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    RAMEN MATSUI

    らーめん まつい

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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 near Shinjuku Gyoen and a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Gyoemmae station, this Tokyo shop serves shoyu and shio ramen. It operates primarily for dinner and is closed Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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    Refined Tokyo-style ramen with clean, layered broth

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Ramen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Recorded dinner price band is ¥1,000–1,999.

    Operational note: TableCheck weekly reservations, seat cancellations, holiday schedules.
    Live announcements:𝕏@ramen_matsui@ramen_matsui

    Location

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    4-25-10 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo (Diapalace Gyoenmae B-2)

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Shio

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Refined Tokyo-style ramen with clean, layered broth

    Strong local reputation near Shinjuku Gyoen. Dinner-only focus keeps the quality high. Cash only.

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    Getting there

    4-25-10 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo (Diapalace Gyoenmae B-2)

    5 min from Shinjuku Gyoemmae

    Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line

    Hours

    Primarily dinner service

    Closed: Wednesday, Thursday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Recorded dinner price band is ¥1,000–1,999.

    Ticketing & operational notice: TableCheck weekly reservations, seat cancellations, holiday schedules.

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

    𝕏@ramen_matsui@ramen_matsui

    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 MATSUI

    What is the nearest station to RAMEN MATSUI?
    Shinjuku Gyoemmae, about a 5-minute walk away. Shinjuku Gyoemmae is served by Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line.
    What should I order at RAMEN MATSUI?
    Refined Tokyo-style ramen with clean, layered broth. The kitchen works in Shoyu and Shio. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at RAMEN MATSUI?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is RAMEN MATSUI open?
    Primarily dinner service Closed Wednesday and Thursday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at RAMEN MATSUI?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does RAMEN MATSUI accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.