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    Yabuki

    大衆酒場やぶき (中華蕎麦 やぶき)

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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

    Operating as an artisanal noodle shop by day and a bustling izakaya by night in central Tatemachi. The dashi is extracted from dried sardines, flying fish (ago), and bonito flakes, producing a fragrant seafood soy broth served with thin straight noodles.

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    Gyokai Chuka Soba (魚介中華蕎麦) & Niboshi Shio Ramen

    Niboshi Gyokai
    Chuka Soba
    Shio
    Ramen
    ¥1,000-¥1,999 lunch · ¥2,000-¥2,999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Two minutes from Tatemachi tram stop. At lunch, it operates strictly as a ramen counter with quick turnover. At dinner, you can enjoy seasonal seafood tapas and sake before finishing with the signature fish-dashi chuka soba. Cash only.

    Operational note: Tatemachi shop serving animal-free seafood chuka soba brewed with dried sardine, flying fish, and kombu dashi; ticket machine outside; official Instagram @chukasoba.yabuki
    Live announcements:@chukasoba.yabuki

    Location

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    広島県広島市中区立町6-13 立町ビル 103号

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Niboshi Gyokai
    Chuka Soba
    Shio

    Typical price

    ¥1,000-¥1,999 lunch · ¥2,000-¥2,999 dinner

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    Recommended order

    Gyokai Chuka Soba (魚介中華蕎麦) & Niboshi Shio Ramen

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    Getting there

    広島県広島市中区立町6-13 立町ビル 103号

    2 min from Tatemachi

    Hiroshima Electric Railway Main Line

    Hours

    11:45–15:00, 18:00–24:00 (L.O. 23:00). Irregular holidays.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Two minutes from Tatemachi tram stop. At lunch, it operates strictly as a ramen counter with quick turnover. At dinner, you can enjoy seasonal seafood tapas and sake before finishing with the signature fish-dashi chuka soba. Cash only.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Tatemachi shop serving animal-free seafood chuka soba brewed with dried sardine, flying fish, and kombu dashi; ticket machine outside; official Instagram @chukasoba.yabuki

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

    @chukasoba.yabuki

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

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    Questions about Yabuki

    What is the nearest station to Yabuki?
    Tatemachi, about a 2-minute walk away. Tatemachi is served by Hiroshima Electric Railway Main Line.
    What should I order at Yabuki?
    Gyokai Chuka Soba (魚介中華蕎麦) & Niboshi Shio Ramen. The kitchen works in Niboshi Gyokai. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Yabuki?
    Lunch runs ¥1,000-¥1,999 and dinner ¥2,000-¥2,999.
    When is Yabuki open?
    11:45–15:00, 18:00–24:00 (L.O. 23:00). Irregular holidays.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Yabuki?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Yabuki accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.