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    Ekimenya Hiroshimaekiten

    驛麺家 広島駅店

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    Queue Protocol

    Buy Ticket First

    Purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside the door before joining the queue outside.

    Payment Acceptance
    Credit Cards

    Tap or insert Visa, Mastercard, or JCB directly at the counter or digital kiosk.

    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

    Located inside the central ticket gates on the 2nd floor of JR Hiroshima Station. A classic standing and seated station noodle bar serving hot, comforting bowls of Hiroshima-style tonkotsu shoyu ramen within minutes of ordering.

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    Hiroshima Ramen (広島ラーメン) & Karamen

    Hiroshima Ramen
    Tonkotsu Shoyu
    Station Standing Counter
    Ramen
    Udon
    Ticket machine
    Under ¥999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Located inside the JR ticket gates (concourse level). If you are not taking a train, you need a JR platform ticket to enter. Opens at 6:00 AM, making it the best spot for early-morning ramen before boarding morning Shinkansen trains. Accepts JR Suica/ICOCA cards.

    Operational note: JR Hiroshima Station 2F central ticket gates standing and seated counter; serves hot tonkotsu-shoyu bowls from 6:00 AM; ticket machine; official website
    Live announcements:ekibento.co.jp
    Card accepted
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    広島県広島市南区松原町1-2 JR広島駅 2F 在来線中央改札内

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Udon

    Broth

    Hiroshima Ramen
    Tonkotsu Shoyu
    Station Standing Counter

    Typical price

    Under ¥999

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    Recommended order

    Hiroshima Ramen (広島ラーメン) & Karamen

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    Getting there

    広島県広島市南区松原町1-2 JR広島駅 2F 在来線中央改札内

    Near Hiroshima

    JR Sanyo Shinkansen, JR Sanyo Main Line, JR Kure Line

    Hours

    6:00–21:00 daily. Open year-round.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Located inside the JR ticket gates (concourse level). If you are not taking a train, you need a JR platform ticket to enter. Opens at 6:00 AM, making it the best spot for early-morning ramen before boarding morning Shinkansen trains. Accepts JR Suica/ICOCA cards.

    Ticketing & operational notice: JR Hiroshima Station 2F central ticket gates standing and seated counter; serves hot tonkotsu-shoyu bowls from 6:00 AM; ticket machine; official website

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

    ekibento.co.jp

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    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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    Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.

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    Questions about Ekimenya Hiroshimaekiten

    What is the nearest station to Ekimenya Hiroshimaekiten?
    Hiroshima, a short walk away. Hiroshima is served by JR Sanyo Shinkansen, JR Sanyo Main Line and JR Kure Line.
    What should I order at Ekimenya Hiroshimaekiten?
    Hiroshima Ramen (広島ラーメン) & Karamen. The kitchen works in Tonkotsu Shoyu and Station Standing Counter. Noodles: ramen and udon.
    How much does ramen cost at Ekimenya Hiroshimaekiten?
    A bowl runs Under ¥999. Cards are accepted. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Ekimenya Hiroshimaekiten open?
    6:00–21:00 daily. Open year-round.
    What should I know before visiting Ekimenya Hiroshimaekiten?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ekimenya Hiroshimaekiten?
    At Ekimenya Hiroshimaekiten, purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside by the entrance, then take your place in the line outside. Staff collect tickets before seating.
    What payment methods does Ekimenya Hiroshimaekiten accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Ekimenya Hiroshimaekiten.