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    Ramen Kanekatsu

    らーめん かねかつ

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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 overall winner of the 2025 TRY Ramen Awards and the first Saitama shop to take the top prize, run by an owner who worked at a noodle factory before opening in 2013. Everything centres on springy house-made noodles, paired with guinea fowl and Iberico pork, and its clear-broth tsukemen has now won its TRY category five years running.

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    Abura Soba and Tsukemen (あぶらそば・つけめん)

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Chicken
    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    2-minute walk from the east exit of JR Kita-Urawa Station. There is an early-morning session (6:00–7:30) as well as the main 10:00–15:00 slot, and it closes when the noodles run out. 8 counter seats only; cash only. Main bowls are around ¥1,100–1,300; the 'Kanekatsu SP' set lets you try several dishes.

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    埼玉県さいたま市浦和区北浦和3-1-6

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    Abura Soba

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Chicken

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Abura Soba and Tsukemen (あぶらそば・つけめん)

    Moved from Kawaguchi to Kita-Urawa on July 7, 2022. Morning session from the TRY guide and an Instagram snippet; the X bio lists only 10–15. An older blog (2022) said Friday closure; current sources say Sundays and holidays.

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    Getting there

    埼玉県さいたま市浦和区北浦和3-1-6

    2 min from Kita-Urawa

    JR Keihin-Tohoku Line

    Hours

    6:00–7:30 (last order), 10:00–15:00; closes when ingredients run out. Closed Sundays and holidays.

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    2-minute walk from the east exit of JR Kita-Urawa Station. There is an early-morning session (6:00–7:30) as well as the main 10:00–15:00 slot, and it closes when the noodles run out. 8 counter seats only; cash only. Main bowls are around ¥1,100–1,300; the 'Kanekatsu SP' set lets you try several dishes.

    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 Ramen Kanekatsu

    What is the nearest station to Ramen Kanekatsu?
    Kita-Urawa, about a 2-minute walk away. Kita-Urawa is served by JR Keihin-Tohoku Line.
    What should I order at Ramen Kanekatsu?
    Abura Soba and Tsukemen (あぶらそば・つけめん). The kitchen works in Shoyu, Shio and Chicken. Noodles: ramen, tsukemen and abura soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Ramen Kanekatsu?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Ramen Kanekatsu open?
    6:00–7:30 (last order), 10:00–15:00; closes when ingredients run out. Closed Sundays and holidays. Closed Sunday.
    What should I know before visiting Ramen Kanekatsu?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ramen Kanekatsu?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Ramen Kanekatsu accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.