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    Menya Yuko Kawaramachi Ten

    麺屋 優光 河原町店

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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

    An outpost of Kyoto's prominent shellfish shoyu brand, extracting clams and oysters into clear broth paired with house-made whole-grain noodles.

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    Awadashi (淡竹 clam & shellfish shoyu) & Madaki (真竹)

    Shoyu
    Fish
    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    Up to ¥999 lunch · ¥1,000–1,999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Order 'Awadashi' for sweet clam essence or 'Kurobushi' for dark aged soy sauce. Large slices of rare chashu drape over the bowl rim.

    Operational note: Kyoto shellfish dashi shoyu group Kawaramachi outpost; updates on X, Instagram, and
    Live announcements:𝕏@menyayukou@menya.yukouyukou-kiyo.com
    Card accepted
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    京都府京都市中京区山崎町252-1

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Fish

    Typical price

    Up to ¥999 lunch · ¥1,000–1,999 dinner

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    Recommended order

    Awadashi (淡竹 clam & shellfish shoyu) & Madaki (真竹)

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    Getting there

    京都府京都市中京区山崎町252-1

    4 min from Kyoto-Kawaramachi

    Hours

    11:00–23:00 daily.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Order 'Awadashi' for sweet clam essence or 'Kurobushi' for dark aged soy sauce. Large slices of rare chashu drape over the bowl rim.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Kyoto shellfish dashi shoyu group Kawaramachi outpost; updates on X, Instagram, and

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

    𝕏@menyayukou@menya.yukouyukou-kiyo.com

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    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 Kawaramachi Ten

    What is the nearest station to Menya Yuko Kawaramachi Ten?
    Kyoto-Kawaramachi, about a 4-minute walk away.
    What should I order at Menya Yuko Kawaramachi Ten?
    Awadashi (淡竹 clam & shellfish shoyu) & Madaki (真竹). Noodles: ramen and tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at Menya Yuko Kawaramachi Ten?
    Lunch runs Up to ¥999 and dinner ¥1,000–1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Menya Yuko Kawaramachi Ten open?
    11:00–23:00 daily.
    What should I know before visiting Menya Yuko Kawaramachi Ten?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Menya Yuko Kawaramachi Ten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Menya Yuko Kawaramachi Ten accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Menya Yuko Kawaramachi Ten.