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    Kashiwagi

    かしわぎ

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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 Higashi-Nakano favourite since 2017, named after the area's old place name, serving a crystal-clear golden pork broth (buta chintan) clarified with a Chinese technique and layered with six stocks and dashi. The menu is simply shio or shoyu ramen with thin noodles and kaedama refills, at friendly prices.

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    Shio Ramen, Clear Pork Broth (塩ラーメン)

    Shio
    Shoyu
    Ramen
    Ticket machine
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    4-minute walk from the east exit of JR Higashi-Nakano Station; look for the plain blue sign. Ticket machine, cash only, and per a 2026 post it may only take older ¥1,000 notes (change available). Counter and table seats. Shio is recommended for first-timers; kaedama (extra noodles) ¥100.

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    東京都中野区東中野1-36-7

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Shio
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Shio Ramen, Clear Pork Broth (塩ラーメン)

    Input name 'かしわき' should be かしわぎ (same address). Prices: ¥850 shio/shoyu after a Sept 2024 price change (Ramen Databank snippet). Ramen 100 status from Tabelog/Instagram snippets only.

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    Getting there

    東京都中野区東中野1-36-7

    4 min from Higashi-Nakano

    JR Sobu Line, JR Chuo Line, Toei Oedo Line

    Hours

    Sun–Mon 11:30–15:00; Wed–Sat 11:30–15:00, 18:00–21:00. Closed Tuesdays.

    Closed: Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    4-minute walk from the east exit of JR Higashi-Nakano Station; look for the plain blue sign. Ticket machine, cash only, and per a 2026 post it may only take older ¥1,000 notes (change available). Counter and table seats. Shio is recommended for first-timers; kaedama (extra noodles) ¥100.

    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

    塩ラーメンをください

    Shio 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 Kashiwagi

    What is the nearest station to Kashiwagi?
    Higashi-Nakano, about a 4-minute walk away. Higashi-Nakano is served by JR Sobu Line, JR Chuo Line and Toei Oedo Line.
    What should I order at Kashiwagi?
    Shio Ramen, Clear Pork Broth (塩ラーメン). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Kashiwagi?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Kashiwagi open?
    Sun–Mon 11:30–15:00; Wed–Sat 11:30–15:00, 18:00–21:00. Closed Tuesdays. Closed Tuesday.
    What should I know before visiting Kashiwagi?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Kashiwagi?
    At Kashiwagi, 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 Kashiwagi accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.