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    Marugen Ramen Kumamoto Jokyozuka Ten

    丸源ラーメン 熊本上京塚店

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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

    A high-capacity roadside shop on Route 28 serving aged-shoyu pork broth crowned with thinly shaved pork belly and grated spiced radish.

    Order This

    Nikusoba (熟成醤油ラーメン 肉そば) & Teppan Tamago Chahan

    Shoyu
    Tonkotsu
    Ramen
    Up to ¥999 lunch · ¥1,000–1,999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Open daily until 1:00 AM with dedicated parking. Add house-made Dorodare Rayu chili paste from the table for deeper spice.

    Operational note: Nikusoba specialist chain branch. Social accounts post national promotions and operating schedules.
    Live announcements:𝕏@marugen_ramen_@marugen_official
    Card accepted

    Location

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    熊本県熊本市中央区上京塚町1-17

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Tonkotsu

    Typical price

    Up to ¥999 lunch · ¥1,000–1,999 dinner

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    Recommended order

    Nikusoba (熟成醤油ラーメン 肉そば) & Teppan Tamago Chahan

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    Getting there

    熊本県熊本市中央区上京塚町1-17

    22 min from Tokaigakuen-mae

    Hours

    11:00–01:00 (L.O. 00:30) daily.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Open daily until 1:00 AM with dedicated parking. Add house-made Dorodare Rayu chili paste from the table for deeper spice.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Nikusoba specialist chain branch. Social accounts post national promotions and operating schedules.

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

    𝕏@marugen_ramen_@marugen_official

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    Order your bowl

    醤油ラーメンをください

    Shoyu 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 Marugen Ramen Kumamoto Jokyozuka Ten

    What is the nearest station to Marugen Ramen Kumamoto Jokyozuka Ten?
    Tokaigakuen-mae, about a 22-minute walk away.
    What should I order at Marugen Ramen Kumamoto Jokyozuka Ten?
    Nikusoba (熟成醤油ラーメン 肉そば) & Teppan Tamago Chahan. The kitchen works in Shoyu and Tonkotsu. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Marugen Ramen Kumamoto Jokyozuka Ten?
    Lunch runs Up to ¥999 and dinner ¥1,000–1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Marugen Ramen Kumamoto Jokyozuka Ten open?
    11:00–01:00 (L.O. 00:30) daily.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Marugen Ramen Kumamoto Jokyozuka Ten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Marugen Ramen Kumamoto Jokyozuka Ten accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Marugen Ramen Kumamoto Jokyozuka Ten.