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Ramen Touhichi in Kyoto has earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its focused, chicken-forward approach to Japanese ramen. The shop’s signature is the chicken shoyu ramen, a clear, savory broth made from chicken bones and whole chickens, enriched with chicken oil and soy sauce. The bowl comes with toppings of pork shoulder, chicken breast, and seasoned bamboo shoots. Equally popular is the chicken oil mazesoba, a brothless noodle dish where the same rich chicken oil and tare coat thick, chewy noodles. Both are available as frozen take-home packs, allowing diners to recreate the experience at home.
The restaurant itself is a compact, counter-only space in Kyoto’s Sakyo ward, designed for a focused meal. With air conditioning and limited parking, it’s a straightforward, no-frills setting that lets the ramen speak for itself. The Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition underscores the value: high-quality, carefully made Japanese noodles at an accessible price. For those seeking a genuine taste of Kyoto’s ramen culture, Ramen Touhichi delivers a clean, satisfying bowl that stays true to its ingredients.
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