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    Mendokoro Niboshikoh Suitengumae

    麺処 にぼし香 水天宮前店

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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 rich-niboshi specialist a minute from Suitengumae Station, set up by a manager trained at Yokohama's Kaniton and Hechikan (丿貫). Choose from a lighter niboshi soba up to an ultra-intense 'tokuno' for sardine lovers, and in the evening it runs 'soba-mae' style, pairing small plates and its own-brand sake with a closing bowl.

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    Rich Niboshi Soba (濃厚煮干蕎麦)

    Niboshi
    Ramen
    Mazesoba
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    1-minute walk from Exit 5 of Suitengumae Station (Hanzomon Line). 10 counter seats. Rich niboshi soba is the most popular; the 'tokuno' is for hardcore fans. Evening service includes sake pairings. Check the shop's X for current evening days.

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    東京都中央区日本橋蛎殻町2-2-2 山口

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Mazesoba

    Broth

    Niboshi

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Rich Niboshi Soba (濃厚煮干蕎麦)

    Input name 'にほし香' should be にぼし香. Multi-branch brand (Yokohama, Kikuna, Waseda, Akabane, Kannai); this is the Suitengumae shop. Evening hours vary by source (TRY: Mon–Fri evenings; Ramen Databank: Wed–Sat). Price band from the brand's Kannai menu (¥1,100–1,500) and Waseda menu snippet (¥950–1,200). Suitengu Shrine is beside the station (general knowledge).

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    Getting there

    東京都中央区日本橋蛎殻町2-2-2 山口

    1 min from Suitengumae

    Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00 (LO 14:30) daily; evenings 17:00–22:00 on some weekdays (Ramen Databank: Wed–Sat). Open daily.

    Queue & entry protocol

    1-minute walk from Exit 5 of Suitengumae Station (Hanzomon Line). 10 counter seats. Rich niboshi soba is the most popular; the 'tokuno' is for hardcore fans. Evening service includes sake pairings. Check the shop's X for current evening days.

    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

    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 Mendokoro Niboshikoh Suitengumae

    What is the nearest station to Mendokoro Niboshikoh Suitengumae?
    Suitengumae, about a 1-minute walk away. Suitengumae is served by Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line.
    What should I order at Mendokoro Niboshikoh Suitengumae?
    Rich Niboshi Soba (濃厚煮干蕎麦). Noodles: ramen and mazesoba.
    How much does ramen cost at Mendokoro Niboshikoh Suitengumae?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999.
    When is Mendokoro Niboshikoh Suitengumae open?
    11:00–15:00 (LO 14:30) daily; evenings 17:00–22:00 on some weekdays (Ramen Databank: Wed–Sat). Open daily.
    What should I know before visiting Mendokoro Niboshikoh Suitengumae?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Mendokoro Niboshikoh Suitengumae?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Mendokoro Niboshikoh Suitengumae accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.