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    Nishi-Eifuku no Niboshi Bako

    西永福の煮干箱

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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 ramen specialist a minute from Nishi-Eifuku Station, a fresh start from the team behind an earlier niboshi favourite. Its soup uses six or more kinds of dried sardines simmered in two stages for a big, aromatic sardine hit, with kaedama (extra noodles to mix) available to finish.

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    Tokusei Niboshi Ramen (特製煮干らーめん)

    Niboshi
    Shoyu
    Ramen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    1–2 minutes from the north exit of Keio Inokashira Line Nishi-Eifuku Station. 8 seats, non-smoking. Closed Tuesdays and Sunday evenings. Niboshi ramen about ¥1,100; finish with an aedama (seasoned extra noodles).

    Location

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    東京都杉並区永福3-55-3

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Niboshi
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Tokusei Niboshi Ramen (特製煮干らーめん)

    Closed days: X bio says Tue + Sunday night (a blog says Sunday night and Monday; another just Tuesday). Price from a 2026 Instagram snippet (煮干しラーメン 1,100円). 8 seats/non-smoking from RamenDB snippet. 'Restart of a niboshi meiten' from a ramen blog headline; predecessor not named in the snippet.

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    Getting there

    東京都杉並区永福3-55-3

    2 min from Nishi-Eifuku

    Keio Inokashira Line

    Hours

    11:30–15:00, 18:00–21:00 (last orders). Closed Tuesdays and Sunday evenings.

    Closed: Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    1–2 minutes from the north exit of Keio Inokashira Line Nishi-Eifuku Station. 8 seats, non-smoking. Closed Tuesdays and Sunday evenings. Niboshi ramen about ¥1,100; finish with an aedama (seasoned extra noodles).

    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 Nishi-Eifuku no Niboshi Bako

    What is the nearest station to Nishi-Eifuku no Niboshi Bako?
    Nishi-Eifuku, about a 2-minute walk away. Nishi-Eifuku is served by Keio Inokashira Line.
    What should I order at Nishi-Eifuku no Niboshi Bako?
    Tokusei Niboshi Ramen (特製煮干らーめん). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Nishi-Eifuku no Niboshi Bako?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999.
    When is Nishi-Eifuku no Niboshi Bako open?
    11:30–15:00, 18:00–21:00 (last orders). Closed Tuesdays and Sunday evenings. Closed Tuesday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Nishi-Eifuku no Niboshi Bako?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Nishi-Eifuku no Niboshi Bako accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.