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    Koukaibou

    こうかいぼう

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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 long-loved Fukagawa ramen shop near Monzen-Nakacho, whose name expresses the wish to be loved widely and for a long time. Its pork-and-seafood ramen, still well under ¥1,000, ranked 3rd in TRY 2025's mixed-broth category.

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    Ramen (らーめん)

    Tonkotsu
    Gyokai
    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 8 minutes' walk from Exit 6 of Monzen-Nakacho Station (Tokyo Metro Tozai / Toei Oedo lines). 7 counter seats and two tables for 4; children welcome. Cash only. Closes when sold out, and the evening slot is short (17:30–19:00).

    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    東京都江東区深川2-13-10

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Tonkotsu
    Gyokai

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Ramen (らーめん)

    Hours from TRY and Hotpepper basic listing (both agree). Broth: TRY category MIX; 'pork & seafood' from general snippets, please check. Ramen ¥850 (TRY 2025). Tomioka Hachimangu is about 500 m away (not measured precisely). Non-TRY sources were read as search-result snippets only.

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    Getting there

    東京都江東区深川2-13-10

    6 min from Monzen-Nakacho

    Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, Toei Oedo Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00, 17:30–19:00 (until sold out); Saturdays and holidays 11:00–15:00. Closed Sundays, Wednesdays and the 1st and 3rd Fridays.

    Closed: Sunday, Wednesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 8 minutes' walk from Exit 6 of Monzen-Nakacho Station (Tokyo Metro Tozai / Toei Oedo lines). 7 counter seats and two tables for 4; children welcome. Cash only. Closes when sold out, and the evening slot is short (17:30–19:00).

    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

    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 Koukaibou

    What is the nearest station to Koukaibou?
    Monzen-Nakacho, about a 6-minute walk away. Monzen-Nakacho is served by Tokyo Metro Tozai Line and Toei Oedo Line.
    What should I order at Koukaibou?
    Ramen (らーめん). The kitchen works in Tonkotsu and Gyokai. Noodles: ramen and tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at Koukaibou?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Koukaibou open?
    11:00–15:00, 17:30–19:00 (until sold out); Saturdays and holidays 11:00–15:00. Closed Sundays, Wednesdays and the 1st and 3rd Fridays. Closed Sunday and Wednesday.
    What should I know before visiting Koukaibou?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Koukaibou?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Koukaibou accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.