Ichiwan Seiemon

Some diners say the Goku-shio ramen tastes satisfyingly like salt ramen, with its saltiness coming solely from the ingredients used to make the dashi. Another reviewer describes the saltiness of the first sip giving way to a sweetness in the broth as they continued eating. Impressions vary: some noticed seafood flavours, while others focused on the changing balance of saltiness and sweetness. It is a bowl that invites you to judge the broth for yourself.

For a dashi-forward bowl with gentler saltiness, Kyoto soy-sauce ramen is another option. One diner was struck by the umami of the dashi, which clung to the thin noodles, and found the soup milder in salt than its colour suggested. Another reported finishing every drop of the soy-sauce ramen broth.

If you would like rice alongside your noodles, one diner's account of ordering rice topped with raw egg may be useful. They also found dashi umami and sweetness in the rice, making it an interesting combination to try with the ramen. Ichiwan Seiemon is described as being run by a proprietor with experience working in a kappo restaurant. One visitor also recalled receiving thoughtful answers to their questions.

Lunch is served daily from 11 to 14. Payment is cash only, so it is worth bringing cash before you visit.