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    Fishmen

    Fishmen

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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 roadside seafood ramen shop in Kitamoto, opened in 2024 on the site of the former Yusaibo, whose bowls come with whole oysters and scallops. The basic Fishmen bowl is ¥800, and the loaded SP version ¥1,500.

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    Fishmen Seafood Ramen (フィッシュメン)

    Gyokai
    Ramen
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Kitamoto Station (JR Takasaki Line) is about 1.7 km away (around 22 minutes on foot); the city says it is 6 minutes by car from the East Exit, so driving or a taxi is recommended. There is a car park. Closed Wednesdays.

    Location

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    埼玉県北本市中丸5-267-1

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Gyokai

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Fishmen Seafood Ramen (フィッシュメン)

    A Dec 2024 blog lists morning hours (7:00–10:00) instead of evenings; the city page, Tabelog and X all list 11:00–14:30 / 17:00–20:30 LO, which was used. An Instagram reel about a different 'Fishmen' (Osaka, Takayasu) was ignored.

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    Getting there

    埼玉県北本市中丸5-267-1

    22 min from Kitamoto

    JR Takasaki Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00 (last order 14:30), 17:00–21:00 (last order 20:30). Closed Wednesdays.

    Closed: Wednesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Kitamoto Station (JR Takasaki Line) is about 1.7 km away (around 22 minutes on foot); the city says it is 6 minutes by car from the East Exit, so driving or a taxi is recommended. There is a car park. Closed Wednesdays.

    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 Fishmen

    What is the nearest station to Fishmen?
    Kitamoto, about a 22-minute walk away. Kitamoto is served by JR Takasaki Line.
    What should I order at Fishmen?
    Fishmen Seafood Ramen (フィッシュメン). The kitchen works in Gyokai. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Fishmen?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000.
    When is Fishmen open?
    11:00–15:00 (last order 14:30), 17:00–21:00 (last order 20:30). Closed Wednesdays. Closed Wednesday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Fishmen?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Fishmen accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.