Ramen Shin
らぁめん 信 shin
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Ground Intel & Counter Rules
Line Up First
Join the line outside. Staff will direct you inside to buy your ticket when seats open up.
The ticket machine rejects ¥10,000 and ¥5,000 notes. Break large notes at a convenience store before arriving.
Usually under 15 minutes
Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.
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A Machida shio specialist opened in 2024 by Shintaro Sekiguchi, who trained at Hirugao, the Setagaya group's shio brand, and ran the well-known Shio Ramen Shinka from 2007. Both his shio ramen and shio tsukemen ranked in TRY 2025.
Shio Ramen (塩らぁめん)
Good to know & entry protocol
About 15 minutes' walk from the east exit of Machida Station (JR Yokohama Line / Odakyu); 4 parking spaces. 8 counter seats plus two tables for 2; cash only. Evenings only on Fridays and Saturdays.
Location
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東京都町田市森野3-18-17
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東京都町田市森野3-18-17
15 min from Machida
Odakyu Odawara Line, JR Yokohama Line
Hours
11:00–15:00; Fridays and Saturdays also 18:00–20:00. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Closed: Sunday, Monday
Queue & entry protocol
About 15 minutes' walk from the east exit of Machida Station (JR Yokohama Line / Odakyu); 4 parking spaces. 8 counter seats plus two tables for 2; cash only. Evenings only on Fridays and Saturdays.
Ticketing & operational notice: Long-line late-night Sapporo miso institution
How to OrderNative Japanese audio
This shop likely uses a ticket machine (食券機 / kenbaiki). Buy your ticket before sitting down.
塩ラーメンをください
Shio ramen o kudasai
Allergy card
Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.
Questions about Ramen Shin
- What is the nearest station to Ramen Shin?
- Machida, about a 15-minute walk away. Machida is served by Odakyu Odawara Line and JR Yokohama Line.
- What should I order at Ramen Shin?
- Shio Ramen (塩らぁめん). Noodles: ramen and tsukemen.
- How much does ramen cost at Ramen Shin?
- A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
- When is Ramen Shin open?
- 11:00–15:00; Fridays and Saturdays also 18:00–20:00. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Closed Sunday and Monday.
- What should I know before visiting Ramen Shin?
- Seating is at the counter.
- Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ramen Shin?
- Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
- What payment methods does Ramen Shin accept?
- Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.