Menya Takeichi Hatsudai

A fragrant soy sauce-based ramen using katsuobushi carefully selected by a long-established Kyoto wholesaler and Hinaidori chicken. It's light yet deeply flavorful and can be enjoyed with various toppings. A familiar taste to Japanese people.

Ramen finished with a rich chicken paitan soup and soy sauce. Characterized by its creamy soup concentrated with chicken umami, it coats the noodles well. You can enjoy a richer flavor by adding toppings.

Ramen with a collagen-rich chicken paitan soup base. The rich, creamy soup is concentrated with chicken umami, gentle on the stomach, and particularly popular with women. Enjoy it with various toppings for even greater satisfaction.

Tantanmen with rich chicken paitan soup and special spicy miso. The creamy richness and spicy kick are a perfect match, stimulating the appetite. Mix well with the ingredients and noodles before eating.

Tsukemen with rich chicken paitan soup and thick, flat noodles. The noodles' chewiness and the soup's rich umami create a perfect harmony. Enjoy by dipping the noodles generously into the soup.

Tsukemen with a rich chicken paitan soup and a special spicy flavor. Not just spicy, but deeply flavorful and rich, it's an addictive taste. Highly recommended for spice lovers.

This is a soupless ramen dish where rich chicken paitan soup and special sauce are mixed. Please mix and enjoy the various ingredients heartily. It's a dish where you can fully enjoy the umami of chicken.

An economical set where you can choose your favorite rice bowl. Perfect as a side for ramen or tsukemen, allowing you to easily enjoy rice.

An economical menu featuring 2 pieces of juicy fried chicken and a small portion of rice. The crispy coating and tender chicken are appetizing. Enjoy with ramen or tsukemen.

An economical set featuring 2 pieces of juicy fried chicken and your choice of a rice bowl. It's a filling option, perfect for those who want extra satisfaction with their main meal.

A set featuring one special chicken chashu, a seasoned egg, two chicken tsukune, and two sheets of nori. Perfect with ramen or rice, allowing you to enjoy various flavors in small portions.

A hearty dish with chicken thigh, seasoned egg, and plenty of vegetables. Satisfying as a main course and nutritionally balanced.

A bite-sized portion of rice, perfect for finishing ramen, tsukemen, or mazesoba. You can also add it to leftover soup to make okayu (rice porridge).

A small portion of rice. Recommended for those who want to enjoy rice with their ramen or side dishes.

A regular-sized portion of rice. Recommended for those who want to eat a substantial amount of rice or enjoy it with side dishes.

A set of 6 juicy chicken gyoza dumplings. Crisply pan-fried, the juicy umami spreads in your mouth with every bite. Perfect with beer.

The most popular cut of horse meat, lean red meat sashimi. Low in fat, it offers the clean umami and firm texture characteristic of horse meat. Recommended for first-timers.

An exceptionally rare and tender cut of horse meat fillet sashimi. Characterized by its fine texture and delicate sweetness, it melts in your mouth. Perfect for a special occasion.

Horse meat sashimi with beautiful marbling, also known as "Toro of horse meat." The delicate sweetness and umami of the fat spread in your mouth, offering a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Recommended for those seeking a luxurious taste.

Sashimi of horse meat belly, layered three times. Enjoy its unique texture and rich horse meat umami. A particularly popular cut among horse sashimi enthusiasts.

Fresh horse meat finely chopped and mixed with a special sweet and spicy sauce and egg yolk. The melt-in-your-mouth texture of the horse meat and the rich sauce create a perfect harmony, pairing well with rice and drinks.

Fresh horse meat seasoned with a special spicy sauce. It has a deep umami with a spicy kick, perfect as a snack with drinks or with rice. Addictively delicious!

A Japanese dish of chicken thigh and daikon radish simmered slowly. The chicken is melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the daikon is thoroughly infused with the broth's umami. A comforting, gentle flavor.

A dish of fragrant grilled chicken and crisp green onions. Seasoned with a special sauce, the chicken's umami and the onion's aroma stimulate the appetite. Also great with drinks.

A platter of assorted Japanese-style pickles made from several types of vegetables. Perfect as a palate cleanser, its refreshing taste revitalizes the appetite.

Crispy fried chicken cartilage, deep-fried to a perfect crisp. Simply enjoyed with salt and lemon, it's a popular snack with drinks.

A set of 3 juicy gyoza dumplings packed with chicken. Crisply pan-fried, the meat juices spread in your mouth with every bite. Perfect as a side dish or with beer.

Chicken hamburg steak served sizzling on a hot plate. It's fluffy and juicy, with an excellent pairing with the special sauce. Great as a side dish for rice or with drinks.

A platter featuring several types of sausages. Enjoy their crisp texture and juicy meat, which pair well with drinks like beer and wine. Perfect for sharing.

Fluffy dashimaki tamago (rolled omelet) carefully grilled with plenty of dashi broth. The gentle dashi flavor and sweetness of the egg spread in your mouth, making it a dish enjoyable for all ages.

A dish of creamy avocado and melting cheese, baked to a crisp. The avocado's mellowness and the cheese's richness create a perfect harmony, pairing well with drinks like wine.

Fresh squid dried overnight to concentrate its flavor. Lightly grilled, it offers a fragrant aroma and chewy texture. Perfect with sake or beer.

A dish of crispy asparagus and flavorful bacon stir-fried together. Simple seasoning highlights the ingredients' flavors and creates a textural contrast. Also recommended with drinks.

Crispy grilled long yam with a savory flavor. Simple yet brings out the natural sweetness and flavor of the long yam, perfect as a palate cleanser.

Tataki (seared) local chicken, lightly seared on the outside and rare inside. Features a fragrant skin and moist chicken umami, best enjoyed with ponzu sauce and condiments.

Japanese-style pickles made from lightly pickled seasonal vegetables. Their crisp texture and refreshing taste are perfect as a palate cleanser.

Simple chilled tofu served with soy sauce and condiments. Characterized by its smooth texture and refreshing taste, it's perfect even on hot summer days.

Simple izakaya-style dish of fresh cabbage served with a special miso sauce. The crisp texture of the cabbage and the rich flavor of the miso stimulate the appetite.

Crispy bean sprouts tossed with a special sauce. Flavored with sesame oil and a hint of salt, it's perfect as a palate cleanser or a snack.

Crispy bean sprouts tossed with a special, extremely spicy sauce with chili peppers. It has umami within its stimulating spiciness, a must-try for spice lovers.

Smashed cucumbers tossed with a special sauce. The refreshing flavor of cucumber, its crisp texture, and the sauce's umami create a perfect blend. It's refreshing and ideal as a palate cleanser.

Fresh, chilled tomatoes, simply cut. Enjoy the natural sweetness and acidity of the tomatoes, perfect for a refreshing break. A pinch of salt is recommended.

Boiled edamame. Lightly salted and with a subtle sweetness, it's a classic beer snack. A popular, easy-to-eat item.

Quail eggs slowly simmered in a special sweet and spicy sauce. The rich umami permeates the eggs, making them a popular snack with drinks. Bite-sized and easy to eat.

A small portion of spicy mentaiko (pollock roe) served as a snack. Its spicy kick and rich umami of roe pair well with sake and shochu.

A Japanese-Western fusion dish combining rich cream cheese with shuto (salted bonito), a type of katsuobushi. The unique saltiness and umami of shuto harmonize with the creaminess of the cheese, making it perfect with sake or wine.

Homemade potato salad. The balance of fluffy potatoes and creamy mayonnaise is excellent, with a gentle flavor. A popular menu item for a palate cleanser or for children.

Thinly sliced onions served refreshingly. Characterized by their crisp texture and sweetness, enjoy the refreshing taste with dressing.

A salad made with healthy tofu. The combination of fresh vegetables and smooth tofu provides a refreshing taste and satisfying feel. Served with Japanese dressing.

A salad topped with chicken and a soft-boiled egg. A healthy and satisfying dish with fresh vegetables and protein. Break the egg and mix it into the salad.

A chicken and soft-boiled egg Caesar salad. The rich Caesar dressing and crispy croutons add textural contrast, making it a substantial dish. Can be enjoyed as a main course.

A Junmai Ginjo sake from Niigata, characterized by its extremely crisp, dry taste. Enjoy its refined flavor with a rich aroma that makes you want another glass even after finishing. Pairs well with most Japanese cuisine.

A Junmai Ginjo sake from Hokkaido, crisp and dry yet with a rich rice umami that fills your mouth. A sake that doesn't interfere with the taste of food, highly recommended as a meal-pairing sake.

A Ginjo sake made with 55% polished Gohyakumangoku rice from Fukui Prefecture. It has a gorgeous aroma and a clear, crisp taste, enjoyable for both sake beginners and connoisseurs.

A Junmai Ginjo sake from Niigata, true to its name "like water," featuring a clear, smooth mouthfeel. It has a gorgeous aroma like Daiginjo yet is versatile enough to pair with any dish.

A Junmai Ginjo sake from Aomori, made with 100% contract-grown rice using an uncompromising brewing method. Enjoy its deep flavor concentrated with rice umami and a full-bodied aroma. Highly favored by sake enthusiasts.

A Daiginjo sake from Aichi, with an exquisite balance of fruity ginjo aroma and profound flavor. It's crisp when chilled and becomes mellower when warmed. A versatile sake that can be enjoyed in various ways and pairs with any dish.

A Yamahai Junmai Ginjo sake from Ishikawa, characterized by its unique umami and acidity from traditional Yamahai brewing. With a rich rice flavor and gentle mouthfeel, it complements food as a meal-pairing sake. Pairs exceptionally well with rich dishes.

A special Junmai sake from Kochi, carefully brewed using ginjo methods. It's a well-balanced sake with a crisp, dry finish yet retains the full umami of the rice. Enjoyable on its own or with food.

A Junmai Ginjo sake from Yamanashi, characterized by its fine, delicate texture and gorgeous aroma. It has a very soft and smooth drinking experience, recommended for sake beginners. Enjoy its fruity aroma.

A Junmai Daiginjo sake from Yamagata, characterized by its extremely fruity ginjo aroma and deep flavor that maximizes the rice's umami. The umami expands in your mouth, leaving a long aftertaste. A sake worthy of a special occasion.

A Junmai, Mukansa Honjozo sake from Miyagi, characterized by its extremely crisp, dry taste. It has a refreshing aroma and a clean finish with solid umami, making it a sake you can drink without getting tired of. Highly recommended for dry sake lovers.

A Ginjo sake from Niigata, brewed with a focus on pairing with food. It has a pleasant aroma, a soft mouthfeel, and a clean taste. A versatile sake that is easy to drink and pairs well with any dish.