Gogyo

Don’t be turned off by the fact that this ramen eatery is an offshoot of New York City's Ippudo—the specialty here is the burnt ramen, which is unique to this location. The charred, rich and smoky soup, which can be ordered with either a miso or soy base broth, is a flavorful and distinctive take on ramen. Located in downtown Kyoto near the Nishiki Market, Gogyo hits the spot for a quick and easygoing lunch while touring (particularly on a wintry day).