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    Chonan, Hosono Takashi

    長男、ほそのたかし

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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

    An Ekoda tsukemen specialist opened in July 2021 as a sister shop to a popular queue shop, serving ultra-thick noodles with an ultra-rich pork-and-seafood dip. You choose your noodle volume from 200 g up to a 500 g 'chonan-mori'.

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    Tokusei Tsukemen (特製つけ麺)

    Tonkotsu
    Gyokai
    Tsukemen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 2 minutes from the south exit of Seibu Ikebukuro Line Ekoda Station. Open all day on weekends and holidays. Larger noodle portions cost a little extra (up to 500 g). Non-smoking. Tsukemen from ¥1,100; tokusei about ¥1,350–1,450.

    Location

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    東京都練馬区旭丘1-68-12

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Tonkotsu
    Gyokai

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Tokusei Tsukemen (特製つけ麺)

    Opened Jul 24, 2021 (RamenDB snippet: つけ麺 1,100円, 特製 1,350円; a later TikTok shows 特製 1,450円). The 'sister shop' detail is from san-tatsu (parent shop name not captured in the snippet). x_url is the owner's account. Musashino Academia Musicae (music college) is by Ekoda Station south side.

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    Getting there

    東京都練馬区旭丘1-68-12

    3 min from Ekoda

    Seibu Ikebukuro Line

    Hours

    Mon–Fri 11:00–14:50, 17:30–21:00; Sat, Sun & holidays 11:00–20:00 (last orders). No fixed holiday; irregular days off are posted on X.

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 2 minutes from the south exit of Seibu Ikebukuro Line Ekoda Station. Open all day on weekends and holidays. Larger noodle portions cost a little extra (up to 500 g). Non-smoking. Tsukemen from ¥1,100; tokusei about ¥1,350–1,450.

    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 Chonan, Hosono Takashi

    What is the nearest station to Chonan, Hosono Takashi?
    Ekoda, about a 3-minute walk away. Ekoda is served by Seibu Ikebukuro Line.
    What should I order at Chonan, Hosono Takashi?
    Tokusei Tsukemen (特製つけ麺). The kitchen works in Tonkotsu and Gyokai. Noodles: tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at Chonan, Hosono Takashi?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999.
    When is Chonan, Hosono Takashi open?
    Mon–Fri 11:00–14:50, 17:30–21:00; Sat, Sun & holidays 11:00–20:00 (last orders). No fixed holiday; irregular days off are posted on X.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Chonan, Hosono Takashi?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Chonan, Hosono Takashi accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.