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    Ramen Daishi

    ラーメン 大至

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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

    Open since July 2007 near Ochanomizu, Daishi aims to make 'the very best ordinary ramen': a carefully balanced shoyu bowl. House wontons and chashu are the classic upgrade.

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    Ramen (ラーメン)

    Shoyu
    Ramen
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    5-minute walk from Ochanomizu Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line). Counter seats only (12–15). Cards, Suica/PASMO and PayPay are accepted. Ramen is about ¥930 and the chashu wonton noodles ¥1,450. Saturday is lunch only. Takeaway packs are sold at the counter.

    Card accepted
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    文京区湯島2-1-2 佐藤ビル1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Ramen (ラーメン)

    Prices (ramen ¥930, chashu wantanmen ¥1,450) from a recent blog snippet. Yushima Seido is about 300 m from the address (my own map reading, not a source); the root can drop it. Seat count differs: Hotpepper says 12 counter seats, Ramen Databank says 15.

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    Getting there

    文京区湯島2-1-2 佐藤ビル1F

    5 min from Ochanomizu

    Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line

    Hours

    Tue–Fri 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00 (last order 20:45); Sat 11:00–15:00. Closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays.

    Closed: Sunday, Monday

    Queue & entry protocol

    5-minute walk from Ochanomizu Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line). Counter seats only (12–15). Cards, Suica/PASMO and PayPay are accepted. Ramen is about ¥930 and the chashu wonton noodles ¥1,450. Saturday is lunch only. Takeaway packs are sold at the counter.

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    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 Daishi

    What is the nearest station to Ramen Daishi?
    Ochanomizu, about a 5-minute walk away. Ochanomizu is served by Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line.
    What should I order at Ramen Daishi?
    Ramen (ラーメン). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Ramen Daishi?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000. Cards are accepted.
    When is Ramen Daishi open?
    Tue–Fri 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00 (last order 20:45); Sat 11:00–15:00. Closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays. Closed Sunday and Monday.
    What should I know before visiting Ramen Daishi?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ramen Daishi?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Ramen Daishi accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Ramen Daishi.