Menho KATAJIKENAI

Opened in 2023, KATAJIKENAI is a rising new ramen shop in Saiin. Their signature Chicken Paitan features a creamy soup with impressive fine foam, offering a rich yet light aftertaste. The Clam Dashi Soba boasts a deep flavor, concentrating the umami of clams and scallops, providing a distinct appeal from the Chicken Paitan. The noodles are medium-thin straight noodles from Teigaku, which pair excellently with the soup. Weekly special menus introduce creative bowls like Squid Paitan, Sea Bream Paitan, and Chilled Tsukemen, ensuring regulars are never bored. The "Asa Ramen" (Morning Ramen) for 500 yen, available from 9 AM, is a great value breakfast option. Unexpected side dishes, such as tuna rice bowls, are also popular. During happy hour from 5 PM to 7 PM, complimentary meat sushi is offered. For temporary closures and limited-time menus, please check their official X account (@KATAJIKENAI0822).

As a writer for a ramen guide website for international tourists, I will guide you through the ordering process at Men-ai KATAJIKENAI. ### Men-ai KATAJIKENAI Ordering Guide 1. **Before Entering (If there's a queue)** If there's a queue, please line up first. Observe other customers to determine whether to buy meal tickets first or after entering the restaurant. 2. **Purchasing Meal Tickets / Ordering** Before being seated, purchase your meal tickets from the vending machine. As the ticket machine does not have photos or English displays, please decide what you want to eat in advance or refer to what other customers are ordering. Payment is by cash only. 3. **Seating & Receiving** Once a seat is available, please sit down and hand your purchased meal tickets to a staff member. Please wait at your seat until your ramen is served. 4. **Other Information** After your ramen is served, you can enjoy a change in flavor by adding pepper oil or basil oil, which are available on the table, if you like.

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