A popular restaurant that often has a line even past 2 PM. The tsukemen is excellent, and the winter limited edition rich Kyoto miso ramen is also delicious. The staff's service is great, they even lent me a blanket while waiting in the waiting room. I'd like to try other ramen dishes if I have the chance. I ordered the Winter Limited Edition Rich Kyoto Miso Ramen (Large) for 1000 yen plus 100 yen for extra noodles. The miso soup has a rich and flavorful taste reminiscent of Aichi's miso stewed udon, and the thick curly noodles mix well with the soup, creating a great combination. The aroma of the soup is like charred vegetables, with a fragrant and savory smell. The toppings include seared chashu, spicy minced meat, bean sprouts, green onions, shiso leaves, and bamboo shoots. The seared chashu has a sweet seasoning, it's sweet and fragrant, and it's flavorful enough to be served in a chashu rice bowl. The gyoza is traditional, and the fried chicken is tender, with a taste reminiscent of KFC. Notes: 3 tables for 4 people each, 8 counter seats, toothpicks available, partitions available, table condiments include gyoza sauce, vinegar, salt for fried chicken, black pepper, shichimi togarashi, and chili oil.

I found this place by searching on Tabelog while traveling, and it had the highest rating in the area. The ramen was seriously delicious! It was a basic soy sauce ramen, but the soup was refined and the noodles were cooked perfectly. There were two types of chashu, both satisfying to eat! I want to eat it again, but it's far away...

Special Tsukemen Large for 1,350 yen was very popular, and even after 9 p.m., the restaurant was fully booked. After purchasing a meal ticket, you wait outside until a seat is available. Once seated, the food is served promptly. The special option included three types of chashu in addition to seasoned egg. The menma was thick and satisfying to eat. The noodles were also quite thick. I debated ordering the fried rice, but I was right not to as I was already too full. Next time, I will go for the regular size with fried rice.

Visited with my partner on a weekend at 3 o'clock. Despite the odd timing, there were about 8 people in line, forming 4 groups. It's a popular place. The turnover was quick, and we were seated fairly quickly. The interior was clean and well-maintained. There were about 5 staff members who were working efficiently. The kitchen seemed spacious and comfortable to work in. We ordered two regular tsukemen for 1030 yen each, along with a half fried rice set for 430 yen, totaling 2490 yen. There was a serving mistake where they thought we only ordered one tsukemen, but when we pointed it out, they prioritized making the correct order. The staff in the front of the house were also very organized, leaving a good impression. The fried rice was fluffy yet moist, much tastier than your average Chinese restaurant, and reasonably priced. It's easily in the top 5 best dishes I've had in my life. The fried chicken was average. The tsukemen was similar to Hanada in Rokko-michi, Kobe. It's also one of the top 100 shops like Takei. It seems like tsukemen shops are into family crests these days. The soup was rich and seafood-based, coating the noodles well. The noodles had a good chew, but due to being boiled in large quantities before serving, they felt slightly overcooked. While Hanada is more meticulous in their work and slightly better in taste, Takei is significantly faster. I think it's amazing that they can achieve this level of taste with this speed and turnover rate. The portion was too much this time, so we couldn't dilute the soup. Next time, I want to try the small tsukemen with diluted soup. Of course, we'll also have the fried rice. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal. We'll be back again.

I've been to the Hankyu Umeda store twice, but today I brought my father to the R1 store. It's quite a distance from Takatsuki to Yawata City (laughs). I hadn't been here in so long that I couldn't even remember the Umeda store, but when I drank the broth of the tsukemen, it was like, "Ah, this taste, right?" (laughs). The amount of meat on the special was so much that it was hard to eat. Maybe next time, I don't need the special version?

I ordered the tsukemen (dipping noodles) in medium size, and it was reliably delicious, but I felt that the saltiness was a bit strong. It might be just right with some soup added. The noodles were thick and satisfying to eat! Women might find the small or medium size to be enough. If you ask the staff, they will give you a paper apron, so if you don't want to get your clothes dirty, be sure to ask for one!

After getting exhausted at the Hirapool, we visited this restaurant on the way back at 6 pm. Even though it was only 6 pm, there was a line outside after we entered. Truly a popular spot. I wasn't very hungry, so I ordered the special dipping noodles in a small size. My son, who prefers light flavors, stuck to the classic choice of light soy sauce ramen and half order of fried rice. The fried rice arrived first, and after a bite, I must say it was delicious. Next came the light soy sauce ramen, which I wouldn't usually order myself, but it was also quite tasty. The slightly sweet and light broth paired with thin noodles unique to ramen. This dish could easily be a signature item at other restaurants. Lastly, the thick noodles for dipping noodles arrived. This is a must-order when you come here. The thick noodles with a strong wheat flavor, crispy fish powder, plenty of pork bone dipping sauce, and flavorful meat and seasoned egg. It's a dish you devour in an instant, but today, I managed to savor it along with the light soy sauce ramen broth until the last drop. It's something you need to have in your system regularly.

Special light soy sauce ramen with an elegant sweet flavor. The soup base is soy sauce-based with a chewy and springy semi-transparent noodles (al dente?). Comes with plenty of three types of chashu and a comforting flavored egg. The komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach) adds a nice touch. The special tsukemen we tried had a rich dipping sauce with a punch of dried fish flavor. Truly felt like a top-notch restaurant. Thank you for the meal.

Ramen shop Takei R1 Store. A ramen shop located along Route 1 in Hachiman City, Kyoto. Around 10:30 PM, I stumbled upon it and decided to go in. I'm not a big fan of tsukemen, but since this shop seems to specialize in it, I bought a ticket for the ajitama tsukemen. The thick noodles had a strong bonito flavor in the soup. I tried a bite of my companion's ramen, but I still prefer ramen over tsukemen. They said it would take 12 minutes to cook, but when the noodles arrived, they weren't hot (did they cool them down?). The soup was also quite lukewarm. They offered to reheat the soup, so I took a few bites and had it reheated, but it was still not hot enough. They didn't offer soup refills either. Maybe you have to ask for it. The clientele was mostly young people, and the atmosphere was lively and a bit restless. Maybe it was just today? Ajitama Tsukemen (Regular) 1140 yen.

Arrived just before closing time. Ordered the Ajitama Light Soy Sauce Ramen. What arrived was lukewarm ramen. The tsukemen next to me was even more lukewarm. No steam whatsoever. The dipping sauce was surprisingly lukewarm as well. The person who arrived later on my right also ordered the tsukemen, and steam was rising from their dish... Huh? Asked for the soup to be reheated because it was too lukewarm, but still lukewarm. No steam at all. Why??? The person next to me had steam rising from their dish for a while, clearly visible from where I was, but there was absolutely nothing coming from the tsukemen for the son. Just bad luck? The taste was quite standard. Maybe it would be tastier if it was hot. It said there would be a line, but if I have to wait, I probably wouldn't come.

I went to lunch with my coworkers. We arrived around 1 p.m. on a weekday and only had to wait for about 5 minutes before being seated. Since we purchased our meal tickets in advance, we didn't have to wait long to eat. The soup was excellent, but the noodles seemed a bit overcooked. I couldn't help but compare it to the taste of the main store where I ate about two months ago. Nevertheless, it was a satisfying lunch.

I had the special tsukemen. I always order tsukemen. Among all the tsukemen I've had in Osaka, this one is the best!!! The noodles are firm and tasty on their own, and the dipping sauce is rich without being heavy. The chashu pork is incredibly delicious, both the chicken and pork are top-notch! You have to try the special all-in option. I never get tired of coming here. It's addictively delicious. Compared to other tsukemen, this place is the best in my opinion. It's really my kind of place. I've tried their ramen too, but I still prefer the tsukemen. I definitely want to go back.

I came to eat Tsukemen at Takei after a long time. There is always a line in front of the store. Purchase a meal ticket at the ticket machine inside the store before lining up. You can wait by sitting on a chair. It took about 10-15 minutes. I ordered the special Tsukemen. It was full of ingredients and very voluminous. The chewy noodles and seafood-based soup are delicious. I was full. The soup-wari was also delicious.

I visited after a few years. Today, I chose the rich soy sauce ramen with flavored egg. I was torn between the tsukemen, but I decided on ramen here. Wow, it's a popular place and the food is delicious. The presentation is also impressive! The glass kept the cold well, which was great! Since the humidity outside was high, I wish the inside of the restaurant was cooler.

The special tsukemen (dipping noodles) is priced at 1200 yen for a regular size. We arrived at around 13:32 on a weekday and found the R1 restaurant along Route 1. As someone who has lived in Tokyo for many years, I couldn't help but feel nostalgic about Route 1 being so long. There was no line, but the parking lot was just full when we arrived. The restaurant was about 70% full and bustling. The menu mainly features tsukemen and ramen, with options like miso tsukemen and set meals with karaage, gyoza, and fried rice. We decided to go with the tsukemen. When we handed in the food tickets, they mentioned that they were currently boiling the noodles, so it would take some time. Personally, I prefer when they have noodles ready for tsukemen, but it's understandable. The founder, Mr. Takei, originally from Tomita, opened the first branch in his hometown of Kyoto's Joyo, and now they have expanded to multiple locations including this R1 branch. At 13:41, our order arrived. The dish featured thick noodles, various types of chashu, seaweed, and menma in a richly colored dipping broth with plenty of green onions. The noodles were beautifully arranged and had a nice chewy texture with a good wheat flavor. When dipped into the broth, the umami from the pork bone and seafood was amazing. It had a rich flavor without the unpleasant aftertaste of pork bone, truly delicious. The abundance of green onions in the rich broth was much appreciated. The toppings were plentiful, including two types of grilled chicken chashu, grilled pork belly, two types of low-temperature cooked pork loin, seasoned egg, menma, seaweed, all very satisfying. The chicken chashu was a bit bland, the grilled pork belly was a bit dry, but the low-temperature cooked pork loin was tender and flavorful. The menma and seaweed were also generously served. Initially, I thought the noodles were too much, but they were so delicious that they disappeared quickly. The combination of noodles and broth was delicious on its own, and the broth even had a hint of yuzu, adding a refreshing touch. They also provided a pot of soup for soup-wari (diluting the dipping broth with hot water), enhancing the seafood flavor and richness. After finishing our meal, the staff came out to see us off outside. It was a truly enjoyable dining experience.

Limited Edition Miso Vegetable Tsukemen - The rich miso flavor combined with the sweetness of the vegetables is irresistible. The slightly larger cabbage adds great texture, complementing the chewiness of the tsukemen noodles. The pork belly slices and long green onions provide a satisfying bite. Adding the extra butter rice to the soup makes it even more indulgent, but who cares about calories when it's this delicious? I feel guilty but can't help myself - I'll definitely order it again.

Located in a corner where restaurants line up along Route 1 on the outskirts of Hachiman City, this tsukemen shop boasts immense popularity in Kyoto. Visited at 11:30 on a Saturday, there were already 17 customers waiting, showing that the shop is as busy as ever. After purchasing a meal ticket at the ticket machine at the entrance of the shop, you line up outside the shop. The signature dish, tsukemen, comes with a choice of regular, with seasoned boiled egg, or the special with 3 types of toppings to choose from. The "Special Tsukemen" priced at 1300 yen is the most luxurious topping among the offered tsukemen, with three types of chashu (pork belly, pork thigh, smoked chicken) and a seasoned boiled egg generously placed on top. The rich dipping sauce made from a combination of animal-based soup with pork and seafood soup has no hint of pork or fishy smell, and the citrus aroma from yuzu peel makes it feel lighter than expected. The thick noodles made from whole wheat have a chewy and soft texture, but they seem to lack firmness. Enjoying the noodles without dipping them in the sauce enhances the wheat flavor. The meat toppings all seem dry and unnecessarily tough, with the umami flavors escaping. While the soup and noodles themselves are delicious, ordering the regular tsukemen may provide a higher level of satisfaction. They seem to be able to reheat the dipping sauce. The special tsukemen has a substantial amount of toppings, so even the regular size has a considerable volume. It was a good impression when the staff saw us off outside the shop upon leaving. Thank you for the meal.

[Ordered Menu] ◆ Ajitama Tsukemen (Small) (Without Menma, Without Yuzu) There was a little wait... I visited after a long time‼︎ It was quite rare for me to go late at night, and the customers were very young and lively, feeling like a completely different world from lunch or evening... The taste was the same‼︎ Thank you for the meal ♡ #Menya Takei #First Store #Takei #Tsukemen #Ramen #Ajitama #Kyoto #Yawata #Kyoto Gourmet #Yawata Gourmet #Thank you for the meal

It was the second time during Golden Week, the latter half of Friday. I arrived at 10:50 am and there were 11 people waiting. We got in on the first round. Today was a day with male staff. The restaurant was fully packed within 5 minutes of opening. Last time, the special dipping noodles took quite a while to be served, so I informed them today that it might take some time for the order to be ready. The rich soy sauce ramen was priced at 900 yen including tax, with an extra 150 yen for a large serving. I had been eating only dipping noodles, so this time I tried the ramen for a change. Last time, it was too spicy and I got tired of it halfway through, but this time it was very delicious. The broth was the star, and the soy sauce was also very good. I followed the person next to me and added black pepper halfway through... it instantly transformed into a sharp Chinese-style ramen, a perfect flavor change. I'll go with this next time too. Thank you for the meal.

Arrived around 10:50 am on a weekday during Golden Week. Had to wait for one group. The restaurant was almost full at opening. More customers kept coming afterwards. Limited miso vegetable tsukemen for 1,200 yen including tax, with an extra 150 yen for a large portion. Perhaps because it's a limited item, the serving was considerably slower than other tsukemen. The miso vegetable dipping broth was filled with bean sprouts, garlic chives, cabbage, pork, and other ingredients. Despite being a dipping broth, I ended up drinking it like soup even without the noodles. Finished by mixing in the soup at the end. It had a miso flavor but a solid seafood base. Thank you for the meal. When leaving the restaurant, there were about 15 people waiting and the parking lot was a mess.