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    Mendokoro Janomeya

    麺処 蛇の目屋

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    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    Queue Protocol

    Line Up First

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

    Payment Acceptance
    ¥1,000 Notes Only

    The ticket machine rejects ¥10,000 and ¥5,000 notes. Break large notes at a convenience store before arriving.

    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

    Janomeya operates down a vibrant Kawaramachi alley, brewing dashi from local Kyoto Tanba Kurodori chicken and selected dried fish. The signature Keidashi Shoyu Soba features fragrant poultry fats over a clear dark soy base, topped with tender sous-vide chicken breast and slow-cooked pork shoulder.

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    Keidashi Shoyu Soba & Noko Niboshi Soba (鶏だしそば・濃厚煮干しそば)

    Shoyu
    Niboshi
    Medium straight smooth noodles
    ¥1,000–¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Two minutes from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station Exit 1B. For maximum fish punch, choose the limited daily Noko Niboshi Soba.

    Operational note: Chicken and niboshi dashi
    Live announcements:𝕏@Q6p5WWOigrxzYQ1

    Location

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    京都府京都市下京区一之船入町399-6 一之船入ビル 1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium straight smooth noodles

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Niboshi

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Keidashi Shoyu Soba & Noko Niboshi Soba (鶏だしそば・濃厚煮干しそば)

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    Getting there

    京都府京都市下京区一之船入町399-6 一之船入ビル 1F

    2 min from Kyoto-Kawaramachi

    Hankyu Kyoto Line, Keihan Main Line

    Hours

    11:30–21:30. Open daily.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Two minutes from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station Exit 1B. For maximum fish punch, choose the limited daily Noko Niboshi Soba.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Chicken and niboshi dashi

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

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    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    This shop likely uses a ticket machine (食券機 / kenbaiki). Buy your ticket before sitting down.

    Order your bowl

    醤油ラーメンをください

    Shoyu 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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    Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.

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    Questions about Mendokoro Janomeya

    What is the nearest station to Mendokoro Janomeya?
    Kyoto-Kawaramachi, about a 2-minute walk away. Kyoto-Kawaramachi is served by Hankyu Kyoto Line and Keihan Main Line.
    What should I order at Mendokoro Janomeya?
    Keidashi Shoyu Soba & Noko Niboshi Soba (鶏だしそば・濃厚煮干しそば). Noodles: medium straight smooth noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Mendokoro Janomeya?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–¥1,999.
    When is Mendokoro Janomeya open?
    11:30–21:30. Open daily.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Mendokoro Janomeya?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Mendokoro Janomeya accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.