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    Chuka Soba Youki Otemachi Ten

    中華そば 陽気 大手町店

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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

    An official branch of the legendary 1958 shop Youki, the founding mother of Hiroshima-style ramen. The mild, brown tonkotsu-shoyu broth is delicate rather than greasy, served with slender crunchy bean sprouts and tender pork slices.

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    Hiroshima Chuka Soba (中華そば) with thin bean sprouts and garlic oil

    Hiroshima Chuka Soba
    Tonkotsu Shoyu
    Gentle Pork Bone
    Ramen
    ¥1,000-¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Conveniently located 7 minutes walk south of the Peace Memorial Park. The menu consists of just one dish: Chuka Soba (with option for extra noodles or chashu). Simply tell the chef how many bowls you want. Cash only.

    Operational note: Central Hiroshima branch of legendary 1957 Eba shop; menu limited to chuka soba, beer, and musubi; cash only at counter; official website
    Live announcements:youki.world
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    広島県広島市中区大手町3-1-6

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Hiroshima Chuka Soba
    Tonkotsu Shoyu
    Gentle Pork Bone

    Typical price

    ¥1,000-¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Hiroshima Chuka Soba (中華そば) with thin bean sprouts and garlic oil

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    Getting there

    広島県広島市中区大手町3-1-6

    2 min from Chuden-mae

    Hiroshima Electric Railway Ujina Line

    Hours

    11:00–22:00 (closes early if soup ends). Closed Sundays and monthly on the 6th.

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Conveniently located 7 minutes walk south of the Peace Memorial Park. The menu consists of just one dish: Chuka Soba (with option for extra noodles or chashu). Simply tell the chef how many bowls you want. Cash only.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Central Hiroshima branch of legendary 1957 Eba shop; menu limited to chuka soba, beer, and musubi; cash only at counter; official website

    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 Otemachi Ten

    What is the nearest station to Chuka Soba Youki Otemachi Ten?
    Chuden-mae, about a 2-minute walk away. Chuden-mae is served by Hiroshima Electric Railway Ujina Line.
    What should I order at Chuka Soba Youki Otemachi Ten?
    Hiroshima Chuka Soba (中華そば) with thin bean sprouts and garlic oil. The kitchen works in Tonkotsu Shoyu and Gentle Pork Bone. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Chuka Soba Youki Otemachi Ten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000-¥1,999.
    When is Chuka Soba Youki Otemachi Ten open?
    11:00–22:00 (closes early if soup ends). Closed Sundays and monthly on the 6th. Closed Sunday.
    What should I know before visiting Chuka Soba Youki Otemachi Ten?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Chuka Soba Youki Otemachi Ten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Chuka Soba Youki Otemachi Ten accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.