Men ni Hikariwo

A renowned shoyu ramen shop tucked away in the basement of Amerikamura. Located at the end of a staircase leading down to the building's basement, its subdued exterior makes it easy to miss as a ramen shop at first glance. The menu names are unified by music genres: "HIP HOP" features duck soba with Kyoto duck and domestic chicken bone broth, "R&B" offers a blend of duck and seafood dashi, and "PUNK" is clam soba. All dishes are characterized by beautifully folded noodles, and the thick, flat noodles boast a smooth and chewy texture. The delicate toppings include two types of chashu (duck and pork shoulder loin), thinly sliced green onions, fried onions, bamboo shoots (hosaki menma), and yuzu peel. A limited "JAZZ" (miso soba) is also offered approximately twice a month. Register as a LINE friend to receive a complimentary ajitama (seasoned egg) or chashu topping. The ticket vending machine has English descriptions. Cash only. It's a compact space with 7 counter seats, attracting many foreign customers and couples.

The ordering process at "Men ni Hikari wo" is as follows: 1. **Before Entering (If there's a queue)** Our shop is located in the basement of a building and can be difficult to find. First, please locate the shop, then check if there's a queue. Observe other customers to determine whether to buy your meal ticket first or after entering. 2. **Purchase Meal Ticket / Order** Please purchase your meal ticket from the ticket machine before taking a seat. The ticket machine has English descriptions, but please note there are no menu photos. Payment is cash only (credit cards, e-money, and QR payments are not accepted). 3. **Seating & Receiving Your Order** After purchasing your meal ticket, please take an available counter seat and hand your ticket to a staff member. Please wait a moment until your ramen is ready.

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