Menbaka Fire Ramen: Kyoto’s Flame-Cooked Shoyu Ramen Since 1984
Menbaka -- known internationally as "Fire Ramen" -- has served its shoyu ramen since 1984, finished tableside with a dramatic flame-oil pour over green onions. It is one of the few ramen shops in Kyoto with a confirmed English menu, English-speaking staff, and vegetarian/vegan options.
- Fire-Cooked Shoyu Ramen
- Nijo
- Under ¥1,000
Last updated: 2026-09-21
Featured in Best Ramen in Kyoto → Featured in Vegan and Vegetarian Dining in Japan: A Traveler's Guide →
Good to Know
- Budget per person
- Under ¥1,000
- Hours
- 11:00-21:00 daily (regular walk-in menu). Course/set menu by reservation only, separate lunch/dinner reservation windows.
- Address
- 757-2 Minami-Iseya-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8153
- Seating
- Counter seats: Yes
- Reservation
- Recommended
- English support
- English menu: Yes
English-speaking staff: Yes
Last verified: 2026-09-21. Hours and prices may change — please confirm with the restaurant directly before visiting.
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- Vegetarian
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Yes Source: 麺場ばか一代（Fire Ramen Menbaka）公式サイト（同上、vegetarianオプションを明記）
Last confirmed: 2026-09-29 - Vegan
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Yes Source: 麺場ばか一代（Fire Ramen Menbaka）公式サイト（"we now proudly offer vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and Muslim-friendly options" と明記）
Last confirmed: 2026-09-29
Halal, vegan, and vegetarian information here is not independently certified by this site — it reflects the source cited above. Always confirm current details directly with the restaurant.
Why Visit
- Tourist-friendliness rated 4/5 — manageable even without Japanese.
- Individual counter-booth seating makes solo dining comfortable.
- An English menu is available, so ordering doesn't require Japanese.
What to Order
- Fire Ramen -- the signature shoyu ramen finished with a tableside flame-oil pour over Kyoto-grown green onions. A vegan ramen is also on the menu.
How to Order
- The regular a-la-carte ramen menu is walk-in only
- The set/course menu requires an advance reservation through the official TableCheck booking page linked from the restaurant's website.
First-Time Visitor Guide
- Tourist-friendliness: 4 / 5
Location
757-2 Minami-Iseya-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8153
About 10 minutes on foot from Nijo Castle (Nijojo-mae).
Official Links
Always check the official site/account for the latest details before you go.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there an English menu at Menbaka Fire Ramen?
- Yes
- Do I need a reservation?
- Recommended
- How do I get to Menbaka Fire Ramen?
- About 10 minutes on foot from Nijo Castle (Nijojo-mae).
Information on this page is compiled and checked by our editorial team from the restaurant's official information and public data. Details we could not verify are not listed.
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