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    Menya Genzo

    麺屋 げんぞう

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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 six-seat shio ramen counter tucked down a lane by Yushima Station, open since 2009, with a clear soup seasoned with Rausu salt from Shiretoko and a tare of scallop and kombu. Sichuan tantanmen and a dinner-only miso ramen round out the menu, and it stays open late.

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    Rausu Shio Ramen (羅臼塩ラーメン)

    Shio
    Ramen
    Tantanmen
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    30 seconds from exit 4 of Yushima Station (Chiyoda Line). Only 6 seats. Cash only per Hotpepper. Non-smoking at lunch. Open until about 1am on Fridays.

    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    東京都文京区湯島３-35-3 中村ビル1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tantanmen

    Broth

    Shio

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Rausu Shio Ramen (羅臼塩ラーメン)

    Hours from Hotpepper (page updated 2020) and the input. Opening date (Oct 8, 2009) and prices (塩らーめん 700円) from Ramen Databank; prices may be higher now. Hotpepper says the 6 seats are a counter.

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    Getting there

    東京都文京区湯島３-35-3 中村ビル1F

    1 min from Yushima

    Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line

    Hours

    Mon–Thu 11:30–14:00, 17:30–23:30; Fri and days before holidays 11:30–14:00, 17:30–01:00; Sat 17:30–23:30. Closed Sundays.

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    30 seconds from exit 4 of Yushima Station (Chiyoda Line). Only 6 seats. Cash only per Hotpepper. Non-smoking at lunch. Open until about 1am on Fridays.

    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 Menya Genzo

    What is the nearest station to Menya Genzo?
    Yushima, about a 1-minute walk away. Yushima is served by Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line.
    What should I order at Menya Genzo?
    Rausu Shio Ramen (羅臼塩ラーメン). Noodles: ramen and tantanmen.
    How much does ramen cost at Menya Genzo?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Menya Genzo open?
    Mon–Thu 11:30–14:00, 17:30–23:30; Fri and days before holidays 11:30–14:00, 17:30–01:00; Sat 17:30–23:30. Closed Sundays. Closed Sunday.
    What should I know before visiting Menya Genzo?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Menya Genzo?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Menya Genzo accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.