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    Ramen Senmon Ten Tokugawa Cho Josui

    ラーメン専門店 徳川町 如水

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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

    Josui pioneered chemical-free ramen brewing in Nagoya's historic Tokugawa district. The clear broth combines over thirty natural ingredients including dried scallops, kelp, flying fish, chicken frames, and sea salt with zero artificial seasonings. Firm thin noodles maintain al dente bite throughout the meal.

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    Shio Ramen without Chemical Additives (塩ラーメン・無化調清湯)

    Shio
    Thin firm straight noodles
    Up to ¥999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Ten minutes from Morishita Station. Order the 'Shio' ramen with added boiled egg and char siu for the shop's defining flavor profile.

    Operational note: MSG-free chicken and seafood chintan ramen; posts business operations, seasonal noodle dishes, and holidays. Official site at josuiramen.jp.
    Live announcements:@jyosui.ramenjosuiramen.jp
    Kids welcome

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    愛知県名古屋市東区徳川町201

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Thin firm straight noodles

    Broth

    Shio

    Typical price

    Up to ¥999

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    Recommended order

    Shio Ramen without Chemical Additives (塩ラーメン・無化調清湯)

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    Getting there

    愛知県名古屋市東区徳川町201

    10 min from Morishita

    Meitetsu Seto Line, JR Chuo Main Line

    Hours

    11:30–14:30, 18:00–24:00. Closed Tuesdays.

    Closed: Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Ten minutes from Morishita Station. Order the 'Shio' ramen with added boiled egg and char siu for the shop's defining flavor profile.

    Ticketing & operational notice: MSG-free chicken and seafood chintan ramen; posts business operations, seasonal noodle dishes, and holidays. Official site at josuiramen.jp.

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

    @jyosui.ramenjosuiramen.jp

    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 Ramen Senmon Ten Tokugawa Cho Josui

    What is the nearest station to Ramen Senmon Ten Tokugawa Cho Josui?
    Morishita, about a 10-minute walk away. Morishita is served by Meitetsu Seto Line and JR Chuo Main Line.
    What should I order at Ramen Senmon Ten Tokugawa Cho Josui?
    Shio Ramen without Chemical Additives (塩ラーメン・無化調清湯). Noodles: thin firm straight noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Ramen Senmon Ten Tokugawa Cho Josui?
    A bowl runs Up to ¥999.
    When is Ramen Senmon Ten Tokugawa Cho Josui open?
    11:30–14:30, 18:00–24:00. Closed Tuesdays. Closed Tuesday.
    What should I know before visiting Ramen Senmon Ten Tokugawa Cho Josui?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ramen Senmon Ten Tokugawa Cho Josui?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Ramen Senmon Ten Tokugawa Cho Josui accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.