しょうゆらーめん / Shoyu Ramen / Ganso Ramen Daiei — Marutamachi, Kyoto

Kyoto style shoyu soup is made from pork leg bones and meat. Thin noodles are custom ordered from Kondo Seimenjo, based in Niigata. The same noodles have been used since the shop opened. Pork chashu is made by simmering brand name meat at high heat to remove excess fat and odor, before marinating it in special soy sauce. Bean sprouts, kujo negi, house-made spicy garlic chives (kōmi nira).

The current master is the nephew of the original founder. He started with a part time job when he was in high school, becoming an apprentice in his 20's. He finally inherited the business when his uncle retired. All recipes and cooking techniques were passed on to him. Ramen Daiei originally opened in Minami-ku in 1980, eventually moving to the current location in Marutamachi. 16 seats. @tai_sho1102 Less