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    Men Takahashi

    麺 高はし

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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 tiny Akabane shop where owner Haruto Takahashi, formerly of Chinese and Western kitchens, serves big, satisfying bowls at low prices. Both the ramen and tsukesoba (¥750 each) ranked in TRY 2025.

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    Ramen (らぁ麺)

    Tonkotsu
    Gyokai
    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 4 minutes' walk from the east exit of JR Akabane Station (Akabane-Iwabuchi on the Namboku Line is nearer). Very short opening windows, closes when sold out. 7 counter seats, cash only; one order per seat, and it's an adults-focused shop.

    Operational note: takahashi-ramen.com
    Live announcements:𝕏@yakiago_ramentakahashi-ramen.com
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    東京都北区赤羽1-38-10

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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 (らぁ麺)

    Hours from TRY and the Hotpepper basic listing (minor differences). Hotpepper: children generally not admitted; one dish per seat. Broth for TRY 'MIX' assumed pork-and-seafood, please check.

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    Getting there

    東京都北区赤羽1-38-10

    4 min from Akabane-Iwabuchi

    Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, Saitama Railway Line

    Hours

    Weekdays 11:00–13:20, 17:20–18:10; Saturdays and holidays about 10:15–13:00 (until sold out). Closed Sundays; Saturdays and holidays irregular.

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 4 minutes' walk from the east exit of JR Akabane Station (Akabane-Iwabuchi on the Namboku Line is nearer). Very short opening windows, closes when sold out. 7 counter seats, cash only; one order per seat, and it's an adults-focused shop.

    Ticketing & operational notice: takahashi-ramen.com

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

    𝕏@yakiago_ramentakahashi-ramen.com

    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 Men Takahashi

    What is the nearest station to Men Takahashi?
    Akabane-Iwabuchi, about a 4-minute walk away. Akabane-Iwabuchi is served by Tokyo Metro Namboku Line and Saitama Railway Line.
    What should I order at Men Takahashi?
    Ramen (らぁ麺). The kitchen works in Tonkotsu and Gyokai. Noodles: ramen and tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at Men Takahashi?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Men Takahashi open?
    Weekdays 11:00–13:20, 17:20–18:10; Saturdays and holidays about 10:15–13:00 (until sold out). Closed Sundays; Saturdays and holidays irregular. Closed Sunday.
    What should I know before visiting Men Takahashi?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Men Takahashi?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Men Takahashi accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.