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    Hakata Ramen Debu Chan Takadanobaba Honten

    博多ラーメン でぶちゃん 高田馬場本店

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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
    ¥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

    Tonkotsu ramen shop in Takadanobaba offering ramen alongside izakaya dishes and dumplings in an izakaya-style setting open into the evening. Located 4 minutes from Takadanobaba station with lunch prices in the ¥2,000–2,999 range.

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    Authentic Hakata (Fukuoka) tonkotsu ramen — rich pork bone broth, thin straight noodles

    Tonkotsu
    Ramen
    Izakaya dishes
    ¥2,000–2,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Izakaya-style; open into the evening

    Operational note: Authentic Hakata tonkotsu and Kyushu izakaya specialties. Posts daily operations and ingredient sourcing. Owner Kai Kousuke also posts actively on X (@debuchan_kousuke).
    Live announcements:𝕏@DevchanRamen@devchanramen@debuchan_kousuke

    Location

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    Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Izakaya dishes
    Dumplings

    Broth

    Tonkotsu

    Typical price

    ¥2,000–2,999

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    Recommended order

    Authentic Hakata (Fukuoka) tonkotsu ramen — rich pork bone broth, thin straight noodles

    Hakata-style tonkotsu in Tokyo. Izakaya atmosphere means you can order extra food and drinks alongside ramen. Multilingual menu.

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    Getting there

    Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

    4 min from Takadanobaba

    JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, Seibu Shinjuku Line

    Hours

    Izakaya-style; open into the evening

    Queue & entry protocol

    Izakaya-style; open into the evening

    Ticketing & operational notice: Authentic Hakata tonkotsu and Kyushu izakaya specialties. Posts daily operations and ingredient sourcing. Owner Kai Kousuke also posts actively on X (@debuchan_kousuke).

    Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:

    𝕏@DevchanRamen@devchanramen@debuchan_kousuke

    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

    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 Hakata Ramen Debu Chan Takadanobaba Honten

    What is the nearest station to Hakata Ramen Debu Chan Takadanobaba Honten?
    Takadanobaba, about a 4-minute walk away. Takadanobaba is served by JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Tozai Line and Seibu Shinjuku Line.
    What should I order at Hakata Ramen Debu Chan Takadanobaba Honten?
    Authentic Hakata (Fukuoka) tonkotsu ramen — rich pork bone broth, thin straight noodles. Noodles: ramen, izakaya dishes and dumplings.
    How much does ramen cost at Hakata Ramen Debu Chan Takadanobaba Honten?
    A bowl runs ¥2,000–2,999.
    When is Hakata Ramen Debu Chan Takadanobaba Honten open?
    Izakaya-style; open into the evening
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Hakata Ramen Debu Chan Takadanobaba Honten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Hakata Ramen Debu Chan Takadanobaba Honten accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.