Tentenyu Shijo-Karasuma is our favorite ramen shop in downtown Kyoto. Their chicken soup ramen is fantastic and they serve other delights like gyoza and kimchee.
Tori paitan ramen © Chris Rowthorn
On the basement floor of the Cocon Karasuma Building, right near the major Shijo-Karasuma intersection, Tentenyu is a great spot for a quick lunch when you’re downtown. It’s an outpost of the shop’s main store, which is in the Ichijoji Ramen Street.
Tentenyu entrance © Chris Rowthorn
The “tei-ban tori paitan ramen” (standard order chicken soup ramen) is the way to go here, unless you crave something like extra chashu (sliced pork). You don’t have to say the whole name – just say “tei-ban” (sounds like “tay bahn”).
The staff here are used to the occasional foreign tourist, but you’ll mostly be surrounded by local workers who know that this place is great.
Name in English:
Tentenyu Shijo-Karasuma
Name in Japanese:
天天有 四条烏丸店
English address:
B1 Cocon Karasuma, 620 Suiginya-cho, Karasuma-dori-Shijo-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan 600-8411
Japanese address:
〒600-8411 京都市下京区烏丸通四条下ル水銀屋町620
COCON烏丸地下1階
Opening hours:
11:00am-10:30pm
Non-smoking area: Yes
Nearest Transport:
Directly connected to Shijo Station (exit 2) of Subway Karasuma Line or Karasuma Station of Hankyu Kyoto Line
Website: tentenyu.jp/shop/shijokarasuma.html (Japanese)
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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