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    Shina Soba Aoba

    支那そば あおば

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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 tiny shio ramen specialist in Musashino, open since 1998. The owner trained under the late Minoru Sano at Shinasobaya in its early Kugenuma days, and the precise noodles and clear soup show that lineage.

    Order This

    Shio Shina Soba (塩支那そば)

    Shio
    Shoyu
    Ramen
    Chuka Soba
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 19 minutes on foot from Seibu-Yagisawa Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line), so a bus or taxi helps. Lunch only, 11:00–15:30. Cash only (no cards, e-money or QR). 7 counter seats; children welcome. No parking.

    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    東京都武蔵野市関前4-16-6

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Chuka Soba

    Broth

    Shio
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Shio Shina Soba (塩支那そば)

    Hotpepper lists 11:00–16:00; Ramen Databank, Tabelog and Retty agree on 11:00–15:30, which was used. 'Shio ramen specialist' is from hamoni; shoyu is listed too because of the shina-soba name, low confidence. Price band from Hotpepper ([夜]¥1,000–1,999).

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    Getting there

    東京都武蔵野市関前4-16-6

    19 min from Seibu-Yagisawa

    Seibu Shinjuku Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:30 (closes when ingredients run out). Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and holidays.

    Closed: Monday, Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 19 minutes on foot from Seibu-Yagisawa Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line), so a bus or taxi helps. Lunch only, 11:00–15:30. Cash only (no cards, e-money or QR). 7 counter seats; children welcome. No parking.

    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

    塩ラーメンをください

    Shio 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 Shina Soba Aoba

    What is the nearest station to Shina Soba Aoba?
    Seibu-Yagisawa, about a 19-minute walk away. Seibu-Yagisawa is served by Seibu Shinjuku Line.
    What should I order at Shina Soba Aoba?
    Shio Shina Soba (塩支那そば). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: ramen and chuka soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Shina Soba Aoba?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Shina Soba Aoba open?
    11:00–15:30 (closes when ingredients run out). Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and holidays. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
    What should I know before visiting Shina Soba Aoba?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Shina Soba Aoba?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Shina Soba Aoba accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.