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    Chuka Soba Issei

    中華そば一清

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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 tiny seven-seat shop south of Musashi-Koganei Station, opened in June 2021. Its chuka soba layers a chicken-based stock with seafood dashi and pairs it with noodles made from domestic wheat.

    Order This

    Chuka Soba (中華そば)

    Chicken
    Gyokai
    Shoyu
    Chuka Soba
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 4 minutes' walk from the south exit of JR Musashi-Koganei Station. Only 7 counter seats (mind the step). Closed Thursdays; closes when sold out.

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    Location

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    東京都小金井市前原町3-40-23

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Chuka Soba

    Broth

    Chicken
    Gyokai
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Chuka Soba (中華そば)

    Opening date from a ramen blog snippet. Evening hours vary by source (to 20:00, 21:00 or 22:00). Price band from Tabelog snippet (¥1,000–1,999). Sources other than official/TRY/Hotpepper pages were read as search-result snippets only (Tabelog/Instagram pages were not fetched).

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    Getting there

    東京都小金井市前原町3-40-23

    4 min from Musashi-Koganei

    JR Chuo Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00, 18:00–20:00 (Wednesdays lunch only; closes when sold out). Closed Thursdays.

    Closed: Thursday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 4 minutes' walk from the south exit of JR Musashi-Koganei Station. Only 7 counter seats (mind the step). Closed Thursdays; closes when sold out.

    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 Issei

    What is the nearest station to Chuka Soba Issei?
    Musashi-Koganei, about a 4-minute walk away. Musashi-Koganei is served by JR Chuo Line.
    What should I order at Chuka Soba Issei?
    Chuka Soba (中華そば). The kitchen works in Chicken, Gyokai and Shoyu. Noodles: chuka soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Chuka Soba Issei?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999.
    When is Chuka Soba Issei open?
    11:00–15:00, 18:00–20:00 (Wednesdays lunch only; closes when sold out). Closed Thursdays. Closed Thursday.
    What should I know before visiting Chuka Soba Issei?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Chuka Soba Issei?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Chuka Soba Issei accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.