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    Chuka Soba Naritaya

    中華そば なりたや

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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

    An Itabashi shop from Shinichiro Narita, who trained at Higashi-Ikebukuro Taishoken (where his father was a regular) and opened Itabashi Taishoken Naritaya in 2003. After losing its building in 2021, it reopened here in 2022 under a new name, and its morisoba ranked 6th for rich tsukemen in TRY 2025.

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    Morisoba (もりそば)

    Shoyu
    Gyokai
    Tsukemen
    Chuka Soba
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 7 minutes' walk from Exit A1 of Itabashi-kuyakushomae Station (Toei Mita Line), on the old Nakasendo shopping street. Open straight through 11:00–17:00. 7 counter seats and 4 at a table; cash only.

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    東京都板橋区仲宿47-9

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Tsukemen
    Chuka Soba

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Gyokai

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Morisoba (もりそば)

    History (closure in July 2021, reopening April 6, 2022) also from the shop's X. Morisoba ¥980 (TRY 2025).

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    Getting there

    東京都板橋区仲宿47-9

    6 min from Itabashi-kuyakushomae

    Toei Mita Line

    Hours

    11:00–17:00. Closed Tuesdays plus two irregular days a month.

    Closed: Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 7 minutes' walk from Exit A1 of Itabashi-kuyakushomae Station (Toei Mita Line), on the old Nakasendo shopping street. Open straight through 11:00–17:00. 7 counter seats and 4 at a table; cash only.

    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 Naritaya

    What is the nearest station to Chuka Soba Naritaya?
    Itabashi-kuyakushomae, about a 6-minute walk away. Itabashi-kuyakushomae is served by Toei Mita Line.
    What should I order at Chuka Soba Naritaya?
    Morisoba (もりそば). The kitchen works in Shoyu and Gyokai. Noodles: tsukemen and chuka soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Chuka Soba Naritaya?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Chuka Soba Naritaya open?
    11:00–17:00. Closed Tuesdays plus two irregular days a month. Closed Tuesday.
    What should I know before visiting Chuka Soba Naritaya?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Chuka Soba Naritaya?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Chuka Soba Naritaya accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.