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    Nara Seimen

    奈良製麺

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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

    Nara Seimen is located in Yoyogi, Tokyo, a 3-minute walk from Minami Shinjuku station. It serves shoyu broth with udon, ramen, and noodles in the ¥1,000–1,999 price range for both lunch and dinner.

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    Shoyu

    Shoyu
    Udon
    Ramen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Nearest station is Minami Shinjuku, 3 minutes.

    Operational note: Udon-inspired round ramen noodles
    Live announcements:@naraseimen_official
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    3 min from Minami Shinjuku

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Udon
    Ramen
    Noodles

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Shoyu

    食券

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    Getting there

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    3 min from Minami Shinjuku

    Tokyu Setagaya Line

    Hours

    Opening hours are not yet confirmed.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Nearest station is Minami Shinjuku, 3 minutes.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Udon-inspired round ramen noodles

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

    @naraseimen_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

    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 Nara Seimen

    What is the nearest station to Nara Seimen?
    Minami Shinjuku, about a 3-minute walk away. Minami Shinjuku is served by Tokyu Setagaya Line.
    What should I order at Nara Seimen?
    Shoyu. Noodles: udon, ramen and noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Nara Seimen?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999.
    What should I know before visiting Nara Seimen?
    Children are welcome and there is an English menu.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Nara Seimen?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Nara Seimen accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.