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    Kisurin Akasaka

    希須林 赤坂

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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

    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

    Kisurin Akasaka stands three minutes from Akasaka-Mitsuke Station as Tokyo's foremost specialist in refined Chinese-style sesame tantanmen. The rich broth uses slow-simmered chicken and pork soup emulsified with stone-ground sesame paste, chili rayu oil, and fermented bean paste. Diners select spice levels from one to five, with level three delivering classic balance. Toppings feature wok-tossed minced pork, crispy bean sprouts, and fresh wood ear mushrooms.

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    Tantanmen (担々麺) & Paiko Tantanmen

    Tantanmen
    Medium-thick wavy egg noodles
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Complimentary small bowl of white rice is provided upon request. Line forms outside along the storefront window. Purchase meal tickets at the machine near the entrance before taking your seat. Cash only.

    Operational note: kisurin.com
    Live announcements:kisurin.com
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    Location

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    東京都港区赤坂3-7-9 一美ビル 1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium-thick wavy egg noodles

    Broth

    Tantanmen

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Tantanmen (担々麺) & Paiko Tantanmen

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    Getting there

    東京都港区赤坂3-7-9 一美ビル 1F

    3 min from Akasaka-Mitsuke

    Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line

    Hours

    11:00–22:00 (Mon–Fri); 11:00–21:00 (Sat, Sun & Holidays).

    Queue & entry protocol

    Complimentary small bowl of white rice is provided upon request. Line forms outside along the storefront window. Purchase meal tickets at the machine near the entrance before taking your seat. Cash only.

    Ticketing & operational notice: kisurin.com

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    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

    担々麺をください

    Tantanmen 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 Kisurin Akasaka

    What is the nearest station to Kisurin Akasaka?
    Akasaka-Mitsuke, about a 3-minute walk away. Akasaka-Mitsuke is served by Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line.
    What should I order at Kisurin Akasaka?
    Tantanmen (担々麺) & Paiko Tantanmen. Noodles: medium-thick wavy egg noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Kisurin Akasaka?
    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 Kisurin Akasaka open?
    11:00–22:00 (Mon–Fri); 11:00–21:00 (Sat, Sun & Holidays).
    What should I know before visiting Kisurin Akasaka?
    Expect a queue at peak hours and seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Kisurin Akasaka?
    At Kisurin Akasaka, 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 Kisurin Akasaka accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.