A new Jiro-inspired ramen shop, Ramen So Chikyu Kibo de Kangaero San, opens in Kawaramachi, Kyoto (262 Kita-Kurumayacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The shop is operated by Zenmashi Co., Ltd., a Kyoto-based group company of THAN Inc.
First New Location in About a Decade, Opening in Kawaramachi, One of Kyoto's Leading Entertainment Districts
Ramen So Chikyu Kibo de Kangaero, a leading name in the Kansai region's Jiro-inspired ramen scene, opened its first location in Fushimi, Kyoto on March 6, 2009. Known as a pilgrimage site for Jiro-style ramen fans, the shop has drawn daily lines of customers ever since. Its rich pork-bone soy sauce broth made with umami from domestic pork, its chewy, extra-thick curly house-made noodles crafted from 100% high-gluten flour, and its extra-thick pork char siu come together as a trio in generous, addictive bowls of ramen that have built a devoted following for the Chikyu Kibo de Kangaero brand.
Through noren-wake (independent spin-off) openings, Ramen So Chikyu Kibo de Kangaero Mirai e opened in Ibaraki, Osaka on December 18, 2015, followed by Ramen So Chikyu Kibo de Kangaero Sora in Saiin on April 24, 2017. This new location marks the brand's first new opening in about a decade. While previous locations have been in suburban areas, this new shop opens in Kawaramachi, one of Kyoto's leading entertainment districts.
Jiro-style ramen shops are often seen as intimidating for first-time customers, due to reputations for stern staff, less-than-pristine interiors, and complicated ordering ("call") systems. Ramen So Chikyu Kibo de Kangaero San aims to offer attentive service and a clean dining space, with a "call chart" on hand to help newcomers feel at ease. To mark the opening, the shop will also sell an exclusive Ramen So Chikyu Kibo de Kangaero San T-shirt (¥2,000) in a limited run of 60.
Menu
Two options are available: Ramen and Shirunashi (ramen served without broth). Customers can choose their preferred noodle portion:
- 200g: ¥1,100
- 300g: ¥1,150
- 400g: ¥1,200
- 500g or more: ¥1,250
(The price stays the same even at 2kg, as long as you can finish it.)
Toppings
The standard bowl comes with two slices of pork, vegetables (bean sprouts), pork back fat, and garlic.
- Extra pork (3 slices): ¥250
- Cheese: ¥50
- Black oolong tea: ¥200
All prices include tax.
Store Information
Ramen So Chikyu Kibo de Kangaero San
Address: 262 Kita-Kurumayacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto (〒604-8021)
Phone: 075-585-2383
Hours:
- Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM to 11:45 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM to 9:45 PM
- October 3 to 9: Opens at 6:00 PM
- October 3 and 4 only: Limited to the first 120 bowls
- Regular hours begin October 10
Seats: 15
Floor area: 13.19 tsubo
Closed: Mondays
