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    NAKIRYU

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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

    20 to 45 minutes at lunch

    Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.

    Best for

    NAKIRYU in Otsuka serves Tantanmen and Shoyu broths with Tantan-men, Ramen and Tsukemen noodles. It holds a Michelin distinction and experiences long queues during lunch and dinner service.

    Order This

    Tantanmen

    Tantanmen
    Shoyu
    Tantan-men
    Ramen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Closed Tuesdays; long queues common for lunch and dinner.

    Operational note: Numbered ticket machine opening times (8:00 AM), slot updates.
    Live announcements:𝕏@NAKIRYU@nakiryu__official

    Location

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    Japan, 〒170-0005 Tokyo, Toshima City, Minamiōtsuka, 2-chōme−34−４ ＳＫＹ南大塚 １F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Tantan-men
    Ramen
    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Tantanmen
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Tantanmen

    NAKIRYU holds a Michelin star — one of the few ramen shops to do so. Famous for its elegant dan dan (tantanmen) noodles. Queues of 1–2 hours are normal. Cash only.

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    Getting there

    Japan, 〒170-0005 Tokyo, Toshima City, Minamiōtsuka, 2-chōme−34−４ ＳＫＹ南大塚 １F

    4 min from Shin Otsuka

    Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line

    Hours

    Lunch and dinner; long queues

    Closed: Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Closed Tuesdays; long queues common for lunch and dinner.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Numbered ticket machine opening times (8:00 AM), slot updates.

    Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:

    𝕏@NAKIRYU@nakiryu__official

    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

    担々麺をください

    Tantanmen 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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    Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.

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    Questions about NAKIRYU

    What is the nearest station to NAKIRYU?
    Shin Otsuka, about a 4-minute walk away. Shin Otsuka is served by Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line.
    What should I order at NAKIRYU?
    Tantanmen. The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: tantan-men, ramen and tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at NAKIRYU?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is NAKIRYU open?
    Lunch and dinner; long queues Closed Tuesday.
    What should I know before visiting NAKIRYU?
    Expect a queue at peak hours.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at NAKIRYU?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does NAKIRYU accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.