"The bite-sized gyoza are to die for. The gyoza set meal is great value. While it's not on the menu, you can request a vegetarian option."
on Gyoza
"One of the most popular ramen places in Kyoto, so expect queues out of the door at any time of the day or night. It's worth the wait - their Hakata-style ramen soups are rich and flavorsome. The Akamaru Modern is highly recommended."
on Hakata ramen
"There’s a reason that there’s usually a line outside this place: the ramen is fantastic."
on Hakata ramen
"Order a plate of gyoza (dumplings) to go with your ramen and you’ve got the makings of a real feast."
on Gyoza
"One bite of the noodles and a slurp of the soup and you’ll understand why the chain has enjoyed such rapid success: the noodles have just the right degree of texture and the thick soup is rich and satisfying."
on Hakata ramen
"Go directly to the source of ramen noodles. Ippudo Nishikikoji is a ramen shop that attracts hungry guests who covet quick cuisine. Menu staples include pork ramen with five different types of hot peppers."
on Hakata ramen
"The gyoza come with their homemade chilli and lemon paste on the side – delicious! You can even buy the bottle to take home."
on Gyoza
"To fully enjoy the full flavors of ramen, which at Ippudo means a broth made from three types of pork bones simmered for 18 hours, it's imperative to slurp the noodles, which also helps cool the hot temperature so you don't burn yourself (waiting until the ramen cooled would totally diminish the aroma and flavor)."
on Hakata ramen
"This wonderful restaurant in Kyoto is famous for its delicious ramen. Once you taste the ramen you will see why people are willing to wait! The broth is rich and delicious, the noodles are just the right texture. The ramen is not overdone, simple but delicious. I like the traditional ramen."
on Hakata ramen
"Ippudo Nishikikoji is a cosy place full of locals in the hidden small streets close to the Nishiki market. Just select a bowl of ramen and don’t forget to order the gyoza dumplings."
on Gyoza