Ippudo

When you want the pure, comforting savor of pork bone broth, the flagship Shiromaru Motoaji is a dependable starting point. The cloudy, silky tonkotsu soup carries none of the harsh pungency sometimes associated with the style, pairing naturally with snappy thin straight noodles, wood-ear mushroom strips, and tender sliced chashu pork. Upgrading to Tamago Shiromaru adds a soft-boiled seasoned egg, while the fully loaded Special Shiromaru layers on extra toppings for a substantially heartier meal. On days calling for more punch, Akamaru Shin'aji blends in seasoned aromatic oil and spicy miso paste for depth and complexity, while Kiwami Karakamen turns up the heat even further.

Rounding Out the Meal with Combos and Sides

Beyond standalone bowls of ramen, the menu offers hearty combination meals pairing noodles with side dishes. Options like the half-fried rice set, customizable with your choice of ramen, and Set A featuring crisp, aromatic Hakata bite-sized gyoza provide satisfying midday sustenance. Diners can order the classic Hakata-style noodle refill, or kaedama, or supplement their meal with individual sides such as spicy pollack roe rice, chopped chashu rice bowls, and Japanese fried chicken.

Casual Food-Court Dining Inside the Mall

Set in the 3rd-floor food court of AEON Mall Kyoto Katsuragawa, this branch offers an easy, low-stress stop during shopping trips or family outings. Younger diners are catered to with dedicated kids' ramen sets that include juice and snacks, and the expansive shared seating area makes lingering comfortable. Whether you need a swift solo lunch or an unhurried weekend meal with family, it provides accessible Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen whenever the craving strikes.