Menya Gokkei®

Located along Higashioji Street, in what is often called the "Ichijoji Ramen Highway," this ramen shop stands out in Kyoto's most competitive ramen district. Despite being ramen, the soup's texture is as thick as a potage, yet it maintains a surprisingly light taste that captivates anyone who tries it.

The signature chicken paitan (white broth) soup is described as a "soup you can eat," with a thickness that can hold a spoon upright. This unique characteristic, along with its rich flavor, attracts visitors not only from Japan but from all over the world. The most popular recommendation is the "Tori-daku." This ultra-thick, cloudy chicken paitan soup offers a new texture that feels more like eating than drinking. Despite its richness, it’s surprisingly easy to eat, with a deep flavor that isn’t overwhelming. The medium-thick noodles have a chewy texture and smooth feel, perfectly complementing the soup along with the white leek and large pieces of menma.

Other variations include the "Aka-daku" with chili, "Kuro-daku" with homemade garlic oil, and "Ebi-daku" with rich shrimp flavor, offering plenty of choices to look forward to for your next visit.