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    Medika Soba Kingyo

    めぢかそば金魚

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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

    Medika Soba Kingyo sits three minutes from Manganji Station along the Tama Monorail in western Tokyo. The shop earns a 3.93 Tabelog rating for its broth based on rare mejika dried frigate tuna sourced from Tosashimizu in Kochi Prefecture. The kitchen simmers smoked mejika flakes with free-range chicken bones to produce an amber soup packed with maritime depth. Mikawaya Seimen supplies the smooth, medium-thin straight noodles. Toppings include tender rolled pork belly chashu, house-cured menma, and thin scallion ribbons.

    Order This

    Medika Shoyu Soba (めぢか醤油そば) & Tokusei Shio Soba

    Shoyu
    Seafood
    Medium-thin straight noodles (Mikawaya Seimen)
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Open lunch only from 11:30 to 14:30. Closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Purchase tickets at the machine inside. Parking spaces available for drivers.

    Operational note: Daily entrance noren color codes (red = mejika dashi, white = niboshi).
    Live announcements:𝕏@medika_kingyo@medika_kingyo
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    東京都日野市万願寺4-3-1

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium-thin straight noodles (Mikawaya Seimen)

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Seafood

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Medika Shoyu Soba (めぢか醤油そば) & Tokusei Shio Soba

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    Getting there

    東京都日野市万願寺4-3-1

    3 min from Manganji

    Tama Toshi Monorail Line

    Hours

    11:30–14:30 (Lunch only). Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

    Closed: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Open lunch only from 11:30 to 14:30. Closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Purchase tickets at the machine inside. Parking spaces available for drivers.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Daily entrance noren color codes (red = mejika dashi, white = niboshi).

    Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:

    𝕏@medika_kingyo@medika_kingyo

    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

    醤油ラーメンをください

    Shoyu 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 Medika Soba Kingyo

    What is the nearest station to Medika Soba Kingyo?
    Manganji, about a 3-minute walk away. Manganji is served by Tama Toshi Monorail Line.
    What should I order at Medika Soba Kingyo?
    Medika Shoyu Soba (めぢか醤油そば) & Tokusei Shio Soba. The kitchen works in Seafood. Noodles: medium-thin straight noodles (mikawaya seimen).
    How much does ramen cost at Medika Soba Kingyo?
    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 Medika Soba Kingyo open?
    11:30–14:30 (Lunch only). Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
    What should I know before visiting Medika Soba Kingyo?
    Expect a queue at peak hours, seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Medika Soba Kingyo?
    At Medika Soba Kingyo, 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 Medika Soba Kingyo accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.