Ramen Sugichiyo — Restaurant in Kyoto

Hidden in a quiet alley near Kyoto’s bustling Kawaramachi, Ramen Sugichiyo is a bowl of nostalgia brought back to life.

Every spoonful of their signature soy-based broth carries the depth of time — rich with chicken and pork bones, mellowed with sweet backfat, and lit with a gentle heat from ichimi chili. It’s bold but comforting, like a story you've heard before, now told with new warmth.

The thin, straight noodles glide smoothly, catching just enough of that silky soup, while the chashu melts like a memory — soft, tender, and honest. There's nothing flashy here. Just flavors that feel like home.

Ramen Sugichiyo doesn’t just serve ramen. It revives a feeling — of warmth, of care, of Kyoto’s soul in a...

We were looking for a place to have ramen with the kids and found this spot tucked away in one of the alleys. At first, we weren’t sure if there was a table for four, but the staff welcomed us kindly and led us to the back of the restaurant where there were traditional-style tables that looked like sitting on the floor—but with space for legs underneath, which was really comfortable. The food was excellent! The ramen bowl was huge and full of flavor, and the kids enjoyed it too. The service was friendly and attentive, and the prices were very reasonable. Overall, a really good and...

This is one of the better ramens i’ve had! The broth is on the saltier side, but it’s not to the point where you can’t enjoy it. It quite reminds me of the slightly stronger (hakata) ramens found in fukouka (but a milder version). The menu is intuitive enough to order and the staff are friendly. I got the cha-shu ramen with kaarage on the side with a highball. The cha-shu was soooo tender and broke apart as you ate it but firm enough to pick it up. So so so good. Would definitely come back again and as i’m typing this, i’m going in for a few gulps of the soup!...