Ramen restaurant • Japan, 〒600-8216 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Higashishiokōjichō, ９０１, Kyoto Station Building, 10階
Located on the 10th floor of Kyoto Station building, "Ramen Koji" is a taste paradise where carefully selected ramen shops from all over the country gather. As you walk down this small street, you will be surrounded by the scent of noodles and the lively atmosphere.
The long and narrow alley can be accessed from the south side of Kyoto Station building, near the main staircase. Unique storefronts line up around the escalators, giving off an ambiance reminiscent of Kyoto's traditional streets. However, this is where the forefront of ramen, from long-established to innovative shops, comes together.
At Ramen Koji, you can encounter unique bowls of ramen at each shop. From Kyoto-origin soy sauce ramen to the fragrant lard-infused "Kuidaore" style, and famous ramen from other prefectures, a variety of flavors are packed here. If you choose mini-size portions, you might be able to enjoy food hopping.
"Masutani," an old-established shop that continues the tradition of Kyoto ramen, is a popular shop with a small storefront but always with long queues. Their signature dish with chicken bone soup and lard has a superb taste and its noodle consistency captivates many. Ramen Koji is a chance to casually stop by this shop.
Ramen Koji embodies the encounter of Kyoto's historical food culture and the new taste sensation of ramen. Why not visit and experience the delicious feast woven by the traditional and the innovative?