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    Chuka Menten Kiraku

    中華麺店 喜楽

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    This Shibuya back-street shop near Shinsen station serves Shoyu ramen along with Gyoza and Chinese noodle options. It suits diners seeking affordable lunch or dinner under ¥999 in a local setting.

    Showa-era institution — Shibuya's oldest ramen shop, serving since the 1950s at Chuka Menten Kiraku
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    Showa-era institution — Shibuya's oldest ramen shop, serving since the 1950s

    Shoyu
    Ramen
    Gyoza
    Under ¥999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Closed on Wednesdays; lunch and dinner service available.

    Operational note: Established 1952 in Dogenzaka; fried onion shoyu ramen; no official social media; closed Wednesdays.

    Location

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    Shinsen, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (near Shibuya back streets)

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Gyoza
    Chinese

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    Under ¥999

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    Showa-era institution — Shibuya's oldest ramen shop, serving since the 1950s

    Kiraku is a Shibuya legend — reportedly operating since the 1950s, making it one of Tokyo's oldest ramen shops still operating. Retro diner aesthetic. Wonton men (wonton noodle soup) is the classic order. Under ¥1,000. 4,600+ reviews.

    Getting there

    Shinsen, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (near Shibuya back streets)

    4 min from Shinsen

    Keio Inokashira Line

    Hours

    Lunch and dinner; iconic local timing

    Closed: Wednesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Closed on Wednesdays; lunch and dinner service available.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Established 1952 in Dogenzaka; fried onion shoyu ramen; no official social media; closed Wednesdays.

    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 Menten Kiraku

    What is the nearest station to Chuka Menten Kiraku?
    Shinsen, about a 4-minute walk away. Shinsen is served by Keio Inokashira Line.
    What should I order at Chuka Menten Kiraku?
    Showa-era institution — Shibuya's oldest ramen shop, serving since the 1950s. The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: ramen, gyoza and chinese.
    How much does ramen cost at Chuka Menten Kiraku?
    A bowl runs Under ¥999.
    When is Chuka Menten Kiraku open?
    Lunch and dinner; iconic local timing Closed Wednesday.