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    Goten Igusa Honten

    御天 井草本店

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    Queue Protocol

    Line Up First

    Join the line outside. Staff will direct you inside to buy your ticket when seats open up.

    Payment Acceptance
    Credit Cards

    Tap or insert Visa, Mastercard, or JCB directly at the counter or digital kiosk.

    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 late-night Hakata Nagahama-style tonkotsu shop on Shin-Ome-kaido, whose pungent, reddish-brown pork-bone soup has made it a legend among Tokyo tonkotsu fans. Thin, firm noodles, plenty of small dishes to drink with, and a bar downstairs make it a nighttime hangout.

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    Hakata Nagahama Tonkotsu Ramen (長浜とんこつラーメン)

    Tonkotsu
    Ramen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 5 minutes from the north exit of Seibu Shinjuku Line Shimo-Igusa Station, on Shin-Ome-kaido. Weekdays from 17:00, weekends from 11:30, both until 1:00. Cards (Visa, Master, JCB, AMEX) and transit IC cards accepted. 22 seats (8 counter); children and strollers welcome. The tonkotsu smell is strong outside, much milder once you're eating.

    Card accepted
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    東京都杉並区井草1-29-3

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Tonkotsu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Hakata Nagahama Tonkotsu Ramen (長浜とんこつラーメン)

    Hours agree between Hotpepper, the shop's Instagram bio and a 2025 blog; Gurunavi shows older hours. Ramen 750円 in an older Walker piece; Hotpepper budget ¥1,000–1,999. Igusa Hachiman Shrine is in Zenpukuji, roughly 1 km away; keep or drop.

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    Getting there

    東京都杉並区井草1-29-3

    5 min from Shimo-Igusa

    Seibu Shinjuku Line

    Hours

    Wed–Fri 17:00–01:00; Sat, Sun & holidays 11:30–01:00. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays (open on holidays).

    Closed: Monday, Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 5 minutes from the north exit of Seibu Shinjuku Line Shimo-Igusa Station, on Shin-Ome-kaido. Weekdays from 17:00, weekends from 11:30, both until 1:00. Cards (Visa, Master, JCB, AMEX) and transit IC cards accepted. 22 seats (8 counter); children and strollers welcome. The tonkotsu smell is strong outside, much milder once you're eating.

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    Order your bowl

    とんこつラーメンをください

    Tonkotsu 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 Goten Igusa Honten

    What is the nearest station to Goten Igusa Honten?
    Shimo-Igusa, about a 5-minute walk away. Shimo-Igusa is served by Seibu Shinjuku Line.
    What should I order at Goten Igusa Honten?
    Hakata Nagahama Tonkotsu Ramen (長浜とんこつラーメン). Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Goten Igusa Honten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Goten Igusa Honten open?
    Wed–Fri 17:00–01:00; Sat, Sun & holidays 11:30–01:00. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays (open on holidays). Closed Monday and Tuesday.
    What should I know before visiting Goten Igusa Honten?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Goten Igusa Honten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Goten Igusa Honten accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Goten Igusa Honten.