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    Raamen Yamatoki

    らぁめん 山と樹

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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 Koenji shop opened in 2017 by a former Italian cook who trained at Hachioji's Ramen Kaede. Thick, hand-crumpled house noodles with a springy, chewy bite sit in a chicken stock deepened with kombu, katsuobushi and niboshi, in shoyu or shio, and as tsukemen.

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    Tokusei Raamen with Hand-Crumpled Noodles (特製らぁめん)

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

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 7 minutes on foot from JR Koenji Station (south side). Lunch only per the shop's Instagram; closed Mondays. 8 counter seats, non-smoking, cash only. Order the tokusei raamen; the pork-belly chashu rice bowl is a popular side.

    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    東京都杉並区高円寺南5-21-7

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Chicken
    Niboshi

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Tokusei Raamen with Hand-Crumpled Noodles (特製らぁめん)

    Hours conflict: Instagram bio 11:30–15:00 (lunch only); Hotpepper 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00. Used the shop's Instagram. Opened Jan 24, 2017 (RamenDB snippet, prices らぁめん 1,000円, 特製 1,300円). Hotpepper: cash only, 8 counter seats, children OK.

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    Getting there

    東京都杉並区高円寺南5-21-7

    7 min from Koenji

    JR Sobu Line, JR Chuo Line

    Hours

    11:30–15:00 (may close early when sold out). Closed Mondays.

    Closed: Monday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 7 minutes on foot from JR Koenji Station (south side). Lunch only per the shop's Instagram; closed Mondays. 8 counter seats, non-smoking, cash only. Order the tokusei raamen; the pork-belly chashu rice bowl is a popular side.

    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

    醤油ラーメンをください

    Shoyu 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 Yamatoki

    What is the nearest station to Raamen Yamatoki?
    Koenji, about a 7-minute walk away. Koenji is served by JR Sobu Line and JR Chuo Line.
    What should I order at Raamen Yamatoki?
    Tokusei Raamen with Hand-Crumpled Noodles (特製らぁめん). The kitchen works in Shoyu, Shio, Chicken and Niboshi. Noodles: ramen and tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at Raamen Yamatoki?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Raamen Yamatoki open?
    11:30–15:00 (may close early when sold out). Closed Mondays. Closed Monday.
    What should I know before visiting Raamen Yamatoki?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Raamen Yamatoki?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Raamen Yamatoki accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.