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    Hongotei Meieki

    らーめん本郷亭 名駅店

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    Famous Nagoya pork bone shop known for thick slabs of rolled pork belly chashu that disintegrate under chopstick pressure. The kitchen extracts a rich, milky white tonkotsu paitan broth without an offensive gaminess, served alongside free self-serve rice, pickles, and kimchi during weekday lunch hours.

    白湯らーめん (Paitan Ramen) / チャーシューメン (Chashu Ramen) / 四川らーめん (Sichuan Ramen) at Hongotei Meieki
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    白湯らーめん (Paitan Ramen) / チャーシューメン (Chashu Ramen) / 四川らーめん (Sichuan Ramen)

    Tonkotsu
    Tori Paitan
    Miso
    Medium-thick straight noodles (中太ストレート麺)
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000–¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    The signature Chashu Ramen delivers three thick slabs of braised pork belly. At lunchtime, take advantage of the free rice and kimchi station at the back of the shop to pair with the rich broth.

    Operational note: Nagoya station west exit branch of Meito paitan institution; thick chashu slices; website at
    Live announcements:hongotei.com
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    5-7 Tsubakicho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 453-0015 (愛知県名古屋市中村区椿町5-7)

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium-thick straight noodles (中太ストレート麺)

    Broth

    Tonkotsu
    Tori Paitan
    Miso

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    白湯らーめん (Paitan Ramen) / チャーシューメン (Chashu Ramen) / 四川らーめん (Sichuan Ramen)

    Located 3 minutes on foot from JR Nagoya Station Taiko-dori Exit (West Exit), directly behind Bic Camera. Lunch includes complimentary self-serve rice, kimchi, and pickles from the central service counter. Ticket vending machine inside accepts cash.

    Getting there

    5-7 Tsubakicho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 453-0015 (愛知県名古屋市中村区椿町5-7)

    3 min from Nagoya

    JR Tokaido Shinkansen, JR Tokaido Main Line, Nagoya City Subway Higashiyama Line, Nagoya City Subway Sakura-dori Line, Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line

    Hours

    11:00–14:30, 18:00–22:30. Open daily.

    Closed: Open daily (year-end and New Year holidays excepted)

    Queue & entry protocol

    The signature Chashu Ramen delivers three thick slabs of braised pork belly. At lunchtime, take advantage of the free rice and kimchi station at the back of the shop to pair with the rich broth.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Nagoya station west exit branch of Meito paitan institution; thick chashu slices; website at

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

    hongotei.com

    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

    とんこつラーメンをください

    Tonkotsu 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

    Allergy card

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

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    Questions about Hongotei Meieki

    What is the nearest station to Hongotei Meieki?
    Nagoya, about a 3-minute walk away. Nagoya is served by JR Tokaido Shinkansen, JR Tokaido Main Line, Nagoya City Subway Higashiyama Line, Nagoya City Subway Sakura-dori Line and Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line.
    What should I order at Hongotei Meieki?
    白湯らーめん (Paitan Ramen) / チャーシューメン (Chashu Ramen) / 四川らーめん (Sichuan Ramen). The kitchen works in Tonkotsu, Tori Paitan and Miso. Noodles: medium-thick straight noodles (中太ストレート麺).
    How much does ramen cost at Hongotei Meieki?
    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 Hongotei Meieki open?
    11:00–14:30, 18:00–22:30. Open daily. Closed Open daily (year-end and New Year holidays excepted).
    What should I know before visiting Hongotei Meieki?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.