Menya Sakamoto

Located right by Kuramaguchi Subway Station in Kyoto, this shop specializes in clear chicken broth ramen. Their signature Tori Chuka Soba boasts a soup meticulously crafted over two days, combining several types of premium chicken with bonito flakes, sesame mackerel flakes, dried sardines, and Rausu kelp. While the soy sauce delivers a sharp flavor, the umami of chicken and seafood dashi layers beautifully, creating an elegant taste that makes you want to drink every last drop. The noodles, a special blend from Asakusa Kaikaro, are a rarity in Kyoto, offering a flexible chewiness and smooth texture that perfectly complements the soup. Toppings include long, braised bamboo shoots (hosaki menma), tender chicken chashu, and steamed chicken, showcasing the careful preparation in each bowl. Other attractions include seasonal and varied menu items such as Tori Shio Soba (chicken salt ramen), summer cold ramen, Shijimi Soba (clam ramen), and tsukemen made with thin noodles. On the table, you'll find Kyoto's traditional Hararyokaku black shichimi, which adds richness when sprinkled on the chashu halfway through your meal. Popular side dishes like aburi chashu-don (broiled pork rice bowl) and dashi chazuke (rice with dashi broth) can also be enjoyed with your noodles.