Here’s some exciting news for ramen lovers from one of Japan’s most popular convenience stores, Lawson. Three new specialty items, supervised by the popular Kyoto-based ramen chain “Ramen Kairikiya,” are hitting the shelves.
In Japan, it’s common for convenience stores to team up with famous restaurants to create exclusive products. This allows customers to easily enjoy authentic flavors without having to go directly to the restaurant. This latest collaboration offers a fantastic chance to experience the taste of Kairikiya—a brand born in Kyoto, a city known for its competitive ramen scene—at your neighborhood Lawson.
Three New Products that Recreate the Kairikiya Flavor
Kairikiya-Supervised Kyoto-Style Pork Back Fat Soy Sauce Ramen
This dish recreates Kairikiya’s signature menu item, the “Kyoto-Style Pork Back Fat Soy Sauce Ramen.” A rich soy sauce soup made with pork back fat clings perfectly to the special medium-thin noodles. It’s an authentic flavor that faithfully captures the taste of the original restaurant.
Price: 697 yen (tax included)
Kairikiya-Supervised Kyoto-Style Pork Back Fat Soy Sauce Onigiri
This unique onigiri (rice ball) is inspired by the flavor of the ramen soup. Rice cooked in a soy sauce and chicken broth base is filled with chashu (braised pork) coated in back fat. It’s perfect for finishing off a ramen meal or as a quick and easy lunch.
Price: 214 yen (tax included)
Kairikiya-Supervised Salad with Chashu, Menma, and Bean Sprouts
This salad features chashu, menma (bamboo shoots), and bean sprouts—all popular ramen toppings. It’s finished with a special soy sauce dressing inspired by Kairikiya, making it a refreshing yet satisfying dish.
Price: 333 yen (tax included)
What is Ramen Kairikiya?
“Ramen Kairikiya” was founded in 2005 in the Kitashirakawa area of Kyoto. Its signature “Kyoto-Style Pork Back Fat Soy Sauce Ramen” is beloved by people of all ages for its flavor, which is both light and yet full of richness and depth. It has grown into a popular chain with stores all across Japan.
Sales Information
Sales Period: Starting Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (*Available while supplies last)
Sales Area: Lawson stores in the Kinki region (excluding “Lawson Store 100” locations)
If you plan on visiting the Kinki region, this is a great chance to stop by a Lawson and easily try the flavors of a famous Kyoto ramen shop. These are limited-time items, so be sure to pick them up if you see them!
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