Mendokoro Honda Akihabara Honten
麺処 ほん田 秋葉原本店
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Ground Intel & Counter Rules
Buy Ticket First
Purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside the door before joining the queue outside.
Tap or insert Visa, Mastercard, or JCB directly at the counter or digital kiosk.
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
Mendokoro Honda occupies a flagship location under the train tracks beside Akihabara Station Central Exit. Master Takahiro Honda relocated here in 2020 after establishing cult status in Higashi-Jujo. The kitchen simmers Daisen chicken, round pork bones, dried sardines, and hamaguri clams into a refined, layered chintan broth. Chefs grill pork shoulder chashu over open binchotan charcoal counterside before serving. In-house noodles provide a smooth slurp and toothsome snap.
Tokusei Shoyu Ramen (特製醤油) & Binchotan Charcoal Roast Chashu
Good to know & entry protocol
Located directly outside Akihabara Station under the elevated tracks. Join the queue outside and purchase food tickets at the electronic kiosk only when instructed by staff. Credit cards and IC transit cards accepted. Closed Wednesdays.
Location
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東京都千代田区神田花岡町1-19
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東京都千代田区神田花岡町1-19
1 min from Akihabara
JR Yamanote Line, JR Sobu Line, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Tsukuba Express
Hours
11:30–15:00, 18:00–21:30. Closed Wednesdays.
Closed: Wednesday
Queue & entry protocol
Located directly outside Akihabara Station under the elevated tracks. Join the queue outside and purchase food tickets at the electronic kiosk only when instructed by staff. Credit cards and IC transit cards accepted. Closed Wednesdays.
Ticketing & operational notice: Founder Yuki Honda posts daily supply, queuing lines, and holiday hours.
Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:
How to OrderNative Japanese audio
Point at the menu or use the phrases below.
醤油ラーメンをください
Shoyu ramen o kudasai
Allergy card
Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.
Questions about Mendokoro Honda Akihabara Honten
- What is the nearest station to Mendokoro Honda Akihabara Honten?
- Akihabara, about a 1-minute walk away. Akihabara is served by JR Yamanote Line, JR Sobu Line, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Tsukuba Express.
- What should I order at Mendokoro Honda Akihabara Honten?
- Tokusei Shoyu Ramen (特製醤油) & Binchotan Charcoal Roast Chashu. The kitchen works in Shio and Tsukemen. Noodles: in-house crafted square-cut straight noodles.
- How much does ramen cost at Mendokoro Honda Akihabara Honten?
- A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Cards are accepted. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
- When is Mendokoro Honda Akihabara Honten open?
- 11:30–15:00, 18:00–21:30. Closed Wednesdays. Closed Wednesday.
- What should I know before visiting Mendokoro Honda Akihabara Honten?
- Expect a queue at peak hours and seating is at the counter.
- Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Mendokoro Honda Akihabara Honten?
- At Mendokoro Honda Akihabara Honten, 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 Mendokoro Honda Akihabara Honten accept?
- Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Mendokoro Honda Akihabara Honten.