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    Men no Oyama

    麺の小やま

    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

    Situated near historic Takase Bridge in Tamana, this polished tonkotsu kitchen simmers fresh pork bones into smooth, odor-free white broth. Topped with fragrant roasted mayu garlic oil, sliced chashu, and tender wood-ear mushrooms over thin straight noodles.

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    Kuro Ramen (黒) & Shiro Ramen (白)

    Tonkotsu
    Ramen
    Up to ¥999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Order the signature Kuro (Black) Ramen for the quintessential Tamana mayu garlic oil experience. Modern wood counter interior with parking nearby.

    Operational note: Tamana Ramen Association certified shop; aromatic charred garlic oil combined with velvety tonkotsu broth; counter seating; cash payment

    Location

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    Takase 408-1, Tamana, Kumamoto

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Tonkotsu

    Typical price

    Up to ¥999

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    Recommended order

    Kuro Ramen (黒) & Shiro Ramen (白)

    食券

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    Getting there

    Takase 408-1, Tamana, Kumamoto

    15 min from Tamana

    Hours

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

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Order the signature Kuro (Black) Ramen for the quintessential Tamana mayu garlic oil experience. Modern wood counter interior with parking nearby.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Tamana Ramen Association certified shop; aromatic charred garlic oil combined with velvety tonkotsu broth; counter seating; cash payment

    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

    とんこつラーメンをください

    Tonkotsu 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 Oyama

    What is the nearest station to Men no Oyama?
    Tamana, about a 15-minute walk away.
    What should I order at Men no Oyama?
    Kuro Ramen (黒) & Shiro Ramen (白). The kitchen works in Tonkotsu. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Men no Oyama?
    A bowl runs Up to ¥999.
    When is Men no Oyama open?
    11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:00. Closed Sundays. Closed Sunday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Men no Oyama?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Men no Oyama accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.