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    Gion Tempura Ramen - KIRAKU -

    葵洛 (Gion Tempura Ramen KIRAKU)

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    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    Queue Protocol

    Line Up First

    Join the line outside. Staff will direct you inside to buy your ticket when seats open up.

    Payment Acceptance
    Credit Cards

    Tap or insert Visa, Mastercard, or JCB directly at the counter or digital kiosk.

    Typical Wait

    Usually under 15 minutes

    Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.

    Best for

    Housed in a restored Kyoto machiya overlooking an inner zen rock garden, Kiraku pairs additive-free katsuo and niboshi dashi with emerald-green noodles kneaded with stone-ground Uji first-harvest matcha. Fresh seasonal tempura arrives on a separate platter to keep the crust crisp.

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    Gion Tempura Ramen with Uji Matcha Noodles (天ぷらラーメン 抹茶麺)

    Dashi
    Shoyu
    Fish & Seafood
    Ramen
    ¥2,000-¥2,999 lunch · ¥3,000-¥3,999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Reservations can be booked in advance via TableCheck, though walk-ins are seated when seats open. Dip tempura pieces individually into the light dashi broth or sprinkle them with matcha salt on the side. The counter has 12 seats facing the open kitchen and garden.

    Card accepted
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    京都府京都市東山区新橋通大和大路東入林下町434-2

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Dashi
    Shoyu
    Fish & Seafood

    Typical price

    ¥2,000-¥2,999 lunch · ¥3,000-¥3,999 dinner

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    Recommended order

    Gion Tempura Ramen with Uji Matcha Noodles (天ぷらラーメン 抹茶麺)

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    Getting there

    京都府京都市東山区新橋通大和大路東入林下町434-2

    5 min from Gion-Shijo

    Keihan Main Line, Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00. Closed Tuesdays.

    Closed: Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Reservations can be booked in advance via TableCheck, though walk-ins are seated when seats open. Dip tempura pieces individually into the light dashi broth or sprinkle them with matcha salt on the side. The counter has 12 seats facing the open kitchen and garden.

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    This shop has an English menu — you can point to your order.

    Order your bowl

    これをください

    Kore o kudasai (This one, please)

    Customise your noodles
    麺かためでMen katame de (firm noodles)
    麺やわらかめでMen yawarakame de (soft noodles)
    替え玉くださいKaedama kudasai (extra noodles)
    Useful phrases
    おいしい！Oishii! — Delicious!
    お会計お願いしますOkaikei onegai shimasu — Check, please
    ごちそうさまでしたGochisousama deshita — Thank you for the meal (said when leaving)
    大盛りでOomori de — Large portion, please
    少なめでSukuname de — Smaller portion, please

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    Questions about Gion Tempura Ramen - KIRAKU -

    What is the nearest station to Gion Tempura Ramen - KIRAKU -?
    Gion-Shijo, about a 5-minute walk away. Gion-Shijo is served by Keihan Main Line and Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line.
    What should I order at Gion Tempura Ramen - KIRAKU -?
    Gion Tempura Ramen with Uji Matcha Noodles (天ぷらラーメン 抹茶麺). The kitchen works in Dashi, Shoyu and Fish & Seafood. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Gion Tempura Ramen - KIRAKU -?
    Lunch runs ¥2,000-¥2,999 and dinner ¥3,000-¥3,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Gion Tempura Ramen - KIRAKU - open?
    11:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00. Closed Tuesdays. Closed Tuesday.
    What should I know before visiting Gion Tempura Ramen - KIRAKU -?
    Children are welcome, there is an English menu and staff speak some English.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Gion Tempura Ramen - KIRAKU -?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Gion Tempura Ramen - KIRAKU - accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Gion Tempura Ramen - KIRAKU -.