trying Kyoto ramen here. The clear golden soup, blended with chicken bones, ginger, vegetables, and kelp, is beautiful. The noodles are thin and firm, which is important to me. The finely chopped purple onion adds a crunchy texture. There is bonito flakes on the side, which you can sprinkle generously into the bowl. The marinated egg has a rich red yolk and was delicious. It's light enough that you can finish the soup as well. They also offer Japanese sweets, so I'll come back next time for that!

I used it at the last order just before the weekend. A cheerful young man told me it's still in time, and let me in. I was curious about the white miso ramen... The onion was a nice accent, refreshing, like eating noodles to finish a hot pot. I felt like I wanted to put leftover soup over white rice.

I received the Kobon-chan set. The small dumplings were cute and delicious when grilled over charcoal. The warm and fragrant roasted green tea was enjoyable for the second and third cups. The owner was kind and polite, and the beautiful and quiet atmosphere of the shop was comfortable. I also bought some souvenirs. Next time, I would like to try the white dashi ramen.

15:00 Departure from Saitama. 06:30 Arrive at Fushimi Inari for a pilgrimage. Unlike the past few years, there were many tourists even at this early hour. Of course, it's the autumn sightseeing season and it's a Saturday. It might be the last time to see the empty rows of torii gates. After that, I passed the time until check-in by visiting places like Ryoanji Temple, Daikakuji Temple, Ninna-ji Temple, Kinkakuji Temple, and Toji Temple. Oh, and Arashiyama had more tourists as well. But, unlike before, most of them were Japanese, so it wasn't too noisy. After checking in, let's fill our stomachs with something to eat!! Yes, that's right. Although I had some cookies along the way, I hadn't eaten anything for about 14 hours since waking up (^^♪ I was a bit nervous, but even when I entered a bakery or a convenience store, I left without buying anything. I wanted to leisurely enjoy something delicious, but that didn't happen either. So, I wandered around. As I was heading towards Nishiki Koji to check on the well-being of the "swan" at Rokkaku-do, I discovered a new shop!! When I asked the staff, they said it opened in March 2022. I hadn't walked down this street during my previous stay in Kyoto, so I didn't know about it, of course. Can I take photos? "Yes, please♪" So I entered the shop! I ordered their specialty "dashi ramen." When asked how I wanted the egg, I chose the one with the egg for better presentation in photos. While I was busy taking pictures, the ramen was served. It was like Hakata ramen, very fast. It was a beautiful bowl of ramen. There was also some high-quality shaved bonito flakes on the side. This allows for flavor adjustments. I've had dashi somen before, but "dashi ramen" was a first for me. I asked if they served anything else and they said they didn't know. Looking at the menu, it mentioned a broth made with chicken bones, ginger, vegetables, and kelp. It was a clear soup like the one served in a traditional Japanese restaurant. The balance of the chicken bone soup with ginger, vegetables, and kelp was different from any ramen soup I've had before. While I couldn't discern the exact balance with my palate, it was a gentle and flavorful soup. The crispiness of the Kujo green onions and the different texture of the onions enhanced the soup. The saltiness was just right, and it seemed normal to finish the whole bowl. However, for me, the "pork chashu" didn't quite fit. It had a slight smell and... The noodles could use some improvement in how they are presented. When trying to lift the noodles, the whole noodle block would come up, and serving them all tangled up is a negative point. I didn't receive a stamp card, but I plan to confirm again when I stay at the same hotel in December this year.

Take a break at Kyoto Azuki Tsururin in Rokkaku Higashitoin. They specialize in noodle dishes like Shirodashi Ramen, as well as sweets like kakigori and parfaits. This time, I tried their kakigori. Since it's gotten quite cool, this might be my last kakigori of the year. I had the Uji Kin Toki (¥990 tax included), which comes with azuki beans, shiratama (3 pieces), and soft serve ice cream. They also provide a separate serving of matcha syrup, which you can pour over the ice whenever you like. Enjoy!

[Date] July 3, 2022 (Sunday) 6:40 PM [Foodlog rating] 3.07 [Wait time] None, 2 groups in the restaurant [Service] ✔️ [Would visit again] ✔️ [Payment method] PayPay ✔️ [White Dashi Ramen (no boiled egg) 800 yen] [Noodles] Thin straight noodles [Toppings] Pork cha-shu (1 slice), chopped green onions, arare rice crackers, fried tofu, shimeji mushrooms, bonito flakes [Broth] White dashi [Serving time] 5 minutes Visually appealing with a Kyoto touch, the sweet broth has a strong bonito flavor. The noodles feel a bit weak to me. The cha-shu is more substantial than it looks. The separate plate of bonito flakes is optional. [Cold noodles] [Noodles] Thin straight noodles [Toppings] Thinly sliced roasted pork, shredded omelette, cucumber, lettuce, kaiware sprouts, cherry tomato, arare rice crackers, bonito flakes [Sauce] Tangy sauce [Serving time] 7 minutes The cold noodles are generously topped with ingredients. The noodles are firmer than in ramen since they are cold. The sauce has a strong tangy flavor.

【Soy Sauce Beef Ramen】Set comes with two types of hand-rolled sushi: Japanese-style roast beef and salmon avocado salad roll. Having ramen, sushi, and dessert all in the same restaurant is fantastic. The food is delicious and they also offer souvenirs. It may increase the average customer spending, but it's worth trying. You don't have to eat ramen if you don't want to, so it's okay. Highly recommended place. Name: Kyoazuki Tururin Instagram: @kyoazuki_tururin Address: 231 Donomaecho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8134, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan Opening Hours: 10:00-20:00, Closed on Mondays Nearby Shrines: Kinpira Shrine, Omiya Shrine, Sarutahiko Shrine, Takamatsu Shinmei Shrine.

【Kyoto Azuki Sweet Plate】A shop with Kyoto ramen and sweets as its concept. It moved from Porta in March. They offer treats like Mitarashi dango, matcha warabi mochi, mochi dora, and mini sweet beans. The Mitarashi dango has a strong soy sauce flavor, while the mochi dora is chewy, similar to Ajari mochi. They also have other souvenirs like sweet beans. I can't wait to go back and buy more next time! I was so excited to visit this place. - Name: Kyoto Azuki Tururin - Instagram: @kyoazuki_tururin - Address: 231 Donomaecho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-8134, Kyoto - Opening hours: 10:00-20:00, Closed on Mondays Nearby shrines: Konpira-gu Shrine, Omi Hime Shrine, Sarutahiko Shrine, Takamatsu Shinmei Shrine.

I visited the long-established traditional Japanese confectionery shop "Kyoto Adzuki" for the first time because I heard they also serve ramen for lunch. I ordered the soy sauce ramen with a seasoned soft-boiled egg, along with a small-sized minced tuna and green onion rice bowl set. The ramen had a traditional Japanese taste with a flavorful broth and thin straight noodles that were smooth. It may not be suitable for those who prefer rich and heavy flavors, but it's great for those who like light and refreshing tastes. I was happy to see plenty of red onions in the ramen. The minced tuna and green onion rice bowl had a nice seasoning that I enjoyed. I had a great time enjoying ramen from a traditional Japanese confectionery shop.