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    San-in Gyokai Chuka Soba Minatomen

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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 seafood ramen shop north of Nerima Station showcasing the San'in coast: a deep shijimi-clam broth from Lake Shinji and seafood shipped direct from Sakaiminato, Tottori. It does morning ramen at weekends, and its evening mackerel shabu-shabu course needs booking.

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    Shijimi Clam Chuka Soba (宍道湖しじみ中華蕎麦)

    Gyokai
    Chuka Soba
    Ramen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    5–6 minutes from the North Exit of Nerima Station (Seibu and Toei Oedo Lines). Weekend morning ramen runs 7:00–10:00. The evening saba-shabu (mackerel hot-pot) course must be reserved. Irregular closing days, so check Instagram.

    Location

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    東京都練馬区練馬2-2-18

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Chuka Soba
    Ramen

    Broth

    Gyokai

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Shijimi Clam Chuka Soba (宍道湖しじみ中華蕎麦)

    Pre-opened 15 Aug 2024 (nerima-jmpy). Hours from the shop's latest Instagram post; weekday mornings 7:00 appear in one listing but the shop's own post says weekends. Listed on the Shimane prefecture site as a place to taste Shimane. Price band estimated.

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    Getting there

    東京都練馬区練馬2-2-18

    6 min from Nerima

    Seibu Ikebukuro Line, Seibu Toshima Line, Seibu Yurakucho Line

    Hours

    Weekdays 11:30–14:00, 18:30–20:30; Sat, Sun and holidays 7:00–10:00 (morning ramen), 11:00–14:30, 18:30–20:30. Irregular holidays; dinner may vary with course bookings.

    Queue & entry protocol

    5–6 minutes from the North Exit of Nerima Station (Seibu and Toei Oedo Lines). Weekend morning ramen runs 7:00–10:00. The evening saba-shabu (mackerel hot-pot) course must be reserved. Irregular closing days, so check Instagram.

    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

    これをください

    Kore o kudasai (This one, please)

    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 San-in Gyokai Chuka Soba Minatomen

    What is the nearest station to San-in Gyokai Chuka Soba Minatomen?
    Nerima, about a 6-minute walk away. Nerima is served by Seibu Ikebukuro Line, Seibu Toshima Line and Seibu Yurakucho Line.
    What should I order at San-in Gyokai Chuka Soba Minatomen?
    Shijimi Clam Chuka Soba (宍道湖しじみ中華蕎麦). The kitchen works in Gyokai. Noodles: chuka soba and ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at San-in Gyokai Chuka Soba Minatomen?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999.
    When is San-in Gyokai Chuka Soba Minatomen open?
    Weekdays 11:30–14:00, 18:30–20:30; Sat, Sun and holidays 7:00–10:00 (morning ramen), 11:00–14:30, 18:30–20:30. Irregular holidays; dinner may vary with course bookings.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at San-in Gyokai Chuka Soba Minatomen?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does San-in Gyokai Chuka Soba Minatomen accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.