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    Chuka Soba Hayashi

    中華そば はやし

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    Operating on Dogenzaka hill since 2003, Hayashi stands five minutes from Shibuya Station as one of Tokyo's most disciplined ramen counters. The shop serves lunch only and offers no side dishes, alcohol, or rice. Master Hayashi focuses solely on a double broth marrying rich pork bone collagen with smoked bonito, dried mackerel, and kelp dashi. Smooth medium noodles carry the silky soup, accompanied by thick braised pork shoulder cuts and crunchy bamboo shoots.

    Ajitama Ramen (味玉らーめん) & Yakibuta Ramen (焼豚らーめん) at Chuka Soba Hayashi
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    Ajitama Ramen (味玉らーめん) & Yakibuta Ramen (焼豚らーめん)

    Shoyu
    Tonkotsu-Gyokai
    Medium-thick smooth straight noodles
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Lunch service only from 11:30 to 15:30, or until the broth sells out. Queues of 20 to 30 minutes are routine. Cash only at the vending machine inside. Closed Wednesdays and Sundays.

    Operational note: No official social media. Daytime-only counter (11:30 to 15:30 or until soup sells out); closed Sun and holidays.
    Counter seating

    Location

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    東京都渋谷区道玄坂1-14-9 ソシアル道玄坂 1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium-thick smooth straight noodles

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Tonkotsu-Gyokai

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Ajitama Ramen (味玉らーめん) & Yakibuta Ramen (焼豚らーめん)

    Strong local following in Shibuya. Traditional approach in a modern setting. English menu available.

    Getting there

    東京都渋谷区道玄坂1-14-9 ソシアル道玄坂 1F

    5 min from Shibuya

    JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Keio Inokashira Line

    Hours

    11:30–15:30 (Lunch only, closes when broth sells out). Closed Wednesdays and Sundays.

    Closed: Wednesday, Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Lunch service only from 11:30 to 15:30, or until the broth sells out. Queues of 20 to 30 minutes are routine. Cash only at the vending machine inside. Closed Wednesdays and Sundays.

    Ticketing & operational notice: No official social media. Daytime-only counter (11:30 to 15:30 or until soup sells out); closed Sun and holidays.

    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

    醤油ラーメンをください

    Shoyu ramen 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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    Questions about Chuka Soba Hayashi

    What is the nearest station to Chuka Soba Hayashi?
    Shibuya, about a 5-minute walk away. Shibuya is served by JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Keio Inokashira Line.
    What should I order at Chuka Soba Hayashi?
    Ajitama Ramen (味玉らーめん) & Yakibuta Ramen (焼豚らーめん). The kitchen works in Shoyu and Tonkotsu-Gyokai. Noodles: medium-thick smooth straight noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Chuka Soba Hayashi?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Chuka Soba Hayashi open?
    11:30–15:30 (Lunch only, closes when broth sells out). Closed Wednesdays and Sundays. Closed Wednesday and Sunday.
    What should I know before visiting Chuka Soba Hayashi?
    Expect a queue at peak hours and seating is at the counter.