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The best ramen in Kyoto
Start with Menya Inoichi in Shimogyo, near Kawaramachi for the white, Vegan Ramen Uzu Kyoto for ramen with kombu, miso and shiitake broth and Menbaka Fire Ramen in Nijo for fire ramen: green onions are set alight at the table. Here are all 4, with what to get at each.
- Menya InoichiShimogyo, near Kawaramachi · Kombu ramen
Get: The white (shiro) bowl
Light broth built on Rausu kombu and dried seafood with no animal fat. Single strong source; medium confidence.
- Vegan Ramen Uzu KyotoKombu ramen
Get: Ramen with kombu, miso and shiitake broth
Meat-free bowl whose broth leans on kombu and shiitake, with house-made noodles. Single strong source; medium confidence.
- Menbaka Fire RamenNijo
Get: Fire ramen: green onions are set alight at the table
Ramen set on fire, made for video.
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Where is the best ramen in Kyoto?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Menya Inoichi (Shimogyo, near Kawaramachi), Vegan Ramen Uzu Kyoto and Menbaka Fire Ramen (Nijo). All 4 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Menya Inoichi, get the white (shiro) bowl. At Vegan Ramen Uzu Kyoto, get ramen with kombu, miso and shiitake broth. At Menbaka Fire Ramen, get fire ramen: green onions are set alight at the table.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Kyoto: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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