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    Ramenya Toy Box

    ラーメン屋 トイ・ボックス

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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

    A multi-year Michelin Bib Gourmand fixture two minutes from Minowa Station Exit 3, Toy Box brews broth using exclusively water and four heritage chicken breeds including Hinai-jidori, Nagoya-kochin, Yamato-nikudori, and Kirishima-jidori. Chef Kazutoshi Yamagami balances this pure poultry stock with nine blended raw shoyus and golden chicken oil, ladled over silky Teigaku noodles with pink roasted pork chashu.

    Order This

    Shoyu Ramen (醤油ラーメン)

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Miso
    Medium-fine silky straight noodles (Teigaku)
    ¥1,000–¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Two minutes from Minowa Station Exit 3. Entire parties must be present to join the queue. No strong fragrances permitted inside the dining area.

    Operational note: Master Yamagami posts daily business operations and sold-out notifications.
    Live announcements:𝕏@toybox1215@toy.box_minowa

    Location

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    東京都荒川区東日暮里1-1-3

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium-fine silky straight noodles (Teigaku)

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Miso

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Shoyu Ramen (醤油ラーメン)

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    Getting there

    東京都荒川区東日暮里1-1-3

    2 min from Minowa

    Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Tokyo Sakura Tram

    Hours

    11:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00 (Tue–Sat); 11:00–15:00 (Sun, holidays). Closed Mondays and second Tuesdays.

    Closed: Monday, Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Two minutes from Minowa Station Exit 3. Entire parties must be present to join the queue. No strong fragrances permitted inside the dining area.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Master Yamagami posts daily business operations and sold-out notifications.

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

    𝕏@toybox1215@toy.box_minowa

    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 Ramenya Toy Box

    What is the nearest station to Ramenya Toy Box?
    Minowa, about a 2-minute walk away. Minowa is served by Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Tokyo Sakura Tram.
    What should I order at Ramenya Toy Box?
    Shoyu Ramen (醤油ラーメン). The kitchen works in Shio and Miso. Noodles: medium-fine silky straight noodles (teigaku).
    How much does ramen cost at Ramenya Toy Box?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–¥1,999.
    When is Ramenya Toy Box open?
    11:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00 (Tue–Sat); 11:00–15:00 (Sun, holidays). Closed Mondays and second Tuesdays. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ramenya Toy Box?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Ramenya Toy Box accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.