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    Kyushu Jangara Akasaka

    九州じゃんがら 赤坂店

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    Queue Protocol

    Line Up First

    Join the line outside. Staff will direct you inside to buy your ticket when seats open up.

    Payment Acceptance
    Credit Cards

    Tap or insert Visa, Mastercard, or JCB directly at the counter or digital kiosk.

    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

    The Akasaka branch of Kyushu Jangara, the Tokyo tonkotsu pioneer founded in 1984, serving its light Kyushu-style pork broth and the richer Bonshan with all-in toppings. Weekends switch to an iekei menu under the name Donichi-ya.

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    Kyushu Jangara Ramen (九州じゃんがららあめん)

    Tonkotsu
    Ramen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 3 minutes from exit 5a of Akasaka Station (Chiyoda Line). Visa, Mastercard and IC cards accepted. Non-smoking, 14 seats, kids welcome. Hotpepper notes a vegan ramen on the menu.

    Card accepted
    Kids welcome
    Vegan options

    Location

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    東京都港区赤坂２-15-15

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Tonkotsu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Kyushu Jangara Ramen (九州じゃんがららあめん)

    Hours from the official branch page and Hotpepper (2021), which agree. The weekend Donichi-ya iekei operation is from Hotpepper; check it is still running. Vegan option from the Hotpepper catch line only. Kyushu Jangara has about 10 shops; kept as a small chain.

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    Getting there

    東京都港区赤坂２-15-15

    3 min from Akasaka

    Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line

    Hours

    Weekdays 11:00–22:00 (LO 21:45); weekends and holidays 11:00–15:00. On weekends it trades as the iekei-style "Donichi-ya".

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 3 minutes from exit 5a of Akasaka Station (Chiyoda Line). Visa, Mastercard and IC cards accepted. Non-smoking, 14 seats, kids welcome. Hotpepper notes a vegan ramen on the menu.

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    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 Kyushu Jangara Akasaka

    What is the nearest station to Kyushu Jangara Akasaka?
    Akasaka, about a 3-minute walk away. Akasaka is served by Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line.
    What should I order at Kyushu Jangara Akasaka?
    Kyushu Jangara Ramen (九州じゃんがららあめん). The kitchen works in Tonkotsu. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Kyushu Jangara Akasaka?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Kyushu Jangara Akasaka open?
    Weekdays 11:00–22:00 (LO 21:45); weekends and holidays 11:00–15:00. On weekends it trades as the iekei-style "Donichi-ya".
    Does Kyushu Jangara Akasaka have vegan, vegetarian, or halal ramen?
    Kyushu Jangara Akasaka lists vegan bowls. Confirm at the counter before ordering, since seasonal menus change.
    What should I know before visiting Kyushu Jangara Akasaka?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Kyushu Jangara Akasaka?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Kyushu Jangara Akasaka accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Kyushu Jangara Akasaka.