I recently tried the limited-quantity ramen at Ramen Kairikiya, so I'd like to share my experience in this blog.
That day, I happened to stop by while traveling and didn’t have a specific ramen in mind that I wanted to eat. However, since I was near the restaurant and remembered that my ¥100 discount coupon, which had a one-month expiration, was about to expire, I decided to take the opportunity and visit.
Since I was already there, I thought I’d try something I wouldn’t normally choose. After browsing the menu, I decided on the "Kujo Negi Ramen." The words “limited quantity” caught my attention, and I also recalled having it a long time ago. It had been a while, so I wanted to taste it again.
Speaking of limited-quantity ramen, I wonder how many servings they prepare each day. I visited in the early evening, but luckily, I was able to order it without any issues.
Ramen Kairikiya is known for Kyoto-style ramen, but recently, I’ve mostly been trying their limited-time menu items. While those were delicious, they didn’t particularly feel “Kyoto-like.” Rather than going to eat Kyoto ramen, it felt more like visiting a great ramen shop. However, this time, the Kujo Negi Ramen truly represents Kyoto-style ramen.
Before the pandemic, I frequently traveled to Kansai (Osaka and Kyoto) for business trips, and I often enjoyed eating ramen there. But now, those experiences feel like a distant memory. Since COVID-19, online meetings have become the norm, and the need for business trips has drastically decreased.
This may be slightly off-topic from Kairikiya, but I’d love to visit Kyoto again and go on a ramen-eating tour.
And finally, here it is—the long-awaited bowl of ramen!
This dish is a classic special shoyu (soy sauce) ramen, generously topped with a heap of Kujo green onions. Because it's essentially just an added topping, the serving time was incredibly fast. The sheer amount of Kujo negi completely covered the surface of the bowl, making it almost impossible to see the ramen beneath. It even looked like green noodles at first glance! (lol)
Upon taking my first bite, I found that the light and refreshing shoyu broth paired perfectly with the crisp, fresh Kujo negi—absolutely delicious!
With such a large amount of green onions, the ratio of noodles to negi felt like 1:1, making this a dream come true for negi lovers. You can enjoy the Kujo negi in two ways:
- Eat it as is with the noodles for a fresh, crunchy texture.
- Let it soak in the soup for a while until it softens, then enjoy it with the noodles.
Either way, it’s a fantastic experience that you can customize to your preference.
It had been a while since I last had this ramen, but I was completely satisfied with my choice!
If this sounds appealing to you, I highly recommend trying it out.
The price varies depending on the location, but at the Tokyo branch I visited, it was ¥1,001 (including tax)—just slightly over the ¥1,000 mark. However, thanks to my ¥100 discount coupon, the final bill came to ¥901.
At this price, I think the value for money is excellent!