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    Men Zamurai

    麺侍

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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 dedicated morning ramen spot opening at 7:00 AM, specializing in creamy pork-salt (butashio) broth and rich beef bone soup paired with wavy flat noodles.

    Order This

    Butashio Ramen (ぶたしおらーめん) & Gyukotsu Kotteri

    Shio
    Tonkotsu
    Ramen
    Up to ¥999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Operates exclusively from 7:00 AM to 14:00. Cash only at the counter; payment is required when placing your order.

    Operational note: Neighborhood Kitakata ramen shop. Counter seating with direct walk-in queue.

    Location

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    福島県喜多方市字御拝田3945-1

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Shio
    Tonkotsu

    Typical price

    Up to ¥999

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    Recommended order

    Butashio Ramen (ぶたしおらーめん) & Gyukotsu Kotteri

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    Getting there

    福島県喜多方市字御拝田3945-1

    24 min from Kitakata

    Hours

    07:00–14:00 (ends when soup sells out). Closed Mondays.

    Closed: Monday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Operates exclusively from 7:00 AM to 14:00. Cash only at the counter; payment is required when placing your order.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Neighborhood Kitakata ramen shop. Counter seating with direct walk-in queue.

    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

    塩ラーメンをください

    Shio 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 Men Zamurai

    What is the nearest station to Men Zamurai?
    Kitakata, about a 24-minute walk away.
    What should I order at Men Zamurai?
    Butashio Ramen (ぶたしおらーめん) & Gyukotsu Kotteri. The kitchen works in Tonkotsu. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Men Zamurai?
    A bowl runs Up to ¥999.
    When is Men Zamurai open?
    07:00–14:00 (ends when soup sells out). Closed Mondays. Closed Monday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Men Zamurai?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Men Zamurai accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.