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    Eifukucho Taishoken

    永福町大勝軒

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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 1955 founding shop of the Eifukucho Taishoken style, now run by the founder's grandson, famous for a hot, niboshi-scented soy broth under a layer of oil and huge bowls holding about two portions of noodles as standard. Its chuka men placed third in the niboshi category of the TRY 2025 famous-shop awards.

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    Chuka Men (中華麺)

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

    Good to know & entry protocol

    1-minute walk from the north exit of Eifukucho Station (Keio Inokashira Line). The standard bowl is very large (about double a normal serving), so consider asking for less noodles. Adding a raw egg for dipping is a house habit. 10 counter seats and 10 table seats; cash only; kids allowed.

    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

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    東京都杉並区和泉3-5-3

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Chuka Soba

    Broth

    Niboshi
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Chuka Men (中華麺)

    Hours conflict: TRY guide 11:00–22:00 closed Mondays; Hotpepper (likely outdated) 11:00–01:00; Instagram bio snippet 11:00–23:00; takumen 11:00–15:00/17:00–22:00. Used the TRY guide. Prices from Ramen Databank snippet (chuka men ¥1,280, with egg ¥1,370); TRY lists ¥1,180 at time of reporting.

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    Getting there

    東京都杉並区和泉3-5-3

    2 min from Eifukucho

    Keio Inokashira Line

    Hours

    11:00–22:00. Closed Mondays (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday); some irregular closures.

    Closed: Monday

    Queue & entry protocol

    1-minute walk from the north exit of Eifukucho Station (Keio Inokashira Line). The standard bowl is very large (about double a normal serving), so consider asking for less noodles. Adding a raw egg for dipping is a house habit. 10 counter seats and 10 table seats; cash only; kids allowed.

    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 Eifukucho Taishoken

    What is the nearest station to Eifukucho Taishoken?
    Eifukucho, about a 2-minute walk away. Eifukucho is served by Keio Inokashira Line.
    What should I order at Eifukucho Taishoken?
    Chuka Men (中華麺). The kitchen works in Niboshi and Shoyu. Noodles: ramen and chuka soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Eifukucho Taishoken?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Eifukucho Taishoken open?
    11:00–22:00. Closed Mondays (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday); some irregular closures. Closed Monday.
    What should I know before visiting Eifukucho Taishoken?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Eifukucho Taishoken?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Eifukucho Taishoken accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.