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The World’s 100 Best Ramen Shops

Ramen Sen-no-Kaze

Kyoto, Japan

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RAMEN SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 58 2026
Ramen Sen-no-Kaze

Small Kyoto ramen counter run by a few women, serving shio, shoyu and miso bowls from a numbered menu. Its seared, charred chashu draws long queues, mostly of foreign diners, and the broth is divisive.

Highlights

  • Seared charred chashu pork
  • Gyoza with three sauces
  • Counter seats facing kitchen

Good to know

  • Sign the waiting list at the door
  • Waits often one to two hours
  • Cash only; no children under seven

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