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    Ichiran Shinjuku Chuo Higashiguchi Ten

    一蘭 新宿中央東口店

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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

    Two minutes from Shinjuku Station East Exit, Ichiran provides solitary flavor concentration booths for undisturbed slurping. The kitchen brews pure pork bone stock without gaminess, ladle-seasoning the bowl with spicy red pepper tare over ultra-thin straight wheat noodles.

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    Natural Tonkotsu Ramen (天然とんこつラーメン)

    Tonkotsu
    Ultra-thin firm straight noodles
    ¥1,000–¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Two minutes from Shinjuku Station Central East Exit. Open late until 6:00 AM; paper order sheets let you dial in noodle firmness and garlic strength.

    Operational note: Shinjuku Central East Exit branch open 10:00 to 06:00 early morning; automated ticket kiosk and paper customization forms; individual solo eating booths; website
    Card accepted
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    東京都新宿区新宿3-34-11 ピースビル B1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ultra-thin firm straight noodles

    Broth

    Tonkotsu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Natural Tonkotsu Ramen (天然とんこつラーメン)

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    Getting there

    東京都新宿区新宿3-34-11 ピースビル B1F

    2 min from Shinjuku

    JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Toei Shinjuku Line

    Hours

    10:00–06:00. Open daily.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Two minutes from Shinjuku Station Central East Exit. Open late until 6:00 AM; paper order sheets let you dial in noodle firmness and garlic strength.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Shinjuku Central East Exit branch open 10:00 to 06:00 early morning; automated ticket kiosk and paper customization forms; individual solo eating booths; website

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    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 Ichiran Shinjuku Chuo Higashiguchi Ten

    What is the nearest station to Ichiran Shinjuku Chuo Higashiguchi Ten?
    Shinjuku, about a 2-minute walk away. Shinjuku is served by JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Toei Shinjuku Line.
    What should I order at Ichiran Shinjuku Chuo Higashiguchi Ten?
    Natural Tonkotsu Ramen (天然とんこつラーメン). Noodles: ultra-thin firm straight noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Ichiran Shinjuku Chuo Higashiguchi Ten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–¥1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Ichiran Shinjuku Chuo Higashiguchi Ten open?
    10:00–06:00. Open daily.
    What should I know before visiting Ichiran Shinjuku Chuo Higashiguchi Ten?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ichiran Shinjuku Chuo Higashiguchi Ten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Ichiran Shinjuku Chuo Higashiguchi Ten accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Ichiran Shinjuku Chuo Higashiguchi Ten.