KYOTO ENGINE RAMEN

Engine Ramen was absolutely worth the wait. The line was very long, but it ended up being one of the best — if not the best — ramen experiences I had in Japan as a vegan. They also offer gluten-free options, which is a huge plus, and the gluten-free ramen was just as amazing as the regular one. We tried the Kyoto vegan beaning ramen with gluten-free noodles, the vegan zesty ramen with regular noodles, and the gluten-free dumplings, and everything was excellent. Portions were generous, flavors were outstanding, and despite the long wait, I would 100% do it again.

There are very few places in Japan that offer a vegan dish in addition to regular meat dishes. We were traveling with a vegan eater and decided to eat here because of that. We didn’t expect to have one of the most delicious bowls of ramen on our trip. The Zesty Ramen broth is SO flavorful, savory and rich without being too salty. I drank the entire bowl! The soy milk balances really well with the chicken broth. And the addition of minced garlic adds an extra punch to the bowl. It tasted like they used quality ingredients, and that there was a healthiness to it. Our server spoke excellent English and was both helpful and friendly. We would definitely come here again.

Located in a fun arcade district, this place offers yummy ramen for both those with and without gluten allergies. My wife said it was her favorite GF ramen of the trip and was excited for the ramen noodles that didn't taste like spaghetti. I found my traditional noodles to be very comforting and hearty after a long day of exploring. While some might label this place a tourist trap, it's actually a good place for tourists to eat and enjoy themselves without spending a lot. They can accommodate parties up to 4-6, but there might be a wait. Smaller parties can get in fast & English only is fine. The staff was nice, and the restaurant is very lively. There is a lot to explore around this location before and after as well.

Kyoto Engine Ramen made my first authentic ramen experience truly memorable. The ramen was incredibly flavorful, rich, and absolutely delicious—every bite was comforting and satisfying. What really stood out was their vegan options, which are not easy to find at most Japanese restaurants. As a vegetarian, I truly appreciated the thought and effort put into creating such well-balanced and tasty ramen without compromising on authenticity. If you’re looking for a flavorful, hearty bowl of ramen—especially with great vegan choices—Kyoto Engine Ramen is a must-visit. Highly recommended! 🍜✨

Visited here as a table for 2 on New Year’s Eve. We queued for around 10 minutes and were able to drink a beer whilst queuing. This place is pretty good, albeit not our favourite ramen spot on our trip. The gyoza were meant to come in a soup but we asked for them to be without the soup at the thought of the being runny. They were quite overcooked and we’ve definitely had better. The ramen was good, again not the best but still very strong with great flavours, a really deep and spicy broth but nothing to shout home about. Giving this four stars as it was nice but nothing special. Service was okay but if you’ve been to other ramen spots you’ll have experienced better.

Highly recommend going at opening time because the lines get long! As a couple with a vegetarian wife and non vegetarian husband we love places that have both options! The ramen is tasty, flavourful and extremely filling! The staff is friendly and makes sure to ask about allergies and preferences. We had the Vegan Zesty Ramen & Zesty Miso Ramen (Pork). We also had peach wine which was the best we had in Japan.

Came here due to the well-regarded reviews and was not disappointed. Entering was wonderful, being greeted by the friendly and welcoming staff who sat us down upstairs. I had a wonderful vegan ramen with soup dumplings. The ramen was great however the soup dumplings led to the dumplings getting slight soggy and losing their texture. I do see why the reviews speak so highly of this place, wonderful food and a welcoming atmosphere, really enjoyable place.

Wowwowowoweeeee this is some GOOD ramen!!! Broth was soo very flavorful and noodles were perfectly fresh! It was so nice that they had such accommodating options like vegetarian and pork-free chicken ramen! 🫶🫶 Really appreciated their quick service too! I will be thinking about that bowl of ramen for a longgg time.