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    D-men

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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

    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 Jiro-inspired shop opposite Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park, opened in February 2022 by an alumnus of Kanagawa's popular Butaboshi, which came back after flood damage with crowdfunding support. Expect thick, slightly flat house noodles (about 300 g before boiling), thick slabs of pork, piles of vegetables and the usual free garlic, vegetable, fat and seasoning calls.

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    Jiro-style Ramen (ラーメン)

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

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 9–10 minutes on foot from Kokukoen Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line). Cash only. Buy your ticket at the machine before joining the queue; up to six people can wait inside. Free toppings (garlic, vegetables, fat, extra seasoning) are asked just before serving. There are 8 dedicated parking spaces, and the park opposite has 2 hours of free parking. Families with strollers and children are welcome.

    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

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    埼玉県所沢市西新井町20-10

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    Mazesoba

    Broth

    Tonkotsu
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Jiro-style Ramen (ラーメン)

    The blog (Apr 2025) lists 11–21 Tue–Sat; the X bio, Tabelog and a recent Instagram reel now say until 24:00, which was used. The flood and crowdfunding comeback (Makuake, tickets valid Oct 2025–Mar 2026) is from search-result titles. The shop's X says it doesn't love being called 'Jiro-style'; the root may prefer 'Jiro-inspired' in tags. Ramen with extra pork was ¥1,580 (Apr 2025); about 12 counter seats and one table for four.

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    Getting there

    埼玉県所沢市西新井町20-10

    9 min from Kokukoen

    Seibu Shinjuku Line

    Hours

    Tue–Sat 11:00–24:00; Sun 11:00–18:00. Closed Mondays, plus occasional extra closures announced on X.

    Closed: Monday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 9–10 minutes on foot from Kokukoen Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line). Cash only. Buy your ticket at the machine before joining the queue; up to six people can wait inside. Free toppings (garlic, vegetables, fat, extra seasoning) are asked just before serving. There are 8 dedicated parking spaces, and the park opposite has 2 hours of free parking. Families with strollers and children are welcome.

    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

    とんこつラーメンをください

    Tonkotsu 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 D-men

    What is the nearest station to D-men?
    Kokukoen, about a 9-minute walk away. Kokukoen is served by Seibu Shinjuku Line.
    What should I order at D-men?
    Jiro-style Ramen (ラーメン). The kitchen works in Tonkotsu and Shoyu. Noodles: ramen, tsukemen and mazesoba.
    How much does ramen cost at D-men?
    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 D-men open?
    Tue–Sat 11:00–24:00; Sun 11:00–18:00. Closed Mondays, plus occasional extra closures announced on X. Closed Monday.
    What should I know before visiting D-men?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at D-men?
    At D-men, 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 D-men accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.