Unnamed Ramen Restaurant

Between Keihan Line Sanjo Station and Tozai Line Kyoto ShiyakushoMae Station is a peculiar ramen restaurant without a name called literally ‘Unnamed ramen’. Unnamed ramen opened in September 2014 and is a sistershop of the stylish Sugari Ramen . The restaurant is located in the basement of the Ceokiyamachi building along the Takase river with its entrance, a staircase going down, situated on the side of the building facing away from the river.

The restaurant features a distinctive design, with two small inner gardens and a concrete walkway separating the entrance and waiting area from the dining space. The interior is mainly concrete and features a minimalistic aesthetic.

At this restaurant, ordering your ramen is done through a digital display near the entrance, much like at its sister restaurant, Sugari. However, unlike Sugari, this restaurant also accepts cash. The menu is limited but includes ramen, tsukemen, and soba. You have the option to add additional ingredients such as motsu (meat guts) or chashu (roasted pork fillet), as well as extra egg and select the amount of noodles. Once you’re called, you can seat yourself at one of the twelve available bar stools along the kitchen counter. In front of you, you will find a drawer containing chopsticks, napkins, and a variety of seasonings for you to use.

Unnamed ramen is a stylish ramenshop with good ramen and a distinctive interior that makes for an interesting visit.