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    Yama Oyaji

    山おやじ

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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 a beloved evening yakiniku and noodle institution in Tanaka-cho, Yama Oyaji draws night diners for rich beef bone ramen. The kitchen simmers beef oxtail and marrow bones for hours, creating a gelatinous, full-bodied soup with savory garlic notes. Straight noodles soak in the beef broth, paired with tender braised beef pieces and fresh green negi.

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    Gyu Tail Ramen (牛テールラーメン) / Ramen (ラーメン)

    Beef Bone
    Kotteri Shoyu
    Medium straight noodles
    None lunch · ¥1,000–¥1,999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Seven minutes from Hiroden Ebisu-cho or Kanayamacho Tram Stops. Evening yakiniku bar vibe; order the rich beef tail ramen (Gyu Tail Ramen) for a deeply savory midnight meal.

    Operational note: Late-night basement izakaya and ramen spot serving classic Hiroshima tonkotsu-shoyu; operates offline

    Location

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    広島県広島市中区田中町2-18

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium straight noodles

    Broth

    Beef Bone
    Kotteri Shoyu

    Typical price

    None lunch · ¥1,000–¥1,999 dinner

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    Recommended order

    Gyu Tail Ramen (牛テールラーメン) / Ramen (ラーメン)

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    Getting there

    広島県広島市中区田中町2-18

    7 min from Ebisu-cho

    Hiroden Main Line

    Hours

    17:30–24:00 (last order 23:30). Closed Sundays and public holidays.

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Seven minutes from Hiroden Ebisu-cho or Kanayamacho Tram Stops. Evening yakiniku bar vibe; order the rich beef tail ramen (Gyu Tail Ramen) for a deeply savory midnight meal.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Late-night basement izakaya and ramen spot serving classic Hiroshima tonkotsu-shoyu; operates offline

    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 Yama Oyaji

    What is the nearest station to Yama Oyaji?
    Ebisu-cho, about a 7-minute walk away. Ebisu-cho is served by Hiroden Main Line.
    What should I order at Yama Oyaji?
    Gyu Tail Ramen (牛テールラーメン) / Ramen (ラーメン). The kitchen works in Beef Bone and Kotteri Shoyu. Noodles: medium straight noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Yama Oyaji?
    Lunch runs None and dinner ¥1,000–¥1,999.
    When is Yama Oyaji open?
    17:30–24:00 (last order 23:30). Closed Sundays and public holidays. Closed Sunday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Yama Oyaji?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Yama Oyaji accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.