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    Ramen Hongotei Hon Ten

    らーめん本郷亭 本店

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    The founding flagship of Hongotei in Meito-ku east of Nagoya. Renowned for its rich paitan broth simmered from pork and chicken bones, topped with famously thick braised pork belly slabs.

    白湯らーめん (Paitan Ramen) / チャーシューメン (Chashu Ramen) at Ramen Hongotei Hon Ten
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    白湯らーめん (Paitan Ramen) / チャーシューメン (Chashu Ramen)

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

    Good to know & entry protocol

    The original flagship where Hongotei thick chashu legacy began. Parking is available.

    Operational note: Meito-ku rich paitan institution famous for thick braised chashu slices; website at
    Live announcements:hongotei.com
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

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    Dai-ni Kawamoto Bldg 1F, 2-225 Hongo, Meito-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 465-0024 (愛知県名古屋市名東区本郷2-225 第２カワモトビル １Ｆ)

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    What to expect

    Noodles

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

    Broth

    Tonkotsu 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)

    A 2-minute walk from Subway Higashiyama Line Hongo Station Exit 1. Offers 28 seats across counters and tables, with dedicated customer parking.

    Getting there

    Dai-ni Kawamoto Bldg 1F, 2-225 Hongo, Meito-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 465-0024 (愛知県名古屋市名東区本郷2-225 第２カワモトビル １Ｆ)

    2 min from Hongo

    Nagoya City Subway Higashiyama Line

    Hours

    11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:30 (Friday & Saturday until 23:00). Open daily.

    Closed: Open daily

    Queue & entry protocol

    The original flagship where Hongotei thick chashu legacy began. Parking is available.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Meito-ku rich paitan institution famous for thick braised 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

    これをください

    Kore o kudasai (This one, please)

    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 Ramen Hongotei Hon Ten

    What is the nearest station to Ramen Hongotei Hon Ten?
    Hongo, about a 2-minute walk away. Hongo is served by Nagoya City Subway Higashiyama Line.
    What should I order at Ramen Hongotei Hon Ten?
    白湯らーめん (Paitan Ramen) / チャーシューメン (Chashu Ramen). The kitchen works in Tonkotsu Paitan and Miso. Noodles: medium-thick straight noodles (中太ストレート麺).
    How much does ramen cost at Ramen Hongotei Hon Ten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–¥1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Ramen Hongotei Hon Ten open?
    11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:30 (Friday & Saturday until 23:00). Open daily. Closed Open daily.
    What should I know before visiting Ramen Hongotei Hon Ten?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.