Visited around 1 pm on a weekday and got in without waiting. They had several options and I was torn, but decided on the salt ramen (large size for 900 yen) to keep it light. The salt flavor was strong and delicious! The thin noodles were easy to eat, and I was happy with the generous amount of chashu. It's not a place I often go to, but I want to try other types as well, so I might come back again.

Salt Ramen ¥800 Used a coupon for the anniversary! It tasted lighter than usual with less saltiness, making it refreshing. I like Ichichosan the most when it comes to salt ramen. It's sad to see the prices going up more and more.

It's been a while since I visited this place. There is a parking lot near the restaurant. It's a bit narrow and there's a mini bike parked behind, so be careful when parking. I was thinking of getting the regular ramen for 800 yen and fried rice, but since it was close to dinner time, I decided not to. There was a recommended note to try adding vinegar halfway through, so I gave it a try. Adding vinegar didn't suit my taste (lol).

The perfect combination of pork fat, noodles, and broth is absolutely wonderful and delicious. I definitely want to go back again. Thank you for the meal. Thank you very much. I appreciate all the ingredients in this world. The more I eat, the more overflowing power I feel from the delicious food.

Ramen ¥350 *During the anniversary event, only soy sauce ramen is available. I like the thinly sliced chashu. The salt ramen here is excellent, so I want to come back again. Somehow, the regular price has increased to 800 yen, and I hate how prices are rising.

I went with my wife! It was a ramen with so-called Kyoto (lard soy sauce) containing lard. The taste is sweet and rich because of the lard. It is a ramen for those who like strong flavors. We went at 12 o'clock and were able to get in in about 5 minutes by chance. After that, people started lining up one after another, so I think those who go before noon can eat without waiting.

A shop in Shimogamo, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto that serves traditional Kyoto ramen. The soup is a soy sauce base centered around chicken bones and pork bones with pork back fat floating on top, and the noodles are slightly soft straight noodles. The toppings are standard with chashu and bamboo shoots, etc. However, it is delicious. The shop itself has been around for about 25 years. There was a legendary ramen shop at Iwakura, Kyoto, which was called Yamasan Ramen. The founder of Iicho trained there. Both Yamasan and Iicho have now retired, and both shops have undergone a generational change, but they continue to make delicious ramen. Over time, the tastes of both shops have become quite different. Both the ramen and the fried rice have their own unique characteristics, so it's fun to compare them if you have the chance. Iicho has a slightly refreshing and sharp taste. As a result, the flavor of the soy sauce base is well pronounced. Yamasan has a strong richness, especially in the mellowness of the pork bones, giving it a rich and thick feeling. Overall, it even has a hint of sweetness. The current owner of Iicho is quite young (seems to be the son) and energetically handles orders. I hope they continue to provide delicious ramen for a long time to come.

I had some business in Kyoto, so I drove about an hour to visit a popular ramen shop recommended by a friend. I ordered my favorite soy sauce-based ramen. Char siu ramen ¥950 to share with a friend, and fried rice ¥700. Personally, the char siu in the ramen was delicious. The soup was rich and the soy sauce flavor was to my liking. The char siu was thinly sliced with a delicate sweetness, so tasty that I wanted to take some home. The fried rice, being popular, seemed a bit too strong at first, but eating it with the ramen turned out to be a perfect match and delicious. If I have the chance to visit Kyoto again, I would like to stop by this place.

When going by car, some measures are needed. Head west on Kitaoji Street. Once you see the store, make a left turn, then turn left at the second diagonal road. Parking is available for 4 cars at spots 1, 2, 3, and 5. For bicycles, please park at the triangular plaza, not in front of the store. For those walking, it's a 2-3 minute walk from the bus stop in front of the Prefectural University. Once seated at your designated table, place your order at a suitable time. Self-service for water. You can place your belongings on the shelf behind you. The restaurant is generally compact. The table is equipped with pickled ginger, okoko sauce, garlic chili miso, ramen soy sauce, shichimi pepper, vinegar, and black pepper. The ramen regular (¥800) and the yakimeshi regular (¥550) are recommended. Takeout containers cost an additional ¥50, not included in set prices. The soup is a reliable chicken-pork bone soy sauce with plenty of lard. The light soy sauce flavor and pork bone aroma are impressive. Despite the ample lard, it's not overly greasy due to this strong impression. The noodles are thin and straight. The egg noodles have a firm texture that's easy to slurp. It seems default to be on the firmer side. Toppings include menma, green onions, and chashu. The menma has the expected flavor, and the chashu, soaked in the soup with plenty of fat, has a very satisfying presence. The green onions are quite large. The yakimeshi has a strong black pepper flavor. The standout features are the black pepper and the crispy texture. The strong black pepper kick and the skillful wok technique are evident in the cooking process. Many people were ordering this, and it's understandable why. This yakimeshi is a must-try. If you've made it this far, why not enjoy a leisurely time at the Prefectural Botanical Garden in the cool season, relax in the garden with ceramic plate paintings, or unwind at Cafe in the Green to soothe your autonomic nervous system. The options for souvenirs on Kitayama Street are plentiful, with Maru Blanche cakes, Shinshindo bread, and Inobun's miscellaneous goods. For more advanced food enthusiasts, a reservation is required, but a visit to Kawabata Doki-san might be worthwhile. Local residents seem to be familiar with this place. I hadn't paid much attention to Friend Foods, but it seems they are quite famous.

I asked my colleague for recommendations on delicious ramen shops, and one of them was Ichiyo Ramen. As a ramen lover, I had to go. I visited for lunch on my day off. The place was already full, so I had to wait about 20 minutes before getting a seat. Once inside, I ordered the large ramen and fried rice. The ramen was the signature Kyoto-style ramen with back fat soy sauce, and it was delicious. The fried rice was also incredibly tasty, and I finished both the ramen and fried rice in no time. Thank you for the meal.

I went to "Iicho Ramen" in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City. It is about 850m east from exit 3 of Karasuma Line Kitaoji Station. It's located in a hidden spot off the main street, so I passed it a bit. There is a private parking lot about 150m north of the shop with space for about 4 cars. The layout consists of an L-shaped counter with 8 seats and 2 tables for 4 people. There were 5 customers ahead of me on Sunday at 7:30 PM. The wild aroma that suggests a substantial amount of bones have been boiled fills the store. The water is self-serve from a water dispenser, and the table items include white pepper. When you order "Ramen (regular)" for 750 yen and "Yakimeshi (regular)" for 500 yen, you get a nice 100 yen discount as a set. The pork-flavored animal-based broth, the sweetness of lard, and the vibrant aroma of Kujo green onions blend beautifully in the mouth with a sharp soy sauce base. Although it may look like a typical Kyoto-style soy sauce ramen at first glance, it's a delicious soup that stands out from the "average." The medium-thin straight noodles with a wheat aroma have a nostalgic classical feel. They are on the softer side but don't have the heaviness often found in ramen from Kyoto cultural heritage sites. The toppings include thinly sliced char siu that falls apart when picked up with chopsticks, menma, and crunchy Kujo green onions. The fried rice has a strong soy sauce flavor with a slightly salty kick, but the firm and fragrant grains of rice offer a satisfying chew. The evening business hours are until 8:45 PM, but on this day, they closed before 8 PM as I was the last customer. If you plan to go late, it's best to check their official Twitter account. Thank you for the meal (^^)

Iicho Ramen Address: 70-10 Abe Higashihanakomachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture Phone: 075-711-0141 Budget: ¥1,000-¥2,000 for lunch Tabelog Score: 3.64 Nagata Family Score: 3.6 Taste: 3.7 Portion size: 3.6 Service: 3.6 Atmosphere: 3.5 Cost performance: 3.6 It's a 10-minute walk from Kitaoji Station. It's a bit inconveniently located, so we parked in the designated parking lot. I ordered a set of ramen and fried rice. It's a delicious old-fashioned ramen shop. Thank you for the meal. #Iicho #Ramen #RamenShop #RamenLover #RamenInstagrammer #RamenPatrol #Kyoto #Tabelog #KyotoGourmet #KyotoRamen #KyotoLunch #JapaneseCuisine #Gourmet #GourmetLover #GourmetTagram #GourmetGirls #KyotoSightseeing #KansaiGourmet #JapaneseFood #Japan #JapanFood #Food #Washoku #Japanese #Kyoto #Ramen #RamenNoodles #NagataSanHouseDiningRecord

Located near Shimogamo Shrine, this ramen shop is personally my favorite for Kyoto-style ramen with rich back fat. The ramen (large) is 800 yen, and the fried rice (regular) is 500 yen. There's a 100 yen discount for ordering a set of ramen and fried rice. The back fat soy sauce here is incredibly delicious, and it pairs perfectly with the noodles. The fried rice is on the richer side. Personally, I think it's a bit too rich, but it's better than being too bland. They have parking space for four cars, which is convenient for those driving. Highly recommended for anyone craving Kyoto-style ramen! ✌️

It felt like a traditional ramen shop, small and cozy. The interior was narrow, and the taste was decently good, but not enough to make me want to come back. The chashu had lots of thin slices and was tasty. The soup was quite rich and fatty.

I came here at the end of lunch after seeing a post recommending Kyoto ramen! It was moderately empty around 3 p.m. I ordered the ramen for ¥750, which was a pork bone and chicken broth with a rich layer of fat on top. It's somewhere between a clear broth and a creamy broth, like a taste from 30 years ago. It still tastes good, but it's more of a classic flavor. It would be great for those who want to enjoy a delicious ramen with a nostalgic feel. For those looking for new and amazing flavors, it might be more like, "Ah, this is it!"

A renowned Kyoto ramen shop that I've been going to since I was around 18 years old. Iichan, Akatsuki, and Takayasu are the top three Kyoto ramen shops. This visit was after a long time. I ordered the regular ramen. The counter, tables, and raised seating area in the back were all full. Since it was before lunchtime, many people ordered the ramen and fried rice set. It was my first time in a while, but the taste remains unchanged from the past, and I was completely satisfied even drinking up the soup. It was very delicious. Thank you for the meal.

This is a nice little place. I've been curious about it for a while and finally visited. I had the large ramen for 800 yen and the fried rice (regular) for 500 yen. My daughter had the miso ramen (regular) for 750 yen. If you order fried rice with ramen, you get a 100 yen discount as a set price. The noodles are thin and the soup has a delicious soy sauce base with a hint of back fat. The fried rice is a bit oily. The miso ramen has a subtle miso flavor and tastes refreshing. The service from the staff was pleasant, and we enjoyed our meal.

"Ramen (regular), yakimeshi (regular)" brings back nostalgic memories. This feels like the ultimate Kyoto ramen. The most well-balanced bowl of Kyoto ramen. The soup is not too salty, and the noodles, chashu, menma, and green onions each bring out exceptional goodness. None of them can be missed. This balance is ultimate. And the yakimeshi also perfectly showcases the skills of that famous place, truly the best. Here, you can enjoy both Takabashi's shops in one go, like a paradise. Amazing. A restaurant that encapsulates the nostalgia of Kyoto. It's too delicious. A fantastic taste. Happiness."

Visited again 4 days after the first visit. Seems like I'm hooked. Totally into the rich flavors. This time, I had salt ramen and fried rice. The ramen soup was slightly thick and delicious. Of course, the fried rice is a must-try. Looks like I'll be visiting for a while.