Mutekiya
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Ground Intel & Counter Rules
Line Up First
Join the line outside. Staff will direct you inside to buy your ticket when seats open up.
The ticket machine rejects ¥10,000 and ¥5,000 notes. Break large notes at a convenience store before arriving.
Usually under 15 minutes
Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.
Best for
Mutekiya in Ikebukuro serves tonkotsu and shoyu broth ramen along with tsukemen and abura-soba. It stays open late, suiting night owls.
Rich tonkotsu with creamy broth in the heart of Ikebukuro — open late
Good to know & entry protocol
Open daily 10:30 to 4:00 next day; closed 31 Dec–3 Jan.
Location
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Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
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Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
5 min from Ikebukuro
JR Yamanote Line, Multiple metro lines
Hours
Open until late (sometimes 3am); good for night owls
Queue & entry protocol
Open daily 10:30 to 4:00 next day; closed 31 Dec–3 Jan.
Ticketing & operational notice: mutekiya.com
Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:
How to OrderNative Japanese audio
This shop likely uses a ticket machine (食券機 / kenbaiki). Buy your ticket before sitting down.
とんこつラーメンをください
Tonkotsu ramen o kudasai
Allergy card
Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.
Questions about Mutekiya
- What is the nearest station to Mutekiya?
- Ikebukuro, about a 5-minute walk away. Ikebukuro is served by JR Yamanote Line and Multiple metro lines.
- What should I order at Mutekiya?
- Rich tonkotsu with creamy broth in the heart of Ikebukuro — open late. The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: ramen, tsukemen and abura-soba.
- How much does ramen cost at Mutekiya?
- A bowl runs Under ¥999.
- When is Mutekiya open?
- Open until late (sometimes 3am); good for night owls
- Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Mutekiya?
- Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
- What payment methods does Mutekiya accept?
- Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.