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    Edomae Niboshi Chuka Soba Kimihan Sohonten

    江戸前煮干中華そば きみはん 総本店

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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

    The Negishi flagship of Kimihan, open since 2010 and devoted to 'Edomae' niboshi chuka soba. The shoyu soup puts sardine aroma up front with a pleasantly bitter, savoury, grown-up depth and little harshness, and a well-regarded tsukesoba sits alongside.

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    Tokusei Chuka Soba, Shoyu (特製中華そば 醤油)

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

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 3–5 minutes from the north exit of JR Uguisudani Station, or 4 minutes from Hibiya Line Iriya. Usually open late (to 23:00). About 10 counter seats, non-smoking, cash only, and Hotpepper lists it as not suitable for children. On Sundays it may serve only a niboshi-tonkotsu limited menu (posted on Instagram). Tokusei chuka soba about ¥1,290.

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    Location

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    東京都台東区根岸３-3-18

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Chuka Soba
    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Niboshi
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Tokusei Chuka Soba, Shoyu (特製中華そば 醤油)

    Hours conflict: most listings 11:00–23:00 daily; Hotpepper still shows a shortened 11:00–20:00 (Covid-era note); Uber Eats 11:00–21:00. Opened Mar 13, 2010 (blog). Children not allowed per Hotpepper. Instagram snippet: Sunday is niboshi-tonkotsu day with a 4-item menu. Shiki-an (Masaoka Shiki's house) is ~300 m away in Negishi.

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    Getting there

    東京都台東区根岸３-3-18

    5 min from Uguisudani

    JR Keihin-Tohoku Line, JR Yamanote Line

    Hours

    11:00–23:00 (last order 22:45), no fixed holiday. Some listings show shorter hours; Sundays may run a limited niboshi-tonkotsu menu.

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 3–5 minutes from the north exit of JR Uguisudani Station, or 4 minutes from Hibiya Line Iriya. Usually open late (to 23:00). About 10 counter seats, non-smoking, cash only, and Hotpepper lists it as not suitable for children. On Sundays it may serve only a niboshi-tonkotsu limited menu (posted on Instagram). Tokusei chuka soba about ¥1,290.

    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 Edomae Niboshi Chuka Soba Kimihan Sohonten

    What is the nearest station to Edomae Niboshi Chuka Soba Kimihan Sohonten?
    Uguisudani, about a 5-minute walk away. Uguisudani is served by JR Keihin-Tohoku Line and JR Yamanote Line.
    What should I order at Edomae Niboshi Chuka Soba Kimihan Sohonten?
    Tokusei Chuka Soba, Shoyu (特製中華そば 醤油). The kitchen works in Niboshi. Noodles: chuka soba and tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at Edomae Niboshi Chuka Soba Kimihan Sohonten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Edomae Niboshi Chuka Soba Kimihan Sohonten open?
    11:00–23:00 (last order 22:45), no fixed holiday. Some listings show shorter hours; Sundays may run a limited niboshi-tonkotsu menu.
    What should I know before visiting Edomae Niboshi Chuka Soba Kimihan Sohonten?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Edomae Niboshi Chuka Soba Kimihan Sohonten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Edomae Niboshi Chuka Soba Kimihan Sohonten accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.