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    Higashi-Ikebukuro Taishoken Honten

    東池袋 大勝軒 本店

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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 head shop of Taishoken, which calls itself the originator of tsukemen: founder Kazuo Yamagishi added 'tokusei morisoba' to the menu in 1955. Fresh house noodles chilled in cold water are dipped into a pork, chicken and fish broth brightened with sweet vinegar; ask for atsumori if you want the noodles hot.

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    Tokusei Morisoba Tsukemen (特製もりそば)

    Shoyu
    Gyokai
    Tsukemen
    Chuka Soba
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    2-minute walk from Higashi-Ikebukuro Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line). Hotpepper lists no card, e-money or QR payment, so bring cash. 29 seats including a small terrace, and children are welcome. Order 'atsumori' for re-warmed noodles that keep the soup hot.

    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    豊島区南池袋2-42-8

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Tsukemen
    Chuka Soba

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Gyokai

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Tokusei Morisoba Tsukemen (特製もりそば)

    Hours from the official site (11:00–22:00); Hotpepper says until 21:50. The 1955 morisoba date is from the official menu page. The current shop reopened in 2008 after the original closed in 2007 (official 'about' page snippet). Price band from Hotpepper (~¥999); menu prices were not listed on the official site.

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    Getting there

    豊島区南池袋2-42-8

    2 min from Higashi-Ikebukuro

    Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line

    Hours

    11:00–22:00 (closes early if the soup runs out). Closed Wednesdays.

    Closed: Wednesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    2-minute walk from Higashi-Ikebukuro Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line). Hotpepper lists no card, e-money or QR payment, so bring cash. 29 seats including a small terrace, and children are welcome. Order 'atsumori' for re-warmed noodles that keep the soup hot.

    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

    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 Higashi-Ikebukuro Taishoken Honten

    What is the nearest station to Higashi-Ikebukuro Taishoken Honten?
    Higashi-Ikebukuro, about a 2-minute walk away. Higashi-Ikebukuro is served by Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line.
    What should I order at Higashi-Ikebukuro Taishoken Honten?
    Tokusei Morisoba Tsukemen (特製もりそば). The kitchen works in Shoyu and Gyokai. Noodles: tsukemen and chuka soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Higashi-Ikebukuro Taishoken Honten?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Higashi-Ikebukuro Taishoken Honten open?
    11:00–22:00 (closes early if the soup runs out). Closed Wednesdays. Closed Wednesday.
    What should I know before visiting Higashi-Ikebukuro Taishoken Honten?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Higashi-Ikebukuro Taishoken Honten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Higashi-Ikebukuro Taishoken Honten accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.