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    Mendokoro Inosho

    麺処 井の庄。

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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
    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

    Nerima's best-known ramen shop, a basement counter by Shakujii-Koen Station famous for 'karashingyo', a fiery pork-and-seafood bowl topped with chilli fish powder that has even been sold as a cup noodle. The rich, extra-thick-noodle tsukemen and vegetable-loaded 'koisaimen' are also house classics.

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    Karashingyo Ramen (辛辛魚らーめん)

    Tonkotsu
    Gyokai
    Spicy
    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    1–3 minutes from the west exit of Shakujii-Koen Station (Seibu Ikebukuro Line), in the basement of Lions Plaza beside the tracks. Open from 10:00 to 23:00. 12 counter seats; cards (Visa, Mastercard), Suica and PayPay accepted; kids OK. Karashingyo is very spicy, so the regular tsukemen is the safer bet.

    Card accepted
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    東京都練馬区石神井町3-25-21

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Tonkotsu
    Gyokai
    Spicy

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Karashingyo Ramen (辛辛魚らーめん)

    Several Inosho branches exist (Tachikawa, Hoya, Tenma); this is the Shakujii original. Hours from Hotpepper and a Tabelog snippet. Shakujii Park is a few minutes south of the station (general knowledge).

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    Getting there

    東京都練馬区石神井町3-25-21

    3 min from Shakujii-Koen

    Seibu Ikebukuro Line

    Hours

    Weekdays 10:00–15:30, 17:00–23:00; Sat, Sun & holidays 10:00–23:00. Open daily.

    Queue & entry protocol

    1–3 minutes from the west exit of Shakujii-Koen Station (Seibu Ikebukuro Line), in the basement of Lions Plaza beside the tracks. Open from 10:00 to 23:00. 12 counter seats; cards (Visa, Mastercard), Suica and PayPay accepted; kids OK. Karashingyo is very spicy, so the regular tsukemen is the safer bet.

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    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 Mendokoro Inosho

    What is the nearest station to Mendokoro Inosho?
    Shakujii-Koen, about a 3-minute walk away. Shakujii-Koen is served by Seibu Ikebukuro Line.
    What should I order at Mendokoro Inosho?
    Karashingyo Ramen (辛辛魚らーめん). The kitchen works in Tonkotsu, Gyokai and Spicy. Noodles: ramen and tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at Mendokoro Inosho?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Mendokoro Inosho open?
    Weekdays 10:00–15:30, 17:00–23:00; Sat, Sun & holidays 10:00–23:00. Open daily.
    What should I know before visiting Mendokoro Inosho?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Mendokoro Inosho?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Mendokoro Inosho accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Mendokoro Inosho.