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    Ramen Hongotei Hon Ten

    らーめん本郷亭 本店

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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 founding flagship of Hongotei in Meito-ku east of Nagoya. Renowned for its rich paitan broth simmered from pork and chicken bones, topped with famously thick braised pork belly slabs.

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    白湯らーめん (Paitan Ramen) / チャーシューメン (Chashu Ramen)

    Tonkotsu Paitan
    Miso
    Medium-thick straight noodles (中太ストレート麺)
    ¥1,000–¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    The original flagship where Hongotei thick chashu legacy began. Parking is available.

    Operational note: Meito-ku rich paitan institution famous for thick braised chashu slices; website at
    Live announcements:hongotei.com
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    Dai-ni Kawamoto Bldg 1F, 2-225 Hongo, Meito-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 465-0024 (愛知県名古屋市名東区本郷2-225 第２カワモトビル １Ｆ)

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium-thick straight noodles (中太ストレート麺)

    Broth

    Tonkotsu Paitan
    Miso

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    白湯らーめん (Paitan Ramen) / チャーシューメン (Chashu Ramen)

    A 2-minute walk from Subway Higashiyama Line Hongo Station Exit 1. Offers 28 seats across counters and tables, with dedicated customer parking.

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    Dai-ni Kawamoto Bldg 1F, 2-225 Hongo, Meito-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 465-0024 (愛知県名古屋市名東区本郷2-225 第２カワモトビル １Ｆ)

    2 min from Hongo

    Nagoya City Subway Higashiyama Line

    Hours

    11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:30 (Friday & Saturday until 23:00). Open daily.

    Closed: Open daily

    Queue & entry protocol

    The original flagship where Hongotei thick chashu legacy began. Parking is available.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Meito-ku rich paitan institution famous for thick braised chashu slices; website at

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

    hongotei.com

    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 Hongotei Hon Ten

    What is the nearest station to Ramen Hongotei Hon Ten?
    Hongo, about a 2-minute walk away. Hongo is served by Nagoya City Subway Higashiyama Line.
    What should I order at Ramen Hongotei Hon Ten?
    白湯らーめん (Paitan Ramen) / チャーシューメン (Chashu Ramen). The kitchen works in Tonkotsu Paitan and Miso. Noodles: medium-thick straight noodles (中太ストレート麺).
    How much does ramen cost at Ramen Hongotei Hon Ten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–¥1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Ramen Hongotei Hon Ten open?
    11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:30 (Friday & Saturday until 23:00). Open daily. Closed Open daily.
    What should I know before visiting Ramen Hongotei Hon Ten?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ramen Hongotei Hon Ten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Ramen Hongotei Hon Ten accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.