Today's lunch was at Shijo Karasuma. After a long time, I had work in Kyoto from early morning, and by early afternoon, work was done. Which means... I'm free! Starting from near JR Kyoto Station, I walked northward. When you have work in Kyoto, you're told to buy something at Nishiki Market, but before that, it's time for lunch. I was really hungry. Passing by Rokkaku, Gokkaku... just a bit more, and there it was! One of the restaurants I've been curious about for a while, Kazahana-san. I wanted to try their salt ramen. Upon entering, there were 5 customers ahead of me. I took a seat near the counter where you can see the kitchen and looked at the menu. Everything looked delicious. In times like this, you should go for the default ramen. But should I make it extra spicy or get a large serving? "Have you decided?" The chef called out. At that moment, I was holding the menu for the spicy rice set. "I'll have this. Ramen with natural salt." Phew, I placed my order. I casually watched the cooking process. The chef had a tough look, but he worked efficiently. Soon, my set was served. Wow, the soup looks beautiful! The aroma is really nice too. I scooped some with a ladle and took a sip. Delicious! I took another sip. Yep, really tasty. The clear soup with a seafood aroma is very mellow, perfect for my salt ramen-loving taste buds. I pulled out the noodles. They were pale, medium-thick curly noodles. Slurp. Oh, these noodles are really interesting! They had a chewy texture. As I chewed, I couldn't help but say, "Yum." I think the chef chuckled over there. The delicate taste of Kyoto in the soup, bringing out the flavor of the broth with salt. It's wonderful. It's been a while since I had such delicious salt ramen. Maybe I should have gotten a large serving. No, I was also interested in the spicy rice. First, I mixed it well and took a bite. Is there a sauce simmered with the chashu on top? It's delicious as it is, but I'll leave it for now. I slurped up the noodles again. The spinach was a good supporting role. When I lifted the rolled chashu, it crumbled like it was melting. It's so tender. After finishing the noodles, I poured the remaining soup over the spicy rice. Wow, it turned into a completely different dish! This is tasty! The rich sauce and light soup combined with the sweetness of the rice transformed into a dreamy dish. This is great! This is really good! After finishing the rice soup, I drank up the remaining soup in the bowl and laid down my chopsticks. Thank you for the wonderful salt ramen. It was a feast.

When it comes to salt ramen in Kyoto, this place is one of the top choices. This time, I ordered the scallop salt ramen instead of the regular natural salt ramen. The noodles are thick and curly type with a chewy texture. The soup may seem light at first, but as you taste the scallop salt, the umami gradually comes through. It quickly becomes a flavor that you can't stop savoring, which might be the secret to its popularity.

Kyoto's Top 100 Restaurants Tour ✨✨ Arrived at 12:10 with no wait. Ordered the limited Toro dish this time. The noodles were homemade curly noodles, and the soup had a strong bonito flavor with a solid saltiness! The thick chashu was melt-in-your-mouth ❤️ Eating the Toro and noodles together was a new sensation and highly recommended! If you don't break the quail egg first, it's like trying to find Waldo. Thank you for the feast! ✨

Visited on a weekday afternoon. Arrived around 12:30 pm and was able to be seated immediately. There were only 6 other customers at the time. This is a popular salt ramen shop in Shijo. The interior has only a counter with 15 seats. There are no partitions between seats, and the spacing is narrow. You can feel the wear and tear, but the counter is very clean. It had an old-fashioned ramen shop atmosphere. I ordered the "Natural Salt Ramen for 850 yen" this time. It arrived in about 8 minutes. When you taste the soup, the umami of dried seafood slowly spreads, complemented by the richness of animal ingredients. It has a gentle flavor, not overly special, but isn't it delicious enough to soak into your body? The medium-thick curly noodles are slightly boiled soft, with a pleasantly chewy texture. They also go well with the classic soup. Toppings include pork belly roll, spinach, menma, and green onions. The pork belly roll is seasoned strongly with soy sauce, making its presence quite pronounced in the soup. However, this kind of accent might be good. It was a comforting salt ramen that gives a sense of relief. However, some may feel it lacks impact. Thank you for the meal.

Yes, it's ramen time at "Shinjuku Menya Kazahana"! I tried the "Tororo Shio Ramen (regular size) for 950 yen". As part of my quest to visit the top 100 ramen shops in Kansai, I stopped by this shop in Kyoto. I barely made it before closing time. The order was the limited 15 servings per day "Tororo Shio Ramen". The presentation was interesting with grated yam and quail egg making it look like there's a sunny-side-up egg on top (lol). The charred chashu looked appetizing and fragrant. The clear soup had a gentle flavor of seafood broth with salt seasoning. Some might find it lacking in depth initially, but it gradually grows on you with its deliciousness. The hand-kneaded curly noodles were incredibly tasty! The texture was addictive. The charred chashu provided a satisfying contrast in the light ramen. Mixing the grated yam and quail egg with the noodles was delicious, but they quickly dissolved in the soup, which was a drawback. I savored it slowly and finished every last bit. Thank you for the meal!

It was the Gion Festival, and despite being close by, it was hot so we managed to get in. I tried the basic natural salt ramen at this salt ramen shop, and as expected, it had a rich and deep flavor. They also have seafood tsukemen and miso ramen, but it seems that children under elementary school age are not allowed in.

Kyoto Ramen Tour First Stop at 11:30, we were able to get in without waiting in line! This time, I ordered the Natural Salt Ramen for 850 yen! The salt soup that penetrates the body is so delicious, and the hand-kneaded curly medium-thick noodles were chewy and personally my favorite. The thick slices of chashu were tender and packed with flavor, absolutely delightful. Don't forget to check out their TikTok and Instagram accounts with over 53,000 followers! ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ https://instagram.com/ramen19960103?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y

Char siu ramen for 1,100 yen. Arrived at the restaurant a bit early at 11:32 on a weekday. There were about 15 counter seats and 5 customers already there. This place specializes in salt ramen, so I ordered the salt char siu ramen. The bowl arrived in just a few minutes, with clear soup, 3 slices of char siu, spinach, green onions, and bamboo shoots. The soup had a light yet flavorful taste, with a chicken base and hints of seafood like bonito flakes. The salt seasoning was perfectly balanced, tying everything together. The noodles were curly and medium-thick, with a slightly soft and chewy texture from being cooked in plenty of water. They paired well with the soup. There were two types of char siu: the fatty belly char siu was melt-in-your-mouth tender and well-seasoned, while the leaner char siu was thick and had a nice texture. The bamboo shoots were tender with a hint of crunch. This place serves delicious salt ramen.

Shinjuku Menya Kazahana - What I Ate: Natural Salt Ramen Regular (¥700) with a Topping of Flavored Egg (¥100). This place has been selected 5 times for the Tabelog Ramen WEST Top 100! I visited Kazahana, an old-fashioned ramen shop where you can easily walk from Shijo Station and Hankyu Karasuma Station. When they first opened, there were no salt ramen specialty shops in Kyoto, so they were pioneers in that sense. The soup is very light and gives an impression that anyone can enjoy it. It was a gentle soup that makes you want to go eat even in the hot summer. The noodles are of a standard type, nothing particularly noteworthy, but they are delicious in a classic way. I visited almost right after they opened, and customers kept coming in one after another, quickly filling up the shop, so I recommend arriving early. Address: 551 Sangen-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. Nearest Station: Shijo Station. Opening Hours: 11:30-13:30, 18:00-21:00. Budget: Lunch ☀️ 1,000-1,999, Dinner 1,000-1,999. Shop Account: --- Thank you for reading until the end 🧍♂️ This account introduces recommended restaurants by a food-loving graduate student! I would be happy if it could help you decide where to eat! If you feel like "I want to go!" or "Looks delicious!" after seeing this post, please double-tap for like, follow, and comment! Check out other posts here ☑︎☟☟☟☟☟☟☟☟☟☟☟☟ @shota_no_meshisuta_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ #Kansai #KansaiGourmet #KansaiRamen #Kyoto #KyotoGourmet #KyotoLunch #KyotoSightseeing #KyotoRamen #Shijo #ShijoLunch #ShijoGourmet #ShijoRamen #RamenClub #ConnectWithRamenLovers #ShinjukuMenyaKazahana #SaltRamen #Gourmet #GourmetStagram #ConnectWithGourmetLovers #gourmet

★Located at Higashinotoin Higashikudaru. Nearest stations are Hankyu "Karasuma", subway "Shijo" and "Gojo". ★The atmosphere is neat and tidy. ※The inside of the shop has been gradually organized since I visited a few years ago. ★Delicious taste♡ This time, I had the Char Siu Ramen for 1,100 yen (tax included) with a side of fried rice for 200 yen (tax included). The Char Siu slices were about 8 millimeters thick, providing a satisfying bite. If you choose the fried rice set, you may want to go with the natural salt ramen for 850 yen (tax included).

#Shinjuku Menya Kazahana-style flower eat log rating of Kyoto ramen ▶︎ 3.72 (as of posting date) (Top 100) Menu ordered ▶︎ Tororo salt ramen (950 yen) Large serving (1100 yen) Ramen ▶︎ Salt & chicken broth Customer base ▶︎ Popular among a wide range of customers Store ▶︎ Only this store as training location ▶︎ Unknown Seating ▶︎ Counter only (17 seats) Nearby ramen shops ▶︎ Ramen MUGYU https://instagram.com/p/Cof-FJlBYjr/ Men Takamatsu https://instagram.com/p/CqsCZQASybe/slurp Koryoku Motomachi Ramen Shijo Karasuma Main Store, etc. Nearby spots ▶︎ Nishiki Koji Street, Kamogawa River, etc. Payment ▶︎ Cash only (bill system) Access ▶︎ 5-minute walk from Karasuma Station on the subway Karasuma Line and city bus Shijo Karasuma Station Address ▶︎ 551 Sangen-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Parking ▶︎ Use nearby coin parking and bicycle parking Contact ▶︎ 075-344-6623 [Business Hours] 11:30-13:50, 18:00-21:00 Regular holiday: Irregular Shinjuku Menya Kazahana is one of the few salt ramen specialty stores in Kyoto and a rare Top 100 entry ✨ The salt ramen soup is sharp and has a hint of bonito flavor in the chicken broth, which goes well with the homemade medium-thick curly noodles. The Tororo Salt Ramen I ordered is limited to 15 servings per day, and they also offer other limited edition and seasonal menu items! Therefore, if you want to order a limited menu, it is best to visit immediately after opening! The chashu was also deliciously tender!! Thank you for the meal ===========

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Natural Salt Ramen (Regular) 850 yen++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Toppings include chashu, green onions, menma, seaweed, and spinach. The noodles are homemade medium-thick curly noodles. The soup is a chicken-based seafood soup. Arrived around 12:00. No waiting in line. About 80% full of customers. Took about 6 minutes until the ramen was served.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++As part of exploring the top 100 ramen shops in Kyoto, I came to Karasuma. High expectations for the salt ramen❗ Now, onto the tasting. The clear and beautiful soup has a gentle saltiness with the richness of chicken and seafood flavors. It's a deep and elegant soup. The homemade noodles are curly medium-thick noodles with a chewy texture and firmness, which pairs well with the soup. The chashu is large, slightly thick, and has a rich seasoning that complements the soup well. It's meaty and voluminous. The spinach is boiled and absorbs the soup flavor nicely. The seaweed's aroma and the crunch of menma are excellent supporting roles. It was delicious - thank you for the meal!###### Shop Information #######Approx. 6 minutes walk from Hankyu Kyoto Line Karasuma Station551 Sangen-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto● Business Hours: 11:30-13:50, 18:00-21:00 (Last Order)Sunday openIrregular holidays (Refer to Twitter)️No free parking available. Nearby coin parking is available.##############################

When it comes to salt ramen in Kyoto, Shinjuku Menya Fukahana is the best choice! While the salt ramen at Shio Maro is delicious, Fukahana's salt ramen soup is gentle and has a light yet flavorful taste. The chashu is also tender and delicious! In my opinion, it's the best salt ramen! Thank you for the meal! (*´ڡ`*)

Opened in 2001. The owner apparently self-studied to perfect the craft. At that time, there were no dedicated salt ramen shops in Kyoto, so it garnered attention. The "Natural Salt Ramen - Regular" for ¥850 is more on the mild side rather than refreshing, with a clear salt soup. It tastes delicious with a good balance of umami from various ingredients including chicken and seafood, complemented by a light salt sauce. The hand-kneaded homemade noodles also pair well with the clear salt soup, making it very satisfying with each bowl.

I search for lunch based on the rankings on Tabelog while going around for work deliveries. I wonder why ramen reviews and high ratings are like that. I want to ask the people who selected the top 100 for their criteria! Well, everyone has their own preferences... It's just normally delicious, you know.

Salt ramen. Curly noodles. The soup was delicious ♡♡ At the end, poured the soup over like ochazuke style ♡♡ It had chashu which was delicious ♡♡ Very satisfying with plenty of volume. A luxurious ramen for lunch ♡♡ Thank you for the meal ♡♡

When you visit Kyoto, this restaurant is a must. Seriously delicious, I've been coming here since I was 19 and studying for college entrance exams. I hope this place never closes. Their salt ramen is truly unbeatable. The reliable rice bowl set is a must-try! It's a bowl that you'll want to drink every last drop of soup from!

After the meal, ramen is always the best way to finish off, haha. I was looking for a delicious ramen shop in Kyoto and ended up here on a Saturday. Luckily, there was a seat available right away! I was a bit indecisive, but ended up ordering the salt ramen. The clear soup was refreshing, and the curly noodles were a perfect match. The chashu was incredibly tender and tasty! It was just what my body was craving for that salty flavor. I finished it in no time. Thank you for the meal! 🍜

I tried the eagerly awaited asparagus salt butter ramen of the season. The freshness of the Furano-sourced asparagus was outstanding, blending perfectly with the soup for a delicious taste. The soup also had the flavor of asparagus, adding depth to the dish. As always, the Tekkadon was delicious.