Akichan Ramen

Akichan Ramen is a specialty restaurant that opened in Ono, Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City in 2025, marking the Kansai region's first branch of the "Chan-kei" ramen style, a new force that originated mainly in Kanto. The Chan-kei style spread from restaurants like Kanda Chie-chan, Shinjuku Ecchan, and Ikebukuro Hiro-chan, and this shop is also an official member of the "Chan no Noren Kumiai" (Chan's Noren Association). Its signature dish is "Chuka Soba" (Chinese Soba), served in a bowl filled with clear pork broth topped with a layer of oil. It is surprisingly hot from the first sip, and the oil film traps the heat, keeping it warm until the very end. The well-seasoned soup appears light but has deep richness and umami, making you want to drink every last drop. The noodles are flat, straight noodles from Shinjuku Daruma Seimen, offering a smooth and chewy texture that pairs perfectly with the soup. What's particularly noteworthy is the chashu; several freshly cut, large slices are included, boasting a rich flavor that goes well with rice. Another pillar of the menu is "Mori Chuka," a tsukemen-style dish. Even standard servings come with a generous amount of springy flat noodles, enjoyed with a seafood-based dipping sauce. On the table, you'll find minced fresh garlic, special chili pepper, and vinegar, allowing you to customize your meal, perhaps with a raw egg, takana rice, or negimeshi (green onion rice).