Ramen Nishiki
らーめん錦
Overview
Ramen Nishiki is a creative ramen shop housed in a renovated Kyomachiya (traditional Kyoto townhouse), located a 6-minute walk from Keihan Main Line Sanjo Station and Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line Sanjo Keihan Station, at 416 Hashimotocho 2-ri, Yamatooji-dori Higashi-iru, Shinbashi-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City. This establishment was founded by an owner who trained at AFURI in Daikanyama, and its unique charm lies in a worldview that merges Kyoto's traditional ambiance with modern sophistication. The exterior maintains the appearance of a classic Kyoto old house, but upon stepping inside, you'll find a tranquil space reminiscent of a shot bar, enhanced by indirect lighting. The delicate seating arrangements, akin to those in a high-end Japanese restaurant, coupled with the serene atmosphere and jazz music, create a truly impressive setting. The signature Tai Dashi Ramen Shio (Sea Bream Broth Ramen, Salt-based) features a clear, salt-based soup meticulously prepared from sea bream sourced from Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture. This dish achieves a delicate harmony between the gentle flavor of sea bream and the crispness of salt. Completely free of any fishy odor, the elegant taste strikes a perfect balance between saltiness and richness, making you want to savor every last drop of the exquisite soup. The homemade noodles are flat, medium-thin, and straight, made with Hokkaido oats and whole wheat flour, offering both chewy elasticity and a satisfying bite. Toppings include moist rare chicken breast chashu, grilled sea bream seared upon order (with crispy skin and tender, flaky flesh), duck loin chashu, bud green onions, red water pepper, and shredded carrots. The presentation is exquisitely delicate, characteristic of Kyoto, and beautiful enough to be considered a work of art rather than merely a dish. As variations of the signature ramen, the Tai Paitan Ramen (Sea Bream White Broth Ramen) offers a rich, cloudy broth, while the Matcha Ramen and Yuzu Matcha Ramen (1600 yen) present an innovative Kyoto original, combining sea bream broth with matcha and yuzu. For side dishes, Tai Meshi (Sea Bream Rice, 550 yen) is a standalone dish topped with grilled sea bream and bud green onions, traditionally enjoyed ochazuke-style by pouring the sea bream broth over it at the end. The Nishiki Don (2600 yen) is a luxurious bowl featuring Tai Meshi topped with Kuroge Wagyu roast beef, seared duck, seared sea bream, and salmon roe (ikura). Many customers choose to pair this special dish with their ramen.
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1Before entering
This ramen shop is located a 6-minute walk from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Main Line or Sanjo Keihan Station on the Kyoto City Subway Tozai Line, at 416 Hashimotomachi, Shimbashi-dori Yamato-oji-dori Higashi-iru 2, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. It's a renovated old traditional Kyoto townhouse ("Kyomachiya") with a rustic exterior but a modern interior featuring indirect lighting, creating a calm atmosphere like a shot bar. The owner, originally from AFURI, established this creative ramen shop. Business hours are [Tue-Sat] 11:00-15:00 / 18:00-23:00, [Sun] 11:00-16:00, closed on Mondays. There might be a short wait (e.g., 2 people waiting inside at 7:55 PM on a Saturday). Weekday lunch and evening hours are typically less crowded. Many foreign tourists visit.
2Ordering
There is no ticket vending machine, so no meal tickets are used. After entering, you will be guided to a waiting area (counter or indoor waiting seats). While waiting for a seat to become available, you will be given a menu. Review the menu and place your order verbally. Signature dishes include Sea Bream Dashi Ramen Shio (Salt) 1200-1250 yen, Shoyu (Soy Sauce) Ramen 1200 yen, Sea Bream Paitan Ramen, Matcha Ramen, Yuzu Matcha Ramen 1600 yen, Kamo Don (Duck Rice Bowl), Kin Don (Nishiki Rice Bowl) 2600 yen, and Tai Meshi (Sea Bream Rice) 550 yen. There's a wide selection of sides and toppings, which can be added by speaking to the staff. Payment is made at the register upon departure.
3Seating and Receiving Your Order
The compact shop has only 12 counter seats, arranged in a long L-shape. The seating is spaced generously like a traditional Japanese restaurant, complete with placemats, chopstick rests, and ramen spoons, creating a tranquil space with indirect lighting and jazz music. Orders are typically served within 5-10 minutes. The dishes are presented with an artistic arrangement, like a craftsman's work.
4Other
The signature Sea Bream Dashi Ramen Shio features a clear salt soup made from sea bream from Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture, balancing sea bream flavor, sharp saltiness, and gentle delicacy. The noodles are homemade, flat, medium-thin, straight, made with Hokkaido oats and whole wheat flour, offering both chewy elasticity and pleasant bite. Toppings include rare chicken breast chashu (moist texture), grilled aburi tai (torched sea bream) prepared to order (crispy skin, flaky meat), duck loin chashu, me-negi (sprouts), beni-tade (red water pepper), and shredded carrots, arranged delicately in a Kyoto style. Variations include Sea Bream Paitan Ramen with a rich paitan (creamy white) broth, and Matcha Ramen / Yuzu Matcha Ramen, which are original Kyoto creations combining sea bream dashi with matcha and yuzu. Tai Meshi (550 yen) is a single dish with grilled sea bream and me-negi. Kin Don (Nishiki Don) (2600 yen) is a luxurious rice bowl with Tai Meshi topped with Kuroge Wagyu roasted beef, aburi duck, aburi tai, and ikura (salmon roe). A common way to finish Tai Meshi is to pour sea bream dashi soup over it, enjoying it like ochazuke.
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『らーめん錦@京都市祇園四条』で塩らーめん1058円。
— ぶぅ (@ra_men_tabi) May 1, 2019
スープはじわうまだが、麺はポキポキと硬いだけでスープと全く合っていない。
スープや麺よりも鯛の身がおいしかった。
それぞれがバラバラに主張していてラーメンとしての完成度は高くない。また1058円も高過ぎる。 pic.twitter.com/vD3ojWsoJA
祇園の「らーめん錦」らーめん一杯980円、めっちゃ美味いんだから、家賃の安い場所でやってくれたらいいのに。 pic.twitter.com/cDoq4sTWRv
— tontonma-ramen (@TontonmaRamen) October 21, 2018
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| Lunch | Afternoon | Dinner | Late night | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | - | - | Up to 15 minRef. | - |
| Weekend | - | - | Up to 15 minRef. | - |
* Dashed cells = reference data from past visit examples (replaced once enough reviews arrive)
Dietary Notes
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This information is based on user reports and is not official information from the shop. Cross-contamination in the cooking environment cannot be guaranteed. If you have severe allergies, please confirm directly with the shop.
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