Giontei — Restaurant in Kyoto

Absolutely worth it! A fantastic ramen spot with really unique and creative ramen varieties — definitely something different from the usual options!

I had the Yuzu Ramen, which was super delicious — refreshing, perfectly balanced, and you could really taste the “Yuzu” flavor 😋. My friend had the Shoyu Ramen, which was also amazing — rich in flavor with tender, savory meat.

Both ramen bowls were outstanding — high-quality ingredients, great textures, and incredible depth of taste. The service was friendly and attentive, and the overall atmosphere felt really cozy and welcoming.

It can get busy in the evenings, but it’s absolutely worth the wait! We went for lunch this time — it was much calmer, and we got a table right away. A true hidden gem for all...

Ordered two standard ramen bowls at 2pm (closes at 3). It was delicious. This was our first ramen experience in Kyoto. We were walking around to find a ramen place that hadn't closed for lunch. Found this one with only 5 reviews but apparently it has just opened so that makes sense. There is a machine on the left when you walk in to order from. It takes cash and card. The menu is small but it doesn't need to be big if the meals are as nice as the one we chose! 2,400 jpy for both of our meals which is dirt cheap (~£6 per person). I would definitely...

OK ramen We ordered the salt yuzu and the lobster ramen. It was fine. It felt like the stuff/kitchen were overwhelmed and the service was very slow and inefficient. The price for the lobster was not worth it. The lobster was overcooked and needed a struggle to get out of the shell. Probably won't go back or recommend on it. Also the hours on google are incorrect. We arrived earlier that week when it was supposed to be open and...