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    Jikasei-men Menya Rihachi

    自家製麺 麺屋 利八

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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 Kawasaki shop on Daiichi Keihin opened in 2014 by a former stage actor who turned to ramen after the 2011 earthquake. House-made noodles as thick as tsukemen strands dance in the bowl, every soup has been MSG-free since March 2023, and the ramen placed 9th in TRY 2025 veteran mixed.

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    Ramen (らぁめん)

    Shoyu
    Tonkotsu
    Gyokai
    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 7–10 minutes on foot from Keikyu Kawasaki, or 13–15 from JR Kawasaki east exit, along Daiichi Keihin. Counter only, 10 seats; cash only; no reservations. Thursday is lunch only. Ramen ¥1,100 (TRY 2025).

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    神奈川県川崎市川崎区宮前町2-4

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Tonkotsu
    Gyokai

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Ramen (らぁめん)

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    Getting there

    神奈川県川崎市川崎区宮前町2-4

    8 min from Keikyu Kawasaki

    Keikyu Main Line, Keikyu Daishi Line

    Hours

    Tue, Wed, Fri 11:15–14:30, 18:00–20:00; Thu 11:15–14:30; Sat, Sun, holidays 11:15–15:00, 18:00–20:00. Closed Mondays.

    Closed: Monday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 7–10 minutes on foot from Keikyu Kawasaki, or 13–15 from JR Kawasaki east exit, along Daiichi Keihin. Counter only, 10 seats; cash only; no reservations. Thursday is lunch only. Ramen ¥1,100 (TRY 2025).

    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 Jikasei-men Menya Rihachi

    What is the nearest station to Jikasei-men Menya Rihachi?
    Keikyu Kawasaki, about a 8-minute walk away. Keikyu Kawasaki is served by Keikyu Main Line and Keikyu Daishi Line.
    What should I order at Jikasei-men Menya Rihachi?
    Ramen (らぁめん). The kitchen works in Shoyu, Tonkotsu and Gyokai. Noodles: ramen and tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at Jikasei-men Menya Rihachi?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Jikasei-men Menya Rihachi open?
    Tue, Wed, Fri 11:15–14:30, 18:00–20:00; Thu 11:15–14:30; Sat, Sun, holidays 11:15–15:00, 18:00–20:00. Closed Mondays. Closed Monday.
    What should I know before visiting Jikasei-men Menya Rihachi?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Jikasei-men Menya Rihachi?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Jikasei-men Menya Rihachi accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.