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    Gyoza no Ousama

    餃子の王さま

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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

    Founded in 1954 three minutes from Asakusa Station, Gyoza no Ousama is an Asakusa institution awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand honors. While famous for paper-thin, pan-fried vegetable dumplings, the kitchen serves classic Showa-style Tokyo shoyu ramen. Clear chicken and pork broth surrounds yellow wavy noodles, topped with braised pork chashu, sweet menma, naruto, and fresh nori.

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    Ramen (ラーメン) / Ousama no Gyoza (王さまの餃子)

    Shoyu
    Machi-Chuka
    Medium-thin wavy egg noodles
    Under ¥1,000 lunch · ¥1,000–¥1,999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Three minutes from Asakusa Station Exit 1 near Senso-ji. Order the classic Ramen alongside a plate of the signature pan-fried Ousama Gyoza. Cash only.

    Operational note: Historic 1954 Asakusa machi-chuka diner awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand; pan-fried vegetable gyoza and light amber chuka soba; cash counter queue
    Card accepted

    Location

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    東京都台東区浅草1-30-8

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium-thin wavy egg noodles

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Machi-Chuka

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000 lunch · ¥1,000–¥1,999 dinner

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    Recommended order

    Ramen (ラーメン) / Ousama no Gyoza (王さまの餃子)

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    Getting there

    東京都台東区浅草1-30-8

    3 min from Asakusa

    Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Toei Asakusa Line, Tsukuba Express

    Hours

    11:15–14:30, 16:00–20:30 (last order 20:00). Closed Tuesdays.

    Closed: Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Three minutes from Asakusa Station Exit 1 near Senso-ji. Order the classic Ramen alongside a plate of the signature pan-fried Ousama Gyoza. Cash only.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Historic 1954 Asakusa machi-chuka diner awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand; pan-fried vegetable gyoza and light amber chuka soba; cash counter queue

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    Order your bowl

    醤油ラーメンをください

    Shoyu 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 Gyoza no Ousama

    What is the nearest station to Gyoza no Ousama?
    Asakusa, about a 3-minute walk away. Asakusa is served by Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Toei Asakusa Line and Tsukuba Express.
    What should I order at Gyoza no Ousama?
    Ramen (ラーメン) / Ousama no Gyoza (王さまの餃子). The kitchen works in Shoyu and Machi-Chuka. Noodles: medium-thin wavy egg noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Gyoza no Ousama?
    Lunch runs Under ¥1,000 and dinner ¥1,000–¥1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Gyoza no Ousama open?
    11:15–14:30, 16:00–20:30 (last order 20:00). Closed Tuesdays. Closed Tuesday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Gyoza no Ousama?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Gyoza no Ousama accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Gyoza no Ousama.