Tabelog ratingOre no Ramen Appare Ya (俺のラーメン あっぱれ屋) has earned a cult following for its unique take on ramen, drawing crowds to its location in Joyo city, well south of central Kyoto. The specialty is a creamy, whipped broth made from pork and fish, served in two styles: the rich 'Dakutoro' or the milder 'Kokumaro'. This is paired with distinctive, house-made noodles that are flat and very chewy, a texture praised by nearly every visitor.
The main draw for many is the 'Super Tsukemen', a dipping noodle set limited to just 20 servings per day. Those who manage to get it are treated to a dramatic plate piled high with thin slices of peppery, low-temperature-cooked chashu pork, which many reviewers call a highlight in itself. Another popular move is to order a side of 'Ajitsuke-meshi' (seasoned rice) to add to the remaining broth at the end, creating a risotto-like finish. The fast, efficient service from the two-person team is also frequently admired.
The main drawbacks are practical: expect long queues, especially on weekends, and the coveted 'Super Tsukemen' often sells out early. The shop keeps a short lunch-only window from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM and is located in an area best accessed by car. A small number of diners have found the soup a little too salty or, conversely, too light for their preference.
Reviewers recently paid around ¥1,000 for the 'Kokumaro Shio' ramen and about ¥1,200 for the 'Super Tsukemen'. An extra portion of pork costs an additional ¥350, and the 'Ajitsuke-meshi' rice is about ¥150. For the quality of the house-made noodles and high-grade pork, most consider it excellent value.
- Getting There: The restaurant is best reached by car, about a 10–15 minute drive from the Tanabenishi IC on the Keinawa Expressway. A bus is available from Kintetsu Shintanabe or JR Kyotanabe stations, but it runs infrequently (about once per hour).
- Booking: Walk-in only; reservations are not accepted. To get the limited 'Super Tsukemen', it's recommended to arrive 30–60 minutes before opening. Expect to queue.
- Payment: Cash only. Credit cards, electronic money, and QR code payments are not accepted.
- Seating: There are 18 counter seats.
- Children: Children are welcome.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: Free parking for 30 cars is available on-site.