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    Ramen Ginga

    らーめん 吟雅

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    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    Queue Protocol

    Buy Ticket First

    Purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside the door before joining the queue outside.

    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

    Positioned northeast of Nagoya Station, Ginga extracts clarity from local Okumino Kojidori chickens for its refined shoyu, alongside a thick paitan emulsifying chicken, vegetable, and seafood broths.

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    鶏醤油らーめん (Okumino Kojidori Shoyu Ramen) / 鶏白湯らーめん (Triple Broth Tori Paitan)

    Tori Chintan
    Tori Paitan
    Ramen
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000–¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Refined chicken ramen near Meieki 3-chome; check daily hours as afternoon closing varies by day.

    Operational note: Northeast of Nagoya Station; pure Okumino Kojidori chicken shoyu and triple-broth tori paitan; ticket machine; official Instagram @ramen_ginga_89 and website
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    3-9-27 Meieki, Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 451-0045 (愛知県名古屋市西区名駅3-9-27)

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Tori Chintan
    Tori Paitan

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    鶏醤油らーめん (Okumino Kojidori Shoyu Ramen) / 鶏白湯らーめん (Triple Broth Tori Paitan)

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    Getting there

    3-9-27 Meieki, Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 451-0045 (愛知県名古屋市西区名駅3-9-27)

    5 min from Nagoya

    Nagoya City Subway Sakura-dori Line, JR Tokaido Line

    Hours

    11:30–16:00 (Wed/Sat evening service 17:00–20:00/21:00); Closed: Irregular

    Closed: Irregular

    Queue & entry protocol

    Refined chicken ramen near Meieki 3-chome; check daily hours as afternoon closing varies by day.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Northeast of Nagoya Station; pure Okumino Kojidori chicken shoyu and triple-broth tori paitan; ticket machine; official Instagram @ramen_ginga_89 and website

    Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:

    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 Ramen Ginga

    What is the nearest station to Ramen Ginga?
    Nagoya, about a 5-minute walk away. Nagoya is served by Nagoya City Subway Sakura-dori Line and JR Tokaido Line.
    What should I order at Ramen Ginga?
    鶏醤油らーめん (Okumino Kojidori Shoyu Ramen) / 鶏白湯らーめん (Triple Broth Tori Paitan). The kitchen works in Tori Chintan. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Ramen Ginga?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–¥1,999. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Ramen Ginga open?
    11:30–16:00 (Wed/Sat evening service 17:00–20:00/21:00); Closed: Irregular Closed Irregular.
    What should I know before visiting Ramen Ginga?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ramen Ginga?
    At Ramen Ginga, purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside by the entrance, then take your place in the line outside. Staff collect tickets before seating.
    What payment methods does Ramen Ginga accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.