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    Chuka Soba Kunimatsu

    中華そば くにまつ

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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

    Operating three minutes from Hatchobori Station, Kunimatsu ignited Hiroshima's soupless tantanmen movement. The kitchen coats slender straight noodles in house-pressed chili oil, soy sauce, sesame paste, and Sichuan pepper, topped with sweet-savory minced pork and green scallions. Diners stir thirty times, then add onsen egg and rice to finish the bowl.

    Order This

    Shirunashi Tantanmen Kuni-max (汁なし担担麺 KUNI-MAX)

    Soupless Tantanmen
    Thin straight springy noodles
    Up to ¥999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Three minutes from Hatchobori or Tatemachi tram stop. Stir exactly 30 times before eating to emulsify sauce and noodles properly.

    Operational note: kunimatsu-hiroshima.com (Shirunashi tantanmen)
    Live announcements:kunimatsu-hiroshima.com
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    広島県広島市中区八丁堀8-10 清水ビル 1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Thin straight springy noodles

    Broth

    Soupless Tantanmen

    Typical price

    Up to ¥999

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    Recommended order

    Shirunashi Tantanmen Kuni-max (汁なし担担麺 KUNI-MAX)

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    Getting there

    広島県広島市中区八丁堀8-10 清水ビル 1F

    3 min from Hatchobori

    Hiroshima Electric Railway Main Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00 (Mon–Fri); 11:00–15:00 (Sat). Closed Sundays.

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Three minutes from Hatchobori or Tatemachi tram stop. Stir exactly 30 times before eating to emulsify sauce and noodles properly.

    Ticketing & operational notice: kunimatsu-hiroshima.com (Shirunashi tantanmen)

    Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:

    kunimatsu-hiroshima.com

    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 Chuka Soba Kunimatsu

    What is the nearest station to Chuka Soba Kunimatsu?
    Hatchobori, about a 3-minute walk away. Hatchobori is served by Hiroshima Electric Railway Main Line.
    What should I order at Chuka Soba Kunimatsu?
    Shirunashi Tantanmen Kuni-max (汁なし担担麺 KUNI-MAX). The kitchen works in Soupless Tantanmen. Noodles: thin straight springy noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Chuka Soba Kunimatsu?
    A bowl runs Up to ¥999.
    When is Chuka Soba Kunimatsu open?
    11:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00 (Mon–Fri); 11:00–15:00 (Sat). Closed Sundays. Closed Sunday.
    What should I know before visiting Chuka Soba Kunimatsu?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Chuka Soba Kunimatsu?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Chuka Soba Kunimatsu accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.