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    Kamatama Chuka Soba Napoleon-ken

    釜玉中華そばナポレオン軒

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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
    ¥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.

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    Opened in March 2022 under the tracks at Toritsu-Daigaku by the founder of Tsukemen TETSU, this shop serves 'kamatama' chuka soba: freshly made noodles tossed udon-style with egg and seasoning to show off the noodle itself. The basic kamatama won 1st in TRY 2022 new-shop soupless, and after 23:00 the shop turns into a Jiro-style late-night alter ego.

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    Kamatama Chuka Soba (釜玉中華そば)

    Shoyu
    Mazesoba
    Abura Soba
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 1 minute from Toritsu-Daigaku Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line), under the elevated tracks. Counter only, 7 seats; non-smoking. Very cheap: the basic kamatama was ¥590 in 2022. All-you-can-eat kikurage (wood-ear mushroom) for customising, per a 2025 video. Open until 23:00.

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    東京都目黒区中根1-5-1

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Mazesoba
    Abura Soba

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Kamatama Chuka Soba (釜玉中華そば)

    The shop's Instagram bio (snippet) says a '2nd shop' will close around next July due to the lease — appears to refer to a second branch (a Kamata shop is mentioned elsewhere), not this one; worth confirming. Noodles are made at Izohachi Yutenji (Meguro goguynet). Late-night 'Napo-Jiro' from a 2024 blog.

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    Getting there

    東京都目黒区中根1-5-1

    1 min from Toritsu-Daigaku

    Tokyu Toyoko Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00 (some posts say 11:00–23:00 straight). No regular closing day.

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 1 minute from Toritsu-Daigaku Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line), under the elevated tracks. Counter only, 7 seats; non-smoking. Very cheap: the basic kamatama was ¥590 in 2022. All-you-can-eat kikurage (wood-ear mushroom) for customising, per a 2025 video. Open until 23:00.

    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

    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 Kamatama Chuka Soba Napoleon-ken

    What is the nearest station to Kamatama Chuka Soba Napoleon-ken?
    Toritsu-Daigaku, about a 1-minute walk away. Toritsu-Daigaku is served by Tokyu Toyoko Line.
    What should I order at Kamatama Chuka Soba Napoleon-ken?
    Kamatama Chuka Soba (釜玉中華そば). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: mazesoba and abura soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Kamatama Chuka Soba Napoleon-ken?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000.
    When is Kamatama Chuka Soba Napoleon-ken open?
    11:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00 (some posts say 11:00–23:00 straight). No regular closing day.
    What should I know before visiting Kamatama Chuka Soba Napoleon-ken?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Kamatama Chuka Soba Napoleon-ken?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Kamatama Chuka Soba Napoleon-ken accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.