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    Kinshicho Chuka Soba Sanshiki

    錦糸町中華そばさん式

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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

    A Tsubame-Sanjo-style back-fat niboshi shop near Kinshicho, opened in 2022 by a former manager of Hongo's Nemuru who has lived in Sumida for over 20 years. Its squid-and-back-fat niboshi chuka soba took 2nd in the niboshi category of the TRY 2022 new-shop awards.

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    Squid & Back-Fat Niboshi Chuka Soba (烏賊背脂煮干し中華)

    Niboshi
    Shoyu
    Chuka Soba
    Ramen
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 5–6 minutes from Exit 4 of Kinshicho Station (Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line; JR Kinshicho is also close). Open all day on weekends. Five counter seats and 16 table seats, so it suits groups. The award bowl was ¥880.

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    墨田区太平4-2-1 都営太平アパート1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Chuka Soba
    Ramen

    Broth

    Niboshi
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Squid & Back-Fat Niboshi Chuka Soba (烏賊背脂煮干し中華)

    Hours from the Tabelog snippet and the Instagram bio, which are newer than TRY (11:00–22:00). The 2nd/4th Tuesday rule is from Instagram; closed_days lists only the weekly Monday. Opening year 2022 from samura-men (October 2022 article).

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    Getting there

    墨田区太平4-2-1 都営太平アパート1F

    6 min from Kinshicho

    Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line

    Hours

    Tue–Fri 11:00–15:00, 17:30–21:30; Sat–Sun 11:00–21:30 (last orders 20 minutes before close). Closed Mondays and the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.

    Closed: Monday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 5–6 minutes from Exit 4 of Kinshicho Station (Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line; JR Kinshicho is also close). Open all day on weekends. Five counter seats and 16 table seats, so it suits groups. The award bowl was ¥880.

    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

    これをください

    Kore o kudasai (This one, please)

    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 Kinshicho Chuka Soba Sanshiki

    What is the nearest station to Kinshicho Chuka Soba Sanshiki?
    Kinshicho, about a 6-minute walk away. Kinshicho is served by Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line.
    What should I order at Kinshicho Chuka Soba Sanshiki?
    Squid & Back-Fat Niboshi Chuka Soba (烏賊背脂煮干し中華). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: chuka soba and ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Kinshicho Chuka Soba Sanshiki?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000.
    When is Kinshicho Chuka Soba Sanshiki open?
    Tue–Fri 11:00–15:00, 17:30–21:30; Sat–Sun 11:00–21:30 (last orders 20 minutes before close). Closed Mondays and the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Closed Monday.
    What should I know before visiting Kinshicho Chuka Soba Sanshiki?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Kinshicho Chuka Soba Sanshiki?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Kinshicho Chuka Soba Sanshiki accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.