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Ramen Sakurai

西ノ京池ノ内町 · Kyoto

1-12 Mibubōjōchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto 604-8804, Japan

Late-night Kyoto ramen shop in the Mibu/Nijo area serving chicken paitan shoyu ramen, with the option to add Kyoto pork chuck chashu.

Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.

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