Kyoto is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan. With over 50 million visitors every year, the city boasts traditional Japanese culture.
However, the charm of Kyoto is not limited to temples or shrines. In fact, Kyoto, which has many ramen restaurants with various tastes, is famous as a ramen battlefield.
Among them, this article introduces five popular stores of “Ichijoji Ramen Kaido”, especially known as the Ramen Battle Area.
Fashionable cafe-style ramen restaurant “Chinese soba Takayasu”
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“Chinese Soba Koyasu” is a restaurant located in “Ichijoji Ramen Kaido”, a 3-minute walk from Ichijoji Station.
The stylish interior based on white is elegant like a cafe, and it is a ramen shop popular with young people.
However, contrary to the sophisticated interior impression, the ramen taste is greasy and rich.
The soup is a mellow-flavored soup made from pork bones and chicken breasts.
It is rich but has no smell, so it tastes very elegant.
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Address : 10 Ichijoji Takatsukicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8185
Transportation :
4 minutes walk from Ichijoji Station on the Eizan Electric Railway Main Line
When using the bus, get off at “Ichijoji Takatsukicho” or “Ichijoji Kitadaimarucho”
223m from Ichijoji Station
Web site : https://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260303/26001199/
Map :
Business hours
11:30-26:00 (2:00) open on Sundays
Regular holiday
Irregular holidays
※There are temporary holidays. Please confirm at store or official homepage.
Rich soup is popular “Menya Gokkei”
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As the words “Many Chickens” and “Super Thick” written at the entrance, a rich soup based on chicken bones is a popular restaurant.
It’s a thick looking soup, but you can actually eat it quickly.
Because leek, black pepper and chili are the accents, you can feel refreshed in the rich taste.
It is a ramen that allows you to enjoy the gap between visual impact and taste.
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Address : 29-7 Ichijoji Nishitojikawaracho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8123
Transportation :
<When using a train>
5 minutes on foot from Ichijoji Station on the Eizan Electric Railway Main Line
<When using a bus>
Take the Kyoto City Bus 31 (Higashiyama-dori, about 1 hour) and get off at “Ichijoji Kitadaimarucho”. Turn north on Higashioji Road and turn left.
338 m from Ichijoji Station
Web site : https://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260303/26017870/
Map :
Business hours
11: 30-22: 00
* Closed as soon as the soup runs out
open on Sundays
Regular holiday
Monday
Authentic Ramen of Chicken Soup “Tenten-yu Honten”
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Tenten-yu is a popular restaurant that is open nationwide in Japan. Its head restaurant is located on Ichijoji Ramen Kaido.
It is not as gorgeous as the Takayas or Gokkei, but it is a popular restaurant where you can eat traditional ramen.
The ramen of Tenten-yu is made from chicken bone-based soup.
Its white color reminds you of a light taste, but contrary to its appearance, you can enjoy a rich and sweet taste.
This is because the chicken flavor and vegetables are cooked carefully, and the umami is condensed.
Access
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Address : 49 Saijoji Nishisuginomiyacho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-city, Kyoto
Transportation :
About 7 minutes on foot from Karasuyama Electric Railway Ichijoji Station
The bus stop gets off at Ichijoji Kitadaimarucho
259m from Ichijoji Station
Web site : https://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260303/26000840/
Map :
Business hours
[Monday to Saturday]
18:00 to 2:30
[Sunday / Holiday]
12: 00-22: 00
open on Sundays
Regular holiday
Wednesday
Simple Japanese ramen “130(Isao)”
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“130” is a simple and elegant ramen restaurant.
It is a little away from Ichijoji Ramen Kaido, but it is a famous store worth visiting.
130 provides the simplest-looking ramen that we will introduce in this article.
Fresh and clear soup taken from seafood, not pork or chicken, is popular and you can enjoy its natural taste.
Access
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Address : 27, Ichinokuji, Ichinokuji, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Corporal Zen 1F
Transportation :
Nirayama Train: 9 minutes on foot from Ichijoji Station
Bus stop: “Kamishoucho Kyoto Art Center”
(City bus 3, 5, 65, 204)
(Kyoto Bus 18.55)
Or, “Ichijoji Kinnohonmachi”
(City bus north 8, 5.65 system)
(Kyoto Bus 18.55)
681m from Ichijoji Station
Web site : https://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260303/26023624/
Map :
Business hours
11: 00-14: 30
17: 30-19: 30
Thursdays, Fridays, and holidays are open only during the day
open on Sundays
Regular holiday
Monday (open on public holidays)
“Tsukemen Enaku”
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“Tsukemen Enaku” is a restaurant that is said to be “No.1 in tsukemen” in the Ichijoji area, a ramen battlefield.
If you want to taste braised noodles, there is no doubt at this restaurant.
Enaku uses a thick soup that combines pork bone and seafood.
Glossy thick noodles can be selected from three types: normal, spicy noodles, and curry.
If you eat with soup, it is exquisite.
Access
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Address : 20-2 Ichijoji Takatsukicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Transportation :
2 minute walk from Ichijoji Station
144m from Ichijoji Station
Web site : https://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260303/26016477/
Map :
Business hours
11: 30-14: 30 18: 00-20: 30
[Sat / Sun] 11: 30-15: 30 18: 00-20: 30
[Monday] 11: 30-14: 30
(Closed when sold out)
open on Sundays
Regular holiday
Tuesday, Wednesday of the third week
