Nabura

Nabura - Mackerel Ramen, Seafood Paitan, Additive-Free Located about a 10-minute walk from Kitano-Hakubaicho Station, Nabura is a specialty mackerel ramen shop nestled in the tranquil Kamishichiken neighborhood. The owner brings 35 years of experience as a Japanese cuisine chef, and guests can enjoy a leisurely meal in the renovated Kyoto machiya (traditional townhouse) interior, offering views of a serene tsuboniwa (courtyard garden). The signature dish is the Mackerel Ramen, featuring "Saba no Tatsuta-age" (deep-fried mackerel) as its star. The additive-free soup layers the rich umami of mackerel and kelp. It's praised for its thick, rich flavor, achieved without using animal ingredients, fish powder, or chemical seasonings, yet leaving a light, refreshing aftertaste that won't weigh you down. The thick, curly noodles entwine perfectly with the soup, and the saba no tatsuta-age, crispy on the outside and moist inside, is best enjoyed by dipping it in the soup. The tables are equipped with a variety of condiments to customize your flavor, including sansho pepper, spicy miso, garlic, and black pepper, with sansho pepper being a particularly popular pairing. Tsukemen (dipping ramen), spicy miso ramen, and the Nabura Set (fried chicken + rice) are also available. Payment is cash only via a ticket vending machine. This is a must-visit spot to experience a unique mackerel ramen in a peaceful Kyoto machiya setting, perfect for a stop during your sightseeing around Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and Kinkakuji Temple.

1. **Before Entering (If there's a queue)** If there's a queue outside the shop, please line up at the end. Observe other customers to determine whether to purchase your meal ticket before entering or after taking your seat. 2. **Purchase Meal Ticket / Order** Upon entering, please purchase a meal ticket from the vending machine before taking a seat. Select the ramen, tsukemen, or side dishes you wish to eat, insert cash, and purchase your meal ticket. Only cash is accepted at this shop. 3. **Seating & Receiving** After purchasing your meal ticket, please hand it to a staff member to be shown to your seat, or find an empty seat and wait. Please wait a moment until your ramen is ready.

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