Gion Duck Noodles Arashiyama

Located right next to Arashiyama Station (Keifuku Electric Railroad), this is the second branch of 'Gion Duck Noodles,' which opened in May 2025. Its main branch in Gion is a Tabelog Top 100 restaurant, and its parent company is 'Menroku,' a homemade noodle shop in Hirakata City. Its signature dishes are duck ramen, featuring a clear soup meticulously simmered from Kishu duck bones, and rich duck paitan tsukemen. The noodles are homemade, kneaded with German rye flour. 'Grape sansho' (Japanese pepper) powder, directly delivered from the farm, is sprinkled around the bowl, allowing diners to mix it into the soup or duck meat to alter the flavor. Another characteristic is its un-ramen-shop-like space: a renovated traditional Japanese house with tatami flooring, featuring table seating reminiscent of a French restaurant. The menu is composed of emojis such as ramen, duck, cherry, and smile, with staff explaining the meaning of each item. The shop supports cashless payments via card, e-money, and QR codes.

**1. Before Entering** The shop has a residential-style exterior, and the signboard uses only emojis. Please look carefully for the shop to avoid passing it by. **2. Ordering** Once seated, please tell your order to the staff. For duck meat, choose from loin (tender), thigh (chewy), or half (a mix of both). Menu items are indicated by emojis: ramen (🍜), loin tsukemen (🍒), thigh tsukemen (🍊), etc. Payment is cashless only, accepted via card, e-money, or QR payment. **3. Seating & Receiving** Your order will be brought directly to your seat.

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