Menya Banka
麺屋 蕃茄
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Ground Intel & Counter Rules
Line Up First
Join the line outside. Staff will direct you inside to buy your ticket when seats open up.
Tap or insert Visa, Mastercard, or JCB directly at the counter or digital kiosk.
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 tsukemen favourite beside Oizumi-Gakuen Station since 2010; its name is the Chinese word for tomato. The signature dips extra-thick chewy noodles into a rich pork-and-seafood sauce topped with plenty of fresh tomato and grated cheese, with a sprig of mitsuba to cut the richness.
Tomato Cheese Tsukemen (トマトチーズつけ麺)
Good to know & entry protocol
2-minute walk from the south exit of Oizumi-Gakuen Station (Seibu Ikebukuro Line), along the tracks; you can see the sign from the platform. Open all day 11:00–21:40, closed Tuesdays. 14 counter seats. Cards, e-money and PayPay accepted. Tomato cheese tsukemen ¥1,100 (Oct 2026); the plain rich seafood tsukemen is a little cheaper.
Location
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東京都練馬区東大泉5-41-22
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東京都練馬区東大泉5-41-22
1 min from Oizumi-Gakuen
Seibu Ikebukuro Line
Hours
11:00–21:40. Closed Tuesdays.
Closed: Tuesday
Queue & entry protocol
2-minute walk from the south exit of Oizumi-Gakuen Station (Seibu Ikebukuro Line), along the tracks; you can see the sign from the platform. Open all day 11:00–21:40, closed Tuesdays. 14 counter seats. Cards, e-money and PayPay accepted. Tomato cheese tsukemen ¥1,100 (Oct 2026); the plain rich seafood tsukemen is a little cheaper.
How to OrderNative Japanese audio
Point at the menu or use the phrases below.
とんこつラーメンをください
Tonkotsu ramen o kudasai
Allergy card
Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.
Questions about Menya Banka
- What is the nearest station to Menya Banka?
- Oizumi-Gakuen, about a 1-minute walk away. Oizumi-Gakuen is served by Seibu Ikebukuro Line.
- What should I order at Menya Banka?
- Tomato Cheese Tsukemen (トマトチーズつけ麺). The kitchen works in Tonkotsu and Gyokai. Noodles: tsukemen, ramen and mazesoba.
- How much does ramen cost at Menya Banka?
- A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Cards are accepted.
- When is Menya Banka open?
- 11:00–21:40. Closed Tuesdays. Closed Tuesday.
- What should I know before visiting Menya Banka?
- Seating is at the counter.
- Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Menya Banka?
- Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
- What payment methods does Menya Banka accept?
- Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Menya Banka.