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    Chuka Soba Tamaya

    中華そば たまや

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    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    Queue Protocol

    Line Up First

    Join the line outside. Staff will direct you inside to buy your ticket when seats open up.

    Payment Acceptance
    ¥1,000 Notes Only

    The ticket machine rejects ¥10,000 and ¥5,000 notes. Break large notes at a convenience store before arriving.

    Typical Wait

    Usually under 15 minutes

    Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.

    Best for

    A one-man Hachioji-style chuka soba shop near Nakagami Station, at this address since 2009, known for very low prices and plenty of chopped onion. The dark soy broth draws on duck and Daisen chicken, with both pork and chicken chashu.

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    Chuka Soba (中華そば)

    Shoyu
    Chicken
    Chuka Soba
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About a 5–6 minute walk from Nakagami Station north exit (JR Ome Line). Around 8–9 counter seats; you pay after eating. 3 parking spaces in front. Ask for extra onion (tamanegi mashi). A large chuka soba was about ¥900 in a recent review; the regular was ¥550 in 2021.

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    東京都昭島市中神町1161-61

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Chuka Soba

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Chicken

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Chuka Soba (中華そば)

    Hours vary by source (lunch to 15:00 or 16:00). A 'Tamaya Nakakoen' shop in search results is an unrelated shop in Kobe. Duck and Daisen chicken from an Instagram post snippet (2021). Moved to this address in 2009 per a blog.

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    Getting there

    東京都昭島市中神町1161-61

    5 min from Nakagami

    JR Ome Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00, 17:00–19:00 (Ramen DB). Closed Sundays and holidays.

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About a 5–6 minute walk from Nakagami Station north exit (JR Ome Line). Around 8–9 counter seats; you pay after eating. 3 parking spaces in front. Ask for extra onion (tamanegi mashi). A large chuka soba was about ¥900 in a recent review; the regular was ¥550 in 2021.

    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 Tamaya

    What is the nearest station to Chuka Soba Tamaya?
    Nakagami, about a 5-minute walk away. Nakagami is served by JR Ome Line.
    What should I order at Chuka Soba Tamaya?
    Chuka Soba (中華そば). The kitchen works in Shoyu and Chicken. Noodles: chuka soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Chuka Soba Tamaya?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000.
    When is Chuka Soba Tamaya open?
    11:00–15:00, 17:00–19:00 (Ramen DB). Closed Sundays and holidays. Closed Sunday.
    What should I know before visiting Chuka Soba Tamaya?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Chuka Soba Tamaya?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Chuka Soba Tamaya accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.