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    Kotetsu Ya

    こてつ家

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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
    Credit Cards

    Tap or insert Visa, Mastercard, or JCB directly at the counter or digital kiosk.

    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

    An intimate Sennichimae ramen and gyoza counter running until 3:00 AM, combining rich chicken white soup with crispy pan-fried potstickers and draft beer.

    Order This

    Noko Tori Paitan Ramen (濃厚鶏白湯ラーメン) & Handmade Gyoza

    Paitan
    Ramen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Counter dining with table-service ordering. Credit cards accepted. Convenient for late-night meals off the main Sennichimae strip.

    Operational note: Sennichimae alley counter near Sennichimae shopping arcade; light golden chicken salt broth paired with pan-fried dumplings; cash payment
    Card accepted
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    大阪府大阪市中央区千日前1-9-9

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Paitan

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Noko Tori Paitan Ramen (濃厚鶏白湯ラーメン) & Handmade Gyoza

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    Getting there

    大阪府大阪市中央区千日前1-9-9

    3 min from Nippombashi

    Hours

    17:00–翌03:00. Closed Tuesdays / irregular holidays.

    Closed: Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Counter dining with table-service ordering. Credit cards accepted. Convenient for late-night meals off the main Sennichimae strip.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Sennichimae alley counter near Sennichimae shopping arcade; light golden chicken salt broth paired with pan-fried dumplings; cash payment

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    This shop has an English menu — you can point to your order.

    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 Kotetsu Ya

    What is the nearest station to Kotetsu Ya?
    Nippombashi, about a 3-minute walk away.
    What should I order at Kotetsu Ya?
    Noko Tori Paitan Ramen (濃厚鶏白湯ラーメン) & Handmade Gyoza. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Kotetsu Ya?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Kotetsu Ya open?
    17:00–翌03:00. Closed Tuesdays / irregular holidays. Closed Tuesday.
    What should I know before visiting Kotetsu Ya?
    Children are welcome and there is an English menu.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Kotetsu Ya?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Kotetsu Ya accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Kotetsu Ya.