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    Raamen Hajime

    らあめん 元 HAJIME

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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
    Credit Cards

    Tap or insert Visa, Mastercard, or JCB directly at the counter or digital kiosk.

    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 seven-seat shop beside Hasune Station, opened in 2009 by Hajime Uchida, that has collected TRY awards for years across shio ramen, clear-broth tsukemen and chicken paitan. The signature shio raamen has a clear, golden chicken broth that tastes far deeper than it looks.

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    Shio Raamen (塩らあめん)

    Shio
    Shoyu
    Chicken
    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    30 seconds from Hasune Station (Toei Mita Line). 7 counter seats, no reservations. Cash, transport IC, PayPay and credit cards all accepted. Shio raamen about ¥1,000; tsukemen also highly rated. Monday closed.

    Card accepted
    Counter seating

    Location

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    東京都板橋区坂下2-16-11

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    Tantanmen

    Broth

    Shio
    Shoyu
    Chicken

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Shio Raamen (塩らあめん)

    Hours from the TRY guide and the shop's X bio (consistent).

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    Getting there

    東京都板橋区坂下2-16-11

    1 min from Hasune

    Toei Mita Line

    Hours

    Tue–Fri 11:30–14:20, 18:00–21:20; Sat, Sun & holidays 11:30–14:20, 18:00–20:20 (last orders). Closed Mondays (including holidays).

    Closed: Monday

    Queue & entry protocol

    30 seconds from Hasune Station (Toei Mita Line). 7 counter seats, no reservations. Cash, transport IC, PayPay and credit cards all accepted. Shio raamen about ¥1,000; tsukemen also highly rated. Monday closed.

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    Order your bowl

    塩ラーメンをください

    Shio 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 Raamen Hajime

    What is the nearest station to Raamen Hajime?
    Hasune, about a 1-minute walk away. Hasune is served by Toei Mita Line.
    What should I order at Raamen Hajime?
    Shio Raamen (塩らあめん). The kitchen works in Shoyu and Chicken. Noodles: ramen, tsukemen and tantanmen.
    How much does ramen cost at Raamen Hajime?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Raamen Hajime open?
    Tue–Fri 11:30–14:20, 18:00–21:20; Sat, Sun & holidays 11:30–14:20, 18:00–20:20 (last orders). Closed Mondays (including holidays). Closed Monday.
    What should I know before visiting Raamen Hajime?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Raamen Hajime?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Raamen Hajime accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Raamen Hajime.