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    Mendokoro Kinoe

    麺処 きのゑ

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    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    Queue Protocol

    Buy Ticket First

    Purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside the door before joining the queue outside.

    Payment Acceptance
    Credit Cards

    Tap or insert Visa, Mastercard, or JCB directly at the counter or digital kiosk.

    Typical Wait

    Usually under 15 minutes

    Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.

    Best for

    Operated by a former traditional Japanese (washoku) chef next to the ancient Kengun Shrine. The kitchen extracts pure golden dashi from kombu, dried seafood, and chicken bones, producing a pristine salt ramen adorned with handmade chicken meatballs and chashu.

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    Tokusei Shio Ramen (特製塩らぁ麺) with chicken tsukune & seasoned egg

    Tanrei Shio
    Artisanal Dashi
    Shoyu
    Tori Paitan
    Ramen
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000-¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Located one minute walk from Kengun Shrine and five minutes from Doshokubutsuen-mae tram station. Free dedicated parking for four vehicles behind the building. A refreshing non-tonkotsu destination in Kumamoto. Cash only.

    Operational note: Near Kengun Shrine; former traditional Japanese washoku chef crafting clear dashi with sea bream fish sauce; table service
    Card accepted

    Location

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    熊本県熊本市東区健軍本町14-39 アーバンハイツ 1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Tanrei Shio
    Artisanal Dashi
    Shoyu
    Tori Paitan

    Typical price

    ¥1,000-¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Tokusei Shio Ramen (特製塩らぁ麺) with chicken tsukune & seasoned egg

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    Getting there

    熊本県熊本市東区健軍本町14-39 アーバンハイツ 1F

    5 min from Doshokubutsuen-mae

    Kumamoto City Tram Line A, Kumamoto City Tram Line B

    Hours

    11:00–15:00 (L.O. 14:30), 17:00–20:00 (L.O. 19:30). Closed Thursdays.

    Closed: Thursday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Located one minute walk from Kengun Shrine and five minutes from Doshokubutsuen-mae tram station. Free dedicated parking for four vehicles behind the building. A refreshing non-tonkotsu destination in Kumamoto. Cash only.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Near Kengun Shrine; former traditional Japanese washoku chef crafting clear dashi with sea bream fish sauce; table service

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    Order your bowl

    これをください

    Kore o kudasai (This one, please)

    Customise your noodles
    麺かためでMen katame de (firm noodles)
    麺やわらかめでMen yawarakame de (soft noodles)
    替え玉くださいKaedama kudasai (extra noodles)
    Useful phrases
    おいしい！Oishii! — Delicious!
    お会計お願いしますOkaikei onegai shimasu — Check, please
    ごちそうさまでしたGochisousama deshita — Thank you for the meal (said when leaving)
    大盛りでOomori de — Large portion, please
    少なめでSukuname de — Smaller portion, please

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    Questions about Mendokoro Kinoe

    What is the nearest station to Mendokoro Kinoe?
    Doshokubutsuen-mae, about a 5-minute walk away. Doshokubutsuen-mae is served by Kumamoto City Tram Line A and Kumamoto City Tram Line B.
    What should I order at Mendokoro Kinoe?
    Tokusei Shio Ramen (特製塩らぁ麺) with chicken tsukune & seasoned egg. The kitchen works in Tanrei Shio, Artisanal Dashi, Shoyu and Tori Paitan. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Mendokoro Kinoe?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000-¥1,999. Cards are accepted. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Mendokoro Kinoe open?
    11:00–15:00 (L.O. 14:30), 17:00–20:00 (L.O. 19:30). Closed Thursdays. Closed Thursday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Mendokoro Kinoe?
    At Mendokoro Kinoe, purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside by the entrance, then take your place in the line outside. Staff collect tickets before seating.
    What payment methods does Mendokoro Kinoe accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Mendokoro Kinoe.