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    Chuka Soba Mutahiro Honten

    中華そば ムタヒロ 本店

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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

    The 2011 original of the Mutahiro group in Kokubunji, now a niboshi soba specialist after its chicken soba moved to a dedicated shop by the north exit. The soup is slow-cooked from Ibukijima niboshi and served with extra-thick noodles plus a single sheet-like 'ittan' noodle.

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    Niboshi Soba (煮干そば)

    Niboshi
    Shoyu
    Chuka Soba
    Tsukemen
    Price not confirmed

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About a 2-minute walk from Kokubunji Station south exit (JR Chuo Line, Seibu Lines). Small shop, around 9 seats. Choose noodle firmness, strength and fat level; large is +¥100. Open late (last orders 23:00, Sundays to 21:00). The group adds a lucky 'atari' draw to bowls and offers free kids' ramen, per its X.

    Operational note: Rich tonkotsu ramen counter
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    東京都国分寺市南町3-15-9 寿コーポB号1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Chuka Soba
    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Niboshi
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    Price not confirmed

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    Recommended order

    Niboshi Soba (煮干そば)

    Hours from the group's official shop page (which notes 'Sunday open'); ajibana lists Monday closed (older). Ibukijima niboshi and ittan noodle from a Tabelog description snippet. Mutahiro is a small group of shops — not a big chain.

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    Getting there

    東京都国分寺市南町3-15-9 寿コーポB号1F

    2 min from Kokubunji

    JR Chuo Line, Seibu Kokubunji Line, Seibu Tamako Line

    Hours

    11:30–15:00 (last orders), 18:00–23:00 (last orders); Sundays close 21:00. Open on Sundays; one guide lists Mondays as closed.

    Queue & entry protocol

    About a 2-minute walk from Kokubunji Station south exit (JR Chuo Line, Seibu Lines). Small shop, around 9 seats. Choose noodle firmness, strength and fat level; large is +¥100. Open late (last orders 23:00, Sundays to 21:00). The group adds a lucky 'atari' draw to bowls and offers free kids' ramen, per its X.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Rich tonkotsu ramen counter

    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 Chuka Soba Mutahiro Honten

    What is the nearest station to Chuka Soba Mutahiro Honten?
    Kokubunji, about a 2-minute walk away. Kokubunji is served by JR Chuo Line, Seibu Kokubunji Line and Seibu Tamako Line.
    What should I order at Chuka Soba Mutahiro Honten?
    Niboshi Soba (煮干そば). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: chuka soba and tsukemen.
    When is Chuka Soba Mutahiro Honten open?
    11:30–15:00 (last orders), 18:00–23:00 (last orders); Sundays close 21:00. Open on Sundays; one guide lists Mondays as closed.
    What should I know before visiting Chuka Soba Mutahiro Honten?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Chuka Soba Mutahiro Honten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Chuka Soba Mutahiro Honten accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.