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    Ganso Aburadou Kumamoto Shitadori Ten

    元祖油堂 熊本下通店

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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
    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

    Positioned along the bustling covered Shimotori Arcade, this modern shop specializes in brothless aburasoba tossed in aromatic pork tallow and shoyu tare. Thick chewy noodles come warm from the kettle, ready to mix with tender diced pork, scallions, and customizable spices.

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    Aburasoba (油そば) & Free Flavored Teas

    Aburasoba
    Shoyu
    Aburasoba
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Regular, large, and extra-large noodle portions all cost the same base price. Free self-serve iced black tea and rooibos tea available at the dispenser.

    Operational note: Customizable brothless abura soba parlor in Shimotori arcade. Ticket machine entry, web at ganso-aburado.com.
    Card accepted

    Location

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    Shimotori 1-7-14, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Aburasoba

    Broth

    Aburasoba
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Aburasoba (油そば) & Free Flavored Teas

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    Getting there

    Shimotori 1-7-14, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto

    3 min from Torichosuji

    Hours

    11:00–04:00 daily.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Regular, large, and extra-large noodle portions all cost the same base price. Free self-serve iced black tea and rooibos tea available at the dispenser.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Customizable brothless abura soba parlor in Shimotori arcade. Ticket machine entry, web at ganso-aburado.com.

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    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 Ganso Aburadou Kumamoto Shitadori Ten

    What is the nearest station to Ganso Aburadou Kumamoto Shitadori Ten?
    Torichosuji, about a 3-minute walk away.
    What should I order at Ganso Aburadou Kumamoto Shitadori Ten?
    Aburasoba (油そば) & Free Flavored Teas. The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: aburasoba.
    How much does ramen cost at Ganso Aburadou Kumamoto Shitadori Ten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Ganso Aburadou Kumamoto Shitadori Ten open?
    11:00–04:00 daily.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ganso Aburadou Kumamoto Shitadori Ten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Ganso Aburadou Kumamoto Shitadori Ten accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Ganso Aburadou Kumamoto Shitadori Ten.