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    Ramen Hayashida Shinjuku Honten

    らぁ麺はやし田新宿本店

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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

    The flagship of the Hayashida chain, a busy queue shop a minute from Shinjuku-Sanchome Station. Its best seller is a clear soy ramen built on duck and Daisen chicken with thin noodles from blended wheat, with shio, tsukemen and mazesoba also on the menu.

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    Special Shoyu Ramen (特製醤油らぁ麺)

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

    Good to know & entry protocol

    1-minute walk from Exit A5 of Shinjuku-Sanchome Station; about 3 minutes from JR Shinjuku's east exit. Expect a queue, but turnover is quick. Cash only (no cards or e-money), non-smoking, kids welcome; 16 seats. Special shoyu ramen about ¥1,200.

    Operational note: Flagship location; operating announcements and seasonal updates on X and
    Live announcements:𝕏@ramen_hayashidahayashida-ramen.com
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    東京都新宿区新宿3-31-5

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    Mazesoba

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Chicken

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Special Shoyu Ramen (特製醤油らぁ麺)

    Hours: operator site and Instagram reel say 11:00–23:00; Hotpepper (updated 2021) says 11:00–22:00. Used the operator's. Hotpepper reviews (2026) mention shoyu, shio, tsukemen and mazesoba. Chain flag: the brand runs about 30 shops nationwide (INGS); this is the flagship. Kept, but flagged chain=true for your call.

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    Getting there

    東京都新宿区新宿3-31-5

    2 min from Shinjuku-Sanchome

    Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Toei Shinjuku Line

    Hours

    11:00–23:00. Open daily.

    Queue & entry protocol

    1-minute walk from Exit A5 of Shinjuku-Sanchome Station; about 3 minutes from JR Shinjuku's east exit. Expect a queue, but turnover is quick. Cash only (no cards or e-money), non-smoking, kids welcome; 16 seats. Special shoyu ramen about ¥1,200.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Flagship location; operating announcements and seasonal updates on X and

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

    𝕏@ramen_hayashidahayashida-ramen.com

    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 Hayashida Shinjuku Honten

    What is the nearest station to Ramen Hayashida Shinjuku Honten?
    Shinjuku-Sanchome, about a 2-minute walk away. Shinjuku-Sanchome is served by Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Toei Shinjuku Line.
    What should I order at Ramen Hayashida Shinjuku Honten?
    Special Shoyu Ramen (特製醤油らぁ麺). The kitchen works in Chicken. Noodles: ramen, tsukemen and mazesoba.
    How much does ramen cost at Ramen Hayashida Shinjuku Honten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Ramen Hayashida Shinjuku Honten open?
    11:00–23:00. Open daily.
    What should I know before visiting Ramen Hayashida Shinjuku Honten?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ramen Hayashida Shinjuku Honten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Ramen Hayashida Shinjuku Honten accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.