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    Ebisoba Ichigen Shinjuku

    北海道名物らー麺 えびそば 一幻 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

    20 to 45 minutes at lunch

    Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.

    Best for

    The Tokyo branch of Sapporo's famous shrimp ramen shop, whose soup is flavoured with roasted sweet shrimp in shio, miso or shoyu, each at three strengths. Choose thick or thin noodles; the shrimp-oil aroma hits before the first sip.

    Order This

    Ebi Shio Ramen (えびしお)

    Gyokai
    Shio
    Miso
    Shoyu
    Ramen
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 2–3 minutes from Seibu-Shinjuku Station; 6–8 minutes from JR Shinjuku west exit. Counter only (13 seats). Pick soup (shio/miso/shoyu), strength (sonomama, hodohodo, ajiwai) and noodle type. Ebi miso ¥990 (2026 post). Cash only per Hotpepper. Non-smoking.

    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    東京都新宿区西新宿７-8-2

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Gyokai
    Shio
    Miso
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Ebi Shio Ramen (えびしお)

    Closed day conflicts: Hotpepper (Jan 2026) says Wednesday; an Instagram post says no closed day. Used Hotpepper. Queue flag from widespread reports of waits; not from the shop.

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    Getting there

    東京都新宿区西新宿７-8-2

    3 min from Seibu-Shinjuku

    Seibu Shinjuku Line

    Hours

    11:00–22:30; closed Wednesdays and Dec 31–Jan 4 (Hotpepper, updated Jan 2026). Tabelog lists 11:00–23:00.

    Closed: Wednesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 2–3 minutes from Seibu-Shinjuku Station; 6–8 minutes from JR Shinjuku west exit. Counter only (13 seats). Pick soup (shio/miso/shoyu), strength (sonomama, hodohodo, ajiwai) and noodle type. Ebi miso ¥990 (2026 post). Cash only per Hotpepper. Non-smoking.

    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 Ebisoba Ichigen Shinjuku

    What is the nearest station to Ebisoba Ichigen Shinjuku?
    Seibu-Shinjuku, about a 3-minute walk away. Seibu-Shinjuku is served by Seibu Shinjuku Line.
    What should I order at Ebisoba Ichigen Shinjuku?
    Ebi Shio Ramen (えびしお). The kitchen works in Gyokai, Miso and Shoyu. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Ebisoba Ichigen Shinjuku?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Ebisoba Ichigen Shinjuku open?
    11:00–22:30; closed Wednesdays and Dec 31–Jan 4 (Hotpepper, updated Jan 2026). Tabelog lists 11:00–23:00. Closed Wednesday.
    What should I know before visiting Ebisoba Ichigen Shinjuku?
    Expect a queue at peak hours, seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ebisoba Ichigen Shinjuku?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Ebisoba Ichigen Shinjuku accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.