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    Menya Musashi Bukotsu Gaiden

    麺屋武蔵 武骨外伝

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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

    Shibuya shop 6 minutes from the station serving tonkotsu and niboshi broths as ramen or tsukemen. Offers lunch under ¥999 and dinner at ¥1,000–1,999.

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    Sub-brand of Menya Musashi — 'bukotsu' means rugged/rough, 'gaiden' means side story

    Tonkotsu
    Niboshi
    Tsukemen
    Ramen
    Under ¥999 lunch · ¥1,000–1,999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Nearest station Shibuya, 6 minutes

    Operational note: Shibuya Dogenzaka branch of Menya Musashi brand; thick chewy dipping noodles paired with dense pork-seafood soup and signature black onion oil or soft egg sauce; touch-screen ticket machine; updates on official X and Instagram
    Live announcements:𝕏@mennya634@jiroyatogi

    Location

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    Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Tsukemen
    Ramen

    Broth

    Tonkotsu
    Niboshi

    Typical price

    Under ¥999 lunch · ¥1,000–1,999 dinner

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    Recommended order

    Sub-brand of Menya Musashi — 'bukotsu' means rugged/rough, 'gaiden' means side story

    Menya Musashi sub-brand with a bolder, more rustic approach. Tonkotsu gyokai (pork + seafood) tsukemen is the signature.

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    Getting there

    Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

    6 min from Shibuya

    JR Yamanote Line, Multiple metro lines

    Hours

    Lunch and dinner

    Queue & entry protocol

    Nearest station Shibuya, 6 minutes

    Ticketing & operational notice: Shibuya Dogenzaka branch of Menya Musashi brand; thick chewy dipping noodles paired with dense pork-seafood soup and signature black onion oil or soft egg sauce; touch-screen ticket machine; updates on official X and Instagram

    Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:

    𝕏@mennya634@jiroyatogi

    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 Menya Musashi Bukotsu Gaiden

    What is the nearest station to Menya Musashi Bukotsu Gaiden?
    Shibuya, about a 6-minute walk away. Shibuya is served by JR Yamanote Line and Multiple metro lines.
    What should I order at Menya Musashi Bukotsu Gaiden?
    Sub-brand of Menya Musashi — 'bukotsu' means rugged/rough, 'gaiden' means side story. The kitchen works in Tonkotsu and Niboshi. Noodles: tsukemen and ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Menya Musashi Bukotsu Gaiden?
    Lunch runs Under ¥999 and dinner ¥1,000–1,999.
    When is Menya Musashi Bukotsu Gaiden open?
    Lunch and dinner
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Menya Musashi Bukotsu Gaiden?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Menya Musashi Bukotsu Gaiden accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.