Menho KATAJIKENAI
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Overview
Opened in 2023 in Mibu-Moricho, Kyoto, a 5-minute walk from the north ticket gate of Hankyu Kyoto Line 'Saiin' Station, this rapidly growing ramen shop has been featured on TV and in magazines. The owner trained in Osaka before going independent. The stylish atmosphere features a chic space with only a 9-seat L-shaped counter and a concrete interior, making it easy for solo female diners to enter. The two main signature dishes are 'Shellfish Dashi Ramen' and 'Chicken Paitan Ramen'. The Shellfish Dashi features a luxurious composition with large clams, scallops, and hard clams primarily, offering an elegant shellfish umami condensed in a clear soup. The Chicken Paitan is creamy like a potage yet light in aftertaste, and you can change its flavor with black pepper oil. Additionally, monthly limited menus (such as clam and sea bream chilled tsukemen in April-May, squid paitan ramen during New Year's, seasonal sea bream paitan soba, local chicken and shellfish chuka soba) are announced on SNS monthly, keeping repeat customers interested and generating buzz. The 'Asa Ramen' (Morning Ramen) for 500 yen, available from 9:00 AM, is a great value morning ramen with sardine and shellfish dashi, served with a separate plate of rice balls, menma, and char siu, attracting attention as a new dish embodying Kyoto's morning ramen culture. During happy hour from 17:00 to 19:00, ordering Tokujo Chicken Paitan Soba or Tokujo Shellfish Dashi Soba comes with a free aburi niku sushi, a unique offering that is also well-received.
How to Order
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1Before entering
Located in a residential area, a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto Line 'Saiin' Station North Ticket Gate, and a 1-minute walk from Kyoto City Bus 'Shijo Omiya Dori' bus stop. Open daily from 09:00 to 16:00 (L.O. 15:30) and 17:00 to 21:00 (L.O. 20:30), operating year-round with no regular holidays. It opens early for morning ramen, attracting many customers for the 500 yen Asa Ramen available from 9:00 to 10:30. It's a small shop with only 9 L-shaped counter seats, so there might be a queue outside during peak hours (12-1 PM for lunch, 6-8 PM for dinner), where you'll wait on an outdoor bench.
2Purchasing meal tickets
There is a ticket vending machine at the entrance, so you purchase tickets upon entering. The machine has no photos or English, so first-time visitors may find it easier to decide if they check the menu beforehand (signature Chicken Paitan Ramen 1,000 yen, Shellfish Dashi Ramen 1,100 yen, Tokujo Chicken Paitan Soba / Tokujo Shellfish Dashi Soba 1,350 yen each, Asa Ramen 500 yen, monthly limited noodles, sides like tuna bowl and rice balls, various kaedama (extra noodle), additional toppings). Payment is cash only; credit cards, e-money, and QR code payments are not accepted.
3Seating and serving
Hand your meal ticket to the staff, and you'll be guided to an empty seat at the 9-seat L-shaped counter. The interior features a chic, bare concrete design and an open kitchen where you can watch the noodles being boiled. The owner and female staff prepare dishes carefully and quickly. Service is fast, typically a few minutes to 10 minutes, ensuring good turnover.
4Other
Each signature ramen comes with a special flavored oil for customization, such as black pepper oil for Chicken Paitan and basil oil for Shellfish Dashi; adding it later dramatically changes the flavor. The monthly kombu-sui tsukemen (kelp-water dipping noodles, either Chicken Paitan or Shellfish Dashi) is served with noodles loosened in a separate bowl of kombu-sui, and a re-heating service for the dipping broth is also a welcome feature. During happy hour from 17:00 to 19:00, ordering Tokujo Chicken Paitan / Tokujo Shellfish Dashi comes with a unique free service of aburi niku sushi (seared meat sushi, salt or sauce), making it recommended to visit during early evening hours.
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麺逢 KATAJIKENAI
— 山葵さん (@wasawasareiwa) August 25, 2023
貝清湯soba
最初の一口目に濃厚な貝の旨みに驚く！めっちゃ貝❗️
パツっとした細麺がスープを抜群に引き上げて口内に貝広がる。ふんわり柚子のアクセントも良いけど、木の芽の鮮烈な香りと貝も◎
貝の旨みが落ち着いたらバジルオイルで味変もナイス！
旨みと香りの移ろいを楽しめる pic.twitter.com/enjb776dCj
麺逢 KATAJIKENAI
— シロ (@noodlers46) July 31, 2025
特上貝出汁そば + 塩だれ卵かけご飯
濃厚な貝の旨味が溶け込んだクリアスープは、薄すぎない塩味のバランスが素晴らしい！👏
炙った帆立が美味すぎ！卵かけご飯に貝出汁スープかけるのめっちゃ良かった🤤✨
やはりお子様ラーメン無料はどう考えても神サービスすぎる🥹 pic.twitter.com/eHXXzGsgP3
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| Lunch | Afternoon | Dinner | Late night | |
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| Weekday | No waitRef. | - | - | - |
| Weekend | Up to 15 minRef. | - | - | - |
* Dashed cells = reference data from past visit examples (replaced once enough reviews arrive)
Dietary Notes
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This information is based on user reports and is not official information from the shop. Cross-contamination in the cooking environment cannot be guaranteed. If you have severe allergies, please confirm directly with the shop.
Animal-free menu available
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