Hakatakko

Hakatakko Takaragaike is a Hakata tonkotsu ramen shop located in Kyoto, right in front of the Ichibonmatsu bus stop on Shimogamo Hon-dori Avenue. Despite being in Kyoto, it's known for its authentic taste, using thin noodles directly shipped from Hakata, and has been loved by locals for a long time. The signature "Toro-uma Ramen" (Melty Delicious Ramen) is the richest ramen offered, featuring a thick, creamy tonkotsu soup that coats the thin noodles perfectly. Though rich, the aftertaste isn't too heavy, allowing you to slurp it down effortlessly, a characteristic of Hakata ramen. You can choose between regular noodles or thin noodles directly shipped from Hakata; if you choose thin noodles, you can also specify your preferred doneness (e.g., kata (firm), futsu (regular), yawa (soft)). While tonkotsu is the most popular, the "Yasai Ramen" (Vegetable Ramen) with chicken broth soy sauce, cabbage, and bean sprouts is a hidden gem, notable for its customizable spiciness. The side dish of fried rice is fragrant and fluffy, often praised as a main dish in itself rather than just an accompaniment to ramen. You can also enjoy changing the flavor by adding takana (spicy pickled mustard greens), benishoga (red pickled ginger), and sesame seeds available on the table. After finishing your noodles, you can order kaedama (extra noodles) to fully enjoy the Hakata flavor until the very end.