01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
A layer of tender, thinly sliced chashu and chopped green onions blankets the bowl, resting atop a clear, deep-amber soy broth dotted with aromatic oil. At Rāmen Daiki in Umezu, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, the go-to order for many diners is the classic shoyu ramen. Infused with the richness of pork, the soup delivers the sharp, savory depth of soy sauce without feeling excessively heavy, clinging readily to the medium-thin straight noodles. Even the regular portion comes topped with a generous mound of moderately salted, meltingly soft pork slices, creating a bowl so balanced you are likely to finish every drop.
Alongside the signature shoyu, the menu includes miso and shio options, each offered in regular and large servings. Those after an extra dose of meat can add more sliced pork or pair their noodles with a chashu rice bowl coated in a sweet-savory glaze. Regulars can also be seen enjoying a casual pause over cold beer, accompanied by side plates of sliced appetizer pork or spicy kimchi.
Inside, seating centers on a counter layout that feels welcoming for solo diners. Weekdays are focused primarily on lunchtime service, while evening hours are added on Saturdays and Sundays; takeaway is also available, making it a handy local option. Table reservations are not accepted, and payment is strictly cash only, so it is wise to carry coins or thousand-yen notes when stopping by.
