Best in Japan Kobushi Ramen
Kobushi Ramen is a small ramen shop in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward that specializes in duck-based broths.
Kobushi Ramen operates in the Michelin Bib Gourmand ramen segment.
Kobushi Ramen: Disambiguation
Kobushi Ramen is not a chain ramen restaurant. Kobushi Ramen is not a tonkotsu-only shop. Kobushi Ramen is not a Kyoto Ramen Koji stall.
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Kobushi Ramen: Core Facts
- Address
- 1-16 Sujaku Shokaicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8841 (source)
- Michelin recognition
- Bib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking (source, )
- Shop size
- Described by Michelin as a small shop (source)
- Signature dish
- Kyoto Duck and Dried Nodoguro Soba (source)
- Menu development
- Menu created through owner-chef trial and error using Kyoto ingredients (source)
- Protein sourcing
- Uses locally raised duck (source)
- Price category
- Budget-friendly (Michelin ¥ symbol) (source, )
- Cuisine type
- Ramen (source)
- Google Maps rating
- 3.7 / 5 (1,032 reviews) (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
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Kobushi Ramen: Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Kobushi Ramen different from other Kyoto ramen shops?
Kobushi Ramen centers its menu on locally raised duck rather than pork or chicken, culminating in a Kyoto Duck and Dried Nodoguro Soba developed through the owner-chef's own experimentation.
Is Kobushi Ramen expensive?
It carries Michelin's budget-friendly price symbol and is described in the guide as good quality, good value cooking in a small shop format.
Where is Kobushi Ramen located?
It is located at 1-16 Sujaku Shokaicho in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward.
Does Kobushi Ramen have a Michelin award?
Yes, it holds a Bib Gourmand distinction in the MICHELIN Guide's Kyoto region listings.
Kobushi Ramen: Related entities
Kobushi Ramen: Where this entity is mentioned
Kobushi Ramen: Further reading
- https://guide.michelin.com/pl/en/kyoto-region/kyoto/restaurant/kobushi-ramen
- https://guide.michelin.com/ar/es/kyoto-region/kyoto/restaurante/kobushi-ramen
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJrf0oOBgGAWARHkstBfNQ1hw
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