Muttepo Souhonten

A super famous rich tonkotsu ramen shop founded in Nara in June 1998, with its main store nestled in the mountains of Umedani, Kizugawa City, Kyoto Prefecture. Celebrating its 27th anniversary in 2026, it represents the Kansai tonkotsu scene and attracts pilgrims from ramen fans nationwide. It's a secluded location, a 45-minute walk from the nearest station. Realistic access is a 10-minute drive from "Kizu IC" on the Keinawa Expressway, or a 15-20 minute bus ride from Kintetsu Nara Station to "Kami-Umedani" bus stop, followed by a 3-minute walk. The signature tonkotsu ramen features a thick, rich tonkotsu soup so dense that a ladle might float in it. The umami and sweetness of pork are concentrated without any off-putting smell, and the salt balance is exquisite, making it praised as "highly addictive." The medium-thick curly noodles strongly lift the soup, and kaedama (extra noodle) can be chosen from two types: regular noodles or thin noodles. Soup richness can be specified as futsu (regular) or kotteri (very rich), and an "ura-call" (secret request) for dekikoi (as rich as possible) is also available and known among fans as a classic chant. In addition to tonkotsu ramen, the shop offers a variety of sides such as W soup (6 parts tonkotsu + 4 parts shoyu), limited edition flying fish dashi shoyu ramen, tonkotsu tantanmen, spare ribs, seasoned egg, and roast pork bowl. The table condiments are also generous, including spicy mustard greens, garlic soy sauce, red pickled ginger, sesame, and ramen sauce, offering a wide range of flavor changes. Spicy mustard greens can also be purchased for takeout at the store. The essence of this renowned shop, which has created fans who have been visiting for nearly 30 years since its opening, lies in its thick, dense soup where a ladle might float, and the joy of customizing it with condiments.