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    Tomonomoto

    友の味

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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

    Tomonimoto serves Shoyu ramen in Chiba's 海神二丁目 area, a 2-minute walk from Higashi Kaijin station. It suits diners seeking lunch or dinner priced ¥1,000–1,999.

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    Shoyu

    Shoyu
    Ramen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

    Operational note: Local chicken & clam shoyu ramen; Master Ichihara posts daily business status, soup depletion, and monthly holiday calendars. Official site at tomonomoto.com.
    Live announcements:𝕏@tomonomotosobatomonomoto.com
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    Japan, 〒273-0005 Chiba, Funabashi, Honchō, 7-chōme−23−１４ 文平ビル 101

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Shoyu

    食券

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    Getting there

    Japan, 〒273-0005 Chiba, Funabashi, Honchō, 7-chōme−23−１４ 文平ビル 101

    2 min from Higashi Kaijin

    Keiyo Line

    Hours

    Opening hours are not yet confirmed.

    Closed: Monday, Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Local chicken & clam shoyu ramen; Master Ichihara posts daily business status, soup depletion, and monthly holiday calendars. Official site at tomonomoto.com.

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

    𝕏@tomonomotosobatomonomoto.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

    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 Tomonomoto

    What is the nearest station to Tomonomoto?
    Higashi Kaijin, about a 2-minute walk away. Higashi Kaijin is served by Keiyo Line.
    What should I order at Tomonomoto?
    Shoyu. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Tomonomoto?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999.
    When is Tomonomoto open?
    Closed Monday and Tuesday.
    What should I know before visiting Tomonomoto?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Tomonomoto?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Tomonomoto accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.