Here, Mr. Asahi, the most likely number one popular restaurant in Kyoto! The main store has lines forming before 6 am (laughs). It's so amazing that it's hard to go, right? However, the Katsura store here allows you to enjoy the number one taste without waiting in line. The flavor is a bit strong, with a wild touch. Please enjoy the taste of number one!

Visited with a friend. They used to eat here often during their student days 30 years ago. It was my first visit. I chose ramen and fried rice. The fried rice had a rich flavor with raw onions adding a nice touch. The ramen was labeled as "special" but was actually the cheapest option, which was strange. Ate too much.

Mascot "Ochan" has a high level of freedom in its stores, it used to be all over the place but has decreased in number. The Special Ramen is 750 yen and is the most standard option, but it's quite unique. Everything is good, so just leave it up to them. The celery broth ramen at Asahi is impressive! The stores in Kochira, Ryudai-mae, and Kumano are quite similar... because they are all "Ochan" stores. The soup is the typical "pork broth soy sauce" which is great. The celery broth does a surprisingly good job. The noodles feel a bit thinner, maybe it's their own unique style due to some family dispute or something, who knows.

I visited this place in the early evening on a regular day. It was past 4 pm and there was only one other customer at that time. I was dining alone, but since there was space available, I chose a table and ordered the "Special" ramen, which seemed to be the default menu item. It was quickly served to me in about 3 minutes. As the dish was brought to me, I could strongly smell the scent of meat. The soup had quite a bit of pork fat floating on top, giving it a slightly wilder flavor compared to other First Asahi shops. However, the harmony between the pork and soy sauce flavors was well done, and it reminded me once again of how delicious First Asahi's soup is. It was fun to customize the ramen with garlic and chili pepper at the table. The noodles had a satisfying firmness to them when bitten, and they were cooked slightly on the firmer side by default. Personally, I prefer them a bit softer and chewier. The chashu was tender, juicy, and had a good amount of meaty flavor, which I really enjoyed. I finished the soup completely and it was delicious. I realized that I really like this type of ramen. This shop provides a comforting and satisfying bowl of ramen. Next time I'm in the area, I would like to try their taro and miso ramen as well. Thank you for the meal!

After finishing work, I visited this shop for the first time in over 20 years, and the shop has been completely renovated and looks very beautiful with no trace of its former self. It was bustling with many customers, and I sat at a vacant counter seat and ordered the default "Special" ramen (750 yen) with extra green onions and firm noodles. The bowl that was served was filled with plenty of green onions and bamboo shoots, with slices of chashu arranged on top, and the soup had fine droplets of fat floating on it like back fat. When I tried the soup, it had the distinct rich pork bone soy sauce flavor of Daiichi Asahi, but with a stronger pork bone aroma and richness compared to other shops. The noodles were firm and had a nice chewy texture with a wheaty flavor, and they absorbed the soup well, becoming soft and chewy towards the end, making it delicious to eat. The abundant green onions soaked in the soup and mixed with the noodles were tasty, and the thinly sliced chashu was plentiful and the crunchy bean sprouts were also delicious. Daiichi Asahi has many franchise stores, and you can enjoy the different flavors at each store, but at this shop, the ramen had a stronger pork bone taste. I would like to try visiting other Daiichi Asahi stores with different flavors.

I went after a long time. I think it's been about 2-3 years since I last went! I have never been to the main store, only to the Katsura store. On this day, I ordered the small size of the Iron Man Ramen and the small size of fried rice! The rich soup made me feel very energetic! The thick slices of chashu and menma, as well as the thick noodles and leeks, provided a satisfying meal!! The fried rice also had onions? leeks? in it and was delicious! The store underwent renovation about six months ago and reopened with a new look in September! The interior was very clean, but personally, I liked the old-fashioned atmosphere of the previous store.

This is also a review of my dining experience in October 2019 at "Daiichi Asahi Katsura Branch," which is a well-known ramen shop in the Akira style. The shop is known for its connection to the original "Daiichi Asahi" with the iconic big-chan logo. I ordered the "Special" ramen with extra vegetables after about 10 months since my last visit. The soup was good, but not outstanding on this particular day. The shop was filled with drunken customers and smoke due to the late-night visit, which was a bit of a downside. Overall, it was a decent meal.

Today, I came here. The navigation said "You have arrived at your destination♪", but I couldn't find the supposed store anywhere (゜Д゜≡゜Д゜)? It seems like the exterior of the building was under construction, so I ended up circling the area twice before finally finding it (( ﾟεﾟ；) sweat The interior of the restaurant, where the atmosphere is very casual, has a TV showing on the left side, a kitchen, a counter with 12 seats, and 3 table seats on the right side. It seems to be run by a family plus a part-time worker? There are menus like "Special (Normal), Miso, Deluxe (thick-sliced pork chashu), Taro (sweet and savory flavored pork chashu), Ironman (rich and hearty)", lined up, and sets with side dishes and snacks that go well with beer. I ordered the "Yakimeshi Set", a personal favorite of mine from Daiichiasahi. Here, too, there are large triple pots lined up in the kitchen, and it's cool to see them serving with a flat sieve and thick vegetable chopsticks, which you don't see much these days ( ﾉ^ω^)ﾉ As I was drinking cold tea, the fried rice came first... a little later, the ramen arrived. The soup is a slightly cloudy soy-based broth with a hint of pork... a little back fat is also floating in it♪ It has a stable taste with a unique faint aroma and a hint of acidity that you can tell even if you close your eyes, this is the proof of Daiichiasahi♪ヽ(´▽｀)/ The noodles are thin straight noodles with a round cross-section. Skillfully drained with a flat sieve and vegetable chopsticks, the core is firm and remains, and when you slurp it up, it's slurpy and satisfying☆彡 The thinly sliced chashu blends well with the soup, soft and tender, and the moist and crisp texture of the thick bean sprouts and green onions piled on top is also good♪ The fried rice has a crispy texture of onions that is pleasantly satisfying, and it is moist and fluffy, so if you eat it alternately with the ramen soup (*>∀<*)ﾉｳﾐｬ～ I finished with a little soup left ( ´Д｀)=3 It's lunchtime and the restaurant is almost full... it's really popular, isn't it ( ﾉ^ω^)ﾉ Ah~ it would be nice if they opened another one in my local area♪ Service ○ Thank you for the meal. Unique perspective☆ Wheelchair access △○, Japanese-style toilets in the back, no parking lot.

This is also a visit record from 2018, the beloved local restaurant 'Daiichi Asahi' in Katsura. May 2018 - Special It's been a while since I had Akira from Katsura! Lately, I've become a fan of 'Daiki' and have been neglecting Akira, but the power when I hit the spot here is comparable to the main store or Terada. Well, it's rare to reach that level, but on this day, it wasn't one of those days. Still, it was delicious enough. Akira is the best when you come home tired in the middle of the night and can eat with peace of mind. I used to see the big-chan mark of 'Daiichi Asahi' everywhere, but now it has decreased quite a bit, but it's still a restaurant I love. August 2018 - Special A little while since I had Akira from Katsura. In the summer, I tend to go for cold tsukemen due to the heat, but on this day, I was in the mood for Akira for some reason. Unfortunately, it was late at night, so the options were limited, but the local Akira in Katsura was open. The taste here fluctuates quite a bit, and when it's divine, it surpasses Takabashi and Terada, but this day was just an ordinary day. A safe and stable special with perfect pork flavor, moderate oil, and plenty of toppings. Yeah, it hits the spot. October 2018 - Special A little while since I had Akira from Katsura. I had a long overtime that day and returned to Kyoto late at night, seeking comfort. Of course, I ordered the special as usual, with extra vegetables and a half portion set. Unfortunately, the soup wasn't divine that day, a bit lacking in pork flavor and strong in seasoning. Additionally, the increased vegetables were a bit less, and the noodles ordered firm were a little soft. Hmm, well, Akira's fluctuation is a characteristic, especially in Katsura, where it's a bit more pronounced. Still, I love it. December 2018 - Special A little while since my last visit. It's just great that there's an Akira-style restaurant in the western part of Kyoto that's open late into the night. I ordered the special as usual, with firm noodles and extra vegetables. The vegetable portion may be lacking compared to Takabashi's main store, but it's free, so no complaints. The soup that day was a bit weak in pork flavor, but it was well covered by the oil and seasoning, making it satisfying. The noodles, cooked perfectly firm as requested, were devoured in no time. The vegetables, although the portion was a bit small, were still plentiful with plenty of bean sprouts and green onions, along with the delicious char siu. Yeah, thanks for the meal!

Work in Kyoto starts in the morning and usually wraps up by early afternoon. At this point, the staff splits into two groups: those heading to Nagoya and those returning to Kyoto. But before parting ways, everyone gathers for lunch! We initially planned to visit the main branch of Daiichi Asahi, but it was closed for the day! However, we were already craving ramen... (laughs) So, we decided to try another ramen shop instead. We ended up at this place, which happened to be empty as it was during off-peak hours. I decided to go for the Special Ramen priced at 650 yen. The table tea set-up was cute, with ice cubes served separately from the drink (laughs). After a short wait, the ramen arrived! It looked delicious, especially with the vibrant green of the Kujo green onions as toppings. The soy-based soup was light and delightful, perfect even for sober consumption. The thin straight noodles were great when mixed with the onions and soup. Even though I usually have ramen after drinking, it was still delicious while sober! This 650 yen ramen is a true example of affordable comfort food. Nowadays, ramen prices can exceed 1000 yen per bowl, but being able to enjoy this quality at this price point is truly satisfying. I hope they continue to excel in this price range. Overall, it was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

January 2017 - Special order was "special" with extra vegetables. It was my first time ordering with extra vegetables at the Keigawa branch, but it went smoothly. It seems like the common spell at Ichiban Asahi after all. The flavor of the pork was decent, but the balance of the sauce and oil in the bowl was well done, a comforting and stable bowl. Different from Takabashi and Terada, but still, this too is Akira. Delicious. February 2017 - It's been a while since I visited the Keigawa branch of Ichiban Asahi. Despite all the talk, it's quite a competent Akira, and the long evening operating hours are truly appreciated. Of course, I ordered with extra vegetables and firm noodles. While the portion may not be as generous as the main branch, it's free so no complaints. On this day, the pork broth was rich, giving a thick finish. The balance of oil and seasoning was outstanding, with the firm noodles cooked just right. Overall, a highly satisfying restaurant. Having a place like this nearby with late-night hours is a blessing.

This is also a record of my visit in 2016. A local Akira-style shop in my hometown of Katsura that stays open late and is quite convenient. It retains the strong essence of the old "Oochan" shop, and personally, I quite like it. In April 2016, I had a special bowl after a long time. The pork broth was light and the oil was strong, which was just perfect and delicious. The noodles were cooked well, and overall, it was a satisfying bowl. In June 2016, I had the usual special bowl with extra green onions and noodles cooked firm. The pork was a bit light this day, but the soy sauce flavor was balanced and tasty. The noodles were cooked perfectly, making it a delicious bowl. In November 2016, I had the usual special bowl with extra green onions and firm noodles. It had been a while since I had such a porky soup that was so delicious. Sometimes, I feel like the soup here is so good that it's like a gift from the heavens, and this day was close to that.

Traditional soy sauce ramen with a simple yet flavorful taste. The chashu pork pairs well with beer. Also recommended are the side dishes.

When it comes to ramen in Kyoto, it's either Ichiasahi or Shinpukusai. This time, I chose Ichiasahi. Their simple Kyoto ramen and fried rice are always delicious.

Akira-style, heavy on the fatty cuts. Yakiniku rice bowl set and large Chashu ramen with extra fat and strong flavor, topped with extra white fat, green onions, and vegetables. First Asahi Katsura store (Kyoto).

Kyoto Tonkotsu Clear Soup. "Tonkotsu" (2016.10.20: 68) Order: Firm. Misc: Celebrating 30th anniversary in October 2016, a famous long-established ramen shop in Kyoto with over 50 years of history. Notes: The miso version is also good but slightly salty. The regular ramen is called "Special," adding to the special feeling.

The food here was quite delicious, giving the main store a run for its money. It was late on a Monday night, but surprisingly there were quite a few customers. It was a bit inconvenient not having a parking lot.

The special ramen has great cost performance, the fried rice is delicious too! The dumplings are just okay.

I went on a regular night. I know the taste of Daiichi Asahi ramen because I have been eating it since a long time ago. If it's a regular ramen, they call it special.