Men-ya Kirameki - Kyoto Sanjo — Restaurant in Kyoto

Stumbled upon this place while tired after a long day of walking. I didn’t want a big meal so ordered a Kimchi and Pork Rice Bowl, the Karage with Tartar sauce and a Matcha beer.

This was one of the best meals I’ve had on my trip this far. The karage was crispy with the tangy sauce and paired perfectly with the salted pork and spicy kimchi. The matcha beer was one of the best I’ve had. The frosted mug was chefs kiss.

I don’t know where you came from or where you are going but stop by this little...

Hiding from the rain and skipping lunch, we landed at this place. Skeptically, we entered on faith alone. Enter sandman! This was amazing! Ordered chicken ramen. The chicken was prepared like it was its own meal. We were the only people here but then it quickly got busy at dinner. How can I create a franchise and bring back to Texas? I should have ordered the large bowl that looks like a pot we make mashed potatoes in for family thanksgiving! When I come back to Kyoto, this will be...

I cannot express enough how HEAVENLY the miso ramen was. It has been a month since I went there and I am still craving it. How good does it have to be to have that kind of impact? My taste buds are ruined for any other ramen now hahaha 🤣

Side note: I asked them what kind of miso they used because it was so good and they told me they use a mix of both red and white miso. Makes me want to try...