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    Hiroshima Ramen Kiyo Chan

    広島ラーメン きよちゃん

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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

    Hiroshima Ramen Kiyo Chan runs a compact counter of seven seats steps from Tatemachi tram stop. The master simmers pork bones and vegetables for hours into an opaque brownish tonkotsu-shoyu broth. Bowls arrive with thin straight noodles, fresh moyashi bean sprouts, and sliced pork loin.

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    中華そば (Traditional Hiroshima tonkotsu-shoyu broth paired with crisp bean sprouts, tender chashu, and scallions)

    tonkotsu shoyu
    chashu
    straight
    thin
    ¥800-¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Seating is limited to seven counter stools. Cash payment is required at the counter when you finish your meal.

    Operational note: 1973 seven-seat counter shop near Tatemachi tram stop; traditional brown tonkotsu-shoyu broth topped with crunchy bean sprouts and tender pork; cash payment; official Instagram @sandaimek
    Live announcements:@sandaimek
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    広島県広島市中区立町3-21

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    straight
    thin

    Broth

    tonkotsu shoyu
    chashu

    Typical price

    ¥800-¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    中華そば (Traditional Hiroshima tonkotsu-shoyu broth paired with crisp bean sprouts, tender chashu, and scallions)

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    Getting there

    広島県広島市中区立町3-21

    2 min from Tatemachi Station

    Hiroshima Electric Railway Main Line

    Hours

    11:30-14:00, 18:30-21:30 (Closes when soup runs out)

    Closed: Irregular

    Queue & entry protocol

    Seating is limited to seven counter stools. Cash payment is required at the counter when you finish your meal.

    Ticketing & operational notice: 1973 seven-seat counter shop near Tatemachi tram stop; traditional brown tonkotsu-shoyu broth topped with crunchy bean sprouts and tender pork; cash payment; official Instagram @sandaimek

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

    @sandaimek

    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 Hiroshima Ramen Kiyo Chan

    What is the nearest station to Hiroshima Ramen Kiyo Chan?
    Tatemachi Station, about a 2-minute walk away. Tatemachi Station is served by Hiroshima Electric Railway Main Line.
    What should I order at Hiroshima Ramen Kiyo Chan?
    中華そば (Traditional Hiroshima tonkotsu-shoyu broth paired with crisp bean sprouts, tender chashu, and scallions). The kitchen works in tonkotsu shoyu. Noodles: straight and thin.
    How much does ramen cost at Hiroshima Ramen Kiyo Chan?
    A bowl runs ¥800-¥1,000.
    When is Hiroshima Ramen Kiyo Chan open?
    11:30-14:00, 18:30-21:30 (Closes when soup runs out) Closed Irregular.
    What should I know before visiting Hiroshima Ramen Kiyo Chan?
    Children are welcome and there is an English menu.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Hiroshima Ramen Kiyo Chan?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Hiroshima Ramen Kiyo Chan accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.