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    Men no Youji

    麺のようじ

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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

    Located five minutes east of Nippombashi Station near Ikutama Shrine, Men no Youji extracts intense poultry flavor using house-smoked chicken flakes (toribushi). The soup marries chicken bone stock with concentrated shoyu tare and egg noodles, garnished with sous-vide chicken breast, rare pork, and young baby corn.

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    Toritoku Shoyu & Toripaitan Ramen (鶏節極濃醤油・濃厚鶏白湯)

    Shoyu
    Toripaitan
    Medium-fine straight noodles
    ¥1,000–¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Five minutes from Nippombashi Exit 8. Famous for using rare 'toribushi' (smoked chicken flakes) to give the soy broth an intense umami punch.

    Operational note: Chicken paitan and seasonal limited noodles. Master posts daily business hours, ingredient sourcing, and soup specials.
    Live announcements:𝕏@mennoyouji@mennoyouji
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    大阪府大阪市中央区高津2-1-2 大越ビル 1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium-fine straight noodles

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Toripaitan

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Toritoku Shoyu & Toripaitan Ramen (鶏節極濃醤油・濃厚鶏白湯)

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    Getting there

    大阪府大阪市中央区高津2-1-2 大越ビル 1F

    5 min from Nippombashi

    Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line, Osaka Metro Sennichimae Line

    Hours

    11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:30. Closed Tuesdays.

    Closed: Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Five minutes from Nippombashi Exit 8. Famous for using rare 'toribushi' (smoked chicken flakes) to give the soy broth an intense umami punch.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Chicken paitan and seasonal limited noodles. Master posts daily business hours, ingredient sourcing, and soup specials.

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

    𝕏@mennoyouji@mennoyouji

    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 Men no Youji

    What is the nearest station to Men no Youji?
    Nippombashi, about a 5-minute walk away. Nippombashi is served by Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line and Osaka Metro Sennichimae Line.
    What should I order at Men no Youji?
    Toritoku Shoyu & Toripaitan Ramen (鶏節極濃醤油・濃厚鶏白湯). Noodles: medium-fine straight noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Men no Youji?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–¥1,999.
    When is Men no Youji open?
    11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:30. Closed Tuesdays. Closed Tuesday.
    What should I know before visiting Men no Youji?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Men no Youji?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Men no Youji accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.