Ramen Hiwamatanoboru — Restaurant in Kyoto

After a brisk thigh burner session from the Mt. Inari temple, you might feel the same as I did... fairly spent and famished. Luckily, this Ramen spot is a mere cool down stroll away, and when the warm glow of the sign is close enough to greet you, your Ramen clout level will eclipse any of your friends and family's once top tier status forever. Nothing I have had since even comes close to the mastery of what Ramen should be, and what I never knew it could be until I dined on what the gentlemen behind the counter dealt, which is a royal flush aces high of thick and flavorful broth that one could take a hot bath in and be content paired with noodles cooked to the type of perfection that you will forever be endowed with a jaded vision of peasant offerings claiming to be the hottest bowls of Ramen in whatever town or city you reside in. This forever changed the trajectory of my Ramen taste profile, and yours will too when you ascend to the highest tier of Ramen delicacy that is a hidden gem embedded in a city that wants you to explore and really taste...

Only stopped at this restaurant because there was a throng of local middle school students lining up to get in at lunch time. Like seagulls circling above a school of fish, I've found them good indicators of a meal that is both cheap and good. Definitely one of the better tsukemen I've tried. The noodles are the flat type, firm and slightly grainy in texture and appearance. The dipping 'gravy' is served bubbling in an earthen type pot and the aroma hits you full in the face the moment its placed in front of you. I say gravy because it's more a thick goulash or stew than a sauce or soup. I feel that you don't need to drench the noodles in gravy, or you'll end up tasting only the gravy. A quick cursory dip in the gravy to impart a light dressing is all that is required for a balanced noodle and gravy treat.

The sign outside the shop says they've been rated the No 1 ramen in the Fushimi Inari area by a 'gourmet website'. I get the sense that this is no hyperbole. The locals and the students probably agree with me judging from how...

A cozy, simple ramen spot in Kyoto, just around the corner from where we’re staying. The atmosphere is warm and typical, and while the ramen wasn’t extraordinary and the ingredients weren’t the highest quality, it was still comforting and satisfying. The prices are very reasonable for the area. What really made the ramen enjoyable was the extra noodles we added—it was super filling! The soft-boiled egg was a great addition, not only enhancing the flavor but also making the dish more beautiful. The server was also very friendly and made our experience even more pleasant. Overall, it’s a nice spot for a comforting and...