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    Nakago

    なかご

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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

    Two minutes from Akasaka Station, Nakago slow-cooks pork marrow bones below boiling to achieve a crystal-clear tonkotsu chintan broth without cloudiness. The soup pairs with Hakata-style ultra-thin noodles, tender sliced pork collar, and freshly grated ginger.

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    Jun Sumi Tonkotsu Ramen (純澄豚骨らーめん)

    Clear Tonkotsu
    Shio
    Ultra-thin firm straight noodles
    ¥1,000–¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Two minutes from Akasaka Station Exit 1. Rare clear tonkotsu broth; mix in the dollop of freshly grated house ginger halfway through slurping.

    Operational note: Clear chintan tonkotsu ramen

    Location

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    東京都港区赤坂3-12-18 第8荒井ビル 1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ultra-thin firm straight noodles

    Broth

    Clear Tonkotsu
    Shio

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Jun Sumi Tonkotsu Ramen (純澄豚骨らーめん)

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    Getting there

    東京都港区赤坂3-12-18 第8荒井ビル 1F

    2 min from Akasaka

    Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line

    Hours

    11:30–15:00, 18:00–23:00 (Mon–Fri), 11:30–15:00 (Sat). Closed Sundays.

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Two minutes from Akasaka Station Exit 1. Rare clear tonkotsu broth; mix in the dollop of freshly grated house ginger halfway through slurping.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Clear chintan tonkotsu ramen

    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 Nakago

    What is the nearest station to Nakago?
    Akasaka, about a 2-minute walk away. Akasaka is served by Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line.
    What should I order at Nakago?
    Jun Sumi Tonkotsu Ramen (純澄豚骨らーめん). The kitchen works in Clear Tonkotsu and Shio. Noodles: ultra-thin firm straight noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Nakago?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–¥1,999.
    When is Nakago open?
    11:30–15:00, 18:00–23:00 (Mon–Fri), 11:30–15:00 (Sat). Closed Sundays. Closed Sunday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Nakago?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Nakago accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.