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    Kani Kani Crab Sannomiya

    カニ蟹 crab 三宮

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    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    Queue Protocol

    Buy Ticket First

    Purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside the door before joining the queue outside.

    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

    Red snow crab ramen kitchen operating in Kanocho, Kobe. Extracts Japanese red snow crab into an intense emulsion soup topped with shredded crab meat, whipped foam, and seasoned oil, served in custom Arita porcelain.

    Order This

    Red Snow Crab Noodle (紅ズワイ蟹noodle) & Red Snow Crab Taitanmen (紅ズワイ蟹担担麺)

    Fish
    Paitan
    Ramen
    Soupless / Shirunashi
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000-¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    5 minutes walk north of JR/Hankyu Sannomiya Station (3 minutes from Subway Exit E8). Ticket machine inside. Order kani-meshi (crab rice) to pour remaining broth over.

    Operational note: Sannomiya French ramen noodle bar; velvety red snow crab potage with delicate foam finish; ticket machine accepts cash and QR codes; updates on Instagram @kanikanicrab_sannomiya; website
    Live announcements:@kanikanicrab_sannomiyacrabnoodle.com
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    Location

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    兵庫県神戸市中央区加納町4-9-16 入口ビル 1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Soupless / Shirunashi

    Broth

    Fish
    Paitan

    Typical price

    ¥1,000-¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Red Snow Crab Noodle (紅ズワイ蟹noodle) & Red Snow Crab Taitanmen (紅ズワイ蟹担担麺)

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    Getting there

    兵庫県神戸市中央区加納町4-9-16 入口ビル 1F

    5 min from Sannomiya

    JR Kobe Line, Hankyu Kobe Line, Hanshin Main Line, Kobe Subway Seishin-Yamate Line

    Hours

    11:00–14:30, 17:30–21:30. Closed Tuesdays.

    Closed: Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    5 minutes walk north of JR/Hankyu Sannomiya Station (3 minutes from Subway Exit E8). Ticket machine inside. Order kani-meshi (crab rice) to pour remaining broth over.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Sannomiya French ramen noodle bar; velvety red snow crab potage with delicate foam finish; ticket machine accepts cash and QR codes; updates on Instagram @kanikanicrab_sannomiya; website

    Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:

    @kanikanicrab_sannomiyacrabnoodle.com

    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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    Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.

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    Questions about Kani Kani Crab Sannomiya

    What is the nearest station to Kani Kani Crab Sannomiya?
    Sannomiya, about a 5-minute walk away. Sannomiya is served by JR Kobe Line, Hankyu Kobe Line, Hanshin Main Line and Kobe Subway Seishin-Yamate Line.
    What should I order at Kani Kani Crab Sannomiya?
    Red Snow Crab Noodle (紅ズワイ蟹noodle) & Red Snow Crab Taitanmen (紅ズワイ蟹担担麺). The kitchen works in Fish and Paitan. Noodles: ramen and soupless / shirunashi.
    How much does ramen cost at Kani Kani Crab Sannomiya?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000-¥1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Kani Kani Crab Sannomiya open?
    11:00–14:30, 17:30–21:30. Closed Tuesdays. Closed Tuesday.
    What should I know before visiting Kani Kani Crab Sannomiya?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Kani Kani Crab Sannomiya?
    At Kani Kani Crab Sannomiya, purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside by the entrance, then take your place in the line outside. Staff collect tickets before seating.
    What payment methods does Kani Kani Crab Sannomiya accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.