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    Niboshi Soba Ryu

    煮干そば流。

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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

    A niboshi specialist by Jujo Station's south exit, opened in 2014 by a former Jiraigen-group manager, that has placed in TRY's niboshi rankings for years. The balanced soup draws on six kinds of dried sardines from different regions, paired with firm house-made noodles from a blend of three wheat flours.

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    Niboshi Soba (煮干そば)

    Niboshi
    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    1-minute walk from the south exit of JR Jujo Station (Saikyo Line). Weekends run straight through 11:00–21:00. 7 counter seats with 5 waiting seats outside. Cash or PayPay only. Kids and strollers welcome. Niboshi soba (regular) ¥1,080 in the TRY 2025 guide.

    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    東京都北区上十条1-13-2

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Niboshi

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Niboshi Soba (煮干そば)

    Hours from the official site and TRY (Hotpepper shows an older 18:00 evening start). Award history from the shop's own site. Sister shop: Old Ramen Shop Gyakuryu. Hotpepper page has no photo.

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    Getting there

    東京都北区上十条1-13-2

    2 min from Jujo

    JR Saikyo Line

    Hours

    Weekdays 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00; Sat, Sun & holidays 11:00–21:00. Closed Tuesdays (a pop-up abura soba shop runs on some Tuesdays).

    Closed: Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    1-minute walk from the south exit of JR Jujo Station (Saikyo Line). Weekends run straight through 11:00–21:00. 7 counter seats with 5 waiting seats outside. Cash or PayPay only. Kids and strollers welcome. Niboshi soba (regular) ¥1,080 in the TRY 2025 guide.

    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 Niboshi Soba Ryu

    What is the nearest station to Niboshi Soba Ryu?
    Jujo, about a 2-minute walk away. Jujo is served by JR Saikyo Line.
    What should I order at Niboshi Soba Ryu?
    Niboshi Soba (煮干そば). Noodles: ramen and tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at Niboshi Soba Ryu?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999.
    When is Niboshi Soba Ryu open?
    Weekdays 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00; Sat, Sun & holidays 11:00–21:00. Closed Tuesdays (a pop-up abura soba shop runs on some Tuesdays). Closed Tuesday.
    What should I know before visiting Niboshi Soba Ryu?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Niboshi Soba Ryu?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Niboshi Soba Ryu accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.