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    Chuka Soba-ya Ito

    中華そば屋 伊藤

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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 no-frills Oji-Kamiya shop opened in 2004 by Kiyokatsu Ito, who learned the recipe from his brother at the family ramen shop in Kakunodate, Akita. Its small, sardine-driven bowl of 'soba' is famously cheap and ranked in TRY 2025's niboshi category.

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    Soba (そば)

    Niboshi
    Shoyu
    Chuka Soba
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 12 minutes' walk from Exit 2 of Oji-Kamiya Station (Tokyo Metro Namboku Line). Lunch only until the soup runs out. 5 counter seats and 6 table seats; cash only. The basic soba is ¥700, so many order a double or add toppings.

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    東京都北区豊島4 5-3

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Chuka Soba

    Broth

    Niboshi
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Soba (そば)

    Facts from the TRY guide page; Tabelog snippet lists irregular holidays. 'Cult following' is my characterisation from TRY ranking and review volume, soften if needed. Non-TRY sources were read as search-result snippets only.

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    Getting there

    東京都北区豊島4 5-3

    12 min from Oji-Kamiya

    Tokyo Metro Namboku Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00 (until the soup runs out). No regular holiday listed (some sources say irregular).

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 12 minutes' walk from Exit 2 of Oji-Kamiya Station (Tokyo Metro Namboku Line). Lunch only until the soup runs out. 5 counter seats and 6 table seats; cash only. The basic soba is ¥700, so many order a double or add toppings.

    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-ya Ito

    What is the nearest station to Chuka Soba-ya Ito?
    Oji-Kamiya, about a 12-minute walk away. Oji-Kamiya is served by Tokyo Metro Namboku Line.
    What should I order at Chuka Soba-ya Ito?
    Soba (そば). The kitchen works in Niboshi and Shoyu. Noodles: chuka soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Chuka Soba-ya Ito?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Chuka Soba-ya Ito open?
    11:00–15:00 (until the soup runs out). No regular holiday listed (some sources say irregular).
    What should I know before visiting Chuka Soba-ya Ito?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Chuka Soba-ya Ito?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Chuka Soba-ya Ito accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.