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    Tantanmenya 930

    担々麺屋 930

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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

    Tantanmenya 930 brings its acclaimed Amakusa Michelin Bib Gourmand recipe to Kurokami in central Kumamoto. The broth blends fine white sesame paste with chicken stock and house-infused chili oil. Thin straight noodles deliver mild nuttiness and tingling chili spice in balance.

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    白胡麻担々麺 (Silky white sesame broth tantanmen with homemade chili oil and minced pork, Michelin Bib Gourmand recipe from Amakusa)

    tantanmen
    sesame
    spicy
    thin
    straight
    ¥850-¥1,200

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Coin parking lots are located nearby. The black sesame version offers an earthier, deeper roasted sesame aroma.

    Operational note: Amakusa-born tantanmen master Kurokami branch; chef trained at Tokagen; updates on Instagram
    Live announcements:@tantanmenya.930kurokami

    Location

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    熊本県熊本市中央区黒髪2-28-27

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    thin
    straight

    Broth

    tantanmen
    sesame
    spicy

    Typical price

    ¥850-¥1,200

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    Recommended order

    白胡麻担々麺 (Silky white sesame broth tantanmen with homemade chili oil and minced pork, Michelin Bib Gourmand recipe from Amakusa)

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    Getting there

    熊本県熊本市中央区黒髪2-28-27

    10 min from Kurokamimachi Station

    Kumamoto Electric Railway Fujisaki Line

    Hours

    11:30-15:00, 18:00-21:00 (L.O. 20:30)

    Closed: Monday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Coin parking lots are located nearby. The black sesame version offers an earthier, deeper roasted sesame aroma.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Amakusa-born tantanmen master Kurokami branch; chef trained at Tokagen; updates on Instagram

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

    @tantanmenya.930kurokami

    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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    Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.

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    Questions about Tantanmenya 930

    What is the nearest station to Tantanmenya 930?
    Kurokamimachi Station, about a 10-minute walk away. Kurokamimachi Station is served by Kumamoto Electric Railway Fujisaki Line.
    What should I order at Tantanmenya 930?
    白胡麻担々麺 (Silky white sesame broth tantanmen with homemade chili oil and minced pork, Michelin Bib Gourmand recipe from Amakusa). The kitchen works in spicy. Noodles: thin and straight.
    How much does ramen cost at Tantanmenya 930?
    A bowl runs ¥850-¥1,200.
    When is Tantanmenya 930 open?
    11:30-15:00, 18:00-21:00 (L.O. 20:30) Closed Monday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Tantanmenya 930?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Tantanmenya 930 accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.