Nabura: Ramen that Muslims should try

　Kyoto is a fiercely competitive ramen hotspot. There are numerous delicious ramen shops near our guesthouse.

　That said, few dishes divide opinion quite like ramen. In my youth, I adored rich, heavy flavours such as pork-based ramen, but as I’ve grown older, I’ve come to prefer lighter, soy sauce-based varieties, called Chuka-soba in Japanese.

　Nabura serves a rich yet refreshingly light-tasting broth. Made from kelp and mackerel stock, it contains no pork. Instead of chashu pork, it features mackerel tempura. While there are Muslim-friendly ramen shops in Kyoto, this one is the best. Though a little off the tourist site, it’s well worth the visit.

The interior of the MotoTanaka branch resembles a stylish bar, and the staff provide attentive service. It’s easy to see why it has such a loyal following.