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    Niboshi Iwashi Ramen En Hachioji Honten

    煮干鰮らーめん 圓

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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 niboshi specialist founded in 2009 and often the first name mentioned for niboshi ramen in Hachioji, listed among Tabelog's Ramen Hyakumeiten 2025. Its niboshi ramen placed 2nd in TRY 2019 veteran niboshi; the founding chef retired in February 2020 and the shop carries on.

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    Niboshi Ramen (煮干らーめん)

    Niboshi
    Shoyu
    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    Price not confirmed

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About a 7–10 minute walk from JR Hachioji Station north exit, or 10 minutes from Keio-Hachioji. Counter only, 7 seats. Open all day at weekends and until 22:00 on weekdays. Can sell out early.

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    Location

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    東京都八王子市横山町21-21

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Niboshi
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    Price not confirmed

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    Recommended order

    Niboshi Ramen (煮干らーめん)

    Hours: TRY (2019 info) says closed Tuesdays, to 23:30; recent Instagram posts say open daily with the hours above. Used the recent posts. Hyakumeiten 2025 from the Tabelog description snippet. Founder retired 26 Feb 2020 per ramen8.

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    Getting there

    東京都八王子市横山町21-21

    7 min from Hachioji

    JR Hachiko Line, JR Chuo Line, JR Yokohama Line

    Hours

    Weekdays 11:00–16:00, 17:00–22:00; Sat, Sun and holidays 11:00–22:00 (straight through). Open daily, per recent posts.

    Queue & entry protocol

    About a 7–10 minute walk from JR Hachioji Station north exit, or 10 minutes from Keio-Hachioji. Counter only, 7 seats. Open all day at weekends and until 22:00 on weekdays. Can sell out early.

    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 Niboshi Iwashi Ramen En Hachioji Honten

    What is the nearest station to Niboshi Iwashi Ramen En Hachioji Honten?
    Hachioji, about a 7-minute walk away. Hachioji is served by JR Hachiko Line, JR Chuo Line and JR Yokohama Line.
    What should I order at Niboshi Iwashi Ramen En Hachioji Honten?
    Niboshi Ramen (煮干らーめん). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: ramen and tsukemen.
    When is Niboshi Iwashi Ramen En Hachioji Honten open?
    Weekdays 11:00–16:00, 17:00–22:00; Sat, Sun and holidays 11:00–22:00 (straight through). Open daily, per recent posts.
    What should I know before visiting Niboshi Iwashi Ramen En Hachioji Honten?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Niboshi Iwashi Ramen En Hachioji Honten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Niboshi Iwashi Ramen En Hachioji Honten accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.