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    Chuka Soba Shinagawa

    中華そばしながわ

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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 chuka soba counter in the quiet streets of Nishi-Ikebukuro 4-chome, between Kanamecho and Shiinamachi. It focuses on classic soy chuka soba, with occasional special bowls such as a premium Inaniwa-noodle chuka soba on holidays.

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    Chuka Soba (中華そば)

    Shoyu
    Ramen
    Chuka Soba
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    4-minute walk from Kanamecho Station (Fukutoshin/Yurakucho lines); Shiinamachi Station is about 7 minutes. 9 counter seats; cash only (no cards or e-money). Check the shop's X for special-menu days.

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    東京都豊島区西池袋4-19-14

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Chuka Soba

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Chuka Soba (中華そば)

    Thin sources: Hotpepper basic data (hours 11:30–15:30, '無休') conflicts with the shop's own X/Instagram bios (closed Mondays); used the shop's bios. Account name references BASSO DRILLMAN, likely a related brand. No menu or price detail found beyond Hotpepper's band; description kept general.

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    Getting there

    東京都豊島区西池袋4-19-14

    4 min from Kanamecho

    Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line

    Hours

    Lunch, around 11:30–15:30 (Hotpepper). Closed Mondays (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday).

    Closed: Monday

    Queue & entry protocol

    4-minute walk from Kanamecho Station (Fukutoshin/Yurakucho lines); Shiinamachi Station is about 7 minutes. 9 counter seats; cash only (no cards or e-money). Check the shop's X for special-menu days.

    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 Shinagawa

    What is the nearest station to Chuka Soba Shinagawa?
    Kanamecho, about a 4-minute walk away. Kanamecho is served by Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line and Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line.
    What should I order at Chuka Soba Shinagawa?
    Chuka Soba (中華そば). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: ramen and chuka soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Chuka Soba Shinagawa?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Chuka Soba Shinagawa open?
    Lunch, around 11:30–15:30 (Hotpepper). Closed Mondays (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday). Closed Monday.
    What should I know before visiting Chuka Soba Shinagawa?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Chuka Soba Shinagawa?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Chuka Soba Shinagawa accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.