01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Slurp your soba standing up, then head on your way. Miyako Soba Kawaramachi is worth keeping in mind when you want a hot, satisfying meal in Kawaramachi without spending long over lunch. Diners have described it as a no-seating shop where soba and udon are served quickly. The format suits a speedy lunch or a short stop to tide you over between sightseeing.
One dish diners have singled out is the On-Tama Special, which has also been enjoyed with soba. It is an option if you want something beyond the classic kake soba or kake udon. Some diners praise the flavour of the broth; others note that the noodles are drained thoroughly, so the broth is less likely to become diluted. That may appeal to anyone coming specifically for the soba or udon.
There is more to choose from than hot noodles. The menu includes zaru soba, chilled bukkake noodles with kitsune and grated daikon, and on-tama yamakake. Herring soba and herring udon are presented as Kyoto specialities, offering a change from the standard options. You can choose between soba and udon, too. For a more generously topped bowl, try the Miyako Special, with tempura, fried tofu and egg. The seasonal mushroom and egg ankake is available with soba or udon; the menu describes it as a piping-hot bowl finished with a thick sauce. With a choice of chilled or hot noodles and different toppings, the menu offers plenty of ways to tailor a quick meal to your preference.
Rice dishes are available as well, including gyu fuwatama don, beef gently simmered with egg, and curry don, made with Japanese-style dashi seasoned with spices. Breakfast is offered, and the shop is listed as open daily from 8:00 to 22:00.
