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    Ozeki Chuka Soba-ten

    おおぜき中華そば店

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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 shop a couple of minutes from Ebisu Station's west exit, whose house niboshi soba is made from a blend of seasonal dried sardines with no animal stock, served with snappy low-hydration thin noodles. Both chicken and pork chashu top the bowl, and specials like a grilled flying-fish (ago) soba appear often.

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    Niboshi Soba (煮干そば)

    Niboshi
    Shoyu
    Ramen
    Chuka Soba
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    2-minute walk from the west exit of Ebisu Station. Open straight through 11:00–22:00 Monday to Saturday, lunch only on Sundays. 10 counter seats; cash only (no cards or e-money); kids and strollers OK. The niboshi is strong and punchy; try an 'aedama' (dressed extra noodles) to finish.

    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    東京都渋谷区恵比寿西1-9-4 小黒ビル

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Chuka Soba
    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Niboshi
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Niboshi Soba (煮干そば)

    Hours vary across sources (Hotpepper 11:30–22:00 closed Sun; takumen split hours, no closing day; Tabelog Fri/Sun lunch only). Used the shop's own Instagram bio. Niboshi soba ¥1,080 (takumen). Hotpepper page has no photo. Ebisu Garden Place is about 10 minutes away (general knowledge of the area).

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    Getting there

    東京都渋谷区恵比寿西1-9-4 小黒ビル

    1 min from Ebisu

    Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Sotetsu-JR Link Line, JR Saikyo Line, JR Yamanote Line, JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line

    Hours

    Mon–Sat 11:00–22:00; Sun & holidays 11:00–15:00 (shop's Instagram). Open daily.

    Queue & entry protocol

    2-minute walk from the west exit of Ebisu Station. Open straight through 11:00–22:00 Monday to Saturday, lunch only on Sundays. 10 counter seats; cash only (no cards or e-money); kids and strollers OK. The niboshi is strong and punchy; try an 'aedama' (dressed extra noodles) to finish.

    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 Ozeki Chuka Soba-ten

    What is the nearest station to Ozeki Chuka Soba-ten?
    Ebisu, about a 1-minute walk away. Ebisu is served by Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Sotetsu-JR Link Line, JR Saikyo Line, JR Yamanote Line and JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line.
    What should I order at Ozeki Chuka Soba-ten?
    Niboshi Soba (煮干そば). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: ramen, chuka soba and tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at Ozeki Chuka Soba-ten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Ozeki Chuka Soba-ten open?
    Mon–Sat 11:00–22:00; Sun & holidays 11:00–15:00 (shop's Instagram). Open daily.
    What should I know before visiting Ozeki Chuka Soba-ten?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ozeki Chuka Soba-ten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Ozeki Chuka Soba-ten accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.