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    Chuka Soba Nishino

    中華蕎麦 にし乃

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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 basement counter near Hongo-sanchome with refined chuka soba from about ¥1,000. Regulars favour the clean sansho soba, local students go for the punchy tantan Taiwan mazesoba, and there is a tsukemen with four soups to choose from.

    Order This

    Sansho Soba (山椒そば)

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

    Good to know & entry protocol

    2-minute walk from Hongo-sanchome Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi and Toei Oedo Lines). Basement level; 10 counter seats. Chuka soba starts around ¥1,000; wonton versions go up to about ¥1,270. Closing days change, so check Instagram first.

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    東京都文京区本郷3-30-7 熊野ビルB101

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Chuka Soba
    Tsukemen
    Mazesoba

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Sansho Soba (山椒そば)

    An undated X post says 'for the time being closed Wed and Sun, 11:00–15:00 only', while Instagram, Tabelog and Ramen Databank say 11–15 and 18–21 with irregular holidays. The latter was used, with the X note mentioned. The Hotpepper hit was a different shop (中華そば 西の, Nishitokyo).

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    Getting there

    東京都文京区本郷3-30-7 熊野ビルB101

    2 min from Hongo-sanchome

    Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Toei Oedo Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00. Irregular closing days, posted on Instagram (the shop has recently also closed Wednesdays and Sundays).

    Queue & entry protocol

    2-minute walk from Hongo-sanchome Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi and Toei Oedo Lines). Basement level; 10 counter seats. Chuka soba starts around ¥1,000; wonton versions go up to about ¥1,270. Closing days change, so check Instagram first.

    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 Nishino

    What is the nearest station to Chuka Soba Nishino?
    Hongo-sanchome, about a 2-minute walk away. Hongo-sanchome is served by Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Toei Oedo Line.
    What should I order at Chuka Soba Nishino?
    Sansho Soba (山椒そば). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: chuka soba, tsukemen and mazesoba.
    How much does ramen cost at Chuka Soba Nishino?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999.
    When is Chuka Soba Nishino open?
    11:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00. Irregular closing days, posted on Instagram (the shop has recently also closed Wednesdays and Sundays).
    What should I know before visiting Chuka Soba Nishino?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Chuka Soba Nishino?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Chuka Soba Nishino accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.