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    Shu-chan Ramen

    秀ちゃんラーメン

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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

    Shu-chan Ramen sits on the second floor of the U-Building right beside the Nishi-Karashimacho tram stop. The kitchen serves a full-bodied Kumamoto pork bone broth accented by aromatic garlic oil. Most patrons order the ramen alongside the house yakimeshi, fried to order in seasoned woks.

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    ラーメン (Hearty Kumamoto tonkotsu broth served with tender braised pork belly alongside legendary wok-fried yakimeshi)

    tonkotsu
    garlic oil
    fried rice
    medium-thin
    straight
    ¥800-¥1,200

    Good to know & entry protocol

    The fried rice portion is generous. Take the stairs up to the second floor; payment is cash only.

    Operational note: Late-night Kumamoto fixture legendary for its wok-tossed fried rice and rich tonkotsu; operates offline

    Location

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    熊本県熊本市中央区辛島町71 U-ビル 2F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    medium-thin
    straight

    Broth

    tonkotsu
    garlic oil
    fried rice

    Typical price

    ¥800-¥1,200

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    Recommended order

    ラーメン (Hearty Kumamoto tonkotsu broth served with tender braised pork belly alongside legendary wok-fried yakimeshi)

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    Getting there

    熊本県熊本市中央区辛島町71 U-ビル 2F

    1 min from Nishikarashimacho Station

    Kumamoto City Tram Line B

    Hours

    11:00-14:00, 18:00-21:00 (Saturday lunch only)

    Closed: Wednesday, Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    The fried rice portion is generous. Take the stairs up to the second floor; payment is cash only.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Late-night Kumamoto fixture legendary for its wok-tossed fried rice and rich tonkotsu; operates offline

    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 Shu-chan Ramen

    What is the nearest station to Shu-chan Ramen?
    Nishikarashimacho Station, about a 1-minute walk away. Nishikarashimacho Station is served by Kumamoto City Tram Line B.
    What should I order at Shu-chan Ramen?
    ラーメン (Hearty Kumamoto tonkotsu broth served with tender braised pork belly alongside legendary wok-fried yakimeshi). The kitchen works in garlic oil and fried rice. Noodles: medium-thin and straight.
    How much does ramen cost at Shu-chan Ramen?
    A bowl runs ¥800-¥1,200.
    When is Shu-chan Ramen open?
    11:00-14:00, 18:00-21:00 (Saturday lunch only) Closed Wednesday and Sunday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Shu-chan Ramen?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Shu-chan Ramen accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.