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    Ramen Afro Beats

    らーめん Afro Beats

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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

    Located in the Shinjuku Gyoen area of Shinjuku, a 4-minute walk from Shinjuku Gyoemmae station, the shop serves shoyu and shio ramen during lunch and dinner hours.

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    Music-themed ramen in the Shinjuku Gyoen neighbourhood

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Ramen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Lunch and dinner service available in the ¥1,000–1,999 price band.

    Operational note: Break Beats group Amakusa Daio tori-paitan & paprika espuma shop; walk-in queue only; group news posted on Break Beats accounts.
    Live announcements:𝕏@ramen_rbb@ramenbreakbeats

    Location

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    Shinjuku Gyoen area, Shinjuku-ku

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Shio

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Music-themed ramen in the Shinjuku Gyoen neighbourhood

    Third member of the Beats ramen family (Break Beats, Jazzy Beats, Afro Beats). Near Shinjuku Gyoen park. Good for a post-park ramen stop. Card accepted.

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    Getting there

    Shinjuku Gyoen area, Shinjuku-ku

    4 min from Shinjuku Gyoemmae

    Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line

    Hours

    Lunch and dinner

    Queue & entry protocol

    Lunch and dinner service available in the ¥1,000–1,999 price band.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Break Beats group Amakusa Daio tori-paitan & paprika espuma shop; walk-in queue only; group news posted on Break Beats accounts.

    Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:

    𝕏@ramen_rbb@ramenbreakbeats

    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 Ramen Afro Beats

    What is the nearest station to Ramen Afro Beats?
    Shinjuku Gyoemmae, about a 4-minute walk away. Shinjuku Gyoemmae is served by Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line.
    What should I order at Ramen Afro Beats?
    Music-themed ramen in the Shinjuku Gyoen neighbourhood. The kitchen works in Shoyu and Shio. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Ramen Afro Beats?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999.
    When is Ramen Afro Beats open?
    Lunch and dinner
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ramen Afro Beats?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Ramen Afro Beats accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.