Try Kinchaku Kitsune at Mentouan, Nara! *Bab & Audie*

Don’t visit Nara without saving this! 🦌
Mentouan is the ultimate lunch spot for foodies who want more than just a typical meal. Known for their “Kinchaku Kitsune.”

✅The “Hidden” Udon: Thick, chewy noodles tucked inside a giant, juicy tofu pouch 🥡
✅The tofu soaks up the rich dashi broth—it’s really good ✨
✅Situated right next to Nakatanidou (the famous fast-pounding mochi shop!) for the perfect dessert 🍡
✅A unique visual experience that’s worth the lunch line!

ℹ️Travel Info:
📍Address: 30-1 Hashimotocho, Nara City
(Just a 5-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station!)
🚆How to get there:
From Kyoto: Take the Kintetsu Nara Line (approx. 35-45 min).
From Osaka: Take the Kintetsu Nara Line from Namba Station (approx. 40 min).

⏰Opening Hours:
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Or until they run out of noodles! 🍜)
🚫Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
💰Budget: Approx. ¥1500 ($10)
Kinchaku Kitsune (Original): ¥1,300 (approx. $8.50)
Curry Kinchaku: ¥1,500 (approx. $10.00)

Which one would you choose: Original or Curry? Let me know in the comments! 👇

ℹ️ 麺闘庵：
📍 住所: 奈良県奈良市橋本町30-1
🚆 アクセス: 近鉄奈良駅から徒歩約5分。
⏰ 営業時間: 11:00 – 15:00（麺がなくなり次第終了）
🚫 定休日: 火・水・木
💰 予算: 1500円
巾着きつね：1,300円
カレー巾着：1,500円