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    MENYA INOICHI #3

    MENYA INOICHI #3 (麺屋 猪一 3号店)

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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
    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

    The third shop of the Michelin Bib Gourmand Inoichi group, opened in December 2024 inside a renovated kominka in Uji near Byodoin Temple. Brews 100% fish-based dashi with zero animal fat, topped with 0.01mm Kagoshima bonito flakes, shaved yuzu, and Wagyu beef.

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    Shina Soba Shiro / Kuro (支那そば 白・黒) & Uji Wonton Soba

    Fish
    Dashi
    Shoyu
    Ramen
    ¥1,000-¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    5 minutes from JR Uji Station South Exit. Runs continuous service from 11:00 to 18:00 without morning ticket registration. Lines are shortest between 14:30 and 16:30. Completely cashless payment (cards, IC, QR).

    Operational note: Renovated machiya along Uji-bashi shopping street opened in late 2024; pure fish and kombu dashi without animal fats; continuous service from 11:00 to 18:00; completely cashless payment; queue outside with seiriken numbered tickets during peak crowds; updates on Instagram @menya_inoichi_no.three
    Live announcements:@menya_inoichi_no.three
    Card accepted
    Kids welcome
    Vegetarian options
    Counter seating

    Location

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    京都府宇治市宇治妙楽160-6

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Fish
    Dashi
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000-¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Shina Soba Shiro / Kuro (支那そば 白・黒) & Uji Wonton Soba

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    Getting there

    京都府宇治市宇治妙楽160-6

    5 min from Uji

    JR Nara Line, Keihan Uji Line

    Hours

    11:00–18:00 (continuous, closes when soup sells out). Irregular holidays.

    Queue & entry protocol

    5 minutes from JR Uji Station South Exit. Runs continuous service from 11:00 to 18:00 without morning ticket registration. Lines are shortest between 14:30 and 16:30. Completely cashless payment (cards, IC, QR).

    Ticketing & operational notice: Renovated machiya along Uji-bashi shopping street opened in late 2024; pure fish and kombu dashi without animal fats; continuous service from 11:00 to 18:00; completely cashless payment; queue outside with seiriken numbered tickets during peak crowds; updates on Instagram @menya_inoichi_no.three

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

    @menya_inoichi_no.three

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    This shop has an English menu — you can point to your order.

    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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    Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.

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    Questions about MENYA INOICHI #3

    What is the nearest station to MENYA INOICHI #3?
    Uji, about a 5-minute walk away. Uji is served by JR Nara Line and Keihan Uji Line.
    What should I order at MENYA INOICHI #3?
    Shina Soba Shiro / Kuro (支那そば 白・黒) & Uji Wonton Soba. The kitchen works in Fish, Dashi and Shoyu. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at MENYA INOICHI #3?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000-¥1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is MENYA INOICHI #3 open?
    11:00–18:00 (continuous, closes when soup sells out). Irregular holidays.
    Does MENYA INOICHI #3 have vegan, vegetarian, or halal ramen?
    MENYA INOICHI #3 lists vegetarian bowls. Confirm at the counter before ordering, since seasonal menus change.
    What should I know before visiting MENYA INOICHI #3?
    Seating is at the counter, children are welcome and there is an English menu.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at MENYA INOICHI #3?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does MENYA INOICHI #3 accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at MENYA INOICHI #3.