Pork ramen for 900 yen with extra garlic. Even at 11 PM on a Saturday, there was still a line at this amazing restaurant! Waited about 15 minutes to get a seat at the counter. Ordered with extra garlic, and the ramen was served quickly. Lifted the noodles to let the vegetables soak in the soup, then enjoyed slurping it all up! Ate the noodles quickly, savored the delicious chashu, and was the first to leave among those who arrived at the same time. It was a smart and satisfying dining experience! Thank you for the meal!

Arrived at 10:58 am on a regular day, with already 8 people lined up and a sign on the door saying "Morning meeting in progress". I decided to wait outside for the opening without buying a meal ticket. At 11 am, a new staff member came out and provided polite service. When the store opened, all customers were able to enter at the same time. There were 12 seats inside, so I was in the second group. I ordered the limited "Summer Training Camp" (300g) for 1150 yen, with extra garlic, less vegetables, and extra fatty. The staff had already been informed to make it extra fatty. When I tried the ramen, I wasn't impressed from the first bite. Maybe it's just not my taste anymore. Adding more fat towards the end made it taste better, but it felt heavy and I didn't feel like finishing it. 300g felt too much, and 200g might have been better, but it's hard to do. Maybe adding a little rice at the end would be a good idea. I personally don't think it's worth coming back for the "Summer Training Camp" next year. Limited options like "Spicy" or "Tantanmen" might suit me better. The service was very polite and good.

Small size for 900 yen, with an additional 50 yen for cheese topping. I asked for less garlic, extra vegetable oil, and caramelized. It had been a while since I last had it, so I chose the small size, but I was satisfied. Mixing the vegetables with oil and changing the flavor with cheese made it easy to finish quickly. I think I'll stick with the small size next time too!

Jiro-style ramen is famous in Kyoto, and there is a store in the globally known Nishioji area. Jiro-style ramen is often associated with intimidating staff, but at Nishioji, they are friendly! You can really taste the richness of the broth and pork, and I visit there at least once a month.

Small Ramen (200g) for 900 yen. Earth-sized Black for 100 yen. It was my first time visiting. I occasionally get the Jiro fever. I usually avoid it because there is always a line in front of the shop, but on this day, I felt the heat and decided to go. I waited for about 15 minutes under the scorching sun. They had a limited edition Black, so I chose that. I ordered with garlic and extra vegetables. It was delicious and addictive, but I ended up eating it quickly. I didn't really feel the "black" taste since I didn't order it by default... I think the fever will come back in about a month.

I recently learned that there are some strange-named Jiro-inspired ramen shops popping up all over Fushimi Ward in Kyoto City. It's been a while since I've had Jiro-inspired ramen, so let's have some. In Kyoto, there are Jiro, Jiro-style, and Jiro-inspired ramen shops. Here are the definitions: - Jiro is a shop that trained at the Mita Main Store and then branched off. Only shops recognized by the head chef, Mr. Yamada, after training at the Mita Main Store can become independent. - Jiro-style refers to shops that changed their name for some reason when "Ramen Jiro" was trademarked. - Jiro-inspired refers to shops that are not directly related to "Ramen Jiro" but serve ramen similar to Ramen Jiro. Most of the shops in Kansai are probably "Jiro-inspired." When I looked into it, the founder of Ramen Sho also trained in the "Jiro style" and opened a shop in Kansai. It feels like it's in between Jiro-style and Jiro-inspired, but technically it does not fit the definition of "Jiro-style." It is "Jiro-inspired." The shop is located around the middle of Tanbabashi, Sumizome, and Fushimi stations. I got off at Keihan Sumizome, walked to the shop, and luckily there was no line in front of the shop. Inside, the counter seats were full. A friendly staff member explained the etiquette. The amount of ramen on the vending machine is the amount before boiling, and it increases after boiling. If you order the Ramen Large (400g) with extra vegetables, it will be about 1.2kg. That's about the same mass and volume as two large bottles of beer. Let's not overdo it. I'll go with the Ramen Regular (300g). I bought the Ramen Regular ticket and waited in my designated spot outside the shop. Before I knew it, a line had formed behind me. After 5-6 people finished eating and left, I was finally able to enter. About half of the counter seats in the back were empty. I carefully considered the optional ordering method on the paper. Let's see. You can adjust the garlic, vegetables, oil, seasoning, and seven spices. The default items should not be eaten, only the items that can be adjusted should be communicated. Understood. I'll go with less garlic and extra vegetables. Since the extra vegetables are probably a huge amount, I'll go with the regular amount of extra noodles. I'll stick with the default oil and seasoning, and for the seven spices, I'll go with the default amount. After much thought, I'll go with less garlic and extra vegetables. The order came immediately after ordering. Ah, they boil the noodles and put the ticket amount in the bowl, then ask for the options individually. I didn't go with extra vegetables, so it looks like a normal bowl of ramen. The noodles are rough and low-hydration flat noodles. Now, let's flip it! When you start eating, you'll end up eating mostly vegetables first, so flip the vegetables and noodles. This technique is called "flipping." This way, the soup mixes with the vegetables and is just right to eat. It's been a while since I've had these rough noodles. People's preferences may vary for these noodles. Those who like them will love them, but those who prefer smooth and chewy noodles may wonder what these rough noodles are all about. The soup is salty, so I don't drink it. It's like using the soup in a dipping noodles style. I'll eat the noodles and vegetables, as I feel bad leaving them, but if they told me to finish all the soup, I might start a riot. The portion size is just right. People who came in at the same time as me are finishing one after another and leaving. I'm not the slowest eater, but here I was incredibly slow. Yume Wo Katare is a ramen shop that serves "Jiro-style ramen" in places like Boston, Beppu City in Oita Prefecture, and elsewhere. In October 2012, Nishiokatsu.

I went to a Jiro-style ramen shop for the first time. I was nervous, but the staff kindly explained how to order. The noodles come in a small size, which is 300g (equivalent to a regular large size), but you can also order 150g. If you ask, you can even get 100g or 50g. The vegetable portion was normal, but if you ask for extra, it includes not only bean sprouts but also cabbage. The noodles are thick and curly. I was relieved to finish eating it all.

First visit. I went to a famous Ramen shop in Fushimi that specializes in Jiro-style ramen. I arrived before 11am, so there was not much of a line and I was able to get in quickly. I ordered the ramen without soup with cheese topping. Just before it was ready, I chanted a spell and it arrived. I don't know how to describe it, but it was extremely rich and delicious, a bowl that you could easily get addicted to. The balance of flavors was perfect, and I couldn't help but keep eating. If I eat it regularly, I feel like it might affect my daily life and work, so I'm hesitant to line up again.

I finally tried Jiro-style ramen that I had been hesitant to visit due to the strong garlic smell! It was a weekday lunchtime, with about 7-8 people waiting in front of the shop. The system was to purchase a ticket from the machine inside the shop before lining up. I waited for about 15-20 minutes before entering. Inside, it was a self-service style where you get your own water, spoon, chopsticks, and wet towel, then sit at the counter. This style was new to me. When the noodles were cooked, they asked if I wanted garlic or not, so remember to say your spell! I ordered a small ramen. First, the soup. Surprisingly, it was light. The soy sauce-based soup with the richness and sweetness of pork belly seemed like they combined the soup of pork belly with pork bone soup, creating a strong umami clear soup! There was a slight pork bone smell, but when you mix in the garlic, the smell disappears and you are enveloped in a garlic scent. Adding garlic enhanced the depth of flavor, and with the added pork fat, the umami was amplified. Despite expecting it to be heavy, it was surprisingly light and easy to eat, with a perfect balance. The noodles were wavy and chewy, providing a satisfying texture that paired well with the soup. The highlight was the thick slices of chashu! They were thick yet melted in your mouth, with a tender texture and no unpleasant smell, incredibly delicious! I thought the soup would be greasy, but it had a strong umami flavor and was surprisingly light, so even though I ordered a small portion, I felt like I could have easily eaten a medium or large! Thank you for the meal!

I have been to "Rekishi wo Kizame" in Nagoya a few times. My boss recommended it to me, and I was prepared to wait in line, but luckily I was able to get in without waiting around midnight. I ordered ramen with 300g of noodles, extra garlic, extra vegetables, and extra pork fat with a lot of spicy chili on top. The spiciness really enhanced the deliciousness of the dish. The soup was also easy to drink. It had been a while since I had Jiro-style ramen, but it was delicious! I heard later from a friend that "Rekishi wo Kizame" is affiliated with another restaurant, so it must be good. I would like to try the fish powder and cheese toppings next time.

On May 11, 2023, I visited "Ramen Sho Chikyukibo de Kangaero" in Kyoto, walking from Fushimi Station. As expected, all the "Ramen Sho" group restaurants are always full. I ordered the "Ramen (300g noodles)" for 950 yen. The staff asked me, "Have you ever tried Jiro-style ramen before?" which got me quite excited. Although I wanted to retort that it's not Jiro-style but Jiro-inspired, I kept quiet. The free toppings included extra vegetables, garlic, and no oil. I emphasized multiple times that I wanted extra vegetables. When my bowl arrived, I was a bit disappointed as the amount of vegetables was not as much as I had hoped for. The noodles had the familiar chewy texture that paired well with the soup. The thick slices of chashu were also good. The soup was the usual creamy tonkotsu broth with a punch of garlic that was quite addictive. Despite the small portion, I finished it quickly. Thank you for the meal!!! The portion size was small, but the taste was delicious!!!

I visited "Ramen Sho - Think Globally, Fushimi Main Store" around 11:00 with one person. It is a 5-6 minute walk from JR Fushimi Station. When I arrived around 10:45 before opening on a weekday, there was already a line. I was able to enter on the first round, but the ramen was served on the second round. This is a typical Jiro-style ramen with a thick soy sauce base soup, huge slices of chashu, and a mountain of vegetables. The price of the ramen is determined by the amount of noodles and chashu. The noodle sizes are small 200g, regular 300g, and large 400g. Even the small size has 200g of noodles, which is more than the usual serving at other shops. The amount of pork is usually 2 slices, pork ramen has 5 slices, and pork double ramen has 8 slices. The prices are as follows: - Small Ramen 900 yen - Small Pork Ramen 1,150 yen - Small Pork Double Ramen 1,400 yen - Regular Ramen 950 yen - Regular Pork Ramen 1,200 yen - Regular Pork Double Ramen 1,450 yen - Large Ramen 1,000 yen - Large Pork Ramen 1,250 yen - Large Pork Double Ramen 1,500 yen - Small Soupless Ramen 900 yen - Small Pork Soupless Ramen 1,150 yen - Small Pork Double Soupless Ramen 1,400 yen - Soupless Ramen 950 yen - Pork Soupless Ramen 1,200 yen - Pork Double Soupless Ramen 1,450 yen - Large Soupless Ramen 1,000 yen - Large Pork Soupless Ramen 1,250 yen - Large Pork Double Soupless Ramen 1,500 yen (Limited) - Small Shrimp Maze Soba 1,150 yen - Regular Shrimp Maze Soba 1,200 yen - Large Shrimp Maze Soba 1,250 yen I ordered the Regular Pork Ramen for 1,200 yen with garlic, extra vegetables, and extra oil. The visual impact of the mountain of extra vegetables is impressive. The taste is intense with a strong garlic flavor and spiciness, stimulating both the taste and smell senses. It's a straightforward, strong impact that is completely different from the refined broth-based ramen. The portion size is also impressive. Even with 300g, it was almost too much to finish. It was a ramen with a huge amount of noodles and a strong impact. Overall, the portion size is really big, so even the small size is enough. You need to be prepared for anything above regular size. It's been a while since I had such a strong garlic-flavored ramen, and I enjoyed the impact. Thank you for the meal. #Gourmet #KyotoGourmet #FushimiGourmet #Ramen #KyotoRamen #FushimiRamen #Ramen #KyotoRamen #FushimiRamen #JiroStyle #Jiro #JiroInspired #JiroInspiredStyle #FoodLovers #Foodies #RamenLovers #RamenFans #ThinkGlobally #RamenSho

Limited Rich Shrimp Mazesoba (150g, No Garlic, Less Vegetables) This restaurant has been taking care of me since it first opened. It holds special memories for me as it was the place that introduced me to "Jiro-style" ramen when I was just a kid. The theme song of the restaurant sung by Rion Takada, live performances inside the store, and the always welcoming conversations with Yana-san... It's a special place filled with memories. I used to visit less often after the opportunities to see Yana-san decreased, but I made a comeback this time to try the limited menu "Shrimp Mazesoba". It was incredibly delicious, and above all, all the staff were back to being wonderful people, which made the experience very pleasant. Thank you for the meal.

I went with a friend and we lined up together on the Friday just before Golden Week. It was so crowded! I started lining up around 18:40, but we didn't start eating until 20:45! We waited for 2 hours, but the ramen was definitely worth it!

I personally think this is the most delicious Jiro-style ramen in Kyoto. For some reason, the main shop is the best compared to other branches around the world. There is always a long line no matter when you visit, so I recommend lining up right when they open if you don't want to wait. I suggest ordering with soup removed, less garlic, extra pepper, extra chashu, extra lard, and caramelized onions.

I love ramen, but I had never tried Jiro-style ramen before, so I decided to visit this shop to try it out. When I arrived at the shop, there was a long line of customers waiting. I bought my meal ticket before joining the line. After a while, I entered the shop and was asked about my preferences. I requested garlic and extra fat. The pork back fat came in a separate dish. The portion was quite large and satisfying. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Last night, I went on a late-night ramen patrol and ended up at "Ramen Sou: Think Globally" where there was a long line, which made me nervous. Since it was late, I ordered a small ramen (200g) without garlic and extra vegetables. It was really delicious and the portion size was just right. Also, I managed to complete the Fushimi Ramen Stamp Rally just before the deadline and received a special reward. It felt like I only went there late at night just to achieve this. #ramen #ramenlover #connectwithramenlovers #rameninstagrammer #ramenpatrol #rameninstagram #Jiro-style ramen #Jiro-style #Jirorian #Ramen Sou #Ramen Sou: Think Globally #Fushimi #Kyoto #Kyoto gourmet #Kyoto ramen #Fushimi gourmet #Fushimi ramen #Kyoto ramen tour #Kyoto ramen instagrammer #extra vegetables #vegetables #noodlegram #noodles #noodlegram #Fushimi Ramen Stamp Rally #lastminute #liningupiseasy #feelingofachievementisthebest

I have been going to the Fushimi Honke main store since high school, and honestly, I have a terrible palate so I couldn't tell the difference in taste at all, but it was really delicious so I have no complaints. I would like to try more limited edition items next time.

Today, I went to a ramen restaurant in Fushimi, Kyoto, inspired by the Jiro-style ramen. The name of the restaurant is Ramen Sho, Think Globally. They serve Jiro-style ramen and are open until late at night. Even at around 11 pm, there was a line forming outside the restaurant. You buy a meal ticket from a vending machine first, then line up outside. The menu has two options: "ramen" and "soupless ramen". There were easy-to-understand explanations for Jiro-style ramen beginners. While waiting outside, a seat became available. I took a towel, water, spoon, and chopsticks as self-service and sat down. The restaurant only has counter seats. After a while, the typical Jiro-style ramen question of "Do you want garlic?" was asked. This time, I ordered with garlic, extra lard, and extra vegetables. The pork fat was served in a separate dish first, followed by the ramen being served. The ramen (regular size) had 300g of noodles. It was a voluminous ramen that made me worry if it would fit in my stomach! The price of 950 yen seemed like a good deal for this amount. The noodles were thick and curly, with a good bite, and they paired well with the pork bone soy soup. The vegetables included plenty of bean sprouts and cabbage. There were two blocks of chashu, one tender and the other with a firm texture like pork loin. The volume of noodles was overwhelming, and I felt a bit overwhelmed halfway through. I added the extra lard to change the flavor and texture a bit and enjoyed it. After about 10 minutes, I finished the noodles and toppings. The pork bone soup was surprisingly not too heavy, making it easier to eat than I thought. Overall, it's a place where you can eat a lot of ramen and feel satisfied.

I arrived at the restaurant at 1:00 pm and waited for 10 minutes to be seated. I ordered a 300g spicy miso ramen for 1,150 yen. I requested garlic, extra vegetables, and extra oil. I asked for the spiciness to be mild. The chashu was delicious with thick slices of meat. The quail egg added a nice flavor to the dish.

I lined up at Fushimi Honten, a popular ramen shop with always long queues, 30 minutes before opening and still ended up being the fourth in line. By the time it opened at 11 a.m., there were so many people waiting outside that the shop couldn't accommodate everyone. This was my first time trying Jiro-style ramen, so I checked the rules on their website beforehand. First, you purchase a meal ticket, then you pour your own water, grab a towel, chopsticks, and a ladle, and find a seat. You place your meal ticket on the counter and wait to be asked, "Would you like garlic?" This is where you say your order, like "no garlic, extra vegetables" as I did this time. There are various other options like extra vegetables, extra garlic, caramelized, and even a "Chomo" (Mount Everest) level of toppings. Here, a "small" portion is equivalent to about one and a half servings at a regular restaurant, and I left feeling full. The rich pork broth soup, thick flat noodles, and juicy pork were all delicious. There were mostly male customers, so it might be a bit intimidating for a woman dining alone, but it's worth the challenge for Fushimi's famous ramen.