Manten Kyodai
A genuine ie-kei (Yokohama-style) ramen shop near Toji Temple, 4 minutes from Tojimachi Station. Praised even by people from Kanto as 'the real ie-kei ramen I used to eat back home'. Showa-era diner atmosphere with manga books, always lively with local regulars. Tabelog 328 reviews, Google 4.0+/300+ reviews.
'A rare place to get authentic ie-kei ramen even in Kyoto', 'Rich but not salty, with a clean aftertaste', 'Melt-in-your-mouth chashu', 'Closed weekends so weekday lunch is packed with locals'. Google 4.0+/300+ reviews prove genuine local popularity.