After returning from Tanukidani Mountain, I stopped by a ramen shop. I ordered the Yakimeshi set (medium-sized Chinese noodles with small Yakimeshi) for ¥1200. The rich color is distinctive. The Chinese noodles indeed have a strong soy sauce flavor, but it's not as spicy as it looks. The fried rice was excellent. Is this really a small portion? It was quite filling. It was delicious.

This was my first visit, and I ordered only the Yakimeshi (fried rice) for 750 yen without ordering ramen. It came with a rich black soup on the side. The menu described it as "exquisite," and it truly was delicious, surpassing the taste of the original shop. I definitely want to go back to try the Yakimeshi again! If there was one thing to improve, it would be even better with a topping of fresh garlic!

I visited a ramen shop near Ichijoji Station that offers a special ramen ticket for 1900 yen, which includes a specified ramen from 12 different shops in the area. I ordered the Chinese ramen (regular) and added the Ryuugen rice for 500 yen. The Ryuugen rice arrived first, topped with kimchi, seasoned egg, green onions, bean sprouts, and a slightly sweet sauce. The egg was fluffy and delicious. Next, the ramen arrived with thinly sliced pork that was cut by a machine each time it was ordered. The soup was dark in color but not as heavy as expected, with a light soy sauce flavor that was comforting. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

For lunch today, I visited "Menya Ryugen," a popular Kyoto ramen shop in the Kyoto ramen mecca of Ichijoji, run by a former chef from the famous Kyoto shop "Shinfukunai." It took me 6 years to finally visit this place since its opening in 2016. After a fire destroyed the nearby "Shinfukunai Hyakumanben" shop in September 2013, I had fewer opportunities to enjoy ramen from the "Shinfukunai" chain, which may have led me to overlook options related to it. However, with more shops run by former "Shinfukunai" chefs popping up recently, I decided to finally visit "Menya Ryugen." Upon entering, I sanitized my hands with the alcohol provided and waited for a seat as the place was fully packed. The owner and a female staff member seemed very busy running the place. I ordered the "Mini Set (1,000 yen)" which includes a small bowl of "Chuka Soba" and a small portion of "Yakimeshi," both cooked in the classic "Shinfukunai" style. As I waited, I watched the owner skillfully prepare the "Yakimeshi" in a black wok. Soon, the simple toppings of pork loin chashu, bean sprouts, and chopped green onions were served on top of the rich black chicken and pork bone soy sauce broth in the small bowl of "Chuka Soba." The "Yakimeshi," also in black, was served alongside. The soy sauce broth had a delightful aroma of roasted soy sauce without any gaminess, with a robust flavor of chicken and pork bone broth spreading in the mouth along with a rich and sharp soy sauce base, making it incredibly delicious! The medium-thin straight noodles had a firm texture and a satisfying bite, perfectly blending with the soup due to the low water content, resulting in a very tasty dish! The pork loin chashu was well-seasoned, tender, and melted in the mouth, releasing the umami of the meat and the sweetness of the fat when chewed, especially delicious when combined with the soy sauce broth. The crunchy texture of the bean sprouts and the crispness of the chopped green onions softened by the hot soup added a refreshing bitterness, creating a fantastic combination! Adding black pepper and chili pepper from the table enhanced the flavors and deepened the richness of the soy sauce soup, resulting in a successful flavor change! I should have added these from the start! After finishing the noodles, I tried a bite of the "Yakimeshi," which tasted like the perfect fried rice from a ramen shop, with a rich seasoning and a delightful soy sauce aroma, complementing each other perfectly, incredibly delicious! I quickly finished the delicious black soup and devoured the meal. I enjoyed the lingering taste of the fragrant soy sauce in my mouth, feeling extremely satisfied and grateful for the delightful meal! Thank you for the wonderful experience!

I wasn't very hungry. I felt like having a little food and a beer. I was thinking of getting the "Yakimeshi & Beer" combo, but then I found something unfamiliar on the menu. It was called "Ryuugen Rice for 500 yen." It looked like it had a lot of ingredients in the photo, but the portion didn't seem too big. I decided to try it! When it arrived, it was a small bowl with char siu, egg, kimchi, and green onions on top. It looked delicious! I quickly ate the char siu, kimchi, and rice, and had a sip of the cold beer. It was so tasty! The egg was also good... Mild and satisfying! It was just the right amount for my not-so-hungry stomach. One beer was enough to make me happy. The bill came to exactly 1000 yen. Perfect! I should alternate between getting this and the Yakimeshi from now on! It's funny, but I don't remember ever eating ramen here... (I'm such a fool! I've already reviewed their ramen before!?) This place is a "La-wo-ta" for me! (^^; Because I always end up getting the Yakimeshi without trying the ramen, just like at Shinpukan...

Yakimeshi set (Chinese fried rice and small yakimeshi) for 1100 yen can be upgraded to cha-shu ramen for an additional 200 yen. Both the ramen and yakimeshi remind me of the taste and color of Shinpukusai-kan. Since there is no Shinpukusai-kan in Sakyo-ku, I think this place is a good option when you crave it.

There is space in front of the shop. There seems to be parking for two cars as well. When you enter through the sliding door, alcohol is on the left, tables are in the front, and there is a counter at the back. The shop has thorough measures in place for splash prevention, with everything being cleaned well, which is reassuring. The owner is chatting with regular customers in the back, and the staff eagerly awaits your order as soon as you sit down. - Chinese Ramen (Regular 700 yen) - Fried Rice (Small 350 yen) The soup is definitely reminiscent of Shinpuku Saikan. It's dark. The soup has a strong taste of chicken and pork bones, followed by soy sauce, a hint of sweetness, and lingering flavors from the broth. It's not too salty, and personally, I appreciate the lack of pork smell. I'm not a fan of that in other places. The richness of the chicken broth stands out more than other places. The noodles are straight and medium thick. The round noodles are unique, cooked firm with a lower water content, which I like. They're chewy and have a unique texture. The generous amount of chashu, with a good balance of fatty and lean meat, and plenty of green onions and bean sprouts are a nice touch. They add to the texture and go well with the soup. The fried rice has a subtle black color, a fluffy texture, and the deliciousness of the chashu and the burnt soy sauce is just perfect. The flat spoon is also a nice touch. Overall, it's a great combination. It's a shame that it's hard to access for those in Kitano Hakubaicho, and they don't offer this fried rice there. Personally, I wish they would offer this combination of ramen and fried rice as a set. The portion size is also generous. Even the small size is quite substantial. The fried rice alone would be good too.

Visited the restaurant without any prior information, around 12 o'clock with only 2 groups of customers. Ordered the mini set (mini ramen + mini fried rice: 900 yen tax included). The ramen had a black soup similar to Shinpukusenkan, and the fried rice was also black. The taste was somewhat similar... In conclusion, despite being a mini set, it had a good amount of food and was surprisingly delicious♪

This is a small restaurant with a counter and one table. I heard that the owner trained at Shinfukunai and decided to try it out. The appearance is indeed similar. I ordered the char siu ramen and fried rice. The char siu was hidden by the bean sprouts, but there was a lot of it. Usually, I finish the char siu before the end of the meal, but this time there was char siu until the very end. It was quite generous. The taste was also good. The fried rice was moist and flavorful. It was very delicious. I would like to visit this place again. It seems that you can also take out the char siu ramen.

Visited Menya Ryugen on March 12, 2022. Ordered the Chashu Ramen for 950 yen. The ramen had a unique Kyoto-style sweet and rich soy sauce flavor. The Chashu was piled high, making it a challenge to reach the noodles, but the generous portion was delicious and satisfying.

I visited "Menya Ryugen" for the first time, a place I had been curious about for a while. The owner seems to have trained at Shinpukunakan. Today, I had the "Char Siu Ramen" with a side of fried rice. The presentation and taste are similar to Shinpukunakan, but I felt the noodles were slightly thinner. The char siu dipped in the soup was incredibly delicious. While I also enjoy the taste of Shinpukunakan, personally I found the soup, noodles, and char siu at Menya Ryugen to be to my liking and very delicious. The half fried rice in the set also seemed to have a larger portion than at Shinpukunakan. Of course, it was delicious. The Kyoto Black was also delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I always wanted to visit a restaurant run by someone from Shinpukusakan, but it was quite far away. Plus, I was hesitant to go alone because I heard they serve generous portions. Finally, I got a friend to accompany me on the trip. I forgot the warning about the large portions and ended up ordering a Chashu platter first, which was delicious – tender and flavorful. Then I ordered a small bowl of ramen (Chuka soba) and a small serving of fried rice. Even though I ordered small portions, they were still quite substantial. The ramen was rich and flavorful with plenty of toppings, and the fried rice had a nice soy sauce flavor and a crispy texture. I couldn't finish everything, so I took the leftovers home and enjoyed them as a snack later. On the way back, I didn't feel thirsty at all, which is a good sign of how satisfying the ramen was. Overall, I really enjoyed the meal, especially the ramen, which had a strong soy sauce flavor that I love. I might be addicted to it now.

I had a regular bowl of Chuka Soba with a small portion of fried rice for ¥1,100. I'm not sure about the definition of Ichijoji Ramen, but it was simply delicious. The noodles and chashu were both homemade, which added to the overall quality. Similar to Shinpukusaikan, the broth was dark. People from Kyoto might find the broth here a bit too strong for their taste preferences.

I can't say the name of the branch, but I often go to places like Shinfuku and Takabashi because they are close by. Lately, the soup has been too salty with soy sauce, I wonder if they are tasting it? Today, I came to Ryugen after a long time, even though it's far. The soup had just the right amount of soy sauce and was really delicious. Of course, the fried rice was also really good! If my stomach can handle it, I would like to try the Chashu Ramen with extra toppings and the large fried rice, it was so delicious.

When it comes to Ichijoji, I usually go to Chin'yudo Honke, but today I decided to visit a new place called Menya Ryugen for the first time. I had high expectations as I had read reviews beforehand mentioning that the chef had trained at Shinpukusaien. I ordered the Char siu ramen with extra green onions set for 1,200 yen. The extra green onions were generously added, which was much appreciated. First, the fried rice was served. Unlike Shinpukusaien, the fried rice was not dark in color. The portion was larger than other places' half-fried rice. Upon taking a bite, I found that it had just the right amount of salt and was of high quality. It could easily stand on its own as a main dish. Then came the Char siu ramen. There was a generous amount of Kujo green onions piled in the center, surrounded by a large amount of char siu. There was a hint of fat in the char siu, providing various textures to enjoy. The noodles were straight and medium-thin, slightly thinner than Shinpukusaien's, which I personally preferred. The soup was jet black, but it had a good balance similar to Shinpukusaien. The rich animal-based flavors combined with a hint of sweetness were irresistibly delicious, filling up my stomach quickly due to the generous amount of char siu. It was truly delicious. I would definitely want to revisit if I have the chance to come to Ichijoji again. Thank you for the meal.

Ramen shop Ryugen KUMA Survey (Daily Use) (100: Excellent 80: Very Good 60: Good 50: Pass 40: Just Passed) (Taste: 60% Others: 40%) Overall rating 53 points THE soy sauce! A perfect ramen shop for soy sauce lovers. I visited this popular shop "Ryugen" in Ichijoji today while sightseeing. The rich soy sauce ramen was quite tasty. The fried soy sauce fried rice we ordered together was also delicious! Usage Scene: Family: △ Couple: ◯ Solo: ◯ Banquet: × Business: × Casual/Short-stay type Store/Service 60 points 12pt Store: The small store with a counter and one table is tidy, clean, and a pleasant environment. Service: No special features, PayPay is accepted. Order: Fried Rice Set ¥1050 Ramen (Regular) + Mini Fried Rice Taste Rating 48 points 29pt Fried Rice: 50 points The fried soy sauce fried rice is very well done, with the soy sauce flavor soaked into the rice, making it an excellent dish. Ramen: 46 points The noodles are medium-thick, round, and straight, with a typical texture. The soup is pork + bone-based, with a dark color but a moderate saltiness, making it a decent soy sauce ramen. The thinly sliced chashu topping, with 5-6 slices, provides a satisfying meal. If you like soy sauce, it's worth stopping by when you're in the neighborhood. Cost Performance 60 points 12p Regular ramen for 750 yen is reasonably priced considering the amount of chashu.

I visited the restaurant just after it opened at 11:30 am, and there were already many customers inside! I sat at a counter seat at the back and ordered the Char Siu Ramen (950 yen). The owner of this place used to make ramen at Shinpukusai-kan, so I had high expectations. When the Char Siu Ramen arrived, it looked just like Shinpukusai-kan's ramen! The clear soy sauce broth was darkened with soy sauce, topped with a generous amount of char siu, bean sprouts, and a lot of Kujo green onions. The soup was rich in soy sauce flavor with the umami of chicken and pork bones, and although the color of the soy sauce was quite dark, it was not salty at all, with just the right amount of oil and a deliciously light taste. The soup had more of the umami from the chicken bones compared to the original Shinpukusai-kan. The noodles were not thick, but rather medium-thin straight noodles with a low water content, boiled slightly soft, providing a chewy texture and the savory taste of wheat, complementing the soup perfectly. The thinly sliced char siu, a mix of red and white, when dipped in the soup, was very delicious, and there was a generous amount, making it a satisfying meal. The crunchy Kujo green onions and bean sprouts also paired well with the rich soy sauce soup, creating a very tasty ramen with excellent overall balance. Throughout my meal and as I was leaving, more and more customers kept coming in, indicating that it is quite a popular spot. If you love char siu, I highly recommend trying the Char Siu Ramen. Personally, I might even prefer it to the original Shinpukusai-kan.

I heard that the fried rice here is delicious, so I went to try it. It had a slightly strong seasoning and a nice crunchy texture, making it a tasty fried rice. The ramen had a flavor similar to Shinpukusenkan, which was also delicious. It's a good place to enjoy the classic soy sauce-based flavors. Although there is no parking lot, you have to park at a nearby coin parking, but overall, I was very satisfied. The portion size is generous, so you will be full. *Sorry, I accidentally started eating before taking the picture.

I was planning to take a photo of the 1,100 yen meal, but I got too excited and ended up eating half of the fried rice! The fried rice here is really delicious, even though I've been to many ramen shops. Of course, the ramen is also really tasty! It's a bit far from my office, but definitely worth a visit!

Kyoto Ramen ULTRA BINGO 8th place. It seems that this shop was opened by someone who used to work at Shinpuku Saikan. The shop is located slightly off the ramen street. I don't usually go there, so I got a little lost. The menu in front of the shop definitely gives off a Shinpuku Saikan vibe. It's great that they are open all day. I was hungry after work, so I ordered the regular ramen for 750 yen with extra green onions and also debated getting the "Ryuugen Gohan" for 400 yen. The taste is quite similar to Shinpuku Saikan, but milder and easier to eat. The soup, despite its appearance, is not too strong and is a familiar taste for people in Kyoto. In the past, bean sprouts were often thin, but these thicker ones are also good. As for the Ryuugen Gohan, it was basically ramen in a bowl with kimchi, chashu, egg, and green onions. I will definitely try to replicate this at home. Waiting in line at Takabashi is nice, but sometimes it's not a bad idea to try some evolved ramen.