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    Raamen Koike

    らぁめん 小池

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    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    Queue Protocol

    Buy Ticket First

    Purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside the door before joining the queue outside.

    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

    The 2013 founding shop of the Koike group, whose later shops include Bib Gourmand-listed Chuka Soba Nishino and King Seimen. Its rich ramen blends niboshi with chicken paitan for depth without heaviness, topped with rose-like slices of low-temperature pork and chicken-cartilage dumplings with shiso.

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    Noukou Raamen, Rich Niboshi (濃厚らぁめん)

    Niboshi
    Paitan
    Ramen
    Mazesoba
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    4-minute walk from the north exit of Kamikitazawa Station (Keio Line). Buy a ticket at the machine; food arrives in about 10 minutes. Non-smoking. Noukou raamen ¥1,020; add the seasoned kaedama (extra noodles with fish powder and onion) for ¥290, or try the Taiwan mazesoba.

    Location

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    東京都世田谷区上北沢4-19-18

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Mazesoba

    Broth

    Niboshi
    Paitan

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Noukou Raamen, Rich Niboshi (濃厚らぁめん)

    Hours from Instagram/X bios and Ramen Databank snippet. Prices from a Ramen Databank review snippet. No fixed closing day stated; occasional closures are posted on Instagram.

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    Getting there

    東京都世田谷区上北沢4-19-18

    3 min from Kamikitazawa

    Keio Line

    Hours

    Weekdays 11:00–14:30, 18:00–21:00; Sat, Sun & holidays 11:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00.

    Queue & entry protocol

    4-minute walk from the north exit of Kamikitazawa Station (Keio Line). Buy a ticket at the machine; food arrives in about 10 minutes. Non-smoking. Noukou raamen ¥1,020; add the seasoned kaedama (extra noodles with fish powder and onion) for ¥290, or try the Taiwan mazesoba.

    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 Raamen Koike

    What is the nearest station to Raamen Koike?
    Kamikitazawa, about a 3-minute walk away. Kamikitazawa is served by Keio Line.
    What should I order at Raamen Koike?
    Noukou Raamen, Rich Niboshi (濃厚らぁめん). The kitchen works in Paitan. Noodles: ramen and mazesoba.
    How much does ramen cost at Raamen Koike?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Raamen Koike open?
    Weekdays 11:00–14:30, 18:00–21:00; Sat, Sun & holidays 11:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Raamen Koike?
    At Raamen Koike, purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside by the entrance, then take your place in the line outside. Staff collect tickets before seating.
    What payment methods does Raamen Koike accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.