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    Chuka Soba Ibuki

    中華ソバ 伊吹

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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

    20 to 45 minutes at lunch

    Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.

    Best for

    One of Tokyo's most famous niboshi shops, serving a single, uncompromising bowl of 'cement-style' ultra-thick sardine soup by Mitsugi Park in Itabashi. Low-hydration straight noodles, thick braised pork and a choice of sardines that changes by the day; the shop says plainly it makes it only for people who love intense niboshi.

    Order This

    Noko Niboshi Soba (濃厚煮干ソバ)

    Niboshi
    Shoyu
    Chuka Soba
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 5–6 minutes from exit A2 of Toei Mita Line Shimura-Sakaue Station, beside Mitsugi Park. Limited bowls per service (roughly 65 at lunch, 45 at dinner), so come early. Closed Sundays and Mondays. It is very strong on sardine and the shop takes no taste requests; add an ajitama.

    Location

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    東京都板橋区前野町4-58-10

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Chuka Soba

    Broth

    Niboshi
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Noko Niboshi Soba (濃厚煮干ソバ)

    Evening start differs by source (18:15 per RamenDB/Tabelog; 18:40 per takumen). Daily bowl counts from takumen. No prices read directly; band is an estimate, please check. The input address name 'Maenocho' kept as the area.

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    Getting there

    東京都板橋区前野町4-58-10

    6 min from Shimura-Sakaue

    Toei Mita Line

    Hours

    Tue–Sat 11:45–14:30 and about 18:15–20:15, each ending when the soup runs out. Closed Sundays and Mondays.

    Closed: Sunday, Monday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 5–6 minutes from exit A2 of Toei Mita Line Shimura-Sakaue Station, beside Mitsugi Park. Limited bowls per service (roughly 65 at lunch, 45 at dinner), so come early. Closed Sundays and Mondays. It is very strong on sardine and the shop takes no taste requests; add an ajitama.

    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 Chuka Soba Ibuki

    What is the nearest station to Chuka Soba Ibuki?
    Shimura-Sakaue, about a 6-minute walk away. Shimura-Sakaue is served by Toei Mita Line.
    What should I order at Chuka Soba Ibuki?
    Noko Niboshi Soba (濃厚煮干ソバ). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: chuka soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Chuka Soba Ibuki?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999.
    When is Chuka Soba Ibuki open?
    Tue–Sat 11:45–14:30 and about 18:15–20:15, each ending when the soup runs out. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Closed Sunday and Monday.
    What should I know before visiting Chuka Soba Ibuki?
    Expect a queue at peak hours.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Chuka Soba Ibuki?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Chuka Soba Ibuki accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.