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    Ramen Kai

    ラーメン海

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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

    Ramen Kai in Tokyo's Kuramae area offers shoyu ramen and tsukemen. Located a 4-minute walk from Kuramae station with meals in the ¥1,000–1,999 range for both lunch and dinner.

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    Shoyu

    Shoyu
    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Nearest station is Kuramae, 4 minutes.

    Operational note: Kuramae shellfish ramen master; posts daily soup status, seasonal noodle specials, and holiday schedules.
    Live announcements:𝕏@kainoodles2016@kainoodles2016

    Location

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    4-chōme-20-10 Kuramae, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0051, Japan

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Shoyu

    食券

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    Getting there

    4-chōme-20-10 Kuramae, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0051, Japan

    4 min from Kuramae

    Toei Asakusa Line, Toei Shinjuku Line

    Hours

    Opening hours are not yet confirmed.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Nearest station is Kuramae, 4 minutes.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Kuramae shellfish ramen master; posts daily soup status, seasonal noodle specials, and holiday schedules.

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

    𝕏@kainoodles2016@kainoodles2016

    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 Kai

    What is the nearest station to Ramen Kai?
    Kuramae, about a 4-minute walk away. Kuramae is served by Toei Asakusa Line and Toei Shinjuku Line.
    What should I order at Ramen Kai?
    Shoyu. Noodles: ramen and tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at Ramen Kai?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ramen Kai?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Ramen Kai accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.