Honke Daiichi Asahi Honten

Founded in 1947, this venerable establishment is synonymous with Kyoto ramen. Its clear tonkotsu-shoyu (pork bone soy sauce) soup is rich yet has a clean, refreshing aftertaste. Another draw is the generous portion, featuring medium-thick straight noodles, plenty of Kujo green onions, and a default topping of five slices of chashu (braised pork). Despite its convenient location, just a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Station, be prepared for queues of 30 to 70 people even on weekdays. Open from 6 AM until 1 AM, making early morning or late-night visits recommended.

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