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    Kingemon Honten

    金久右衛門 本店

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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

    20 to 45 minutes at lunch

    Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.

    Best for

    Multi-year champion of the Kansai King of Ramen tournament and one of Osaka's most celebrated shoyu sanctuaries. Kingemon masterfully extracts natural sweetness from Hokkaido Rausu kombu and freshwater shijimi clams, married with custom aged soy sauces for an unforgettable clean finish.

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    Osaka Black & King Shoyu with Rausu Kelp and Clams (大阪ブラック / 金醤油らーめん)

    Shoyu
    Ramen
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    5-minute walk from Osaka Metro Fukaebashi Station Exit 4. Counter seating only. Choose between thin straight noodles or thick wavy noodles when ordering. Order the Osaka Black or King Shoyu with an ajitama egg.

    Operational note: Official website at king-emon.jp. Multi-year #1 Tabelog Osaka Ramen ranking; originator of Osaka Black.
    Live announcements:𝕏@king_emon@kingemonjpking-emon.jp
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    Location

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    大阪府大阪市東成区深江北3-2-8

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Osaka Black & King Shoyu with Rausu Kelp and Clams (大阪ブラック / 金醤油らーめん)

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    Getting there

    大阪府大阪市東成区深江北3-2-8

    5 min from Fukaebashi

    Osaka Metro Chuo Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00. Closed Wednesdays.

    Closed: Wednesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    5-minute walk from Osaka Metro Fukaebashi Station Exit 4. Counter seating only. Choose between thin straight noodles or thick wavy noodles when ordering. Order the Osaka Black or King Shoyu with an ajitama egg.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Official website at king-emon.jp. Multi-year #1 Tabelog Osaka Ramen ranking; originator of Osaka Black.

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

    𝕏@king_emon@kingemonjpking-emon.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

    醤油ラーメンをください

    Shoyu 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 Kingemon Honten

    What is the nearest station to Kingemon Honten?
    Fukaebashi, about a 5-minute walk away. Fukaebashi is served by Osaka Metro Chuo Line.
    What should I order at Kingemon Honten?
    Osaka Black & King Shoyu with Rausu Kelp and Clams (大阪ブラック / 金醤油らーめん). Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Kingemon Honten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Kingemon Honten open?
    11:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00. Closed Wednesdays. Closed Wednesday.
    What should I know before visiting Kingemon Honten?
    Expect a queue at peak hours and seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Kingemon Honten?
    At Kingemon Honten, 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 Kingemon Honten accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.