I had dinner in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City. The restaurant is located on the west side of Nishikyogoku Station, along Shijo Street, on the right side before Nitori. Look for a sign that says "Menya Toriya." I went to try the popular ramen in Kyoto that was selected in the top 5000 on Tabelog. Inside the restaurant, there are tables in the front and a long counter in the back. The menu includes various types of ramen such as chicken soba, mackerel salted chicken soba, chicken sasami tataki and egg yolk soy sauce mixed soba, aged chicken soba, aged salted chicken soba, chicken seseri and shirasu mixed soba, and the ultimate chicken salt ramen with bream and roe. There are also rice dishes like chicken rice, seared chicken thigh with egg yolk soy sauce rice, and plain rice. For side dishes, they offer chicken tataki, chicken skin ponzu, chicken liver simmered, chicken chashu, char siu, chicken potato salad, and drinks. Since it was my first time, I chose the chicken soba from the menu. The clear chicken broth soup has chicken oil floating on the surface. Although the soup looks dark like soy sauce, it's not too salty. The noodles are slightly flat and medium-thin. Toppings include two types of chashu (chicken and pork) and Kyoto's Kujo green onions, keeping it simple. The soup mainly features chicken but also has a hint of seafood flavor, creating a well-balanced taste. The flat noodles absorb the soup well, allowing the chicken flavor to come through. Both types of chashu are tender and lean, complementing the light flavor of the ramen. It was a delicious and simple ramen that highlighted the flavor of the chicken. The customers were mostly office workers and students, typical of Kyoto. There were also couples dining together. The chicken soba seemed to be the most popular choice, but some people were also enjoying the aged chicken soba and mixed soba. Two salarymen at a table were enjoying various side dishes with beer and highballs, using the restaurant more like an izakaya. They probably finished their meal with ramen. I'm curious about trying the mackerel salted chicken soba and the ultimate chicken salt ramen with bream and roe next time. This is definitely a place where I would like to try other menu items if I have the chance. It's no surprise that it was selected in the top 5000 on Tabelog.

The place is a 15-minute walk west from Hankyu Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi Station. I chose the special chicken ramen and chicken rice, which are more gooey than the "Kotteri MAX". The soup is made with rich chicken broth and bonito flakes. The soup is extremely thick, almost like clay. The noodles have a high water content, but the soup clings to them extremely well. No need for a ladle. Once you finish the noodles, there is almost no soup left. I could go for another bowl. Delicious. The chicken rice is also tasty, with a mysterious soy sauce drizzled on top. It looks light but is actually very rich. You can get a refill of the chicken rice. The service is excellent. The access is not great, but I think I will keep coming back. Finished eating and drinking, thank you. The Google review score of 4.0 is well deserved, as there was still a line even after 2 PM.

This is my favorite ramen shop in Kyoto that I have visited many times. This time, they had a limited Jiro-style ramen, so I came specifically for that. It's called "Chicken Valley Style" and has a stronger chicken broth flavor compared to regular Jiro-style ramen. The chashu pork is especially flavorful and delicious. They also had a limited salt ramen which I'm curious about, as they claim it surpasses Sapporo Ichiban. I'd like to try that next time. However, in my opinion, nothing beats the aged salt chicken soba at Chicken Valley. For first-time visitors, I recommend trying that first. Also, don't forget to order the chicken and roast pork butter rice, even though I forgot to take a picture of it. It's incredibly delicious. *This is just my personal opinion haha*

I walked west from Saiin Station and visited Toridani Ramen for the first time in a few years. I ordered chicken sashimi and chicken ramen (soy sauce). The chicken sashimi came out quickly and it was really delicious. The chicken ramen arrived shortly after. It tasted a bit salty... I guess my body didn't really crave salt today.

Today's dinner was my 28th visit to "Men-dokoro Toritani" in Saiin. I heard they serve Jiro-style ramen, so I decided to give it a try. I'll have the "Toritani-style Jiro Ramen" please, with 200g of noodles and no extra portion. I think I'll also have the "Water Dumplings" and the "Chicken and Garlic Chive Yukhoe". Let's start with the ramen. The soup is miso-based and has a spicy kick to it. It's not the typical tonkotsu shoyu you'd expect from a Jiro-style ramen, but it's definitely Toritani's own style. The noodles are thick and chewy, with a slightly soft texture. The toppings include chashu, cabbage, and bean sprouts. The chashu is a mix of pork and chicken breast. The water dumplings were a first for me, and they were filled with juicy chicken meat. The Chicken and Garlic Chive Yukhoe was delicious as always. Thank you for the meal.

The quality of the chicken is high. The portion size is small, but the soup is thick and satisfying. For men, eating it with chicken rice should be just enough to feel full. The chicken is moist and juicy, very delicious. The mixed soba also looked delicious. There is no parking lot available.

On this day, I had work in Saiin and decided to have lunch at "Men-dokoro Toriya" restaurant. I arrived at the restaurant around 1 pm, with about 5 customers already there. The seating was not crowded, as they seemed to manage the flow of customers well. I ordered the cold chicken soy sauce ramen with extra chashu, and it was served to me in about 5 minutes. The soup had a refreshing acidity from the soy sauce, and the chashu was full of flavor. The noodles were smooth and had a good volume, and they were delicious. The crunchy enoki mushrooms and grated yam added a nice texture to the dish, and the sweet crunchy onions were also tasty. I was hesitant about ordering the "drooling chicken" which was their specialty, but I regretted not trying it after enjoying the chashu. Even though one bowl of ramen was filling, I would love to come back and try the drooling chicken next time. The staff were polite and the restaurant was clean and nice. Thank you for the meal.

I went to the store at opening time, but they were not ready and I had to wait outside in the heat. Even after 5 minutes, they were not ready, and I was finally able to enter after 10 minutes. They didn't seem apologetic and just led me to my seat where I ordered the rich chicken ramen. The homemade flat noodles were overcooked and had no firmness. The soup was thick and divisive in terms of taste. The presentation was not appetizing, with soup splattered on the edge of the bowl. The dish was served with one hand on the counter, and the explanation of condiments was rushed. Honestly, the restaurant lacked basic etiquette, and I ended up eating a not very delicious ramen feeling uncomfortable. I don't understand at all why it's in the top 5000, but it was an interesting experience, for better or for worse.

Matured chicken soba with extra meat, topped with boiled egg, no parking available. There is a coin parking nearby. It is extremely delicious. There are various menu options available. If you like rich flavors, I highly recommend the matured chicken soba. For those who don't like rich flavors, there is a normal chicken soba option. It is always crowded whenever I go, so it is a very popular shop. The butter rice with chicken and roast pork in the second photo is also very delicious (but the portion is small so the cost performance is not great). The prices of the menu are cheaper than other ramen shops, but the portion sizes are smaller. For big eaters, it is recommended to go for the large size. Overall, this shop is highly recommended! Please give it a try!

Today's lunch was at Toridani in Nishikyogoku. Despite the scorching heat, my appetite hasn't waned at all. I tried their Tōhichi's cold ramen, which was incredibly delicious. Seeking something cold in this heat, I opted for Toridani-style Korean cold noodles. I had the Tori shoyu kotteri as well. The refreshing Tori clear soup, thin noodles, and homemade chili oil were perfectly balanced. Although the menu said Korean cold noodles, it was a pleasant surprise and tasted more like cold ramen. It was incredibly delicious. The Tori shoyu kotteri was tasty, but I wished there was a bit more soup. That was the only downside, but it was still delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Today's dinner was my 27th visit to "Men-dokoro Toritani" in Nishikujo. I ordered the limited edition "Toritani-style Korean cold noodles (large serving)" and "Toripotesara". I'll start with the Toripotesara. It's a paste-like potato dish with chicken, minced meat, and chopped green onions. Delicious. Now onto the main dish, the cold noodles. First, the soup. It's a sweet soup, Korean cold noodles. I wonder what kind of broth they use. The noodles are soft, thin straight noodles. Toppings include chashu, chopped green onions, onions, bean sprouts, kimchi, and a special sauce. The chashu consists of thick pork chashu and moist chicken breast. It was delicious. I finished the soup completely. Thank you for the meal.

I visited this place because I often see it crowded. They have a decent number of seats and since it's a ramen shop, the turnover is fast, so even though it's popular, I didn't have to wait long. I ordered the Aged Chicken Salt Ramen. I thought they wouldn't be able to adjust the firmness of the noodles, but I asked anyway, and as expected, they couldn't. However, it was incredibly delicious. I knew I would definitely come back after the first sip of the soup. I want to try a different flavor next time.

I waited for about 5 minutes and was seated right away. The restaurant had a decent amount of seating and the turnover was fast. The ramen was light and went down easily. It's the type of ramen you want to eat after drinking. The noodles were thin and carefully made. There were two types of meat, both delicious. I will definitely visit again.

Matured Chicken Ramen for 900 yen (tax included). I arrived at 12:00 and was seated immediately. Surprisingly, my order arrived in 7-8 minutes. The restaurant, known for its high ratings, was very welcoming. The cleanliness of the place left a lasting impression. The soup was unexpectedly thick like potage. The soy sauce flavor was not overpowering, and I thought it was well balanced. The flat noodles paired well with the soup. The char siu was average. Personally, I think a light salt broth would have been better to bring out the delicate flavor and aroma of the chicken. In this soup, I felt like the delicate flavor and aroma of the chicken didn't quite come through.

Today's dinner is my 26th visit to "Men-dokoro Toritani" in Nishin. It was very popular today, with a line forming before opening. I ordered the "Cold Chicken Soy Sauce Ramen (extra large)" and the "Spicy Chicken Rice with Chili Oil." The dishes have arrived. First, let's start with the soup. It is a chicken broth with soy sauce seasoning. Perfect for summer, served cold. The noodles are soft and thin straight noodles. Toppings include chicken chashu, chopped green onions, onions, enoki mushrooms, and grated yam. The chicken chashu is moist and there is plenty of it. The spicy chicken rice with chili oil has been enhanced and now has a delicious spicy kick. The chili oil adds a nice flavor to the rice. It was a delicious meal. I will definitely come back again.

Chicken motsu back fat black soba 950 yen Chicken and roast pork butter rice 350 yen This is a well-known chicken soba shop. It has been a few years since my last visit. I had been craving the chicken motsu, so I was really looking forward to it. The motsu... it seemed like there were several parts included, but I'm not entirely sure ^^; The default ramen is of course delicious, but this one was also very enjoyable. The noodles gave a slightly soft impression? The butter rice is a classic. I would love to come here once a week, but... the location makes it difficult.

I had some errands to run in Kyoto, so I visited this place with the intention of using the city bus. Despite it being Sunday afternoon, there were only 3 people waiting outside, which was fewer than I expected. There was also a neighboring noodle restaurant called Toriya, which made me hesitate for a moment. I was seated in the restaurant within 5 minutes, and I decided to go with their popular chicken soba with light soy sauce, opting for the large size for an additional 50 yen, which I found to be very reasonable considering the current situation. It took about 15 minutes for the ramen to arrive after ordering, and it seemed like the staff was also busy serving customers at the neighboring noodle restaurant. The ramen itself was okay, but the soup was a bit salty, making it a bit difficult to finish. The noodles were slightly softer than I prefer, and the toppings, although of good quality, were not outstanding. The chicken chashu was delicious but the pork chashu had a slight unpleasant smell. Overall, I would like to try their salt ramen next time, but due to the inconvenient location, I don't think I would make a special trip to come back. Thank you for the meal.

During lunchtime, there were several people lined up, so I thought it must be a popular restaurant. The staff's service was excellent, they were friendly, and I enjoyed my meal in a good mood. I had chicken tataki, grilled chicken hearts, and ramen. The simple seasoning was very delicious.

I went to this restaurant for the second time after learning about it from a ramen YouTuber. I ordered the aged salt chicken ramen just like last time. The butter rice seems to be popular, but it looked like too much for me so I passed on it this time. The rich soup and tasty chashu were delicious. The chicken and pork chashu had a strong meaty flavor. I also enjoyed the pepper oil for a change of taste. Thank you for the meal!

A popular restaurant that serves chicken-based ramen. It turns into an izakaya at night, offering chicken dishes that go well with alcohol. I ordered the chicken motsu (offal) black ramen this time. I was expecting just chicken offal, but it also had chicken chashu and plenty of chicken meat in it. The noodles were a bit slimy, but considering the variety of ingredients and the price being under 1,000 yen, it's a good deal in this day and age.

It was a long time since my last visit. The menu was extensive and I couldn't decide what to order as usual. I wanted to have the Keema curry, but unfortunately it was discontinued. I ended up having the Chicken Motsu Black Ramen and the Grilled Chicken Thigh with Egg Yolk Soy Sauce Rice. The ramen was lighter than it looked, but the flavor of the motsu was outstanding and it had plenty of chashu which made it a satisfying bowl. The flat noodles were delicious, but I wonder how it would taste with other types of noodles. The Grilled Chicken Thigh with Egg Yolk Soy Sauce Rice was undeniably delicious, and I wonder if it would be even better with some chili oil. This restaurant offers various ways to enjoy their dishes, making it easy to recommend to others. It's a clean and recommended place to dine. Thank you for the meal.