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    Matsu Shokudo

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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

    Matsu Shokudo stands directly adjacent to Bannai Shokudo in Hosoda. Many locals prefer Matsu Shokudo for its richer, soy-forward pork bone broth and seasoned pork belly chashu. The thick, wavy noodles hold up cleanly against the savory soy sauce base.

    Order This

    チャーシューメン (Savory, clear soy sauce broth packed with thick, melt-in-the-mouth simmered pork belly slices right next to Bannai Shokudo)

    shoyu
    pork bone chintan
    chashu
    thick
    curly
    ¥800-¥1,200

    Good to know & entry protocol

    The chashu-men frequently sells out before 13:00. Even when Bannai next door has a two-hour queue, Matsu Shokudo moves faster and offers top-tier simmered chashu.

    Operational note: Historic chashu ramen shop adjacent to Bannai
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    福島県喜多方市細田7230

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    thick
    curly
    multi-hydration

    Broth

    shoyu
    pork bone chintan
    chashu

    Typical price

    ¥800-¥1,200

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    Recommended order

    チャーシューメン (Savory, clear soy sauce broth packed with thick, melt-in-the-mouth simmered pork belly slices right next to Bannai Shokudo)

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    Getting there

    福島県喜多方市細田7230

    15 min from Kitakata Station

    JR Ban-etsu West Line

    Hours

    10:00-14:00 (Closes when soup runs out)

    Closed: Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    The chashu-men frequently sells out before 13:00. Even when Bannai next door has a two-hour queue, Matsu Shokudo moves faster and offers top-tier simmered chashu.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Historic chashu ramen shop adjacent to Bannai

    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 Matsu Shokudo

    What is the nearest station to Matsu Shokudo?
    Kitakata Station, about a 15-minute walk away. Kitakata Station is served by JR Ban-etsu West Line.
    What should I order at Matsu Shokudo?
    チャーシューメン (Savory, clear soy sauce broth packed with thick, melt-in-the-mouth simmered pork belly slices right next to Bannai Shokudo). The kitchen works in shoyu, pork bone chintan and chashu. Noodles: thick, curly and multi-hydration.
    How much does ramen cost at Matsu Shokudo?
    A bowl runs ¥800-¥1,200.
    When is Matsu Shokudo open?
    10:00-14:00 (Closes when soup runs out) Closed Tuesday.
    What should I know before visiting Matsu Shokudo?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Matsu Shokudo?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Matsu Shokudo accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.