RamenIchijoji Station5 min walk
GOKKEI
麺屋 極鶏 一乗寺本店
Thick chicken paitan with meat so dense a spoon stands upright: a signature bowl where you 'eat' rather than sip the soup
- Signature ultra-thick Toridaku
- Akadaku delivers rich flavor and garlic
- Thick-cut chashu
- Free rice refills
- Solo-diner friendly
- Popular spot drawing visitors from afar
- Lively atmosphere centered on counter seats
- Tatami seating available and non-smoking
The hallmark of GOKKEI is its Toridaku, a dense chicken paitan soup packed with pure chicken essence boiled down to the absolute limit. With a viscosity so thick that a soup spoon can stand upright in the bowl, it is often described as feeling more like 'eating' soup than slurping noodles. The Daku series offers rich variations—such as Akadaku, which blankets the surface in red chili pepper with a garlic punch without being as spicy as it looks, as well as Ebidaku and Kurodaku with different flavor profiles—allowing guests to enjoy a different richness on every visit. Chunky, firm menma bamboo shoots and thick-cut chashu with tender, flaky fibers provide delightful accents to the heavy soup, while pouring the rich broth or an egg over free refills of rice is a well-known customer favorite. The interior holds 19 seats in total, with table seats and tatami seating (zashiki) centered around counter seats, offering a vibrant atmosphere where the sounds of the kitchen feel close. A short walk from Eizan Electric Railway Ichijoji Station, the shop is entirely non-smoking, operates on a ticket machine system, and welcomes solo diners with ease.
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- Cuisine
- Address
- 29-7 Ichijojinishitojikawaracho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 606-8123, Japan
Address in Japanese: 京都府京都市左京区一乗寺西閉川原町29-7
- Nearest station
- Ichijoji Station5 min walk (332 m)
- Phone
- 075-711-3133
- Budget
- Lunch
- ¥1,000–¥1,999
- Dinner
- ¥1,000–¥1,999
- Reservations
- No reservations
- Payment
- Credit cardNot accepted
- E-moneyNot accepted
- QR code paymentNot accepted
- Seats
- 19 seats
5 counter seats, 1 table, 2 tatami seating (zashiki)
- Counter seats
- Table seats
- Tatami room
- Private room
- Smoking
- Non-smoking
- Parking
- No
20 seconds on foot; coin parking available nearby
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Accessibility
- No
- Power outlets
- No
- Private hire
- Not available
- Opened
- May 4, 2011
- Notes
- ◆ Customers arriving by bicycle or motorcycle are kindly asked not to visit. Access via Eizan Electric Railway is recommended if possible. * Temporary bicycle parking available nearby (mostly for motorcycles 125cc or under) ◆ Meal ticket machine ◆ Tissues available under counter and in other locations
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue–Sun |
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| Holidays | Closed |
Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.
Features & facilities
- Tatami seating
- Open for lunch
- Budget-friendly
Map & access
29-7 Ichijojinishitojikawaracho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 606-8123, Japan
Address in Japanese: 京都府京都市左京区一乗寺西閉川原町29-7
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