Welcome
to Menbaka Fire Ramen
Business hours:
11:00-21:00 *If you come without a reservation, you may have to wait outside for a long time. We recommend making a reservation.
For reservation system we only have the SPECIAL SET MENU and it`s NOT POSSIBLE to change it for a regular menu. Regular menu is only for walk-in customers.
Thank your for understanting.
SINCE 1984
The History of Fire Ramen
Konnichiwa and welcome!
Our story began in 1984, when we opened the very first Menbaka (Fire Ramen) restaurant in Kyoto. In the early days, we served various types of ramen. But just one year after opening, our founder discovered that pouring flaming oil over freshly chopped green onions not only created an incredible aroma—it also brought out a unique and unforgettable flavor. That’s how Fire Ramen was born, and it quickly became our signature dish.
Since then, we’ve grown from serving local Japanese guests to welcoming ramen lovers from all over the world. Our mission is to share authentic ramen culture globally, while offering a one-of-a-kind experience that’s both delicious and exciting.
Unlike many ramen shops, we focus on preserving the traditional taste of Shoyu Ramen—a soy sauce-based broth that is light yet deeply flavorful. And to make sure everyone can enjoy our ramen, we now proudly offer vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and Muslim-friendly options, carefully crafted with the same attention to quality and taste.
At Menbaka, we strive every day to provide not just great food, but a joyful, memorable experience for every guest. Each bowl we serve is filled with care, flavor, and a touch of fire—because this isn’t just food, it’s our passion and life’s purpose.
We look forward to welcoming you. Come and enjoy a fiery bowl of ramen with us!
Reservation-Only Dinner Course
(Effective from March 2026)
Regular
◇ Appetizers
1. Salmon and Tuna Tartare
2. Seasonal Amuse-bouche
◇ Fire Ramen
The green onion used is from Kyoto's top brand, Kujo Negi. The soup is a superb ramen made with a blend of chicken, pork, and fish, simmered for long hours.
◇ Wagyu Beef Sushi
A5 Rank Wagyu beef sushi. The Wagyu beef is seared with a blowtorch.
◇ Wagyu Steak
A5 Rank Wagyu beef fillet steak. This is a rare cut that can only be obtained in small quantities from one cow.
◇ Japanese style Dessert
Warabi mochi plain
Warabi mochi matcha
Daifuku mochi
Ice cream
※ All desserts are dairy-free, egg-free and gluten-free.
Vegan
◇ Appetizers
1. Vegan Salmon and Vegan Tuna Tartare
2. Seasonal Amuse-bouche
◇ Vegan Fire Ramen
The green onion used is a Kyoto's top brand Kujo green onion. The broth is made of dry radish, dry kelp and dry shiitake (mushroom).
◇ Vegan Sushi
Vegan salmon, Vegan tuna, Vegan Crab, Avocado
◇ Vegan Steak
Soy meat Yakiniku & Kyoto style paprika and pumpkin
◇ Japanese style Dessert
Warabi mochi plain
Warabi mochi matcha
Daifuku mochi
Ice cream
※ All desserts are dairy-free, egg-free and gluten-free.
Gluten-free
◇ Appetizers
1. Salmon and Tuna Tartare
2. Seasonal Amuse-bouche
◇ Gluten-free Fire Ramen
The green onion used is a Kyoto's top brand Kujo green onion. Gluten-free ramen uses a premium soy sauce made only from soybeans and is also Gluten Free. The noodles are made from rice flour.
◇ Wagyu Beef Sushi
A5 Rank Wagyu beef sushi. The Wagyu beef is seared with a blowtorch.
◇ Wagyu Steak
A5 Rank Wagyu beef fillet steak. This is a rare cut that can only be obtained in small quantities from one cow.
◇ Japanese style Dessert
Warabi mochi plain
Warabi mochi matcha
Daifuku mochi
Ice cream
※ All desserts are dairy-free, egg-free and gluten-free.
No pork
◇ Appetizers
1. Salmon and Tuna Tartare
2. Seasonal Amuse-bouche
◇ No pork Fire Ramen
The green onion used is a Kyoto's top brand Kujo green onion. The chicken on top is halal.
◇ Wagyu Beef Sushi （halal)
A5 Rank Wagyu beef sushi. The Wagyu beef is seared with a blowtorch.
◇ Wagyu Steak（halal)
A5 Rank Wagyu beef fillet steak. This is a rare cut that can only be obtained in small quantities from one cow.
◇ Japanese style Dessert
Warabi mochi plain
Warabi mochi matcha
Daifuku mochi
Ice cream
※ All desserts are dairy-free, egg-free and gluten-free.
EXPERIENCE
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HAPPY CUSTOMERS
From TripAdvisor
![A New Chapter of Fire & Flavor Begins! 🔥✨
Something special is cooking at Menbaka... We are thrilled to unveil our Updated Dinner Course, launching this March! 🌸
We’ve taken our legendary Fire Ramen experience to the next level. Imagine the smoky aroma of our signature broth paired with premium ingredients like A5 Rank Wagyu Fillet Steak, seared Wagyu sushi, and fresh seasonal appetizers. 🥩🍜
Inclusive Gourmet for Everyone! At Menbaka, we believe the "Fire Experience" should be enjoyed by all. Our new dinner course is available in four specialized versions:
🥩 Regular: The ultimate Wagyu and Fire Ramen feast.
🌱 Vegan: A stunning plant-based journey from Vegan Tuna Tartare to Soy Meat "Steak."
🌾 Gluten-Free: Enjoy our premium rice flour noodles and special soy sauce.
🕌 Halal-Friendly (No Pork): Featuring Halal-certified chicken and Wagyu beef.
✨ Course Highlights:
A5 Rank Wagyu Fillet: A rare, melt-in-your-mouth cut from the finest beef.
Kyoto’s Best: Topped with premium "Kujo Negi" (green onions) from local brands.
Japanese Dessert Platter: A sweet finish with Warabi Mochi and Daifuku. (All desserts are Dairy-free, Egg-free, and Gluten-free! 🍡)
[Important Update] Starting March 1, 2026, our Dinner Course price will be updated to ¥20,000 per person. Book now to secure your front-row seat for the ultimate Kyoto night!
📍 Located near Nijo Castle, Kyoto
🎟️ Reservations: Link in bio (TableCheck)
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