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    Ajisen Ramen Kokutaidori Ten

    味千拉麺 国体道路店

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    Queue Protocol

    Line Up First

    Join the line outside. Staff will direct you inside to buy your ticket when seats open up.

    Payment Acceptance
    Credit Cards

    Tap or insert Visa, Mastercard, or JCB directly at the counter or digital kiosk.

    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

    Standing along Kokutai Road in east Kumamoto, this branch brews classic tonkotsu broth flavored with dark roasted Senmiyu garlic oil.

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    Ajisen Ramen (味千ラーメン) & Paiko Men

    Tonkotsu
    Ramen
    Up to ¥999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Ajisen Day on the 22nd of each month features signature bowls at ¥390. Free customer parking wraps around the building.

    Operational note: Suburban highway branch of Ajisen. Family booths, parking lot, official website at aji1000.co.jp.
    Card accepted

    Location

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    熊本県熊本市東区小山7-1-1

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Tonkotsu

    Typical price

    Up to ¥999

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    Recommended order

    Ajisen Ramen (味千ラーメン) & Paiko Men

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    Getting there

    熊本県熊本市東区小山7-1-1

    25 min from Hikari no Mori

    Hours

    Sun–Tue/Thu: 11:00–22:00 (L.O. 21:30); Fri–Sat: 11:00–23:00. Closed Wednesdays.

    Closed: Wednesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Ajisen Day on the 22nd of each month features signature bowls at ¥390. Free customer parking wraps around the building.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Suburban highway branch of Ajisen. Family booths, parking lot, official website at aji1000.co.jp.

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    Order your bowl

    とんこつラーメンをください

    Tonkotsu 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 Ajisen Ramen Kokutaidori Ten

    What is the nearest station to Ajisen Ramen Kokutaidori Ten?
    Hikari no Mori, about a 25-minute walk away.
    What should I order at Ajisen Ramen Kokutaidori Ten?
    Ajisen Ramen (味千ラーメン) & Paiko Men. The kitchen works in Tonkotsu. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Ajisen Ramen Kokutaidori Ten?
    A bowl runs Up to ¥999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Ajisen Ramen Kokutaidori Ten open?
    Sun–Tue/Thu: 11:00–22:00 (L.O. 21:30); Fri–Sat: 11:00–23:00. Closed Wednesdays. Closed Wednesday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ajisen Ramen Kokutaidori Ten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Ajisen Ramen Kokutaidori Ten accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Ajisen Ramen Kokutaidori Ten.