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    Kamunabi

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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

    20 to 45 minutes at lunch

    Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.

    Best for

    Kamunabi operates in the historic Yanaka and Sendagi district, eight minutes from Nishi-Nippori Station. The shop specializes in natural, additive-free medicinal herb ramen crafted without chemical seasonings. The broth extracts rich sweetness from Chinese angelica root, goji berries, cloves, dried scallops, and pork bones. Bowls come crowned with a massive, fragrant braised pork shoulder rib that yields instantly to chopsticks. A separate dish of sesame chili paste allows gradual seasoning.

    Order This

    Tokusei Shoyu Ramen (特製醤油らーめん) & Giant Spiced Chashu

    Shoyu
    Medicinal Herb (Yakuzen)
    Medium-thin curly golden noodles
    ¥2,000–2,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Bowls are priced in the premium 2,000 to 3,000 yen range to reflect the artisanal herbs and colossal meat portions. Order directly with the shop master at the counter. Cash only. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

    Operational note: No official social media. Cash-only, organic herbal broth; check on-site.
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    Location

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    東京都文京区千駄木4-21-3

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium-thin curly golden noodles

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Medicinal Herb (Yakuzen)

    Typical price

    ¥2,000–2,999

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    Recommended order

    Tokusei Shoyu Ramen (特製醤油らーめん) & Giant Spiced Chashu

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    Getting there

    東京都文京区千駄木4-21-3

    8 min from Nishi-Nippori

    JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line

    Hours

    11:45–14:30, 18:00–20:30. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

    Closed: Monday, Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Bowls are priced in the premium 2,000 to 3,000 yen range to reflect the artisanal herbs and colossal meat portions. Order directly with the shop master at the counter. Cash only. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

    Ticketing & operational notice: No official social media. Cash-only, organic herbal broth; check on-site.

    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 Kamunabi

    What is the nearest station to Kamunabi?
    Nishi-Nippori, about a 8-minute walk away. Nishi-Nippori is served by JR Yamanote Line and Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line.
    What should I order at Kamunabi?
    Tokusei Shoyu Ramen (特製醤油らーめん) & Giant Spiced Chashu. The kitchen works in Medicinal Herb (Yakuzen). Noodles: medium-thin curly golden noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Kamunabi?
    A bowl runs ¥2,000–2,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Kamunabi open?
    11:45–14:30, 18:00–20:30. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
    What should I know before visiting Kamunabi?
    Expect a queue at peak hours and seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Kamunabi?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Kamunabi accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.