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    Menpo Juroku

    麺舗 十六

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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 small Ikebukuro 3-chome shop known for its rich tsukesoba, which ranked 3rd in TRY 2025's rich-tsukemen category, at a modest ¥950.

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    Tsukesoba (つけそば)

    Tonkotsu
    Gyokai
    Tsukemen
    Ramen
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 5 minutes' walk from Exit 5 of Kanamecho Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho / Fukutoshin lines); about 15 minutes from Ikebukuro Station's west side. 8 counter seats. Cash or PayPay. Monday and Saturday are lunch only.

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    東京都豊島区池袋3-6-8

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Tsukemen
    Ramen

    Broth

    Tonkotsu
    Gyokai

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Tsukesoba (つけそば)

    Broth for rich tsukemen assumed pork-and-seafood (typical of TRY 'つけ麺濃厚'); not stated, please check.

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    Getting there

    東京都豊島区池袋3-6-8

    5 min from Kanamecho

    Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line

    Hours

    Tue–Fri 11:00–14:00, 17:30–20:30; Mon 11:00–14:00; Sat 11:00–15:00 (last orders; until sold out). Closed Sundays and irregular days.

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 5 minutes' walk from Exit 5 of Kanamecho Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho / Fukutoshin lines); about 15 minutes from Ikebukuro Station's west side. 8 counter seats. Cash or PayPay. Monday and Saturday are lunch only.

    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

    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 Menpo Juroku

    What is the nearest station to Menpo Juroku?
    Kanamecho, about a 5-minute walk away. Kanamecho is served by Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line and Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line.
    What should I order at Menpo Juroku?
    Tsukesoba (つけそば). The kitchen works in Tonkotsu and Gyokai. Noodles: tsukemen and ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Menpo Juroku?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000.
    When is Menpo Juroku open?
    Tue–Fri 11:00–14:00, 17:30–20:30; Mon 11:00–14:00; Sat 11:00–15:00 (last orders; until sold out). Closed Sundays and irregular days. Closed Sunday.
    What should I know before visiting Menpo Juroku?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Menpo Juroku?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Menpo Juroku accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.