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    Mendokoro Ichiryu Asakusa Honten

    麺処 一龍 浅草本店

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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
    ¥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

    Five minutes from Asakusa Sensoji Temple, Mendokoro Ichiryu simmers chicken carcasses for ten hours into velvety, golden-tinted paitan broth. The rich collagen-laden soup clings to medium wavy noodles, accompanied by tender steamed chicken slices, menma bamboo shoots, and green scallions.

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    Ogon Tori Paitan Ramen (黄金鶏白湯ラーメン)

    Shio
    Paitan
    Medium wavy noodles
    Up to ¥999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Located behind Sensoji Temple near Asakusa Hanayashiki. The rich chicken paitan offers a soothing, savory alternative to pork broth.

    Location

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    東京都台東区浅草2-35-16

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium wavy noodles

    Broth

    Shio
    Paitan

    Typical price

    Up to ¥999

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    Recommended order

    Ogon Tori Paitan Ramen (黄金鶏白湯ラーメン)

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    Getting there

    東京都台東区浅草2-35-16

    5 min from Asakusa

    Tsukuba Express, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Tobu Skytree Line

    Hours

    11:30–15:00, 17:30–23:00. Open daily.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Located behind Sensoji Temple near Asakusa Hanayashiki. The rich chicken paitan offers a soothing, savory alternative to pork broth.

    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

    塩ラーメンをください

    Shio 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 Mendokoro Ichiryu Asakusa Honten

    What is the nearest station to Mendokoro Ichiryu Asakusa Honten?
    Asakusa, about a 5-minute walk away. Asakusa is served by Tsukuba Express, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Tobu Skytree Line.
    What should I order at Mendokoro Ichiryu Asakusa Honten?
    Ogon Tori Paitan Ramen (黄金鶏白湯ラーメン). The kitchen works in Shio. Noodles: medium wavy noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Mendokoro Ichiryu Asakusa Honten?
    A bowl runs Up to ¥999.
    When is Mendokoro Ichiryu Asakusa Honten open?
    11:30–15:00, 17:30–23:00. Open daily.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Mendokoro Ichiryu Asakusa Honten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Mendokoro Ichiryu Asakusa Honten accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.