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    Menya Ao

    麺屋 青

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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

    A Kamagaya shop by Satoshi Iwasaki, who trained for six and a half years at Menya Haru in Taito, where he created many of its limited bowls. Its signature ramen placed 2nd in the TRY 2025 new-shop rankings.

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    Ramen (ラーメン)

    Shoyu
    Gyokai
    Ramen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 4 minutes' walk from the east exit of Kamagaya Station (Tobu Urban Park Line). 6 counter seats and 4 table seats; parking available. Cash only. Dinner only on Mondays and Fridays.

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    Location

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    千葉県鎌ケ谷市道野辺本町1-1-18

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Gyokai

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Ramen (ラーメン)

    From the TRY guide page. Broth style not stated (TRY category MIX); Shoyu/Gyokai is a cautious guess, please check.

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    Getting there

    千葉県鎌ケ谷市道野辺本町1-1-18

    4 min from Kamagaya

    Tobu Urban Park Line

    Hours

    11:00–14:30 (L.O.); Mondays and Fridays also 18:00–21:30 (L.O.). Closed Wednesdays plus irregular days. Closes when sold out.

    Closed: Wednesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 4 minutes' walk from the east exit of Kamagaya Station (Tobu Urban Park Line). 6 counter seats and 4 table seats; parking available. Cash only. Dinner only on Mondays and Fridays.

    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

    醤油ラーメンをください

    Shoyu 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 Menya Ao

    What is the nearest station to Menya Ao?
    Kamagaya, about a 4-minute walk away. Kamagaya is served by Tobu Urban Park Line.
    What should I order at Menya Ao?
    Ramen (ラーメン). The kitchen works in Shoyu and Gyokai. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Menya Ao?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Menya Ao open?
    11:00–14:30 (L.O.); Mondays and Fridays also 18:00–21:30 (L.O.). Closed Wednesdays plus irregular days. Closes when sold out. Closed Wednesday.
    What should I know before visiting Menya Ao?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Menya Ao?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Menya Ao accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.