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    Akasaka Aji-ichi

    赤坂味一

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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 Funabashi ramen shop on the Chiba-kaido road, open since 1975 and devoted to one style: a piping-hot shoyu chuka soba with a strong niboshi (dried sardine) aroma. The menu is short and the bowls are honest and affordable, which keeps a steady line of regulars moving through.

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    Niboshi Chuka Soba (中華そば)

    Niboshi
    Shoyu
    Chuka Soba
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 6–8 minutes on foot from Keisei Funabashi Station and roughly 10 from JR Funabashi, on Route 14 (Chiba-kaido). Daytime only, 11:00–16:00, and open on holidays. Cash only. 33 seats (11 counter, 22 table), so queues move quickly. Soft noodles can be requested.

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    Location

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    千葉県船橋市湊町2-2-19.

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Chuka Soba

    Broth

    Niboshi
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Niboshi Chuka Soba (中華そば)

    Founded 1975 (昭和50年) per a local blog and Tabelog snippet. Chuka soba 800円 (Tabelog snippet dated 2025-06; blog). Hotpepper: cards/e-money/QR not accepted; 33 seats. An older blog lists different hours (11:30–15:00, Mon/Tue closed), superseded by the shop's X and Hotpepper.

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    Getting there

    千葉県船橋市湊町2-2-19.

    7 min from Keisei Funabashi

    Keisei Main Line

    Hours

    11:00–16:00 (Mon–Sat and holidays). Closed Sundays.

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 6–8 minutes on foot from Keisei Funabashi Station and roughly 10 from JR Funabashi, on Route 14 (Chiba-kaido). Daytime only, 11:00–16:00, and open on holidays. Cash only. 33 seats (11 counter, 22 table), so queues move quickly. Soft noodles can be requested.

    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 Akasaka Aji-ichi

    What is the nearest station to Akasaka Aji-ichi?
    Keisei Funabashi, about a 7-minute walk away. Keisei Funabashi is served by Keisei Main Line.
    What should I order at Akasaka Aji-ichi?
    Niboshi Chuka Soba (中華そば). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: chuka soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Akasaka Aji-ichi?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Akasaka Aji-ichi open?
    11:00–16:00 (Mon–Sat and holidays). Closed Sundays. Closed Sunday.
    What should I know before visiting Akasaka Aji-ichi?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Akasaka Aji-ichi?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Akasaka Aji-ichi accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.