Menya Yukou is a ramen shop near Kawaramachi in Kyoto that serves shellfish-based ramen. Customers choose among Kai shellfish broth, black soy broth, and the creamy Karubo ramen, with noodles cooked to a firm texture. One of the three broths is selected and egg or meat toppings can be added. Many customers wait in line, and the shellfish broth is on the salty side.