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    Chinchintei

    珍々亭

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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 Musashi-Sakai shop founded in 1954 and widely cited as the birthplace of abura soba, the soupless noodles tossed in soy sauce and oil. Now run by the founder's grandson, it still serves the original recipe in a simple, old-school dining room.

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    Abura Soba (油そば)

    Shoyu
    Abura Soba
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 10–15 minutes' walk from the north exit of JR Musashi-Sakai Station. Lunch hours only, closed Sundays and holidays; cash only. 10 counter seats and 16 at tables. Add vinegar and chili oil from the table to taste.

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    Location

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    東京都武蔵野市境5-17-21

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Abura Soba

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Abura Soba (油そば)

    'Birthplace of abura soba' is a common claim (Tabelog review snippet, general coverage); phrased as 'widely cited'. Founding year 1954 from the shop's X profile. Abura soba (regular) ¥950 per TRY 2025. Non-TRY sources were read as search-result snippets only.

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    Getting there

    東京都武蔵野市境5-17-21

    10 min from Musashi-Sakai

    Seibu Tamagawa Line, JR Chuo Line

    Hours

    11:00–16:00 (last order 15:30; closes when ingredients run out). Closed Sundays and holidays.

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 10–15 minutes' walk from the north exit of JR Musashi-Sakai Station. Lunch hours only, closed Sundays and holidays; cash only. 10 counter seats and 16 at tables. Add vinegar and chili oil from the table to taste.

    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 Chinchintei

    What is the nearest station to Chinchintei?
    Musashi-Sakai, about a 10-minute walk away. Musashi-Sakai is served by Seibu Tamagawa Line and JR Chuo Line.
    What should I order at Chinchintei?
    Abura Soba (油そば). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: abura soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Chinchintei?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Chinchintei open?
    11:00–16:00 (last order 15:30; closes when ingredients run out). Closed Sundays and holidays. Closed Sunday.
    What should I know before visiting Chinchintei?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Chinchintei?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Chinchintei accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.