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    Ramen Kabachiya

    らーめん かばちや

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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

    Located four minutes from JR Hiroshima Station across the historic Enkobashi bridge, Kabachiya is a revered counter-only tonkotsu specialist. The kitchen simmers pork bones for hours into a milky, odorless broth with a savory garlic edge. Ultra-thin straight noodles cook to your chosen firmness, served with braised pork slices, kikurage mushrooms, and fresh sesame.

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    Ramen (らーめん) / Chashumen (チャーシューメン)

    Tonkotsu
    Hakata
    Ultra-thin straight firm noodles
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    One minute from Enkobaicho Tram Stop or four minutes from Hiroshima Station South Exit. Intimate counter seating only; specify your noodle firmness upon ordering.

    Operational note: Small counter shop serving pork bone broth blended with seafood dashi; operates lunch only; cash payment at counter

    Location

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    広島県広島市南区猿猴橋町4-22

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ultra-thin straight firm noodles

    Broth

    Tonkotsu
    Hakata

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Ramen (らーめん) / Chashumen (チャーシューメン)

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    Getting there

    広島県広島市南区猿猴橋町4-22

    4 min from Hiroshima

    JR Sanyo Shinkansen, Hiroden Main Line

    Hours

    11:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri); 11:00–14:30 (Sat). Closed Wednesdays and Sundays.

    Closed: Wednesday, Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    One minute from Enkobaicho Tram Stop or four minutes from Hiroshima Station South Exit. Intimate counter seating only; specify your noodle firmness upon ordering.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Small counter shop serving pork bone broth blended with seafood dashi; operates lunch only; cash payment at counter

    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

    とんこつラーメンをください

    Tonkotsu ramen o kudasai

    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 Ramen Kabachiya

    What is the nearest station to Ramen Kabachiya?
    Hiroshima, about a 4-minute walk away. Hiroshima is served by JR Sanyo Shinkansen and Hiroden Main Line.
    What should I order at Ramen Kabachiya?
    Ramen (らーめん) / Chashumen (チャーシューメン). The kitchen works in Tonkotsu and Hakata. Noodles: ultra-thin straight firm noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Ramen Kabachiya?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000.
    When is Ramen Kabachiya open?
    11:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri); 11:00–14:30 (Sat). Closed Wednesdays and Sundays. Closed Wednesday and Sunday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ramen Kabachiya?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Ramen Kabachiya accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.