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    Menya Heiemon

    めん屋 平右衛門

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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 Higashi-Koganei ramen shop making its own noodles from 100% Hokkaido wheat. The menu covers a raw-soy-sauce shoyu ramen, shio and a seafood-pork bowl, each with an 'all-star' version loaded with toppings.

    Order This

    Nama Shoyu Ramen (生醤油らーめん)

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Gyokai
    Tonkotsu
    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    1-minute walk from the south exit of JR Higashi-Koganei Station. About 10 counter seats. Basic bowls are around ¥750 and 'all-star' versions around ¥950. Closed Thursdays.

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    Location

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    東京都小金井市東町4-43-12

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Gyokai
    Tonkotsu

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Nama Shoyu Ramen (生醤油らーめん)

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    Getting there

    東京都小金井市東町4-43-12

    2 min from Higashi-Koganei

    JR Chuo Line

    Hours

    11:00–14:45, 18:00–21:45. Closed Thursdays.

    Closed: Thursday

    Queue & entry protocol

    1-minute walk from the south exit of JR Higashi-Koganei Station. About 10 counter seats. Basic bowls are around ¥750 and 'all-star' versions around ¥950. Closed Thursdays.

    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

    醤油ラーメンをください

    Shoyu 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 Heiemon

    What is the nearest station to Menya Heiemon?
    Higashi-Koganei, about a 2-minute walk away. Higashi-Koganei is served by JR Chuo Line.
    What should I order at Menya Heiemon?
    Nama Shoyu Ramen (生醤油らーめん). The kitchen works in Shio, Gyokai and Tonkotsu. Noodles: ramen and tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at Menya Heiemon?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000.
    When is Menya Heiemon open?
    11:00–14:45, 18:00–21:45. Closed Thursdays. Closed Thursday.
    What should I know before visiting Menya Heiemon?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Menya Heiemon?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Menya Heiemon accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.