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    Gion Duck Noodles

    Gion Duck Noodles

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    Queue Protocol

    Line Up First

    Join the line outside. Staff will direct you inside to buy your ticket when seats open up.

    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

    Hidden down a narrow flagstone alley in Gion, Gion Duck Noodles presents its menu entirely in whimsical emoji icons. The kitchen simmers Wakayama Kishu duck carcasses into clear or creamy French-influenced broths, garnished with duck breast slices and fragrant grape sansho pepper. In-house extruded rye noodles provide earthy chew.

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    Kishu Duck Ramen with Sansho & Duck Tsukemen (鴨ラーメン・鴨つけ麺)

    Fish Dashi
    Toripaitan
    House-made German rye flat noodles
    ¥1,000–¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Four minutes from Gion-Shijo Station. Look for the small alley with a glowing duck symbol on the lantern outside.

    Operational note: gionducknoodles.com
    Live announcements:gionducknoodles.com
    Card accepted
    Wi-Fi
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    京都府京都市東山区祇園町北側329 1F奥

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    House-made German rye flat noodles

    Broth

    Fish Dashi
    Toripaitan

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Kishu Duck Ramen with Sansho & Duck Tsukemen (鴨ラーメン・鴨つけ麺)

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    Getting there

    京都府京都市東山区祇園町北側329 1F奥

    4 min from Gion-Shijo

    Keihan Main Line, Hankyu Kyoto Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00. Open daily.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Four minutes from Gion-Shijo Station. Look for the small alley with a glowing duck symbol on the lantern outside.

    Ticketing & operational notice: gionducknoodles.com

    Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:

    gionducknoodles.com

    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 Gion Duck Noodles

    What is the nearest station to Gion Duck Noodles?
    Gion-Shijo, about a 4-minute walk away. Gion-Shijo is served by Keihan Main Line and Hankyu Kyoto Line.
    What should I order at Gion Duck Noodles?
    Kishu Duck Ramen with Sansho & Duck Tsukemen (鴨ラーメン・鴨つけ麺). The kitchen works in Fish Dashi and Toripaitan. Noodles: house-made german rye flat noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Gion Duck Noodles?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–¥1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Gion Duck Noodles open?
    11:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00. Open daily.
    What should I know before visiting Gion Duck Noodles?
    Children are welcome and staff speak some English.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Gion Duck Noodles?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Gion Duck Noodles accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Gion Duck Noodles.