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    Kirin Ramen

    キリンラーメン

    Local Favorite
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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

    Kirin Ramen stands along Route 156 near JR Hayashi Station in Takaoka. The long-running roadside eatery is famous for its hearty katsu curry ramen, which layers piping-hot Japanese pork curry and a freshly fried panko-crusted pork cutlet over yellow curly noodles in light savory broth. A fried sunny-side egg crowns each cutlet.

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    カツカレーラーメン (Crisp panko pork cutlet, spicy Japanese curry gravy, and fried sunny-side egg over yellow noodles)

    curry
    shoyu
    katsu curry ramen
    medium-curly
    yellow
    ¥800-¥1,200 lunch · ¥800-¥1,400 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Order the signature Katsu Curry Ramen for a generous pork cutlet and sunny-side egg. Dedicated roadside parking sits directly outside the entrance.

    Location

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    富山県高岡市西藤平蔵2009-1

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    medium-curly
    yellow

    Broth

    curry
    shoyu
    katsu curry ramen

    Typical price

    ¥800-¥1,200 lunch · ¥800-¥1,400 dinner

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    Recommended order

    カツカレーラーメン (Crisp panko pork cutlet, spicy Japanese curry gravy, and fried sunny-side egg over yellow noodles)

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    Getting there

    富山県高岡市西藤平蔵2009-1

    15 min from Hayashi Station

    JR Johana Line

    Hours

    11:00-14:00, 17:00-20:00

    Closed: Wednesday, 2nd & 4th Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Order the signature Katsu Curry Ramen for a generous pork cutlet and sunny-side egg. Dedicated roadside parking sits directly outside the entrance.

    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

    これをください

    Kore o kudasai (This one, please)

    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 Kirin Ramen

    What is the nearest station to Kirin Ramen?
    Hayashi Station, about a 15-minute walk away. Hayashi Station is served by JR Johana Line.
    What should I order at Kirin Ramen?
    カツカレーラーメン (Crisp panko pork cutlet, spicy Japanese curry gravy, and fried sunny-side egg over yellow noodles). The kitchen works in shoyu and katsu curry ramen. Noodles: medium-curly and yellow.
    How much does ramen cost at Kirin Ramen?
    Lunch runs ¥800-¥1,200 and dinner ¥800-¥1,400.
    When is Kirin Ramen open?
    11:00-14:00, 17:00-20:00 Closed Wednesday and 2nd & 4th Tuesday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Kirin Ramen?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Kirin Ramen accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.