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    Dame na Rinjin Shinjuku Ten

    ダメな隣人 新宿店

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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

    Located in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, a 4-minute walk from Seibu Shinjuku station, the shop serves shoyu and shio broth ramen along with tsukemen and abura-soba in the ¥1,000–1,999 price band for both lunch and dinner.

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    The name means 'bad neighbour' — playful branding with creative, well-executed ramen

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Nearest station is Seibu Shinjuku, 4 minutes walk.

    Operational note: Shoyu broth with free unlimited raw eggs & nori
    Live announcements:@dame_na_rinjin.shin
    Vegetarian options

    Location

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    1-chōme-27-2 Kabukichō, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0021, Japan

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    Abura-soba

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Shio

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    The name means 'bad neighbour' — playful branding with creative, well-executed ramen

    'Dame na Rinjin' (Bad Neighbour) is a fun concept in the Shinjuku Kabukicho entertainment district. English menu, vegetarian options, 2,000+ reviews. Good for groups.

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    Getting there

    1-chōme-27-2 Kabukichō, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0021, Japan

    4 min from Seibu Shinjuku

    Seibu Shinjuku Line

    Hours

    Lunch and dinner

    Queue & entry protocol

    Nearest station is Seibu Shinjuku, 4 minutes walk.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Shoyu broth with free unlimited raw eggs & nori

    Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:

    @dame_na_rinjin.shin

    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 Dame na Rinjin Shinjuku Ten

    What is the nearest station to Dame na Rinjin Shinjuku Ten?
    Seibu Shinjuku, about a 4-minute walk away. Seibu Shinjuku is served by Seibu Shinjuku Line.
    What should I order at Dame na Rinjin Shinjuku Ten?
    The name means 'bad neighbour' — playful branding with creative, well-executed ramen. The kitchen works in Shoyu and Shio. Noodles: ramen, tsukemen and abura-soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Dame na Rinjin Shinjuku Ten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999.
    When is Dame na Rinjin Shinjuku Ten open?
    Lunch and dinner
    Does Dame na Rinjin Shinjuku Ten have vegan, vegetarian, or halal ramen?
    Dame na Rinjin Shinjuku Ten lists vegetarian bowls. Confirm at the counter before ordering, since seasonal menus change.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Dame na Rinjin Shinjuku Ten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Dame na Rinjin Shinjuku Ten accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.