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    Chuka Soba Kokoro

    中華そば 心

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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 tiny six-seat chuka soba shop one minute from Tama-Reien Station, opened in December 2019 as a second brand of a local Japanese restaurant. It serves a clear shoyu chuka soba and a lighter white-soy (shiro shoyu) version with fine, straight noodles.

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    Tokusei Chuka Soba (特製中華そば)

    Shoyu
    Chuka Soba
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    1-minute walk from the south exit of Keio Line Tama-Reien Station. Only about 6 seats, so expect a short wait at peak times. Choose between the regular shoyu and the white shoyu (shiro) chuka soba; the tokusei version adds extra toppings. Non-smoking.

    Location

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    東京都府中市清水が丘3丁目29‐3

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Chuka Soba

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Tokusei Chuka Soba (特製中華そば)

    No Hotpepper page. Hours from the X bio and ramen8 blog (Tuesday closure from the blog; the X bio snippet was cut before its closed day). Prices (中華そば 950円, 特製 1,300円), 6 seats and non-smoking from a RamenDB search snippet. Second-brand detail from an Instagram post snippet.

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    Getting there

    東京都府中市清水が丘3丁目29‐3

    2 min from Tama-Reien

    Keio Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00. Closed Tuesdays.

    Closed: Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    1-minute walk from the south exit of Keio Line Tama-Reien Station. Only about 6 seats, so expect a short wait at peak times. Choose between the regular shoyu and the white shoyu (shiro) chuka soba; the tokusei version adds extra toppings. Non-smoking.

    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 Kokoro

    What is the nearest station to Chuka Soba Kokoro?
    Tama-Reien, about a 2-minute walk away. Tama-Reien is served by Keio Line.
    What should I order at Chuka Soba Kokoro?
    Tokusei Chuka Soba (特製中華そば). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: chuka soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Chuka Soba Kokoro?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999.
    When is Chuka Soba Kokoro open?
    11:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00. Closed Tuesdays. Closed Tuesday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Chuka Soba Kokoro?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Chuka Soba Kokoro accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.