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    Ramen Muraji Kyoto Gion Honten

    らーめん むらじ 京都祇園本店

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    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

    20 to 45 minutes at lunch

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

    Best for

    Ramen Muraji operates inside a two-story traditional wooden machiya townhouse along a stone-paved lane in Kyoto's Gion district. Founded by a female ramen chef, the kitchen simmers domestic chicken bones for ten hours until the collagen emulsifies into an opaque white broth. The signature Lemon Ramen layers freshly sliced lemon rounds over the creamy poultry soup, cutting the rich chicken fat with tart citrus acidity. Firm straight noodles and tender chicken chashu finish each bowl.

    Read our in-depth guide: Ramen Muraji: Kyoto's Chicken Paitan in a Machiya Townhouse

    Order This

    Lemon Ramen (檸檬らーめん) & White Tori Paitan (鶏白湯 白)

    Tori Paitan
    Medium-thin straight noodles
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Remove the lemon slices onto the side dish after two minutes to prevent bitter rind oils from overpowering the broth. Located near the Shirakawa canal in Gion. Walk-ins welcome, but weekend lunch queues form quickly. English menus available.

    Operational note: Kyoto chicken paitan topped with fresh lemon wheels; relocated to Yanagibamba Rokkaku;
    Live announcements:@ramen_murajiramen-muraji.jp
    Card accepted
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    京都府京都市東山区清本町373-3

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium-thin straight noodles

    Broth

    Tori Paitan

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Lemon Ramen (檸檬らーめん) & White Tori Paitan (鶏白湯 白)

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    Getting there

    京都府京都市東山区清本町373-3

    5 min from Gion-Shijo

    Keihan Main Line, Hankyu Kyoto Line

    Hours

    Monday to Friday 11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:30; Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 11:30–21:30.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Remove the lemon slices onto the side dish after two minutes to prevent bitter rind oils from overpowering the broth. Located near the Shirakawa canal in Gion. Walk-ins welcome, but weekend lunch queues form quickly. English menus available.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Kyoto chicken paitan topped with fresh lemon wheels; relocated to Yanagibamba Rokkaku;

    Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:

    @ramen_murajiramen-muraji.jp

    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 Ramen Muraji Kyoto Gion Honten

    What is the nearest station to Ramen Muraji Kyoto Gion Honten?
    Gion-Shijo, about a 5-minute walk away. Gion-Shijo is served by Keihan Main Line and Hankyu Kyoto Line.
    What should I order at Ramen Muraji Kyoto Gion Honten?
    Lemon Ramen (檸檬らーめん) & White Tori Paitan (鶏白湯 白). Noodles: medium-thin straight noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Ramen Muraji Kyoto Gion Honten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Ramen Muraji Kyoto Gion Honten open?
    Monday to Friday 11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:30; Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 11:30–21:30.
    What should I know before visiting Ramen Muraji Kyoto Gion Honten?
    Expect a queue at peak hours, seating is at the counter, children are welcome and there is an English menu.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ramen Muraji Kyoto Gion Honten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Ramen Muraji Kyoto Gion Honten accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Ramen Muraji Kyoto Gion Honten.