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    SOBA HOUSE Konjiki Hototogisu Shinjuku Gyoen Honten

    SOBA HOUSE 金色不如帰 新宿御苑本店

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    SOBA HOUSE Konjiki Hototogisu holds a Michelin 1-Star ranking near Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden under master Atsushi Yamamoto. The kitchen brews a complex triple broth blending Mie hamaguri clams, pork bones, and Japanese red sea bream dashi. The flagship Shoyu Soba finishes with Italian black truffle oil and porcini mushroom duxelles paste for an earthy fragrance against the clear marine stock. Noodles are milled on-site from six varieties of domestic wheat flour.

    Shoyu Soba with Black Truffle & Shio Soba with Red Sea Bream at SOBA HOUSE Konjiki Hototogisu Shinjuku Gyoen Honten
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    Shoyu Soba with Black Truffle & Shio Soba with Red Sea Bream

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Seafood
    In-house crafted thin whole-wheat noodles
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Form a queue along the designated alleyway markers outside. Staff guide patrons into the shop to buy tickets at the vending machine. Cash only. Lines during weekend lunch exceed 45 minutes. Closed Saturdays and Sundays.

    Operational note: Michelin-starred clam & hamaguri ramen; Master Yamamoto posts daily opening status and temporary closures.
    Live announcements:𝕏@ptwgqjbfwgjw
    Counter seating

    Location

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    東京都新宿区新宿2-4-15

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    In-house crafted thin whole-wheat noodles

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Seafood

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Shoyu Soba with Black Truffle & Shio Soba with Red Sea Bream

    Konjiki Hototogisu (Golden Cuckoo) is legendary — held a Michelin star for years. Known for truffle oil shoyu and delicate hamaguri clam broth. Under ¥1,000 despite the luxury feel. 3,000 reviews. Queues of 2+ hours on weekends.

    Getting there

    東京都新宿区新宿2-4-15

    3 min from Shinjuku-Gyoemmae

    Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00, 18:30–21:00. Closed Saturdays and Sundays.

    Closed: Saturday, Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Form a queue along the designated alleyway markers outside. Staff guide patrons into the shop to buy tickets at the vending machine. Cash only. Lines during weekend lunch exceed 45 minutes. Closed Saturdays and Sundays.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Michelin-starred clam & hamaguri ramen; Master Yamamoto posts daily opening status and temporary closures.

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

    𝕏@ptwgqjbfwgjw

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

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    Questions about SOBA HOUSE Konjiki Hototogisu Shinjuku Gyoen Honten

    What is the nearest station to SOBA HOUSE Konjiki Hototogisu Shinjuku Gyoen Honten?
    Shinjuku-Gyoemmae, about a 3-minute walk away. Shinjuku-Gyoemmae is served by Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line.
    What should I order at SOBA HOUSE Konjiki Hototogisu Shinjuku Gyoen Honten?
    Shoyu Soba with Black Truffle & Shio Soba with Red Sea Bream. The kitchen works in Seafood. Noodles: in-house crafted thin whole-wheat noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at SOBA HOUSE Konjiki Hototogisu Shinjuku Gyoen Honten?
    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 SOBA HOUSE Konjiki Hototogisu Shinjuku Gyoen Honten open?
    11:00–15:00, 18:30–21:00. Closed Saturdays and Sundays. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
    What should I know before visiting SOBA HOUSE Konjiki Hototogisu Shinjuku Gyoen Honten?
    Expect a queue at peak hours and seating is at the counter.