Gankomen

Gankomen is a specialty shop for super rich chicken and pork bone ramen, located in Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, a 7-minute walk from Keihan Main Line Fujinomori Station. Boasting one of the top-class richness levels among Kyoto ramen, its signature is a popular pottage-like Paitan (creamy white soup) made by simmering chicken and pork bones to the extreme. The signature Chicken and Pork Bone Ramen (1050 yen) is dense with a subtle grainy texture, yet surprisingly lacks any strong smell or heaviness, offering a uniquely balanced and clean aftertaste. The Niboshi (dried sardine) Chicken and Pork Bone Ramen (1050 yen) combines the aromatic savoriness of plenty of fish powder with the ultra-rich Koku (richness/umami) of the chicken and pork bone broth, structured with a crisp Shoyu (soy sauce) saltiness that adds depth to the soup. The noodles are medium straight "Wing Noodles" from Kyoto's renowned "Menya Teigaku," forming a powerful combination with their chewy elasticity and smooth texture that perfectly carries the rich soup. Standard toppings include a large rare Chashu (braised pork slices – moist finish with a good balance of lean and fat pork shoulder loin), the sweetness and crisp texture of onions, crunchy Menma (seasoned bamboo shoots), chopped green onions, and more onions hidden underneath. Additionally, limited edition menus frequently appear, such as SPICE Hot Curry Noodles (pork Paitan curry soup + Wing Noodles + pork belly + rare Chashu), Toro-Niku Stamina Miso Chuka Soba, Tokushima-style Ramen, Akai Suisei (Mala Miso), and Summer Training Camp Soupless Curry, ensuring repeat customers are always engaged. As a spin-off of the signature ramen, the Toro-Niku Shoyu Tsukemen (dipping noodles) is designed to let you enjoy the aroma of stamina oil, making the noodles satisfying on their own, along with a Shoyu-based, animal-derived umami dipping soup. The classic way to finish is to 'dive' rice into the dipping soup. The shop also offers a variety of rice bowls to pair with your ramen, including the Toro-Niku Don, Ra-yu Gohan (chili oil rice), and mini bowls. You can also alter the flavor with table vinegar, a beloved enjoyment for repeat customers towards the end of their meal. Open only for lunch and closed on Mondays, Gankomen is an indispensable shop when discussing rich-style Kyoto ramen, with constant queues.