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    Menya Takakura Nijou

    麺や高倉二条

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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

    Located along quiet residential alleys near Karasuma-Oike, Takakura Nijou pioneered roasted whole-wheat noodle crafting in Kyoto. The noodles emit a nutty, grain-forward fragrance, dipped into a balanced seafood and pork broth. Diners can select tender braised wagyu beef offal (motsu) as their protein topping.

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    Whole-Wheat Tsukemen & Wafu Motsu Ramen (定番つけめん・和風もつらーめん)

    Tsukemen
    Tonkotsu-Gyokai
    Roasted whole-wheat noodles (全粒粉自家製麺)
    ¥1,000–¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Six minutes from Karasuma-Oike Station Exit 1. Choose the whole-wheat (zenryufun) noodles for optimal aroma and chew.

    Operational note: Pioneer of whole wheat noodles and tsukemen in Kyoto. Official site at takakura-nijo.jp. Operates without official social accounts.
    Live announcements:takakura-nijo.jp
    Card accepted

    Location

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    京都府京都市中京区観音町64-1

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Roasted whole-wheat noodles (全粒粉自家製麺)

    Broth

    Tsukemen
    Tonkotsu-Gyokai

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Whole-Wheat Tsukemen & Wafu Motsu Ramen (定番つけめん・和風もつらーめん)

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    Getting there

    京都府京都市中京区観音町64-1

    6 min from Karasuma-Oike

    Kyoto Subway Karasuma Line, Kyoto Subway Tozai Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 (Weekends 11:00–22:00). Open daily.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Six minutes from Karasuma-Oike Station Exit 1. Choose the whole-wheat (zenryufun) noodles for optimal aroma and chew.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Pioneer of whole wheat noodles and tsukemen in Kyoto. Official site at takakura-nijo.jp. Operates without official social accounts.

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

    takakura-nijo.jp

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    Order your bowl

    つけ麺をください

    Tsukemen 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 Menya Takakura Nijou

    What is the nearest station to Menya Takakura Nijou?
    Karasuma-Oike, about a 6-minute walk away. Karasuma-Oike is served by Kyoto Subway Karasuma Line and Kyoto Subway Tozai Line.
    What should I order at Menya Takakura Nijou?
    Whole-Wheat Tsukemen & Wafu Motsu Ramen (定番つけめん・和風もつらーめん). The kitchen works in Tonkotsu-Gyokai. Noodles: roasted whole-wheat noodles (全粒粉自家製麺).
    How much does ramen cost at Menya Takakura Nijou?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–¥1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Menya Takakura Nijou open?
    11:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 (Weekends 11:00–22:00). Open daily.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Menya Takakura Nijou?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Menya Takakura Nijou accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Menya Takakura Nijou.