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    Men Mitsui

    麺 みつい

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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

    Located in the Tawaramachi area of Asakusa, Tokyo, four minutes from Tawaramachi station. Serves shoyu and shio ramen along with donburi options during lunch and dinner hours.

    Order This

    Tokyo-style ramen with option of rice bowls; good for a full meal

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Ramen
    Donburi
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Closed on Mondays and Sundays.

    Operational note: AirWait ticketing status, daily ticket releases, temporary closures.
    Live announcements:𝕏@men_mitsuwi@men.mitsuwi

    Location

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    Tawaramachi area, Taito-ku, Tokyo

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Donburi

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Shio

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Tokyo-style ramen with option of rice bowls; good for a full meal

    Near Asakusa tourist area but local in feel. Donburi side dishes make it a good full lunch spot.

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    Getting there

    Tawaramachi area, Taito-ku, Tokyo

    4 min from Tawaramachi

    Tokyo Metro Ginza Line

    Hours

    Lunch and dinner

    Closed: Monday, Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Closed on Mondays and Sundays.

    Ticketing & operational notice: AirWait ticketing status, daily ticket releases, temporary closures.

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

    𝕏@men_mitsuwi@men.mitsuwi

    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 Men Mitsui

    What is the nearest station to Men Mitsui?
    Tawaramachi, about a 4-minute walk away. Tawaramachi is served by Tokyo Metro Ginza Line.
    What should I order at Men Mitsui?
    Tokyo-style ramen with option of rice bowls; good for a full meal. The kitchen works in Shoyu and Shio. Noodles: ramen and donburi.
    How much does ramen cost at Men Mitsui?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999.
    When is Men Mitsui open?
    Lunch and dinner Closed Monday and Sunday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Men Mitsui?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Men Mitsui accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.