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    Chuka Soba Kuon

    中華そばくおん

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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 seven-seat niboshi chuka soba shop by Edogawabashi Station, opened in February 2026. It quickly drew attention from ramen fans for its sardine-forward bowls.

    Order This

    Niboshi Chuka Soba (煮干し中華そば)

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

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 1 minute from Exit 1b of Edogawabashi Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line). Only 7 seats. Closed Wednesdays and when the soup runs out; check the shop's X.

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    Location

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    東京都文京区関口1-48

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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

    Niboshi Chuka Soba (煮干し中華そば)

    Opening date (2026-02-16) from a ramen blog and Instagram. Closed day: shop's X and Tabelog say Wednesday; one Instagram roundup says Tuesday. An Instagram post links the owner to the predecessor of Saitama's The Flour Works; not verified, not used. 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

    東京都文京区関口1-48

    4 min from Edogawabashi

    Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line

    Hours

    11:00–14:30, 18:00–20:45 (closes when soup runs out). Closed Wednesdays; irregular holidays.

    Closed: Wednesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 1 minute from Exit 1b of Edogawabashi Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line). Only 7 seats. Closed Wednesdays and when the soup runs out; check the shop's X.

    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 Kuon

    What is the nearest station to Chuka Soba Kuon?
    Edogawabashi, about a 4-minute walk away. Edogawabashi is served by Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line.
    What should I order at Chuka Soba Kuon?
    Niboshi Chuka Soba (煮干し中華そば). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: chuka soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Chuka Soba Kuon?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999.
    When is Chuka Soba Kuon open?
    11:00–14:30, 18:00–20:45 (closes when soup runs out). Closed Wednesdays; irregular holidays. Closed Wednesday.
    What should I know before visiting Chuka Soba Kuon?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Chuka Soba Kuon?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Chuka Soba Kuon accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.