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    Torikoku Chuka Suzuki

    鶏こく中華 すず喜

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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

    The daytime identity of a Mitaka basement shop that changes name and style through the day, serving rich chicken 'koku' ramen in shio or shoyu plus a niboshi soba and frequent limited bowls. Opened in November 2017, it has a devoted following among Tokyo ramen fans.

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    Koku Shio (こく塩)

    Chicken
    Shio
    Shoyu
    Niboshi
    Chuka Soba
    Tsukemen
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 5 minutes from the south exit of JR Mitaka Station, in the basement of the Mitaka Ekimae No.2 apartment block. Lunch only (11:00–15:00) and closed Mondays; at night the same space runs as a different ramen shop (Suzuki-oni, stamina ramen). 10 counter seats. The shop doesn't reply to DMs; check X for limited bowls.

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    東京都三鷹市下連雀3-28-21 公団三鷹駅前第2アパートB-1

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Chuka Soba
    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Chicken
    Shio
    Shoyu
    Niboshi

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Koku Shio (こく塩)

    Prices from a blog (こく塩/こく醤油/煮干しソバ 870円) and an Instagram post (つけ麺 970円); likely risen slightly. Founded Nov 2017 (ramen-journey). The evening name すず鬼 at the same address is a separate shop/brand.

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    Getting there

    東京都三鷹市下連雀3-28-21 公団三鷹駅前第2アパートB-1

    5 min from Mitaka

    JR Chuo Line, JR Sobu Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00 (ends when sold out). Closed Mondays.

    Closed: Monday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 5 minutes from the south exit of JR Mitaka Station, in the basement of the Mitaka Ekimae No.2 apartment block. Lunch only (11:00–15:00) and closed Mondays; at night the same space runs as a different ramen shop (Suzuki-oni, stamina ramen). 10 counter seats. The shop doesn't reply to DMs; check X for limited bowls.

    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 Torikoku Chuka Suzuki

    What is the nearest station to Torikoku Chuka Suzuki?
    Mitaka, about a 5-minute walk away. Mitaka is served by JR Chuo Line and JR Sobu Line.
    What should I order at Torikoku Chuka Suzuki?
    Koku Shio (こく塩). The kitchen works in Chicken, Shoyu and Niboshi. Noodles: chuka soba and tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at Torikoku Chuka Suzuki?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000.
    When is Torikoku Chuka Suzuki open?
    11:00–15:00 (ends when sold out). Closed Mondays. Closed Monday.
    What should I know before visiting Torikoku Chuka Suzuki?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Torikoku Chuka Suzuki?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Torikoku Chuka Suzuki accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.