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    RAMEN TATSUNOYA Shinjuku

    RAMEN 龍の家 新宿小滝橋通り店

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    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

    20 to 45 minutes at lunch

    Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.

    Best for

    Originating in Kurume, Fukuoka, the birthplace of tonkotsu, Tatsunoya Shinjuku stands along Otakibashi-dori as one of Tokyo's most popular tonkotsu institutions. The shop is legendary for its Tsukemen Motsu. Thick chilled noodles arrive beside a piping hot, savory tonkotsu dip infused with flame-charred beef offal (motsu). When the noodles are finished, staff add hot broth and a spoonful of rice to turn the leftover dip into a porridge.

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    Tsukemen Motsu (つけ麺 もつ) & Jun Tonkotsu (純味)

    Tonkotsu
    Tsukemen
    Ultra-thin firm Hakata noodles & thick dipping noodles
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Queues on Otakibashi-dori regularly reach 20 to 40 people, but turn over quickly. Staff take your order and payment while in line before seating. Credit cards, transit IC, and cash accepted. Tabletop pickled spicy beansprouts and mustard greens are complimentary.

    Operational note: Kurume tonkotsu institution Tokyo flagship; famed tsukemen motsu; updates on X, Instagram, and
    Live announcements:𝕏@tatsunoya@ramentatsunoya_jptatsunoya.net
    Card accepted
    Counter seating

    Location

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    東京都新宿区西新宿7-4-5 富士野ビル 1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ultra-thin firm Hakata noodles & thick dipping noodles

    Broth

    Tonkotsu
    Tsukemen

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Tsukemen Motsu (つけ麺 もつ) & Jun Tonkotsu (純味)

    TATSUNOYA originated in Hakata and is known for quality tonkotsu. This Shinjuku branch is well-reviewed. Card accepted.

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    Getting there

    東京都新宿区西新宿7-4-5 富士野ビル 1F

    3 min from Seibu-Shinjuku

    Seibu Shinjuku Line, JR Yamanote Line, Toei Oedo Line

    Hours

    11:00–23:00 daily. Open seven days a week.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Queues on Otakibashi-dori regularly reach 20 to 40 people, but turn over quickly. Staff take your order and payment while in line before seating. Credit cards, transit IC, and cash accepted. Tabletop pickled spicy beansprouts and mustard greens are complimentary.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Kurume tonkotsu institution Tokyo flagship; famed tsukemen motsu; updates on X, Instagram, and

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

    𝕏@tatsunoya@ramentatsunoya_jptatsunoya.net

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    Order your bowl

    とんこつラーメンをください

    Tonkotsu 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 TATSUNOYA Shinjuku

    What is the nearest station to RAMEN TATSUNOYA Shinjuku?
    Seibu-Shinjuku, about a 3-minute walk away. Seibu-Shinjuku is served by Seibu Shinjuku Line, JR Yamanote Line and Toei Oedo Line.
    What should I order at RAMEN TATSUNOYA Shinjuku?
    Tsukemen Motsu (つけ麺 もつ) & Jun Tonkotsu (純味). Noodles: ultra-thin firm hakata noodles & thick dipping noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at RAMEN TATSUNOYA Shinjuku?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is RAMEN TATSUNOYA Shinjuku open?
    11:00–23:00 daily. Open seven days a week.
    What should I know before visiting RAMEN TATSUNOYA Shinjuku?
    Expect a queue at peak hours and seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at RAMEN TATSUNOYA Shinjuku?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does RAMEN TATSUNOYA Shinjuku accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at RAMEN TATSUNOYA Shinjuku.