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    Menya Yuko

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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

    Menya Yuko is located in Kyoto near Karasuma Oike station and serves shoyu ramen with both lunch and dinner priced up to ¥999. It is closed on Thursdays.

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    Shoyu

    Shoyu
    Ramen
    Up to ¥999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Closed on Thursdays.

    Operational note: Shellfish broth ramen
    Live announcements:𝕏@menyayukou@menya.yukou

    Location

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    Near Karasuma Oike

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    Up to ¥999

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    Recommended order

    Shoyu

    食券

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    Getting there

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    Near Karasuma Oike

    Hours

    Opening hours are not yet confirmed.

    Closed: Thursday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Closed on Thursdays.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Shellfish broth ramen

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

    𝕏@menyayukou@menya.yukou

    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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    Questions about Menya Yuko

    What is the nearest station to Menya Yuko?
    Karasuma Oike, a short walk away.
    What should I order at Menya Yuko?
    Shoyu. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Menya Yuko?
    A bowl runs Up to ¥999.
    When is Menya Yuko open?
    Closed Thursday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Menya Yuko?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Menya Yuko accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.