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    Seimen rabo

    製麺rabo

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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 hidden backstreet shop near Nishi-Shinjuku-Gochome, opened in July 2014 by Hiroshi Onozato, the celebrated former owner of Hatsudai's Anaya, as the name suggests a noodle 'lab'. House-made noodles with a soft bite and wheat aroma pair with either a rich fish-based ramen or a lighter chicken-and-bonito shina soba in soy or salt.

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    Ramen, Rich Fish Broth (らーめん 濃厚魚出汁)

    Gyokai
    Shoyu
    Shio
    Ramen
    Chuka Soba
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 6 minutes from Exit A2 of Nishi-Shinjuku-Gochome Station (Toei Oedo Line); Keio bus from Shinjuku to 'Honmachi 4-chome' stops close by. Sunday closed, Saturday lunch only. Prices are modest for the area (chuka soba around ¥800 in recent reviews).

    Location

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    東京都渋谷区本町4-13-10

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Chuka Soba

    Broth

    Gyokai
    Shoyu
    Shio

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Ramen, Rich Fish Broth (らーめん 濃厚魚出汁)

    Hours from Ramen Databank and a blog snippet; a Tabelog snippet shows 17:30 dinner start and weekend lunch. Prices from Ramen Databank review snippets (¥700–800); may have risen.

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    Getting there

    東京都渋谷区本町4-13-10

    5 min from Nishi-Shinjuku-Gochome

    Toei Oedo Line

    Hours

    Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:30; Sat & holidays 11:30–14:30 (some holiday evenings). Closed Sundays.

    Closed: Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 6 minutes from Exit A2 of Nishi-Shinjuku-Gochome Station (Toei Oedo Line); Keio bus from Shinjuku to 'Honmachi 4-chome' stops close by. Sunday closed, Saturday lunch only. Prices are modest for the area (chuka soba around ¥800 in recent reviews).

    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 Seimen rabo

    What is the nearest station to Seimen rabo?
    Nishi-Shinjuku-Gochome, about a 5-minute walk away. Nishi-Shinjuku-Gochome is served by Toei Oedo Line.
    What should I order at Seimen rabo?
    Ramen, Rich Fish Broth (らーめん 濃厚魚出汁). The kitchen works in Gyokai, Shoyu and Shio. Noodles: ramen and chuka soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Seimen rabo?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000.
    When is Seimen rabo open?
    Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:30; Sat & holidays 11:30–14:30 (some holiday evenings). Closed Sundays. Closed Sunday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Seimen rabo?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Seimen rabo accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.