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    Menya Yurai

    麺屋 悠来

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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

    Menya Yurai sits two minutes from the ticket gates of JR Sawara Station in historic Katori City. The kitchen serves bowls of savory tonkotsu-shoyu broth paired with chewy curly noodles. The signature bowl arrives loaded with a mountain of white scallions tossed in sesame oil and chili seasoning.

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    ねぎらーめん (Savory shoyu tonkotsu broth piled high with seasoned spicy white scallions right in front of Sawara Station)

    shoyu
    tonkotsu shoyu
    spicy negi
    medium-curly
    chewy
    ¥750-¥1,100 lunch · ¥750-¥1,300 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Located directly across from Sawara Station rotary. Order the Negi Ramen if you enjoy crisp, spicy sesame-dressed green onions.

    Operational note: Sawara Station rotary noodle counter; rich pork bone soy broth heaped with freshly tossed spicy sesame scallions; counter and table seating; cash payment

    Location

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    千葉県香取市佐原イ93-4

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    medium-curly
    chewy

    Broth

    shoyu
    tonkotsu shoyu
    spicy negi

    Typical price

    ¥750-¥1,100 lunch · ¥750-¥1,300 dinner

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    Recommended order

    ねぎらーめん (Savory shoyu tonkotsu broth piled high with seasoned spicy white scallions right in front of Sawara Station)

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    Getting there

    千葉県香取市佐原イ93-4

    2 min from Sawara Station

    JR Narita Line, JR Kashima Line

    Hours

    11:30-15:00, 17:30-21:00 (金土 11:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00)

    Closed: Monday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Located directly across from Sawara Station rotary. Order the Negi Ramen if you enjoy crisp, spicy sesame-dressed green onions.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Sawara Station rotary noodle counter; rich pork bone soy broth heaped with freshly tossed spicy sesame scallions; counter and table seating; cash payment

    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 Menya Yurai

    What is the nearest station to Menya Yurai?
    Sawara Station, about a 2-minute walk away. Sawara Station is served by JR Narita Line and JR Kashima Line.
    What should I order at Menya Yurai?
    ねぎらーめん (Savory shoyu tonkotsu broth piled high with seasoned spicy white scallions right in front of Sawara Station). The kitchen works in tonkotsu shoyu and spicy negi. Noodles: medium-curly and chewy.
    How much does ramen cost at Menya Yurai?
    Lunch runs ¥750-¥1,100 and dinner ¥750-¥1,300.
    When is Menya Yurai open?
    11:30-15:00, 17:30-21:00 (金土 11:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00) Closed Monday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Menya Yurai?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Menya Yurai accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.