October 2022: Please note this branch of Ippudo has now permanently closed, but there are several other branches in the city. Please see our Downtown Kyoto page for other places to eat in the district. See my list of Kyoto’s Best Restaurants for more eating inspiration and my Best Ramen in Kyoto page.
Ippudo Ramen is our favorite ramen joint in all of Kyoto. The soup and noodles are sublime and the accompanying dumplings crispy and delicious.
Ippudo Ramen got its start in Fukuoka, Kyushu, in 1995 and quickly spread not only across Japan but also to such countries as the United States, the UK and Singapore. One bite of the noodles and a slurp of the soup and you’ll understand why the chain has enjoyed such rapid success: the noodles have just the right degree of texture and the thick soup is rich and satisfying. Order a plate of gyoza (dumplings) to go with your ramen and you’ve got the makings of a real feast.
For more Kyoto ramen choices, see our Best Ramen in Kyoto page.
English address:
653-1 Bantoya-cho, Higashinotoin, Nishikikoji higashi iru, Nakagyo-ku
Japanese address:
中京区東洞院錦小路東入ル阪東屋町653-1
Opening hours:
11am-2am
Price:
Cheap
Non-smoking area: Yes
Nearest Transport:
1min walk from Shijo Station, Karasuma subway line or Karasuma Station, Hankyu line
Telephone: 213-8800
Customer Reviews:
Read customer reviews of Ippudo on TripAdvisor
More Restaurant Suggestions: See my list of Kyoto’s Best Restaurants for more eating inspiration. The list covers all cuisines and price ranges.
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