Today, after work, I decided to have ramen on my way home and visited this restaurant in Ichijoji area that I had not visited before (excluding chain stores). I parked my car at a coin parking and entered the restaurant around 9:30 PM. I purchased a ticket for the "Special Seared Chashu Ramen" (920 yen) at the ticket machine by the entrance, then sat at the counter seat to wait for my bowl. It took about 10 minutes for the bowl to arrive. The bowl was beautifully arranged with seared chashu that looked like blooming flowers, white leeks, bean sprouts, chopped leeks, and fried garlic on top. When I tasted the soup, I could feel the fragrant aroma and the rich umami of animal-based broth. The soup was made from chicken bones and pork bones, with plenty of lard to give it richness, and the seared chashu and fried garlic added a savory aroma. The noodles were thin straight noodles made by Tengu Seimen, with a good chewy texture and a strong wheat flavor that blended well with the soup. The seared chashu was not lightly charred on the surface, but thoroughly seared, giving it a crispy and fragrant finish. The base was the classic Kyoto-style chicken fat soy sauce ramen, but the crispy texture and aroma of the chashu added an original touch to the ramen at this restaurant.

I was planning to go to Kyokadori, but it was closed, so I visited this place instead. The ramen was surprisingly light and delicious. I ordered the seared chashu ramen. The noodles were thin and had a good texture, and the broth was reminiscent of traditional ramen.

I couldn't go to the neighboring Gokuchou and ended up here. There was a short wait on Sunday at 2pm. I ordered the classic ramen with fried chicken and rice on the side. It was delicious. The ramen and fried chicken were a bit salty, but I think men would like it. Overall, I enjoyed the thin noodles with a good amount of garlic flavor.

"Jinrai" is a ramen shop that opened in March a little north of the intersection of "Tenten Aru" and "Bishigoya," closer to "Gokutei" in Kyoto. Due to the stay-at-home period caused by the new coronavirus, I couldn't visit for a long time. The shop is located where "Menya Toraji" used to be. It is a well-known chain with its main store in Nishin, and also has a branch in Aeon Mall, but I had never had the chance to try it before. They offer chicken bone pork broth soy sauce ramen with plenty of back fat, a typical Kyoto ramen style that I'm not particularly fond of. The menu includes ramen with char siu, seared char siu noodles, chicken salt char siu noodles, and other options like fried chicken and char siu rice bowls. They also offer takeout during this time. The small shop has about 8 counter seats, and they provide partitions between customers. I ordered the "Special Seared Char Siu Noodles" for 920 yen, which seemed very delicious. The soup is not too strong in soy sauce flavor, with a lot of fat from the char siu, creating a very tasty broth. The char siu slices arranged like flower petals, with plenty of vegetables, looked appetizing. The soup is quite rich in fat but very delicious. The green onions are mostly white, and there is also bean sprouts in the bowl. The thin noodles go well with the soup. Even the thin char siu slices are very tasty. Living in Ichijoji, with nearly 20 ramen shops to choose from, this type of ramen is not my preference, but I found the allure to visit again for other ramen options. Jinrai Ramen, Ichijoji Store Phone: 075-708-8112 Address: 31 Ichijoji Nishisuginomi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City Business Hours: 11:00-23:00 Irregular holidays Map

I visited the restaurant for lunch on Thursday, May 28, 2020. It was around 12:40 PM. There were no customers, probably because it was a very hot day. I ordered the chicken salt chashu ramen. I purchased a ticket from the machine and took it to the counter. They usually include garlic, but I asked for it to be removed. The soup was a light white broth, easy to eat. The ramen was perfect for the weather that day. It was quite delicious.

[Date] April 22, 2020 (Wednesday) 2:02 PM [Foodlog Value] ---- [Waiting Time] None, 1 person in the restaurant [Service] Good [Likelihood to revisit] Maybe [Payment method] Cashless payment available From Shinshin Tei Ichijoji Store [Ramen] [Noodles] Medium thin straight [Toppings] Pork chashu (2 slices), chopped green onions, menma, pork fat [Soup] Chicken bone soy sauce The soup is on the slightly richer side, overall well-balanced. The pork chashu was tender and delicious. [Rating] Maybe Good [Chicken Salt Chashu Men] [Noodles] Medium thick straight [Toppings] Chicken chashu (2 slices), cabbage, spinach, bean sprouts, komatsuna, chopped garlic [Soup] Chicken white broth salt The noodles were smooth, which I like. The soup was a bit light, lacking a bit of impact. The combination of toppings felt irregular and unique (laughs). The chicken chashu had a slight hint of odor, which may not be liked by everyone. [Price] Ramen 700 yen Chicken Salt Chashu Men 860 yen

For lunch today, I arrived a bit early at the Kyoto ramen paradise "Ichijoji" because I have a seminar at 1 pm. Despite the strong rain coming and going, there were fewer people than usual. Even the usually crowded "Chukasoba Takayasu" and "Kirameki no Buta - Yuhin no Kirameki Dai 2-sho" across the street had no lines. It was strange to see Ichijoji, usually bustling with people, so empty. Thinking that the famous ramen shop "Menya Kyokutei" a bit further north might also have a short line, I walked and stumbled upon a new shop! I remembered hearing that a ramen shop opened in the place where "Menya Torishi" closed on February 29th. So, I decided to visit the newly opened "Jukuseimenya Shinrai" Ichijoji branch, which opened a week ago in the spot where the popular Westin shop is located. I checked the menu board in front of the shop, and it seemed like they had two basic options: "Kyoto Pork Back Fat Chacha-style" and "Chicken Salt." There were also two set menus available until 3 pm. I purchased the "Ramen (700 yen)" ticket and the "Service Lunch (130 yen)" ticket from the ticket machine on the right as soon as I entered the shop. I chose the large size for the "Service Lunch" rice portion when I handed the tickets to the staff. Although I could have chanted the spell "Men Katane Gion Oomesu Abra Oome" for the "Kyoto Pork Back Fat Chacha-style," I decided to go with the default option since it was my first visit. While waiting, I read the "Delicious Way to Eat Ramen" on the table, which was quite common for the "Kyoto Pork Back Fat Chacha-style." Shortly after, the "THE Kyoto Pork Back Fat Chacha Ramen" arrived, with a richly floating soy sauce soup topped with pork loin chashu, menma, and chopped Kujo green onions, emitting an appetizing aroma. I added the table's spicy garlic and started eating. At the same time, the "Service Lunch" rice (large) and kimchi arrived. The soup with plenty of back fat had a rich flavor of chicken and pork bone broth, combined with the sharp soy sauce base, and the sweetness and richness of the back fat. It was quite delicious! The use of both chicken and pork bones added depth to the flavor, and although there was a slight "kacho" (manager) flavor, it was a good accent that became addictive. The straight thin noodles had a supple firmness, and being slightly firm, they had a crunchy texture and a smooth throat feel that was very comfortable. The pork loin chashu had a moist texture, and as you chewed, the meat's umami overflowed in your mouth. When dipped in the soup, it was very tasty! The crunchy texture of menma and the flavor and crunchy texture of chopped Kujo green onions were very pleasant, especially when soaked in the soup. Lastly, as is typical of the "Kyoto Pork Back Fat Chacha-style," I added vinegar to the remaining soup. When I took a sip, the greasiness disappeared, leaving a refreshing taste, and the mellowness of the pork bone was emphasized, which was very good! I quickly finished the soup and cleaned the bowl! I was very pleased with the stable and well-executed "Kyoto Pork Back Fat Chacha-style" ramen. Thank you for the meal!

Chicken salt ramen with seared pork belly rice bowl.

Ichijo-ji is known for being a highly competitive area for ramen. This restaurant is part of a chain, but I ordered the char siu ramen. The color may seem dark, but the soup is actually light and refreshing when you drink it.

Amazing! Ichijoji branch! The pork bone broth is easy to drink with a delicious chicken flavor coming through. There is also some pork fat, but surprisingly it is not heavy, rather light. The chashu pork slices are thin and easy to eat. Thank you for the meal!

We used this restaurant during our school trip. We chose this place because Yume o Katare was crowded. It was quite delicious, especially the chashu.

Well, average.

Visited the restaurant around 11:20 AM on January 22, 2022. Two customers were already there. Ordered the Char siu ramen for 920 yen and a small bowl of rice for 110 yen. The noodles were thin with no particular standout feature. The soup was unexpectedly light with no strong impact. Next time, I will try the fried chicken salt set.