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    Maruchou Sakado

    丸長 坂戸店

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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

    A morning-ramen institution beside Sakado Station, carrying on the old-school Maruchou-style tsukesoba that fans travel for since the original Tokyo Maruchou shops closed. The founder's two sons now run it, and it opens at 7:30 with a line already forming on weekends.

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    Tsukesoba (つけそば)

    Shoyu
    Gyokai
    Tsukemen
    Ramen
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    1–2 minutes from the South Exit of Sakado Station (Tobu Tojo and Ogose Lines). Opens at 7:30 and closes when the soup runs out, usually by early afternoon. 12 counter seats. No parking; there is coin parking nearby. The zaru chashu is a favourite order.

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    埼玉県坂戸市南町15-14

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Tsukemen
    Ramen

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Gyokai

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Tsukesoba (つけそば)

    Opening time: Tabelog and an Instagram post say 7:30, Ramen Databank and Gurunavi say 8:00. The newer 7:30 was used. Price band estimated; no current menu price seen. 'Maruchou-style' is based on fan reviews comparing it to the closed Ogikubo and Sakuradai Maruchou shops.

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    Getting there

    埼玉県坂戸市南町15-14

    1 min from Sakado

    Tobu Ogose Line, Tobu Tojo Line

    Hours

    7:30–14:00, or until sold out. Closed Wednesdays and Sundays.

    Closed: Wednesday, Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    1–2 minutes from the South Exit of Sakado Station (Tobu Tojo and Ogose Lines). Opens at 7:30 and closes when the soup runs out, usually by early afternoon. 12 counter seats. No parking; there is coin parking nearby. The zaru chashu is a favourite order.

    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 Maruchou Sakado

    What is the nearest station to Maruchou Sakado?
    Sakado, about a 1-minute walk away. Sakado is served by Tobu Ogose Line and Tobu Tojo Line.
    What should I order at Maruchou Sakado?
    Tsukesoba (つけそば). The kitchen works in Shoyu and Gyokai. Noodles: tsukemen and ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Maruchou Sakado?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000.
    When is Maruchou Sakado open?
    7:30–14:00, or until sold out. Closed Wednesdays and Sundays. Closed Wednesday and Sunday.
    What should I know before visiting Maruchou Sakado?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Maruchou Sakado?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Maruchou Sakado accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.