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    Kaidashi Men Kitada

    貝だし麺 きた田

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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

    Operating from 7:00 AM five minutes northwest of Kyoto Station, Kitada extracts clear dashi from fresh hamaguri hard clams, asari clams, and scallops. The resulting salt soup is bright and mineral-rich, poured over thin whole-wheat noodles and pink rare pork shoulder. A side of clam-steeped rice completes morning orders.

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    Kaidashi Shio Ramen & Clam Cooked Rice (貝だし麺 塩・貝炊き込みご飯)

    Shio
    Fish Dashi
    Fine straight whole-wheat noodles
    ¥1,000–¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Opens at 7:00 AM daily for morning ramen (asa-ra) near Kyoto Station. The side bowl of clam rice paired with the soup makes a popular morning set.

    Operational note: Clam-dashi broth specialist
    Live announcements:𝕏@kaidashimen_k@kaidashimen_k
    Card accepted
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    京都府京都市下京区北不動堂町570-3

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Fine straight whole-wheat noodles

    Broth

    Shio
    Fish Dashi

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Kaidashi Shio Ramen & Clam Cooked Rice (貝だし麺 塩・貝炊き込みご飯)

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    Getting there

    京都府京都市下京区北不動堂町570-3

    5 min from Kyoto

    JR Tokaido Shinkansen, JR Kyoto Line, Kyoto Subway Karasuma Line

    Hours

    07:00–22:00. Open daily.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Opens at 7:00 AM daily for morning ramen (asa-ra) near Kyoto Station. The side bowl of clam rice paired with the soup makes a popular morning set.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Clam-dashi broth specialist

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

    𝕏@kaidashimen_k@kaidashimen_k

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    Order your bowl

    塩ラーメンをください

    Shio ramen o kudasai

    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 Kaidashi Men Kitada

    What is the nearest station to Kaidashi Men Kitada?
    Kyoto, about a 5-minute walk away. Kyoto is served by JR Tokaido Shinkansen, JR Kyoto Line and Kyoto Subway Karasuma Line.
    What should I order at Kaidashi Men Kitada?
    Kaidashi Shio Ramen & Clam Cooked Rice (貝だし麺 塩・貝炊き込みご飯). The kitchen works in Fish Dashi. Noodles: fine straight whole-wheat noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Kaidashi Men Kitada?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–¥1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Kaidashi Men Kitada open?
    07:00–22:00. Open daily.
    What should I know before visiting Kaidashi Men Kitada?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Kaidashi Men Kitada?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Kaidashi Men Kitada accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Kaidashi Men Kitada.