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    Men ZIN Saito

    麺ZIN さいとう

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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

    A ramen shop near Akihabara run in person by mixed martial artist Yu Saito, the first RIZIN featherweight champion, opened in January 2025. Lunch centres on a creamy Wagyu beef paitan tanmen and dinner on a Wagyu beef-fat mazesoba; the tanmen won the original category of the TRY 2025 new-shop awards.

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    Wagyu Paitan Tanmen (和牛白湯タンメン)

    Paitan
    Ramen
    Mazesoba
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    3-minute walk from the Showa-dori exit of JR Akihabara Station (2 minutes from Hibiya Line Exit 4). The menu changes by time of day: Wagyu paitan tanmen at lunch, Wagyu mazesoba at night. 10 counter seats. Cash, transport IC cards and credit cards accepted. Check the monthly opening schedule on the shop's social accounts.

    Card accepted
    Counter seating

    Location

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    東京都千代田区神田佐久間町3-1 森本ビル1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Mazesoba

    Broth

    Paitan

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Wagyu Paitan Tanmen (和牛白湯タンメン)

    Closing day conflict: TRY guide says Mondays; Instagram bio says no fixed holiday. Left closed_days empty. Prices from Ramen Databank snippet (tanmen ¥1,100, miso tanmen ¥1,200, mazesoba ¥1,100).

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    Getting there

    東京都千代田区神田佐久間町3-1 森本ビル1F

    3 min from Akihabara

    Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Tsukuba Express, JR Sobu Line, JR Yamanote Line, JR Keihin-Tohoku Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00 (last orders). TRY guide lists Mondays closed; the shop's Instagram bio says no fixed closing day and posts a monthly schedule.

    Queue & entry protocol

    3-minute walk from the Showa-dori exit of JR Akihabara Station (2 minutes from Hibiya Line Exit 4). The menu changes by time of day: Wagyu paitan tanmen at lunch, Wagyu mazesoba at night. 10 counter seats. Cash, transport IC cards and credit cards accepted. Check the monthly opening schedule on the shop's social accounts.

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    Order your bowl

    これをください

    Kore o kudasai (This one, please)

    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 ZIN Saito

    What is the nearest station to Men ZIN Saito?
    Akihabara, about a 3-minute walk away. Akihabara is served by Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Tsukuba Express, JR Sobu Line, JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line.
    What should I order at Men ZIN Saito?
    Wagyu Paitan Tanmen (和牛白湯タンメン). Noodles: ramen and mazesoba.
    How much does ramen cost at Men ZIN Saito?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Men ZIN Saito open?
    11:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00 (last orders). TRY guide lists Mondays closed; the shop's Instagram bio says no fixed closing day and posts a monthly schedule.
    What should I know before visiting Men ZIN Saito?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Men ZIN Saito?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Men ZIN Saito accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Men ZIN Saito.