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    Garyu

    臥龍

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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 Sangenjaya ramen bar opened in 2006 by Shogo Takashima, who trained at the late Kyodo favourite Kiorite. It pairs MSG-free ramen, including a chicken paitan that ranked 2nd in TRY 2025, with 20-plus imo shochu and daily small plates.

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    Chicken Chashu Men (鶏チャーシュー麺)

    Chicken
    Paitan
    Ramen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 5 minutes' walk from South Exit A of Sangenjaya Station (Tokyu Den-en-toshi / Setagaya lines). 9 counter seats, cash only. Wednesday is dinner only. Good for a drink and snacks before your ramen.

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    Location

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    東京都世田谷区三軒茶屋1-35-3

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Chicken
    Paitan

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Chicken Chashu Men (鶏チャーシュー麺)

    MSG-free (無化調) from the shop's Instagram bio snippet. Facebook page also linked from TRY (facebook.com/garyu1105). Carrot Tower is by Sangenjaya Station. Non-TRY sources were read as search-result snippets only.

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    Getting there

    東京都世田谷区三軒茶屋1-35-3

    4 min from Sangenjaya

    Tokyu Setagaya Line, Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line

    Hours

    12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00; Wednesdays 18:00–22:00 only (until soup runs out). Closed Tuesdays.

    Closed: Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 5 minutes' walk from South Exit A of Sangenjaya Station (Tokyu Den-en-toshi / Setagaya lines). 9 counter seats, cash only. Wednesday is dinner only. Good for a drink and snacks before your ramen.

    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 Garyu

    What is the nearest station to Garyu?
    Sangenjaya, about a 4-minute walk away. Sangenjaya is served by Tokyu Setagaya Line and Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line.
    What should I order at Garyu?
    Chicken Chashu Men (鶏チャーシュー麺). The kitchen works in Paitan. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Garyu?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Garyu open?
    12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00; Wednesdays 18:00–22:00 only (until soup runs out). Closed Tuesdays. Closed Tuesday.
    What should I know before visiting Garyu?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Garyu?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Garyu accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.