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Mugitomensuke

麦と麺助

Savor a layered clear broth of Hinai-jidori and guinea fowl at a plain wood counter with no entrance curtain

  • Signature Special Pheasant Soy Sauce Soba
  • Clear broth brewed from multiple types of chicken
  • Clear Dashi (Japanese soup stock) from silver-striped dried sardines
  • Seared chashu bowl is also popular
  • Reservation-only limited service on Saturday evenings
  • Ideal for focused solo dining
  • 12 plain wood counter seats
  • Cash only

The centerpiece of Mugitomensuke is its clear chintan soup, brewed by combining multiple varieties of poultry including Hinai-jidori chicken, guinea fowl, and their proprietary Mensuke chicken. The signature Special Pheasant Soy Sauce Soba features fragrant pheasant chashu layered over clear chicken umami, earning acclaim as an elegant yet deeply satisfying bowl. The Iriko Soba, made with silver-striped dried baby sardines from Ibuki, is praised for its clear Dashi (Japanese soup stock) free of bitterness and its refreshing finish. Guests can also enjoy choosing from options such as the Kuradashi Soy Sauce Soba, which combines chicken with bonito and kelp, as well as the seared chashu bowl drizzled with a sweet and savory sauce. Inside, the shop has no entrance curtain and features only a 12-seat L-shaped counter of plain wood, offering an atmosphere of quiet akin to a sushi bar or kappo restaurant where you can watch the kitchen at work. The warm service, complete with gentle explanations of the dishes, is inviting, making it a popular destination for solo diners seeking an unhurried experience. On Saturday evenings, the restaurant operates under a reservation-only special schedule with limited items distinct from the regular menu.

Details

Cuisine
Address
3-4-12 Toyosaki, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 531-0072, Japan

Address in Japanese: 大阪府大阪市北区豊崎3-4-12

Nearest station
Budget
Lunch
¥2,000–¥2,999
Dinner
¥3,000–¥3,999
Reservations
No reservations
Payment
  • Credit cardNot accepted
  • E-moneyNot accepted
  • QR code paymentNot accepted
Seats
12 seats
  • Counter seats
  • Table seats
  • Private room
Smoking
Non-smoking
Parking
No
Wi-Fi
No
Accessibility
No
Power outlets
No
Private hire
Not available
Opened
May 19, 2018

Opening hours

Mon
  • 11:00–15:30
TueClosed
Wed–Fri
  • 11:00–15:30
Sat
  • 11:00–16:00
  • 18:00–21:00
Sun
  • 11:00–16:00
HolidaysClosed

Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Features & facilities

  • Counter seats
  • Open for lunch
  • Cash only

Map & access

3-4-12 Toyosaki, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 531-0072, Japan

Address in Japanese: 大阪府大阪市北区豊崎3-4-12

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