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    Gunjo

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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

    Tucked inside a residential alley two minutes from Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchome Station, Gunjo produces heavy, emulsified tonkotsu-seafood dipping broth. Dense house-kneaded thick noodles deliver exceptional chew, sliding through boiling fish-and-pork reduction seasoned with regional soy sauce.

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    Tsukemen Nidaime (つけ麺 二代目)

    Tsukemen
    Tonkotsu-Gyokai
    Niboshi
    Ultra-thick in-house crafted chewy noodles (極太自家製麺)
    Up to ¥999 lunch · ¥1,000–¥1,999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Two minutes walk from Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchome Station Exit 1 down an unmarked narrow alley. Look for the small blue noren curtain.

    Operational note: Hidden alleyway tsukemen shop; daily changing menu system and operating schedules posted exclusively on Instagram Stories.
    Live announcements:@gunjyogunjyo

    Location

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    大阪府大阪市北区国分寺2-2-40

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ultra-thick in-house crafted chewy noodles (極太自家製麺)

    Broth

    Tsukemen
    Tonkotsu-Gyokai
    Niboshi

    Typical price

    Up to ¥999 lunch · ¥1,000–¥1,999 dinner

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    Recommended order

    Tsukemen Nidaime (つけ麺 二代目)

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    Getting there

    大阪府大阪市北区国分寺2-2-40

    2 min from Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchome

    Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line, Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line, Hankyu Senri Line

    Hours

    11:00–14:30, 18:00–21:00. Closed Tuesdays and Sundays.

    Closed: Tuesday, Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Two minutes walk from Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchome Station Exit 1 down an unmarked narrow alley. Look for the small blue noren curtain.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Hidden alleyway tsukemen shop; daily changing menu system and operating schedules posted exclusively on Instagram Stories.

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

    @gunjyogunjyo

    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

    つけ麺をください

    Tsukemen 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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    Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.

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    Questions about Gunjo

    What is the nearest station to Gunjo?
    Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchome, about a 2-minute walk away. Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchome is served by Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line, Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line and Hankyu Senri Line.
    What should I order at Gunjo?
    Tsukemen Nidaime (つけ麺 二代目). The kitchen works in Tonkotsu-Gyokai and Niboshi. Noodles: ultra-thick in-house crafted chewy noodles (極太自家製麺).
    How much does ramen cost at Gunjo?
    Lunch runs Up to ¥999 and dinner ¥1,000–¥1,999.
    When is Gunjo open?
    11:00–14:30, 18:00–21:00. Closed Tuesdays and Sundays. Closed Tuesday and Sunday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Gunjo?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Gunjo accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.