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    Ramen Tenjinshita Daiki

    らーめん 天神下 大喜

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    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    Queue Protocol

    Buy Ticket First

    Purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside the door before joining the queue outside.

    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

    Founded in 1999 by master Takao Muto, Ramen Tenjinshita Daiki is one of Tokyo's formative modern tori-chintan innovators. After relocating from Yushima to Shin-Okachimachi, the counter continues serving pure, pristine chicken broth extracted from whole free-range fowl and kombu kelp. The signature Torisoba features a pale amber, fragrant broth layered with shredded chicken breast, soft soft-boiled egg, and crunchy ground lotus root meatballs. Thin straight noodles provide a crisp snap, while seasonal tsukemen options showcase thick handmade wavy noodles.

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    Torisoba (とりそば) & Chuka Soba (中華そば)

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Tori Chintan
    Thin straight wheat noodles
    Handmade wavy noodles
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Located a short walk from Shin-Okachimachi or Akihabara stations. Buy your meal ticket at the ticket machine inside. Credit cards and IC cards are not accepted, so carry cash. The shop has comfortable counter seating suitable for solo visitors.

    Operational note: Master Kazuyuki Takekawa's tori-soba institution; posts daily hours, seasonal cold ramen specials, and relocation news on X.
    Live announcements:𝕏@DK_TAKE
    Wi-Fi
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    東京都台東区台東2-4-4

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Thin straight wheat noodles
    Handmade wavy noodles

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Tori Chintan

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Torisoba (とりそば) & Chuka Soba (中華そば)

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    Getting there

    東京都台東区台東2-4-4

    4 min from Shin-Okachimachi

    Toei Oedo Line, Tsukuba Express

    Hours

    11:00–14:30, 18:00–20:30 (Saturday lunch only 11:00–15:00). Closed Sundays.

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Located a short walk from Shin-Okachimachi or Akihabara stations. Buy your meal ticket at the ticket machine inside. Credit cards and IC cards are not accepted, so carry cash. The shop has comfortable counter seating suitable for solo visitors.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Master Kazuyuki Takekawa's tori-soba institution; posts daily hours, seasonal cold ramen specials, and relocation news on X.

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

    𝕏@DK_TAKE

    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 Tenjinshita Daiki

    What is the nearest station to Ramen Tenjinshita Daiki?
    Shin-Okachimachi, about a 4-minute walk away. Shin-Okachimachi is served by Toei Oedo Line and Tsukuba Express.
    What should I order at Ramen Tenjinshita Daiki?
    Torisoba (とりそば) & Chuka Soba (中華そば). The kitchen works in Shoyu, Shio and Tori Chintan. Noodles: thin straight wheat noodles and handmade wavy noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Ramen Tenjinshita Daiki?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Ramen Tenjinshita Daiki open?
    11:00–14:30, 18:00–20:30 (Saturday lunch only 11:00–15:00). Closed Sundays. Closed Sunday.
    What should I know before visiting Ramen Tenjinshita Daiki?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ramen Tenjinshita Daiki?
    At Ramen Tenjinshita Daiki, purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside by the entrance, then take your place in the line outside. Staff collect tickets before seating.
    What payment methods does Ramen Tenjinshita Daiki accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.