Kaidashimen Kitada

Cashless payment is accepted (VISA/Master/JCB, e-money, PayPay, d払い). The touch-panel ticket vending machine offers English support. Located within walking distance from Kyoto Station and open from 7 AM to midnight, it's possible to enjoy morning ramen. The signature 'Kai Dashi Men' (Shellfish Broth Ramen) features a rich Paitan (creamy white) soup based on clam, asari clam, and scallop, a bowl brimming with concentrated shellfish umami. For the 'Hamaguri Ramen' (Clam Ramen), you can choose between salt (shio) and soy sauce (shoyu) flavors. A classic way to finish the meal is to pour the remaining soup over shellfish shigure-ni rice, transforming it into a zosui-style (rice porridge) dish. Yuzu kosho (a citrus-chili paste) is available to add a refreshing change of flavor. As a popular shop near Kyoto Station, queues of over 20 people can form during lunchtime. The best times to visit are around 7 AM or after 3 PM. Table seating is available. Selected as one of the 'Hyakumeiten' (Top 100 Restaurants).

**1. Before Entering (If There's a Queue)** "Kaidashi-men Kitada" has only 11 seats. If there is a queue outside the shop, please line up at the end. **2. Purchase Meal Ticket / Order** Please purchase your meal ticket before taking a seat. Select your desired menu item from the ticket vending machine, insert money, and receive your ticket. Please observe other customers to determine whether to purchase your ticket before or after entering the shop. **3. Seating & Receiving** Once a seat becomes available, please take a seat and hand your meal ticket to the staff. Please wait at your seat until your ramen is ready.

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