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    Menya Inoichi

    麺屋 猪一

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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
    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

    Menya Inoichi brews an animal-bone-free soup using Kagoshima bonito flakes, mackerel, flying fish, and Hokkaido kelp four minutes south of Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station. The clear soup arrives paired with paper-thin freshly shaved bonito ribbons and A5 wagyu or sea-scallop toppings. Fine Hokkaido wheat noodles glide across the tongue.

    Order This

    Shiro-Shoyu Dashi Soba with Shaved Bonito & Wagyu (出汁そば 白醤油・特選和牛)

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Fish Dashi
    Silky fine straight noodles
    ¥1,000–¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Consistently recognized by the Michelin Bib Gourmand. Staff distribute numbered entry slips starting around 09:30 AM for lunch and 16:30 for dinner.

    Operational note: Michelin Bib Gourmand dashi shoyu and shio soba counter. Uses Instagram as its primary communication channel for morning ledger entry, line cutoffs, and operating notices.
    Live announcements:@inoichi_kyoto
    Card accepted
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    京都府京都市下京区恵美須之町542 1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Silky fine straight noodles

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Fish Dashi

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Shiro-Shoyu Dashi Soba with Shaved Bonito & Wagyu (出汁そば 白醤油・特選和牛)

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    Getting there

    京都府京都市下京区恵美須之町542 1F

    4 min from Kyoto-Kawaramachi

    Hankyu Kyoto Line, Keihan Main Line

    Hours

    11:00–14:30, 17:30–21:00. Open daily.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Consistently recognized by the Michelin Bib Gourmand. Staff distribute numbered entry slips starting around 09:30 AM for lunch and 16:30 for dinner.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Michelin Bib Gourmand dashi shoyu and shio soba counter. Uses Instagram as its primary communication channel for morning ledger entry, line cutoffs, and operating notices.

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

    @inoichi_kyoto

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    This shop has an English menu — you can point to your order.

    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 Menya Inoichi

    What is the nearest station to Menya Inoichi?
    Kyoto-Kawaramachi, about a 4-minute walk away. Kyoto-Kawaramachi is served by Hankyu Kyoto Line and Keihan Main Line.
    What should I order at Menya Inoichi?
    Shiro-Shoyu Dashi Soba with Shaved Bonito & Wagyu (出汁そば 白醤油・特選和牛). The kitchen works in Shio and Fish Dashi. Noodles: silky fine straight noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Menya Inoichi?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–¥1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Menya Inoichi open?
    11:00–14:30, 17:30–21:00. Open daily.
    What should I know before visiting Menya Inoichi?
    Children are welcome and there is an English menu.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Menya Inoichi?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Menya Inoichi accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Menya Inoichi.