RAMEN MURAJI

Found this place online because of its many positive reviews, and it definitely lived up to them. The ambience was lovely, and the staff were warm and welcoming from the moment I arrived. I ordered the signature Lemon Ramen and their White Ramen. The noodles were perfectly al dente, ideal for noodle lovers, and coated beautifully with the rich chicken broth. The lemon ramen was especially memorable: the light citrus note made every sip refreshing and appetising. As the lemon infused into the soup, it developed a slightly bitter yet aromatic flavour that felt very unique. I will definitely visit again when I return to Kyoto.

I first discovered this ramen restaurant during my very first trip to Japan a few years ago, but never got the chance to try it because it was always so crowded. This time, I happened to walk past it by chance and finally decided to join the queue. To be honest, I’m not a big ramen person in general, but I actually really enjoyed their ramen! That said, I did find the soup a little bland, almost as if it lacked flavour. I’m not sure if it was just me, though, as I was feeling under the weather at the time and wondered if I had temporarily lost some of my sense of taste. I was also too shy to ask, so I guess that remains a mystery! 😂 On the bright side, the chicken was really delicious. Nevertheless, I think this is a lovely place worth visiting, with a cosy atmosphere and excellent service. Maybe I’ll give it another try on my next trip to Japan!

We randomly stumbled across this amazing restaurant while at the Nishiki Market and I am so glad we did! It was by far one of my best meals and experience in Kyoto and Japan overall. From the aesthetic of the 100 year old townhouse, to the food, to the service, to the price. It was a pleasure to experience. You must go dine here if you’re ever in Kyoto.

I’d had this place saved since last year, so I was determined to finally give it a try. It immediately feels quite elevated, with two dining rooms separated by a beautiful little backyard. I was sitting at the counter, with a nice view into the busy kitchen. The ramen was tasty, though quite heavy. The only downside was the intense smell of cooked pork throughout the restaurant - I think the ventilation could use a little attention.

Fabulous find! Just arrived in Kyoto and Googled ramen - this was the first hit - a 5 minute walk from my hotel. When we got there, there was a short queue - mainly local people, which I thought was a good sign. It didn’t take long for us to get seated and order. The menu is small but that’s fine - they specialise in ramen! Ours arrived steaming hot - a delicious creamy broth and perfectly cooked noodles. I think this is possibly Kyotos best kept secret - check it out - you won’t be disappointed!! Best ramen I’ve tasted.