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    Daikuma

    DAIKUMA

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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 Chigasaki niboshi shop opened in 2015 by Yusuke Kumazawa, a former food-company salesman who taught himself ramen. His niboshi soba has ranked in TRY's elite niboshi category three years running since 2023.

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    Niboshi Soba (煮干そば)

    Niboshi
    Chuka Soba
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 8–11 minutes' walk from Kita-Chigasaki Station (JR Sagami Line); 5 parking spaces. Lunch only, Tuesday to Saturday. 7 counter seats, cash only. Niboshi soba ¥950.

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    神奈川県茅ヶ崎市矢畑1290

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Chuka Soba

    Broth

    Niboshi

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Niboshi Soba (煮干そば)

    All facts from the TRY guide page.

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    Getting there

    神奈川県茅ヶ崎市矢畑1290

    8 min from Kita-Chigasaki

    JR Sagami Line

    Hours

    11:30–14:30 (last order; until ingredients run out). Closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays.

    Closed: Sunday, Monday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 8–11 minutes' walk from Kita-Chigasaki Station (JR Sagami Line); 5 parking spaces. Lunch only, Tuesday to Saturday. 7 counter seats, cash only. Niboshi soba ¥950.

    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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    Questions about Daikuma

    What is the nearest station to Daikuma?
    Kita-Chigasaki, about a 8-minute walk away. Kita-Chigasaki is served by JR Sagami Line.
    What should I order at Daikuma?
    Niboshi Soba (煮干そば). Noodles: chuka soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Daikuma?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Daikuma open?
    11:30–14:30 (last order; until ingredients run out). Closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays. Closed Sunday and Monday.
    What should I know before visiting Daikuma?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Daikuma?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Daikuma accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.