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    Chuka Soba Kyoraku

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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 Ginza chuka soba shop founded in 1956 that closed in 2016 when its building was rebuilt, then returned in a new home in May 2019. It serves old-fashioned soy chuka soba, a rare taste of postwar Tokyo ramen a few blocks from Ginza's main streets.

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    Chuka Soba (中華そば)

    Shoyu
    Chuka Soba
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    4-minute walk from Ginza-itchome Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line); Ginza and Higashi-Ginza stations are also within walking distance. Open daytime only, until late afternoon, with no midday break. Closed Wednesdays, Sundays and holidays. Cards are not accepted (per a listing site), so bring cash.

    Location

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    東京都中央区銀座2-10-12

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Chuka Soba

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Chuka Soba (中華そば)

    History from Ramen Databank: founded 1956, closed 16 Mar 2016 for rebuilding, reopened 30 May 2019. Hours: Tabelog (closed Wed/Sun/holidays) used over older MenLife (11–18, closed Sun). Cash only is from a Retty snippet (card 不可). Price band estimated (Retty: lunch up to ¥1,000).

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    Getting there

    東京都中央区銀座2-10-12

    4 min from Ginza-itchome

    Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line

    Hours

    Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 11:00–17:30; Sat 11:00–16:00. Closed Wednesdays, Sundays and holidays.

    Closed: Wednesday, Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    4-minute walk from Ginza-itchome Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line); Ginza and Higashi-Ginza stations are also within walking distance. Open daytime only, until late afternoon, with no midday break. Closed Wednesdays, Sundays and holidays. Cards are not accepted (per a listing site), so bring cash.

    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 Kyoraku

    What is the nearest station to Chuka Soba Kyoraku?
    Ginza-itchome, about a 4-minute walk away. Ginza-itchome is served by Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line.
    What should I order at Chuka Soba Kyoraku?
    Chuka Soba (中華そば). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: chuka soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Chuka Soba Kyoraku?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Chuka Soba Kyoraku open?
    Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 11:00–17:30; Sat 11:00–16:00. Closed Wednesdays, Sundays and holidays. Closed Wednesday and Sunday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Chuka Soba Kyoraku?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Chuka Soba Kyoraku accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.