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    Shimoichi

    熊本油そば専門店 シモイチ

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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

    Operating from 22:00 until 4:00 AM in Shimotori, Shimoichi tosses thick noodles from artisan producer Fuki Seimenjo in soy tare and roasted nori.

    Order This

    Nori-Nori Aburasoba (ノリノリ油そば) with Fuki Seimenjo noodles

    Aburasoba
    Abura-soba
    ¥1,000–1,999 lunch · ¥3,000–3,999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Open late night starting at 22:00. Splash vinegar and rayu chili oil across the noodles while hot and toss thoroughly.

    Operational note: Late night oil soba bar using Fuki Seimen noodles in downtown Shimotori. Walk-in counter seating.

    Location

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    熊本県熊本市中央区下通1-6-21 下通センタービル1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Abura-soba

    Broth

    Aburasoba

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999 lunch · ¥3,000–3,999 dinner

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    Recommended order

    Nori-Nori Aburasoba (ノリノリ油そば) with Fuki Seimenjo noodles

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    Getting there

    熊本県熊本市中央区下通1-6-21 下通センタービル1F

    3 min from Torichosuji

    Hours

    22:00–04:00. Closed Sundays.

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Open late night starting at 22:00. Splash vinegar and rayu chili oil across the noodles while hot and toss thoroughly.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Late night oil soba bar using Fuki Seimen noodles in downtown Shimotori. Walk-in counter seating.

    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 Shimoichi

    What is the nearest station to Shimoichi?
    Torichosuji, about a 3-minute walk away.
    What should I order at Shimoichi?
    Nori-Nori Aburasoba (ノリノリ油そば) with Fuki Seimenjo noodles. Noodles: abura-soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Shimoichi?
    Lunch runs ¥1,000–1,999 and dinner ¥3,000–3,999.
    When is Shimoichi open?
    22:00–04:00. Closed Sundays. Closed Sunday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Shimoichi?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Shimoichi accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.