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    Chuka Soba Youki Eba Honten

    中華そば 陽気 江波本店

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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

    Established in 1958, Youki is the historic foundation stone of traditional Hiroshima ramen. The shop serves a singular dish: tonkotsu-shoyu chuka soba brewed by simmering pork bones and aromatics into a smooth, light tan broth seasoned with local soy sauce. Bowls arrive lined with thin straight noodles, crunchy slender bean sprouts (moyashi), sliced pork, and chopped green onions.

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    Chuka Soba (中華そば)

    Hiroshima Ramen
    Tonkotsu-Shoyu
    Straight medium-thin firm noodles
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Twelve minutes on foot from Eba Tram Stop or reachable by bus from Hiroshima Station. Note the non-standard calendar closing days (1st, 12th, 13th, and 26th of each month).

    Operational note: Founded 1958; legendary originator of classic Hiroshima tonkotsu-shoyu ramen; official site at youki.world
    Live announcements:youki.world
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    広島県広島市中区江波南3-4-1

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Straight medium-thin firm noodles

    Broth

    Hiroshima Ramen
    Tonkotsu-Shoyu

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Chuka Soba (中華そば)

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    Getting there

    広島県広島市中区江波南3-4-1

    12 min from Eba

    Hiroden Eba Line (Line 6/8/9)

    Hours

    11:30–13:30, 18:00–23:00. Closed on the 1st, 12th, 13th, and 26th of every month.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Twelve minutes on foot from Eba Tram Stop or reachable by bus from Hiroshima Station. Note the non-standard calendar closing days (1st, 12th, 13th, and 26th of each month).

    Ticketing & operational notice: Founded 1958; legendary originator of classic Hiroshima tonkotsu-shoyu ramen; official site at youki.world

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

    youki.world

    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 Youki Eba Honten

    What is the nearest station to Chuka Soba Youki Eba Honten?
    Eba, about a 12-minute walk away. Eba is served by Hiroden Eba Line (Line 6/8/9).
    What should I order at Chuka Soba Youki Eba Honten?
    Chuka Soba (中華そば). The kitchen works in Hiroshima Ramen and Tonkotsu-Shoyu. Noodles: straight medium-thin firm noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Chuka Soba Youki Eba Honten?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000.
    When is Chuka Soba Youki Eba Honten open?
    11:30–13:30, 18:00–23:00. Closed on the 1st, 12th, 13th, and 26th of every month.
    What should I know before visiting Chuka Soba Youki Eba Honten?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Chuka Soba Youki Eba Honten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Chuka Soba Youki Eba Honten accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.