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    Asakusa Ikuta An

    浅草 生田庵

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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

    Two minutes from Asakusa Station, Asakusa Ikuta An follows the Chan-kei tradition with clear pork shoyu soup brimming to the bowl rim. Sliced-to-order tender pork belly covers slippery flat straight noodles cooked to order.

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    Chashu Men (チャーシュー麺)

    Chan-kei Shoyu
    Clear Pork Shoyu
    Flat medium-thick straight noodles (Daruma Seimen)
    ¥1,000–¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Two minutes from Asakusa Station Exit 7 across from the station viaduct. Free bowls of white rice are available to pair with the chashu.

    Operational note: Chan-kei lineage clear shoyu chashu ramen

    Location

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    東京都台東区花川戸1-13-16

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Flat medium-thick straight noodles (Daruma Seimen)

    Broth

    Chan-kei Shoyu
    Clear Pork Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Chashu Men (チャーシュー麺)

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    Getting there

    東京都台東区花川戸1-13-16

    2 min from Asakusa

    Tobu Skytree Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Toei Asakusa Line

    Hours

    11:00–22:00. Open daily.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Two minutes from Asakusa Station Exit 7 across from the station viaduct. Free bowls of white rice are available to pair with the chashu.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Chan-kei lineage clear shoyu chashu ramen

    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

    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 Asakusa Ikuta An

    What is the nearest station to Asakusa Ikuta An?
    Asakusa, about a 2-minute walk away. Asakusa is served by Tobu Skytree Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Toei Asakusa Line.
    What should I order at Asakusa Ikuta An?
    Chashu Men (チャーシュー麺). The kitchen works in Chan-kei Shoyu and Clear Pork Shoyu. Noodles: flat medium-thick straight noodles (daruma seimen).
    How much does ramen cost at Asakusa Ikuta An?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–¥1,999.
    When is Asakusa Ikuta An open?
    11:00–22:00. Open daily.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Asakusa Ikuta An?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Asakusa Ikuta An accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.