玄屋 (Genya in Kyoto)

玄屋

Kyoto ramen hunt!

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Genya is in a part of Kyoto, a few stops south of the main station, that most tourists would never visit.

Nice place, though.

I love these old covered shopping arcades.

Genya specializes in sake kasu (酒粕) ramen. Sake kasu is the leftover product of sake fermentation. It's sweet and funky and delicious. Kind of like a funked-up miso.

Matched with green onions and slivers of fried tofu, it has a Kyoto feel to it.

Not sure why, but Kyoto ramen shops are either super traditional, or pushing the envelope. Ramen hunters will always have something to try out here in the ancient capitol of Japan.

らぁめん冠尾 (Kamuro in Ebisu)

らぁめん冠尾

Anyone on a hunt for creamy tori paitan soup should take note of Kamuro.

Open late, which is a good thing in this part of town. Three of my favorite bars are within walking distance. Hatos, Trench, and Martha. You've been warned and informed.

Creamy soup, clear soup, and spicy are the choices. A little spice is nice.

You can always add more of the shop's homemade chili oil.

The heat of the oil and the creaminess of the chicken soup make a great match. I wasn't drinking this evening, but this one would be perfect after a few too many at some (or all) of my bars.

麺昇 神の手 (Kaminote in Koenji)

麺昇 神の手

What the heck is that!

Kaminote opened in May, 2017 and was given the #2 rookie award in the original category. Original is an understatement.

Garlic shrimp ramen.

The restaurant is more of a teppanyaki spot than a ramen shop. Different dishes get fried up on the iron griddle. Yakisoba, okonomiyaki, and things like scallops with garlic. The menu is large, and there are drinks to go with it all.

As for ramen, choose from seven different types.

I had to try the オムラーメン, ramen topped with a Japanese-style omelet and roast beef.

Super interesting, this one gets a recommendation. Don't expect showa-era traditional food here, just something fun and new. The base is a tomato soup, in line with the whole omelet theme.

Yes, they have regular ramen as well.

Website here.