In Kyoto, I had work at Toji Temple and wanted to have a hearty lunch, so I headed to Oe Ramen in Kujo. There were about 7 people lined up during peak hours, but surprisingly the wait time was short. The master smoothly escorted us inside where there was a long L-shaped counter with customers lined up. I ordered the miso ramen and mini rice, which used to be cooked by the master but is now prepared by a female staff member. In just 5 minutes, the dishes arrived! The miso ramen had a huge portion, even more than the soy sauce ramen. The mini rice was also quite substantial. This was my first time trying miso ramen at Oe Ramen, and it was delicious! Slightly spicy with lots of ingredients, including so much chashu that it was hard to count. Looking around, I noticed that the order rate for soy sauce and miso ramen was about equal, but the popularity of miso ramen made sense. I enjoyed customizing my meal with grated garlic and leek kimchi in between bites. It was incredibly tasty and I can see myself getting hooked on this. Despite having only 2 staff members, the turnover was fast, so even with a small line, we were able to enter the restaurant quickly. For a little extra cost, you can have extra leeks or vegetables, which looks visually impressive and provides a lot of vegetables. The portion size and addictiveness are high! Highly recommended! Thank you for the meal!

Shoyu ramen - A famous restaurant in the Kyoto Station South area. It's known for its hearty shoyu ramen with no back fat, similar to Ramen Fujii or Tenka. Even without any toppings, it comes with a generous amount of green onions and extra-thin chashu, making it very filling. On the table, there are condiments like spicy miso, grated garlic, and spicy negi (green onions) for flavor variations, which is a unique feature.

I went to Dai Ei for the first time in a while. There was a wait for 5 people, but we got inside in about 15 minutes. It was raining during the day, but luckily it stopped at night. I had the standard soy sauce ramen (regular size), which was just right for me. The homemade chashu and generous amount of green onions were delicious. You can add more for an extra charge, but the portion is already satisfying without it. I enjoyed it.

Ramen is a mysterious food, where the taste of a restaurant you ate at years ago suddenly comes to mind, making you crave it until you finally revisit the place and fulfill your longing. That was exactly me on this day. I waited in a lunchtime line (about 10 people) under the scorching sun, and finally sat down. I remembered before there was a single male staff handling everything, but now a female staff has joined, making it a team of two. I had assumed the staff would be rough due to the hearty ramen, but they provided humble service and made ordering easy. I decided to try the soy sauce chashu ramen with extra bean sprouts this time. As expected, the portion was generous. The ramen from this place after a long time seemed to have a stronger salty flavor this time. It was a welcome salt replenishment after sweating outside. Despite adding extra bean sprouts, there were still a lot... Maybe even more than the regular noodle portion? The layers of thinly sliced chashu underneath were impressive. With so much in the bowl, I found it fun to eat in various ways, like wrapping the meat around the bean sprouts or mixing the meat and noodles together. It became quite a veggie-first dish, but surprisingly, I didn't get tired of it and enjoyed it until the end. Thank you for the delicious meal!

Shoyu Chashu Ramen at this ramen shop near the inn. The chashu exceeded expectations, as did the green onions. Eating at a normal pace, you'll always have chashu left over. The soup is slightly spicy. However, the taste of this huge amount of chashu is protein-rich, so you can enjoy it to the end. Wrapping the chashu in the spicy leeks on the table is also delicious. Just keep eating the copious amount of green onions and chashu, and strangely, they almost disappear by the end. The feeling of just eating and enjoying the meal without hesitation was really great.

I visited before the usual opening time. I was second in line, thinking it would be quiet on a weekday, but customers kept coming one after another and there was a line forming on the sidewalk... I entered at 11 o'clock and ordered a large serving of soy sauce ramen. Probably with 2 servings of noodles. The amount of chashu topping far exceeds that of other shops. I slightly regret not getting the regular size, but I finished it all. It was reliably delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I came all the way to Kyoto and after much deliberation, I found this restaurant. I had the soy sauce ramen, which had a taste similar to the usual chain stores. However, when prepared by the lady working alone in the kitchen, the flavor was doubled. There was a generous amount of chashu, and plenty of green onions and bean sprouts. Thanks to that, I ended up with a full stomach.

Even though it's a popular shop, having a parking lot next to the store is convenient. The shop has only counter seating, but it's not too cramped to enjoy your meal. I had been thinking of skipping the extra negi topping because it seemed like too much according to reviews on Tabelog, but when I actually arrived at the shop, I couldn't resist and ended up ordering the Miso Negi Chashu Ramen. The generous amount of negi on top blends well with the slightly rich soup. The tender, thinly sliced chashu also complements the flavors perfectly. It's been a while since I found a ramen shop that impressed me. Highly recommended!

I arrived in the early afternoon on a regular day! Oh, there's no line! So I went to Ramen Taiei for the first time. It was full inside, so I waited a bit and then ordered the Chashu Ramen! There was so much Chashu, even more than the noodles! It was not just on top, but also inside the ramen! I was able to fully enjoy the delicious Chashu. The soy sauce ramen had a Kyoto ramen vibe, and the soup was so tasty that I could keep drinking it without getting tired of it. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal. By the way, when I went outside, there was a long line. Lucky me! ✌️

Daiei has three stores in Kyoto, and among them, this one has the most delicious chashu. I ordered the regular soy sauce ramen for 850 yen. It came with traditional soy sauce ramen with medium-thick noodles. There was a generous amount of green onions, and the chashu was so plentiful that it felt like ordering chashu ramen. This is a ramen that I recommend trying when you visit Kyoto. There are about 5 parking spaces available, which is very convenient. Thank you for the meal today!

It's a bit of a walk from JR Kyoto Station, about 15 minutes on foot. There is parking available. Our restaurant is a well-established ramen shop representing Kyoto since 1981. The exterior is small, but the interior is long and narrow with about 10 counter seats. The friendly female owner greets you. Water is self-service. The menu consists mainly of one type of ramen, with the choice of soy sauce or miso. I ordered the miso ramen for 850 yen tax included. I was surprised by the large bowl-like dish it came in. Is this really a regular portion? It seemed like a lot. It was topped generously with green onions and chashu pork. Even though it was a regular portion, there was as much chashu as in other restaurants' chashu ramen. The noodles are medium-thick straight noodles. The soup is a slightly spicy mild miso flavor. The balance between noodles and chashu was a bit off, but it allowed for plenty of meat. It seems miso ramen doesn't come with pork intestines. The taste is one that everyone would enjoy. I added some leeks and chili peppers halfway through for a change in flavor. It was delicious! A satisfying bowl of ramen. I would definitely like to visit again. Also, attached is a photo of my son's kids' ramen (soy sauce) for 500 yen tax included for reference.

Soy sauce ramen for 850 yen plus extra green onions for 100 yen. I had a comforting ramen for lunch, so I decided to have this after a long time. I'm not a brave soul who orders the large size, so I went with my usual order. As always, the bowl was covered with plenty of green onions! Underneath, there was a generous amount of simmered pork. The taste was good, with the refreshing soup of pork and clear broth. It might be a bit light for those used to stronger flavors. However, the distance to the noodles was quite far. Green onions, pork... I enjoyed changing the taste towards the end. If possible, please adjust the taste to your liking as you eat. Some people put a lot of toppings from the start just for the sake of photos, but well, everyone has their own way of eating. I've been wanting to try the char siu ramen for over 10 years now, but I haven't been able to challenge it yet.

[Miso Ramen ¥850-] I ordered the miso ramen instead of the soy sauce ramen, as it seemed to be the more popular choice. This is a counter-only shop, so while waiting, you can enjoy watching the efficient ramen-making skills of the mother. She works so efficiently, especially when adding the green onions and chashu, it's impressive! The amount of green onions is abundant, even without any additional toppings. The chashu is hidden under the green onions, almost like a mountain, making it a challenge to reach the noodles without eating at least 3 pieces of chashu first. Overall, this shop offers great quantity, taste, and value for money. Definitely worth a visit! I was already full, but seeing everyone eating this with a bowl of rice was amazing. Thank you for the meal!

I suddenly felt like eating ramen, so I visited the restaurant. I parked in the parking lot as usual and went inside! Today, I ordered the Char Siu Ramen in soy sauce flavor. They put a lot of leeks, which I like. The Char Siu was also piled high! The taste was as delicious as always!

Ramen TaiEi KUMA Survey (Daily Use)(-80☆Excellent: /-60◎Good/-50◯Pass/-40△Average)(Taste: 60%: Store Management 20%: Cost Performance 20%)■Overall Rating 42/100 points (Taste: 35 points)A ramen shop with plenty of chashu and green onions■OverviewThe shop is located about a 15-minute walk from Kyoto Station, and about 5 minutes from the Kujo subway station. Despite not being in a food district, the shop is popular and often has lines. The exterior and interior of the shop have a somewhat worn-out feel and are a bit messy. The clientele is mainly foreigners, with many European (French-looking) customers. The restaurant specializes in soy sauce ramen, miso ramen, and side dishes. The Chashu Men with about 30 slices of chashu and plenty of green onions is visually appealing and Instagram-worthy. However, there is room for improvement in terms of taste.■Ordered Dishes/Price/Taste/Cost Performance◯Miso Chashu Men ¥1050/×/◯◯Large Rice ¥200/△/◯------------Always Critical Detailed Evaluation-----------■Number of People 4△・2◯・1◯Partyー・Businessー・Dateー■Atmosphere/Service of the Restaurant 40/100 points 8 pts(4 points pass, 5 points good)Basic points 4 points◇Store 3/10 points: Tidiness-◇Service 5/10 points: Green onions+◇Comfort 4/10 points・Ordering while seated, paying while seated・Green onion kimchi is all-you-can-eat・The restaurant has a worn-out feel.■Detailed Evaluation of Dishes 35/100 points 21 ptsThe Chashu Men with about 30 slices of chashu and plenty of green onions was nutritious. The main ramen had an excessive amount of green onion kimchi. The broth had a mismatch of miso and dashi flavors, with a thin and overpowering miso smell. It could use more umami, richness, and saltiness. The acidity from the kimchi made it hard to finish the broth. The noodles were quite ordinary. The chashu had average umami flavor and was a bit thin, but the generous amount of chashu made it a good value.■Cost Performance Evaluation 65/100 points 13 ptsThe benchmark ramen is ¥850, considering the recent price increase, the average visit price of ¥880, and the Chashu Men with plenty of chashu priced at ¥1050, it is quite a good deal.

When I ordered the regular Chashu ramen, it seems there was also an order for extra green onions, so I wanted to see how it turned out visually (lol). There were about 20 slices of Chashu, and even after eating and eating, there was still more Chashu. Wrapping the green onions around the Chashu and eating it was great. It was a very voluminous bowl, but delicious.

I realized that I had not gathered any information at all when I arrived at the restaurant. It was past 12 o'clock, lunchtime. There were about 10 people lined up in front of the restaurant. I may have underestimated this place. The name "Daiei" truly lived up to its name, as I discovered a small empire in Higashi-Kujo. I had seen the name "Daiei" around Kawaramachi-Marutamachi area, but I did not know that the main store was in Higashi-Kujo. Based on recommendations from a hairdresser who loves food, I visited for the first time. The exterior of the restaurant had a nostalgic charm, and I was immediately impressed as soon as I walked in! The hairdresser mentioned that "soy sauce is the default, but I personally like miso," "the regular ramen is on par with other places' chashu noodles," "there are many regular customers and the turnover is relatively fast," etc. While waiting, I mulled over this information for about 15 minutes. A friendly looking person who seemed to be the owner called us inside. Once seated, a woman making ramen behind the counter said, "Let me know when you've decided," following the traditional ordering style. Since it was my first time, I ordered the "soy sauce ramen" (850 yen) with a side of "small rice" (150 yen). There were plenty of leeks and garlic set up on the counter for flavor customization, which looked delicious! The ramen that arrived was exactly as expected, a classic soy sauce flavor. The medium-thin noodles were authentic. However, the default amount of toppings, whether extra chashu or extra green onions, was indeed about three times more than a regular ramen (at least it felt that way...). As I ate, more and more chashu overflowed from the bottom of the bowl. The chashu had less fatty parts, so surprisingly, I could eat a lot of it. Then it was time to customize the flavor with leeks and garlic. Since both the leeks and garlic had a strong flavor, I found that a small amount was enough. If you put too much, it might turn into leek ramen. By the way, I thought it was just ramen, but the rice also followed the three times rule. The "small" rice was piled up so high that I wondered where the small part was. Personally, I prefer slightly dry and slightly bad rice with this kind of ramen, but the fluffy and delicious rice that came out was enjoyable. Despite being overwhelmed by the amount, I enjoyed it. The price of exactly 1000 yen for ramen and rice is not bad at all. And what caught my attention was the miso that the person next to me was eating. They borrowed some shichimi spice from the restaurant and ate it with the miso, which looked delicious! Perhaps the true essence of this restaurant lies in the miso... I became curious and wanted to try the miso while sipping the soy sauce. So, I will revisit soon! Thank you for the meal today.

I visited at 12:30 on a weekday and there were about 6 people in line. I ordered soy sauce ramen with extra green onions, and the portion was huge. There was a lot of chashu, which made it a bit overwhelming towards the end. The soup was delicious, and the noodles were on the softer side.

I went for the first time. I ordered the soy sauce ramen for ¥850 including tax. It arrived shortly after I ordered, and as you can see in the photo, I knew what to expect from the photo, but the green onions and chashu pork slices underneath are more than what you would typically find at a ramen shop. Unfortunately, I don't like a lot of toppings, so it felt like the toppings were overshadowing the main star, the noodles.

Day trip from Nagoya to Kyoto. Arrived in Kyoto at 10 a.m. and went straight to Shinpukusaikan for a combined breakfast and lunch. Finished sightseeing and errands, then had an early dinner at Taihei. Ordered the chashu ramen as planned. The chashu seemed never-ending, just as rumored. Stuffed to the brim. Thank you for the delicious meal.