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    Menya Nishikawa

    麺屋 にしかわ

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    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

    Located in Akebonobashi, Shinjuku-ku, a 4-minute walk from Akebonobashi station, the shop serves shoyu and shio ramen for both lunch and dinner.

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    Neighbourhood ramen in quiet Akebonobashi area — local and unpretentious

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Ramen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Nearest station is Akebonobashi, 4 minutes walk.

    Operational note: Japanese cuisine chef serving beef bone and pork broth bowls; operates offline with counter seating

    Location

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    Akebonobashi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Shio

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Neighbourhood ramen in quiet Akebonobashi area — local and unpretentious

    Off the tourist trail in Akebonobashi. English menu and card accepted. Good local experience without crowds.

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    Getting there

    Akebonobashi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

    4 min from Akebonobashi

    Toei Shinjuku Line

    Hours

    Lunch and dinner

    Queue & entry protocol

    Nearest station is Akebonobashi, 4 minutes walk.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Japanese cuisine chef serving beef bone and pork broth bowls; operates offline with counter seating

    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 Nishikawa

    What is the nearest station to Menya Nishikawa?
    Akebonobashi, about a 4-minute walk away. Akebonobashi is served by Toei Shinjuku Line.
    What should I order at Menya Nishikawa?
    Neighbourhood ramen in quiet Akebonobashi area — local and unpretentious. The kitchen works in Shoyu and Shio. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Menya Nishikawa?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999.
    When is Menya Nishikawa open?
    Lunch and dinner
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Menya Nishikawa?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Menya Nishikawa accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.