Today's lunch was my 5th visit to "Japanese Noodle Issun Boshi" on Shimizu Street. It's rare to find a restaurant open on December 30th. Being a popular tourist spot, there was a long line! I bought my meal ticket first, ordering the "Issun Boshi Special," "Extra Noodles," and "Extra Rare Chashu Rice." After waiting for 30 minutes, I finally entered the restaurant and my meal was served. I started with the soup, which had a strong flavor of clam broth including scallops. The seasoning was soy sauce. The noodles were thick and chewy straight noodles. The toppings included soft-boiled egg, chashu pork, bamboo shoots, chopped green onions, and mitsuba (Japanese wild parsley). The soft-boiled egg was a complimentary service for Instagram followers. The thinly sliced chashu pork was delicious and easy to eat. The bamboo shoots were young bamboo shoots. While waiting for my extra noodles, I started eating the rice. It seemed like the seasoning had changed a bit? It tasted less strong compared to before. I think I preferred the ponzu flavor from my previous visit. Thank you for the meal. I will come back again next year.

"One Inch Birthday" 850 yen 2023.9 On this day, I went noodle hunting in Kyoto. It seems to be a shop produced by Mr. Hayashi. Limited to 100 servings per day. Despite unexpected traffic jams, I managed to park at a nearby coin parking lot. With so many cars and people near Kiyomizu Temple, it was quite crowded! The shop was located on a side street off Kiyomizu Road. It had a stylish exterior and interior design. By the way, the interior design and menu structure are based on the story of Issun Boshi. I was planning to have a second meal, so I chose the simple default soy sauce clear soup, "One Inch Birthday." The bowl arrived shortly. It had large and medium-sized chashu, bamboo shoots, green onions, mitsuba, and yuzu peel. The soup had an amber color and the oil content seemed appropriate. Let's dig in! First, the soup... The umami of the clam broth hit me from the first sip. I was expecting a fish broth, but a clam broth base was a pleasant surprise. It was unexpectedly delicious and elegant. The seasoning was subtle, allowing the umami of the broth to shine through. The noodles were medium-thick with a round cross-section, extremely chewy, a type not commonly seen. They paired well with the delicious soup. They were cooked slightly on the softer side, which suited this type of noodle perfectly. The thinly sliced chashu was pork shoulder, slightly rare with a strong meaty flavor, very tasty. The bamboo shoots were tender and had a refreshing texture. Mr. Hayashi is known for miso, so I look forward to trying a bowl with white miso next time. Thank you for the meal! (^^)

On the day I visited Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto was bustling with inbound tourists, and various languages were flying around. As I descended the charming slope, I could see the long lantern of the noodle shop where I had decided to have lunch. The noodle shop I chose for my noodle adventure that day was "Issun Boshi," a branch of the "Style Hayashi" chain, which is expanding its support all over the country. This Kyoto branch of the shop is a unique affiliate store that does not bear the name "Hayashi" in its store name. It is also unique that the menu is not mainly focused on miso. I quickly entered and decided on the opposite of miso, the "Luxurious Sea Crossing Salt," at the ticket machine next to the entrance. The lunchtime closing time was approaching, so the store was empty. The spacious interior with a unique demon illustration was unique. The large kitchen surrounded by an L-shaped counter was operated by two staff members. It was a luxury to have two people make noodles for just me. As I was admiring the unique visual of a bowl covered with a large amount of meat, the dish arrived. The rare chashu was neatly placed around the edge of the bowl, with a bright green mitsuba in the center. First, I took a sip of the soup... "Oh, oh, oh! Delicious!" The rich clam broth was prominent, with a subtle yuzu aroma lingering in the aftertaste. Layers of umami flavors overlapped. The noodles were whole wheat and medium-sized straight noodles. When slurped, the aroma of wheat spread beautifully. Wait? This smooth and chewy noodles, this clam broth, where have I had this before? That's right! It's just like the "macro" from "All Human Noodles!" The mitsuba gradually changed from a bright green to a deep green as it blended with the soup over time, creating a beautiful color variation. Under the mitsuba, there was plenty of white negi, providing a crunchy texture as a nice accent. The long menma was in two pieces. The moist texture and sweet seasoning paired well with the light broth. The rare chashu on the edge and in the center were the same, but the one in the center was cooked in the soup. When wrapped in meat and eaten with noodles, you'll want to exclaim, "Delicious!" The meeting of meat and clam is a fateful encounter! The rare chashu on the edge had a smooth and creamy texture, with the umami of the meat condensed. The ajitama had the "En" brand burned on it, which would surely be a hit with overseas customers who love kanji. When split open, the egg was in an exquisite state just before the yolk spilled out. It was moist and sweet! I read in an article that the owner of "Style Hayashi" and the owner of "All Human Noodles" have been friends for a long time and are constantly learning from each other, incorporating each other's good points. It's wonderful that the ramen circle in Kansai is expanding and can be shared with the world. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ I am exploring noodles in Kansai. "But I still love noodles."

I enjoyed a luxurious ramen experience at this ramen shop. The luxurious ramen I ordered was beautifully presented with carefully arranged chashu. With the first bite, the soy sauce and seafood-based broth mixed perfectly, creating a rich and mellow flavor that filled my mouth. Despite being a fan of rich flavors, I was surprised by how light and satisfying the ramen was. The noodles had a good texture and paired excellently with the broth. The portion of noodles was just right, making it easy to eat and leaving me feeling satisfied.

I tried the refreshing yet elegant yuzu salt here and it was delicious! The staff were very handsome and kind. I visited various high-class restaurants during my trip to Kyoto, but the service here was the best! I will definitely come back to eat here again.

It was quite light in flavor~ I got free ice cream at some event, and I also won a prize so I got a free ramen ticket for next time~! The ramen was light but lacked depth in flavor, so as a ramen lover, I found it too light and won't be going back. (＞_＜)

I was curious about this place but couldn't figure out how to access it. Lately, I've been craving salt. Today, I had a light and delicious salt ramen, served cold. It was perfect. I also enjoyed the pork bowl with lots of meat. There are many temples and shrines around here, so I will definitely visit again.

Visited on the way to a photo exhibition at Kiyomizu Temple. It was my first time here and I was torn between the crab options, but ended up ordering the soy sauce ramen in the top left corner. It had a sweet taste and was very elegant. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Recommended the "Junpaku Enmusubi" (Saikyo Miso) ramen. The Saikyo miso ramen was like a delicious yuzu miso flavor. I drank it all up. It was a ramen taste that I had never experienced before, and it was delicious. Also, there was a crab leg with a fortune slip attached to it, which made me laugh. It said "middle fortune" but I felt lucky. For 1300 yen, it included toppings like egg, crab leg, chashu, and chicken ham, making it a luxurious meal. I wonder if it's really worth 1300 yen. I definitely want to try the salt ramen next time I visit.

I found a new restaurant while walking in Kyoto. They were offering soy sauce and egg ramen for 700 yen as a grand opening special. It was cheap. The soy sauce was on the sweeter side with a clam broth flavor, which I liked. The ramen was like a light version of the ramen wars, with thick noodles. The menma (bamboo shoots) had an unusually strong flavor. The chashu (roast pork) was rare, which seems to be the standard now. The taste was a bit weak, so I wanted to eat it with the soup, but the meat was thick for that. It was nice, but there was a bit of imbalance in the toppings compared to the noodles and soup.

[Date] April 3, 2022 (Sunday) 5:23 PM [Foodlog rating] 3.03 [Waiting time] None, 2 people in the restaurant [Service] Excellent [Would visit again] Yes [Payment method] Cash I'm not sure how long it will last, but they have a promotion going on where you can get a free bowl of ramen or win matcha ice cream through a fortune draw. I won matcha ice cream, which was great! One Inch Birth (Soy Sauce) [Noodles] Medium thickness straight noodles (whole wheat) [Toppings] 2 slices of pork chashu, chopped white onions, bamboo shoots, Mitsuba (Japanese herb), yuzu peel [Soup] Gentle soy sauce [Serving time] 4 minutes The soup is a gentle soy sauce with a slightly sweet and faintly seafood flavor. The dashi is good, with a subtle and elegant Kyoto-like taste. The noodles are incredibly smooth and delicious, with a great texture that complements the soup perfectly. The condiments were also good. However, it's surprisingly cheap! Is it okay? It was delicious. Crossing the Sea (Salt) [Noodles] Medium thickness straight noodles (whole wheat) [Toppings] 2 slices of pork chashu, chopped white onions, bamboo shoots, Mitsuba, yuzu peel [Soup] Salt [Serving time] 4 minutes Visually, it looks almost the same as the soy sauce ramen, making it hard to distinguish. The salt ramen has a gentler and sweeter aftertaste with a stronger seafood flavor compared to the soy sauce. The salt ramen was also delicious, but personally, I prefer the soy sauce. The not overly generous soup might be the secret to its affordability. Matcha Ice Cream I won this through a fortune draw. It was a bite-sized treat with a rich and delicious matcha flavor.

There is a ramen restaurant with only 10 seats at the counter located on a side street off the slope leading to Yasaka Tower in Kyoto. The restaurant was produced by Men Style Hayashi in Osaka, Miyakojima. It opened on February 26th this year, and when I visited on a Saturday, I waited in a long line for 50 minutes. The signature dish is the "Pure White Eternity Knot Chashu Extra" with a Eternity Knot Egg for 1,600 yen. This menu started on March 19th. The soup is a white miso broth that is sweet with a refreshing yuzu aroma, quite different from the crab half-topped salt ramen similar to the one at Men Style Hayashi. The noodles were chewy and smooth, and the toppings included grilled chicken tenderloin, chicken breast, scallops, and finely chopped chicken diaphragm. The soup is based on seafood with white miso, giving it a rich umami flavor with a hint of sweetness unique to white miso. It was delicious and not too heavy. When you order this menu, you can shake a mallet like a fortune slip, and if you get a 1 or 50, you can get ice cream and a free ticket for the next visit. The crab legs on the ramen are tied with a matchmaking fortune slip.

There is a famous restaurant in Tsukamoto called "Sosaku Ramen Style Hayashi" which is rumored to be a sister store of that popular shop. The visual impact and dedication to miso ramen at this place seem to match that description. I decided to visit this place because I hadn't tried "crab" this season yet. The restaurant was not too crowded when I arrived, so it was a good timing to go. The menu ordering system was through a ticket machine, and I also got a free ice cream as part of their opening campaign. I ordered the "Pure White Bonding Ramen with extra Chashu and Bonding Egg" which had an impressive presentation with crab, pork chashu, chicken neck meat, scallops, mitsuba leaves, rice crackers, and a seasoned egg. The noodles were homemade medium-thick straight noodles. The soup was made with plenty of white miso and had a deep sweetness with low saltiness. The crab was served with a special spoon and shell cracker, adding a fun element to the meal. The meal ended with a unique "Ochazuke" style dish where ramen soup was poured over rice with tomato puree and cheese. The matcha ice cream served as a complimentary dessert had a slightly frozen sherbet-like texture with a subtle matcha flavor. As I left the restaurant, I noticed a long line had formed, indicating that this place is likely to become a popular spot with constant queues in the future.

Recently, I visited a ramen restaurant that has been popular in Kyoto gourmet scene. It is located in Gion, Kyoto and opened in February. I tried their most luxurious ramen dishes, the "Pure White Enmusubi Ramen" and the "Issun Tanjo Ramen". The Pure White Enmusubi Ramen comes with crab, scallop, and extra chashu pork on top of curly noodles in a soup base of Nishikyo miso. It was quite a lavish and extravagant ramen experience. The Issun Tanjo Ramen, on the other hand, features a soy sauce base with chashu pork and a special egg on top of curly noodles. If you want to enjoy the noodles more, this is the one to go for. The restaurant is located near Kiyomizu-dera Temple, so it's a great place to visit while sightseeing in Kyoto. I even unexpectedly met a famous celebrity there! It was such an exciting experience! Check out my Instagram for more food adventures.

The popular Osaka restaurant "Sousaku Ramen Style Hayashi" opened a new branch near Kiyomizu Temple on February 26th. I visited in between sightseeing in Kyoto. The exterior looks stylish and more like a cafe than a ramen shop. The interior is clean and trendy. I decided to try the "New Style Salt" ramen from Hayashi and purchased the "Pure White Eternity" ticket. The counter had a special promotion for the grand opening - a free runny egg for following them on Instagram, and an extra serving of chashu for posting with a hashtag. I received a voucher for a free ramen on my next visit as well. The ramen arrived with a generous amount of pork chashu, crab meat, scallops, and rare chicken chashu. The soup had a smooth clam broth with the sweetness and richness of Nishikyo white miso. The chewy straight noodles had a great texture. It was delicious and satisfying. The staff was friendly and made the dining experience enjoyable. Thank you for the meal!

"Japanese Noodle Issun Boshi" opened near Kiyomizu Temple on February 26th, produced by the popular Osaka ramen shop "Creative Ramen Style Hayashi". Starting on March 19th, they introduced the Pure White Enmusubi, a Kyoto-style ramen made with Nishikyo white miso and served with a crab spoon to help you enjoy the crab meat. The restaurant also offers entertainment such as a free ticket challenge with a mallet and fortune slips. This area has seen a significant return of tourists."

Visited on Saturday morning, March 19, 2022, a little after 11 AM. The shop had just opened, with 3 customers already inside. Being a famous Osaka-style ramen shop in Kyoto, I decided to place my order. The interior had only a counter, and the kitchen was visible. I bought a regular soy sauce ramen called "Issun Tanjo" from the ticket machine to confirm the taste. The dish was served in about 5 minutes, which was standard. The noodles were thick, and the soup had a rich chicken broth flavor, which was excellent. The rare chashu was also delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed the bowl and finished it without any hesitation.

I heard that a popular ramen restaurant in Osaka, "Creative Ramen Style Hayashi," opened a branch near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto, so I went there right away. The stylish counter and atmosphere are welcoming for women ❤️ The menu written on fans is also cute ✨ Recommended: Nishikyo white miso "Pure White Eternity" for 1,600 yen. The sweet richness of white miso is delicious ✨ The crab popping out is very impressive ❗️❗️ The rare chashu around the bowl was really tasty. The ramen also comes with a "love fortune" egg with a "connection" theme, which is adorable ✨ There is a gold mallet, and if you win, you get a free ramen voucher for next time. Even if you lose, you get matcha ice cream. It's located very close to Kiyomizu Temple, so if you're sightseeing in Kyoto, be sure to check it out ⛩ ================= Follow me on Instagram for more gourmet information → @misa_stagram_osaka. Don't forget to follow ❣️ =================

I heard about a recently opened shop near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto, so I went to check it out right away. The newly opened shop had a great atmosphere. Luckily, there was a vacant seat and I was able to get in quickly. I ordered "Chashu Oni-mashi" ramen with an extra egg for 1000 yen using the ticket machine. The order arrived in about 13 minutes! The soup had a unique flavor (maybe clam broth) that I had never tasted before, but it was delicious. The noodles were medium thick straight homemade noodles, which paired well with the soup. The egg was also delicious, although I ate it in one bite so I couldn't tell the yolk's state. Personally, I felt that the chashu could be a bit thicker. I also want to try the salt and white miso flavors next time. Thank you for the meal.

The scent of spring is in the air! Just off the road leading to Kiyomizu-dera, there is a new restaurant opened by Mr. Hayashi who created the famous crab ramen. Unlike the salt-based crab ramen in Osaka, this one in Kyoto is made with Nishikyo miso flavor. It was launched on March 19th! The "Pure White Enmusubi" ramen comes with extra chashu and a special egg, all topped with a crab claw with a fortune slip attached – I got great luck! The soup is a rich blend of dashi and Nishikyo white miso, which I personally prefer over the salt version at their other location in Miyakojima. The whole wheat straight noodles have a nice chew to them, and the beautifully colored chashu is a delight. And of course, the highlight is the generous serving of crab meat, which you can enjoy with a crab spoon. The restaurant also offers a fun fortune slip where you can win a free voucher for your next visit. Overall, it's a lovely ramen spot where you can experience the essence of Kyoto, even in a touristy area.

I visited a vending machine near Kiyomizu-dera that offered a ticket to try a dish featuring Issunboshi, a legendary character. The dish included soy sauce-flavored chashu with a boiled egg for 1000 yen. The noodles were homemade and had a medium thickness. The soy sauce broth was light and delicious, and the thinly sliced rare chashu was also good. As a bonus, there was a gold hammer lottery for the grand opening, and I ended the meal with a matcha ice cream.