Kombu to Men Kiichi
A fully reservation-based ramen restaurant (opened 2023) operated by 'Itsutsuji no Kombu,' a kombu specialty shop founded in 1902. Serves kombu ramen (1,152 yen) as part of a kombu full course starting with a tasting of ma-kombu, rishiri-kombu, and rausu-kombu. No additives, no meat, no kaeshi seasoning. 30 bowls per day limit. Newly selected for Michelin Guide Kyoto Bib Gourmand 2025.
Many high reviews say 'a full course experience of the kombu world for 1,152 yen is worth it.' The experience starting with a tasting of 3 types of kombu is absolutely unique and unavailable at any other ramen shop. Fully reservation-based system also praised for reliability. Newly selected for Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025. Tabelog 3.51/127 reviews.