Ramen & Noodles · Saiin
Mendokoro Toritani 麺処 鶏谷
Chicken-focused ramen and tsukemen shop near Randen Yamanouchi, a Tabelog Hyakumeiten 2023-2025.
HoursMon, Tue, Thu, Fri 11:15-14:30, 18:05-22:00; Sat, Sun, holidays 11:00-15:00, 18:00-22:00 (until sold out)
ClosedWednesdays
PriceTypical meal: ¥1,000
Getting thereYamanouchi Station (Randen Arashiyama Line), 7 min
Time needed45 min
Best timeWeekday lunch
Address1-22 Saiin Shijobata-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
About
As the name (tori, chicken) suggests, Toritani builds its bowls around chicken broth, served as ramen or as tsukemen. The small shop sits on a residential street west of central Kyoto and closes when the soup runs out. It has been a Tabelog Ramen Hyakumeiten in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Highlights
- Chicken-based ramen and tsukemen
- Tabelog Hyakumeiten 2023, 2024, 2025
- PayPay accepted
Tips
- Closes early if sold out
- Easy to combine with a ride on the Randen tram to Arashiyama
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