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    Ramen Butahiro

    ラーメン 豚ヒロ

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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 Jiro-inspired shop right by Tsurugashima Station, run by an owner who worked in izakaya and motsuyaki before two years at Menya HERO, and who also heads a plastics company. The emulsified, thick pork soup took 4th in TRY 2025 new-shop tonkotsu.

    Order This

    Ramen Small (ラーメン 小)

    Tonkotsu
    Shoyu
    Ramen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    1-minute walk from Tsurugashima Station east exit (Tobu Tojo Line). Counter only, 11 seats; cash only; no reservations. Jiro-style rules: the 'small' is already big; say toppings (garlic, veg, fat) when asked. Ramen (small) ¥1,100–1,200.

    Operational note: Rich tonkotsu ramen counter
    Counter seating

    Location

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    埼玉県川越市小堤910-28

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Tonkotsu
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Ramen Small (ラーメン 小)

    Hours differ across TRY, X and Instagram; used the Instagram bio (mentions the TRY award, so recent). Address is Kawagoe city but the station is Tsurugashima. Jiro topping-call tip is the standard Jiro-style custom.

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    Getting there

    埼玉県川越市小堤910-28

    1 min from Tsurugashima

    Tobu Tojo Line

    Hours

    Lunch about 11:30–14:00, dinner 18:00–21:45 (last orders), per the shop's Instagram; Saturday hours vary. Closed Sundays (TRY also lists 2nd/4th Saturdays).

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    1-minute walk from Tsurugashima Station east exit (Tobu Tojo Line). Counter only, 11 seats; cash only; no reservations. Jiro-style rules: the 'small' is already big; say toppings (garlic, veg, fat) when asked. Ramen (small) ¥1,100–1,200.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Rich tonkotsu ramen 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 Butahiro

    What is the nearest station to Ramen Butahiro?
    Tsurugashima, about a 1-minute walk away. Tsurugashima is served by Tobu Tojo Line.
    What should I order at Ramen Butahiro?
    Ramen Small (ラーメン 小). The kitchen works in Tonkotsu and Shoyu. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Ramen Butahiro?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Ramen Butahiro open?
    Lunch about 11:30–14:00, dinner 18:00–21:45 (last orders), per the shop's Instagram; Saturday hours vary. Closed Sundays (TRY also lists 2nd/4th Saturdays). Closed Sunday.
    What should I know before visiting Ramen Butahiro?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ramen Butahiro?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Ramen Butahiro accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.