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    Moko Tanmen Nakamoto Kami-Itabashi Honten

    蒙古タンメン中本 上板橋本店

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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

    The head shop of the Moko Tanmen Nakamoto chain, a cult name in fiery ramen, on the second floor right outside Kami-Itabashi Station's north exit. The menu is built around its namesake spicy tanmen, with heat levels running from mild to extreme.

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    Moko Tanmen (蒙古タンメン)

    Spicy
    Miso
    Ramen
    Tanmen
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Right outside the north exit of Kami-Itabashi Station (Tobu Tojo Line), upstairs on the 2nd floor. Open 10:00–23:00 every day except New Year. 14 counter seats plus seven 2-person tables. Heat varies a lot by dish, so ask staff or start mild.

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    東京都板橋区常盤台4-33-3

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tanmen

    Broth

    Spicy
    Miso

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Moko Tanmen (蒙古タンメン)

    Input name '蒙古タン中本上板橋本' is a truncated form of 蒙古タンメン中本 上板橋本店. Chain of roughly two dozen shops; this is the head shop. Average spend ¥900 (Gurunavi snippet). Description avoids dish details not read on a source.

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    Getting there

    東京都板橋区常盤台4-33-3

    1 min from Kami-Itabashi

    Tobu Tojo Line

    Hours

    10:00–23:00. Closed only over New Year.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Right outside the north exit of Kami-Itabashi Station (Tobu Tojo Line), upstairs on the 2nd floor. Open 10:00–23:00 every day except New Year. 14 counter seats plus seven 2-person tables. Heat varies a lot by dish, so ask staff or start mild.

    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

    これをください

    Kore o kudasai (This one, please)

    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 Moko Tanmen Nakamoto Kami-Itabashi Honten

    What is the nearest station to Moko Tanmen Nakamoto Kami-Itabashi Honten?
    Kami-Itabashi, about a 1-minute walk away. Kami-Itabashi is served by Tobu Tojo Line.
    What should I order at Moko Tanmen Nakamoto Kami-Itabashi Honten?
    Moko Tanmen (蒙古タンメン). The kitchen works in Spicy and Miso. Noodles: ramen and tanmen.
    How much does ramen cost at Moko Tanmen Nakamoto Kami-Itabashi Honten?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000.
    When is Moko Tanmen Nakamoto Kami-Itabashi Honten open?
    10:00–23:00. Closed only over New Year.
    What should I know before visiting Moko Tanmen Nakamoto Kami-Itabashi Honten?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Moko Tanmen Nakamoto Kami-Itabashi Honten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Moko Tanmen Nakamoto Kami-Itabashi Honten accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.