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    Chuka Soba Iyasaka

    中華そば 弥栄

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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 small shop by Nishi-Hachioji Station, opened in 2016 by an alumnus of local favourite Minmin. Expect Hachioji-style shoyu chuka soba with chopped onions, plus pork-belly chashu bowls and a back-fat ginger flat-noodle option.

    Order This

    Hachioji-Style Ramen (中華そば)

    Shoyu
    Chuka Soba
    Ramen
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 3 minutes' walk from the north exit of JR Nishi-Hachioji Station. 11 counter seats. Ramen and chashu-men are mostly under ¥1,000.

    Counter seating

    Location

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    東京都八王子市千人町2-3-3

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Chuka Soba
    Ramen

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Hachioji-Style Ramen (中華そば)

    From search snippets (Tabelog, Instagram, a blog, Ramen21, Yahoo Maps). 'Minmin alumnus', opening date 2016-06-05 and 11 counter seats from an Instagram snippet. Chopped-onion Hachioji style is assumed from the Minmin lineage and 'Hachioji ramen' tag in snippets, so please check. Evening hours vary (17:00 or 18:00 start). 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

    東京都八王子市千人町2-3-3

    3 min from Nishi-Hachioji

    JR Chuo Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00, 18:00–20:00. Closed Mondays.

    Closed: Monday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 3 minutes' walk from the north exit of JR Nishi-Hachioji Station. 11 counter seats. Ramen and chashu-men are mostly under ¥1,000.

    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 Chuka Soba Iyasaka

    What is the nearest station to Chuka Soba Iyasaka?
    Nishi-Hachioji, about a 3-minute walk away. Nishi-Hachioji is served by JR Chuo Line.
    What should I order at Chuka Soba Iyasaka?
    Hachioji-Style Ramen (中華そば). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: chuka soba and ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Chuka Soba Iyasaka?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000.
    When is Chuka Soba Iyasaka open?
    11:00–15:00, 18:00–20:00. Closed Mondays. Closed Monday.
    What should I know before visiting Chuka Soba Iyasaka?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Chuka Soba Iyasaka?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Chuka Soba Iyasaka accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.