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    Honkare Chuka Soba Gyora

    本枯中華そば 魚雷

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    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    Queue Protocol

    Buy Ticket First

    Purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside the door before joining the queue outside.

    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 Bunkyo landmark where coffee siphon extractors sit behind the counter to draw unadulterated umami from Kagoshima Honkare-bushi (mature dried bonito flakes). The piping-hot bonito dashi is poured table-side over clear chicken broth, delivering an intoxicating smoked seafood aroma.

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    Siphon Katsuo Extraction Chuka Soba (本枯中華そば)

    Shoyu
    Fish
    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Just 2 minutes from Kasuga Station Exit A2 or Korakuen Station. Watch the chefs operate the vacuum siphon glassware behind the counter. Choose three toppings from the selection tray when handing your ticket to the staff.

    Operational note: Vacuum coffee siphon extraction of premium Honkare dried bonito flakes. Daily updates on X @hongaregyorai.
    Live announcements:𝕏@hongaregyorai
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    Location

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    東京都文京区小石川1-8-3 アルシオン文京小石川 102

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Fish

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Siphon Katsuo Extraction Chuka Soba (本枯中華そば)

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    Getting there

    東京都文京区小石川1-8-3 アルシオン文京小石川 102

    2 min from Kasuga

    Toei Mita Line, Toei Oedo Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00. Open daily.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Just 2 minutes from Kasuga Station Exit A2 or Korakuen Station. Watch the chefs operate the vacuum siphon glassware behind the counter. Choose three toppings from the selection tray when handing your ticket to the staff.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Vacuum coffee siphon extraction of premium Honkare dried bonito flakes. Daily updates on X @hongaregyorai.

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

    𝕏@hongaregyorai

    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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    Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.

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    Questions about Honkare Chuka Soba Gyora

    What is the nearest station to Honkare Chuka Soba Gyora?
    Kasuga, about a 2-minute walk away. Kasuga is served by Toei Mita Line, Toei Oedo Line and Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line.
    What should I order at Honkare Chuka Soba Gyora?
    Siphon Katsuo Extraction Chuka Soba (本枯中華そば). The kitchen works in Shoyu and Fish. Noodles: ramen and tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at Honkare Chuka Soba Gyora?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Honkare Chuka Soba Gyora open?
    11:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00. Open daily.
    What should I know before visiting Honkare Chuka Soba Gyora?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Honkare Chuka Soba Gyora?
    At Honkare Chuka Soba Gyora, purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside by the entrance, then take your place in the line outside. Staff collect tickets before seating.
    What payment methods does Honkare Chuka Soba Gyora accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.