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    Ramen Bunzo

    らーめん 文蔵

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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

    A Mitaka lunch shop opened in October 2005 by an office worker turned ramen chef, inspired by Matsudo's Chuka Soba Okumuraya. Both its ramen (¥850) and tsukemen ranked in TRY 2025.

    Order This

    Ramen (らーめん)

    Tonkotsu
    Gyokai
    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 4 minutes' walk from the south exit of JR Mitaka Station. Lunch only; closed Sundays and holidays. 8 counter seats, cash only.

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    Location

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    東京都三鷹市下連雀3-22-6

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Tonkotsu
    Gyokai

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Ramen (らーめん)

    Facts from the TRY guide page. Broth for TRY 'MIX' not specified; pork-and-seafood placeholder.

    食券

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    Getting there

    東京都三鷹市下連雀3-22-6

    4 min from Mitaka

    JR Chuo Line, JR Sobu Line

    Hours

    11:00–14:30; Saturdays from 10:40. Closed Sundays and holidays.

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 4 minutes' walk from the south exit of JR Mitaka Station. Lunch only; closed Sundays and holidays. 8 counter seats, cash only.

    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

    とんこつラーメンをください

    Tonkotsu 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 Ramen Bunzo

    What is the nearest station to Ramen Bunzo?
    Mitaka, about a 4-minute walk away. Mitaka is served by JR Chuo Line and JR Sobu Line.
    What should I order at Ramen Bunzo?
    Ramen (らーめん). The kitchen works in Tonkotsu and Gyokai. Noodles: ramen and tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at Ramen Bunzo?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Ramen Bunzo open?
    11:00–14:30; Saturdays from 10:40. Closed Sundays and holidays. Closed Sunday.
    What should I know before visiting Ramen Bunzo?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ramen Bunzo?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Ramen Bunzo accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.