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    Ramen & Bistro Crab Club

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    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 2025 crab-themed ramen bistro a minute from Nezu Station, serving rich crab ramen at lunch and a full crab menu of shumai, cream croquettes and red snow-crab aspic with drinks at night. The crab meat and crab miso mazesoba is the dish people come for.

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    Crab Meat and Crab Miso Mazesoba (蟹肉と蟹味噌のまぜそば)

    Miso
    Gyokai
    Ramen
    Mazesoba
    ¥1,000–1,999 lunch · ¥2,000–2,999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 1 minute from Exit 1 of Nezu Station (Chiyoda Line), a nice stop after walking Yanaka. 24 seats including a counter; fully non-smoking; kids welcome. Cards (incl. Amex, JCB, UnionPay), IC cards and QR payments (incl. Alipay, WeChat Pay) accepted. Online booking via Hotpepper. A lunch-only rich crab soba is offered.

    Card accepted
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    東京都文京区根津1-5-13

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Mazesoba

    Broth

    Miso
    Gyokai

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999 lunch · ¥2,000–2,999 dinner

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    Recommended order

    Crab Meat and Crab Miso Mazesoba (蟹肉と蟹味噌のまぜそば)

    Hotpepper genre is Italian/French (ramen bistro). Dinner band is an estimate from the à-la-carte crab menu (¥750–1,000 dishes); Hotpepper shows no budget. Nezu Shrine is about 5–10 minutes' walk (general knowledge). Some Instagram snippets show shorter hours (e.g. 17:00–21:00).

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    Getting there

    東京都文京区根津1-5-13

    2 min from Nezu

    Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00 (LO 22:30). Closed Tuesdays (also when Tuesday is a holiday).

    Closed: Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 1 minute from Exit 1 of Nezu Station (Chiyoda Line), a nice stop after walking Yanaka. 24 seats including a counter; fully non-smoking; kids welcome. Cards (incl. Amex, JCB, UnionPay), IC cards and QR payments (incl. Alipay, WeChat Pay) accepted. Online booking via Hotpepper. A lunch-only rich crab soba is offered.

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    Order your bowl

    味噌ラーメンをください

    Miso 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 & Bistro Crab Club

    What is the nearest station to Ramen & Bistro Crab Club?
    Nezu, about a 2-minute walk away. Nezu is served by Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line.
    What should I order at Ramen & Bistro Crab Club?
    Crab Meat and Crab Miso Mazesoba (蟹肉と蟹味噌のまぜそば). The kitchen works in Gyokai. Noodles: ramen and mazesoba.
    How much does ramen cost at Ramen & Bistro Crab Club?
    Lunch runs ¥1,000–1,999 and dinner ¥2,000–2,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Ramen & Bistro Crab Club open?
    11:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00 (LO 22:30). Closed Tuesdays (also when Tuesday is a holiday). Closed Tuesday.
    What should I know before visiting Ramen & Bistro Crab Club?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ramen & Bistro Crab Club?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Ramen & Bistro Crab Club accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Ramen & Bistro Crab Club.