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I decided to pass through Keihan Nakashojima Station for my errands and decided to have lunch in the area. I have walked around this area many times and succumbed to the temptation of dining at Tsukemen Yoshi Ta, a ramen restaurant. While the soup base for tsukemen varies from restaurant to restaurant, it is typically based on a combination of fish and pork bones. I often find myself getting tired of the rich soup as I continue eating, which is why I have stayed away from tsukemen in recent years. However, the rich shrimp tsukemen here is an exception - the soup alone is incredibly delicious. Since my first visit, I have consistently ordered the rich shrimp tsukemen here, except for one time. The restaurant is located near the Fushimi sightseeing area, and there may be a line depending on the circumstances. This time, I arrived at 1 pm on a Sunday and was pleasantly surprised to be seated immediately. The tsukemen comes in two sizes: regular (1.5 servings) and large (2 servings), both at the same price. I couldn't resist the temptation and also ordered the fried rice set. After about 5 minutes, the fried rice arrived. Despite being part of a set, the portion was generous, comparable to the fried rice at a Chinese restaurant chain. The fried rice here is incredibly flavorful and has a nice texture - it could easily be enjoyed on its own. When paired with the tsukemen, it may result in an overwhelmingly rich meal depending on your taste preferences. After starting on the fried rice, the rich shrimp tsukemen was served. With two servings, there was a substantial amount of noodles. There were instructions on how to enjoy the meal. While I usually pay no attention to such instructions and eat as I please, I decided to follow them this time. First, you dip the noodles in the soup and savor the flavor. The soup is a thick shrimp bisque, incredibly rich and flavorful. It wouldn't pair well with regular Chinese noodles or udon, but it complements the whole wheat noodles perfectly. After a while, I added finely chopped onions to change the texture, as suggested. It did indeed provide a different eating experience. Next, I squeezed lemon over the noodles for a flavor change. Initially skeptical about lemon in the soup, I was surprised at how the flavor transformed completely. The soup didn't become lemony, but rather took on a different taste profile. This combination also worked well with the noodles. The meal also came with a rusk-like bread, which naturally paired well with the soup. I tried other items on the menu, but the rich shrimp tsukemen remains my favorite by far. The level of completion in terms of taste, including the flavor variations, is impressive. While Fushimi is rarely highlighted on TV shows about Kyoto tourism, with the focus usually on the Shijo and Arashiyama areas, there are plenty of sightseeing resources in Fushimi, such as shopping streets, sake breweries, and the canal. There are also quite a few dining options, so why not consider including Fushimi in your Kyoto itinerary? There are other ramen tsukemen shops besides this one as well.