Mensho Takamatsu Honten
麺匠 たか松 本店
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Takamatsu's flagship shop in Karasuma mills whole wheat grains in stone mills to create noodles with the appearance and earthiness of traditional soba. The seafood dipping broth extracts umami from dried sardines, bonito, and chicken bones. Diners squeeze fresh sudachi lime over the noodles halfway through eating.

Stone-Milled Wheat Tsukemen with Sudachi (つけ麺・すだちと黒七味)
Good to know & entry protocol
Three minutes from Karasuma Station Exit 21. Squeeze the provided fresh sudachi lime wedge directly onto the noodles for a citrus-forward finish.
Location
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京都府京都市中京区蛸薬師通東洞院東入ル一蓮社町312
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京都府京都市中京区蛸薬師通東洞院東入ル一蓮社町312
3 min from Karasuma
Hankyu Kyoto Line, Kyoto Subway Karasuma Line
Hours
11:00–22:30. Open daily.
Queue & entry protocol
Three minutes from Karasuma Station Exit 21. Squeeze the provided fresh sudachi lime wedge directly onto the noodles for a citrus-forward finish.
Ticketing & operational notice: mensho.net (Whole-grain wheat tsukemen)
Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:
How to OrderNative Japanese audio
Point at the menu or use the phrases below.
つけ麺をください
Tsukemen o kudasai
Allergy card
Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.
Questions about Mensho Takamatsu Honten
- What is the nearest station to Mensho Takamatsu Honten?
- Karasuma, about a 3-minute walk away. Karasuma is served by Hankyu Kyoto Line and Kyoto Subway Karasuma Line.
- What should I order at Mensho Takamatsu Honten?
- Stone-Milled Wheat Tsukemen with Sudachi (つけ麺・すだちと黒七味). The kitchen works in Fish Dashi. Noodles: stone-milled whole-wheat noodles (石臼挽き全粒粉麺).
- How much does ramen cost at Mensho Takamatsu Honten?
- A bowl runs ¥1,000–¥1,999. Cards are accepted.
- When is Mensho Takamatsu Honten open?
- 11:00–22:30. Open daily.
- What should I know before visiting Mensho Takamatsu Honten?
- Children are welcome.