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    Menya Sakurai

    麺屋 さくら井

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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 hugely popular Mitaka shop that reopened about five minutes from its old site in 2025, known for an elegant tanrei shoyu ramen and a kombu-water tsukemen in shio. Niboshi ramen, limited bowls and side dishes with drinks (like grilled Hinai chicken gizzards) make it a place to linger.

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    Tokusei Shoyu Ramen (特製醤油らぁ麺)

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Niboshi
    Chicken
    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 13 minutes on foot from the north exit of JR Mitaka Station, on Inokashira-dori. Evening service only on Mondays and Saturdays; closed Wednesdays. 13 seats (9 counter). Cash only. Order the tokusei shoyu or the kombu-water tsukemen (shio).

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    東京都武蔵野市西久保2-21-3

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Niboshi
    Chicken

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Tokusei Shoyu Ramen (特製醤油らぁ麺)

    Moved from 西久保2-15-27 to 2-21-3 (RamenDB); a Facebook post says it closed Aug 31 and reopened in October nearby (year not shown; a 2026 review exists at the new site). Prices from Yahoo Maps snippet (特製醤油 1,300円, 煮干 1,100円). Cash only from MEN LIFE (older). The Hotpepper match was a different shop.

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    Getting there

    東京都武蔵野市西久保2-21-3

    10 min from Mitaka

    JR Chuo Line, JR Sobu Line

    Hours

    Mon & Sat 11:30–15:00, 18:00–20:30; Tue, Thu, Fri 11:30–15:00; Sun & holidays 11:30–16:00. Closed Wednesdays.

    Closed: Wednesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 13 minutes on foot from the north exit of JR Mitaka Station, on Inokashira-dori. Evening service only on Mondays and Saturdays; closed Wednesdays. 13 seats (9 counter). Cash only. Order the tokusei shoyu or the kombu-water tsukemen (shio).

    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 Menya Sakurai

    What is the nearest station to Menya Sakurai?
    Mitaka, about a 10-minute walk away. Mitaka is served by JR Chuo Line and JR Sobu Line.
    What should I order at Menya Sakurai?
    Tokusei Shoyu Ramen (特製醤油らぁ麺). The kitchen works in Shio, Niboshi and Chicken. Noodles: ramen and tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at Menya Sakurai?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Menya Sakurai open?
    Mon & Sat 11:30–15:00, 18:00–20:30; Tue, Thu, Fri 11:30–15:00; Sun & holidays 11:30–16:00. Closed Wednesdays. Closed Wednesday.
    What should I know before visiting Menya Sakurai?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Menya Sakurai?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Menya Sakurai accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.