Ramen Yu — Restaurant in Kyoto

You can watch the noodles being cooked if you are seated at the counter which is pretty cool.

You have to buy your dish at a machine that gives you a ticket. You take that ticket to your seat and the owner will take it and prepare your food. I've never ordered like that so I was a little confused at first.

There was also no English being spoken in the restaurant so if you don't speak any Japanese be prepared for that. I speak intermediate Japanese and was able to navigate the experience well enough. That's not a con since this is a restaurant in Japan and you shouldn't expect everyone to speak English, it's just something to...

The most delicious bowl of ramen we have had in Japan. My husband and I were looking for a hearty meal after a full day of sightseeing, and to say this hit the spot is an understatement. He had the miso ramen with extra meat, and I had the shoyu ramen (soya sauce). Both were huge bowls, and absolutely delicious. The woman running the shop is polite and efficient; it was a privilege to watch her work, and an even bigger privilege to eat her cooking. It's a small ramen shop, maybe 10 seats, small enough you might just walk by it, but you shouldn't. The perfect...

Family owned ramen restaurant segment. Walk into a cozy, clean shop and the aroma of soup stock in the air. Vending machine to the left where you can order. Miso or soy sauce ramen with options of topping. Pay and grab your food tickets. Have a seat and hand the tickets to the staff. Very friendly. Watch the chef/owner prepare each bowl. It is obvious he takes great pride in the quality of his product. The first slurp of noodles and soup confirms. The man...