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    Mensho Takuma

    麺笑 巧真

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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 compact Hachioji counter shop, open since summer 2020, known for its neat, straight noodles in a clear shoyu or shio soup. The tokusei bowls with full toppings are the usual order, and there is a cheap bowl of rice at lunch.

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    Tokusei Shoyu Ramen (特製醤油らーめん)

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Ramen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    2–4 minutes from Keio Hachioji Station, or about 5 minutes from JR Hachioji. Open every day, with different weekend hours. About 12 counter seats, non-smoking. Tokusei bowls were ¥950 at opening and are now around ¥1,000+. Lunch rice is ¥150.

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    八王子市明神町4-12-2

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Shio

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Tokusei Shoyu Ramen (特製醤油らーめん)

    Sunday hours (11–15, 17–21) are from the shop's X and Instagram bios; Ramen Databank lumps weekends together. Prices are from 2020 posts; the current price is likely higher, so the band is an estimate. 'Straight noodles' is from 8dabe's headline (美麗ストレート麺). The Hotpepper hit was a different shop.

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    Getting there

    八王子市明神町4-12-2

    4 min from Keio Hachioji

    Keio Line

    Hours

    Weekdays 11:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00; Sat and holidays 11:00–16:00; Sun 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00. Open daily.

    Queue & entry protocol

    2–4 minutes from Keio Hachioji Station, or about 5 minutes from JR Hachioji. Open every day, with different weekend hours. About 12 counter seats, non-smoking. Tokusei bowls were ¥950 at opening and are now around ¥1,000+. Lunch rice is ¥150.

    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 Mensho Takuma

    What is the nearest station to Mensho Takuma?
    Keio Hachioji, about a 4-minute walk away. Keio Hachioji is served by Keio Line.
    What should I order at Mensho Takuma?
    Tokusei Shoyu Ramen (特製醤油らーめん). The kitchen works in Shio. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Mensho Takuma?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999.
    When is Mensho Takuma open?
    Weekdays 11:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00; Sat and holidays 11:00–16:00; Sun 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00. Open daily.
    What should I know before visiting Mensho Takuma?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Mensho Takuma?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Mensho Takuma accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.