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    Menya Ryu

    麺屋龍

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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 neighbourhood ramen shop in Nishiarai serving its regular ramen in shoyu or shio. It opens at 9:00 on weekends and also runs a food truck.

    Order This

    Shoyu or Shio Ramen (らーめん 醤油・塩)

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Ramen
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 6 minutes from the East Exit of Yazaike Station (Nippori-Toneri Liner), or about 7 minutes from Daishimae Station (Tobu Daishi Line). Opening days change often and the shop closes when it sells out, so check its X account first.

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    足立区西新井4-27-14

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Shio

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Shoyu or Shio Ramen (らーめん 醤油・塩)

    Thin sources. Hours conflict between Tabelog (closed Thu/Fri), Retty (closed Wed) and Instagram (irregular); all say to check X. Price band is an estimate (Retty snippet: dinner up to ¥1,000). Description kept modest because no detailed review was read.

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    Getting there

    足立区西新井4-27-14

    6 min from Yazaike

    Nippori-Toneri Liner

    Hours

    Mon–Wed 11:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00; Sat, Sun and holidays 9:00–15:00. Usually closed Thursdays and Fridays, with frequent changes; check the shop's X before going.

    Closed: Thursday, Friday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 6 minutes from the East Exit of Yazaike Station (Nippori-Toneri Liner), or about 7 minutes from Daishimae Station (Tobu Daishi Line). Opening days change often and the shop closes when it sells out, so check its X account first.

    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 Ryu

    What is the nearest station to Menya Ryu?
    Yazaike, about a 6-minute walk away. Yazaike is served by Nippori-Toneri Liner.
    What should I order at Menya Ryu?
    Shoyu or Shio Ramen (らーめん 醤油・塩). Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Menya Ryu?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000.
    When is Menya Ryu open?
    Mon–Wed 11:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00; Sat, Sun and holidays 9:00–15:00. Usually closed Thursdays and Fridays, with frequent changes; check the shop's X before going. Closed Thursday and Friday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Menya Ryu?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Menya Ryu accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.