Gion Duck Noodles

A duck ramen specialty shop hidden deep in a narrow alley near Yasaka Shrine. The signboard, shop name, and menu are all expressed in emojis, with staff ready to politely explain everything. Crafted by a chef with a French culinary background, the ramen is a sophisticated dish featuring duck consommé soup extracted with a siphon, paired with German rye whole wheat noodles. You can choose between moist duck thigh or breast meat. A unique touch is enjoying a flavor change with 'budo sansho' (grape sansho peppercorns) sprinkled along the rim of the bowl. The duck tsukemen with berry sauce and the 'shime' duck rice with dashi broth are also highly popular. Besides 9 counter seats, there are small tables for couples, allowing you to savor a truly Kyoto-esque bowl in a tranquil, bar-like atmosphere. The majority of patrons are international visitors, and with an all-emoji menu, ordering is seamless without any language barriers.

1. First, please find the entrance to Gion Duck Noodles located at the back of the alley. If there's a line, please join the end of it. 2. Once you are guided to a seat, take a seat at the counter and choose the ramen you'd like to order from the menu. Since all menu items are displayed using emojis, please point to your selection to the staff. 3. When your ordered ramen is ready, please receive it from the staff across the counter.

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