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    NAKIRYU in Otsuka serves Tantanmen and Shoyu broths with Tantan-men, Ramen and Tsukemen noodles. It holds a Michelin distinction and experiences long queues during lunch and dinner service.

    Tantanmen at NAKIRYU
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    Tantanmen

    Tantanmen
    Shoyu
    Tantan-men
    Ramen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Closed Tuesdays; long queues common for lunch and dinner.

    Operational note: Numbered ticket machine opening times (8:00 AM), slot updates.
    Live announcements:𝕏@NAKIRYU@nakiryu__official

    Location

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    Japan, 〒170-0005 Tokyo, Toshima City, Minamiōtsuka, 2-chōme−34−４ ＳＫＹ南大塚 １F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Tantan-men
    Ramen
    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Tantanmen
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Tantanmen

    NAKIRYU holds a Michelin star — one of the few ramen shops to do so. Famous for its elegant dan dan (tantanmen) noodles. Queues of 1–2 hours are normal. Cash only.

    Getting there

    Japan, 〒170-0005 Tokyo, Toshima City, Minamiōtsuka, 2-chōme−34−４ ＳＫＹ南大塚 １F

    4 min from Shin Otsuka

    Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line

    Hours

    Lunch and dinner; long queues

    Closed: Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Closed Tuesdays; long queues common for lunch and dinner.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Numbered ticket machine opening times (8:00 AM), slot updates.

    Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:

    𝕏@NAKIRYU@nakiryu__official

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    This shop likely uses a ticket machine (食券機 / kenbaiki). Buy your ticket before sitting down.

    Order your bowl

    担々麺をください

    Tantanmen o kudasai

    Customise your noodles
    麺かためでMen katame de (firm noodles)
    麺やわらかめでMen yawarakame de (soft noodles)
    替え玉くださいKaedama kudasai (extra noodles)
    Useful phrases
    おいしい！Oishii! — Delicious!
    お会計お願いしますOkaikei onegai shimasu — Check, please
    ごちそうさまでしたGochisousama deshita — Thank you for the meal (said when leaving)
    大盛りでOomori de — Large portion, please
    少なめでSukuname de — Smaller portion, please

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    Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.

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    Questions about NAKIRYU

    What is the nearest station to NAKIRYU?
    Shin Otsuka, about a 4-minute walk away. Shin Otsuka is served by Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line.
    What should I order at NAKIRYU?
    Tantanmen. The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: tantan-men, ramen and tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at NAKIRYU?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is NAKIRYU open?
    Lunch and dinner; long queues Closed Tuesday.
    What should I know before visiting NAKIRYU?
    Expect a queue at peak hours.