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    Shina Soba Tantantei

    支那そば たんたん亭

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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

    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

    The 1977-founded Hamadayama mother shop of the 'Tantantei' family, whose alumni include famous wonton-men shops across Tokyo. A clear, gentle shoyu soup of several jidori chickens with niboshi aroma comes with plump shrimp and pork wontons, and the mixed wonton-men is the order.

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    Mixed Wonton-men (ミックスワンタンメン)

    Shoyu
    Niboshi
    Chicken
    Chuka Soba
    Tsukemen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Right by Keio Inokashira Line Hamadayama Station (about 1 minute). Open every day from 11:00 to 20:30 or until sold out. 9 counter seats, cash only. Order the mixed wonton-men (3 shrimp, 3 pork wontons); tsukesoba is also on the menu.

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    Location

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    東京都杉並区浜田山3-31-4

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Chuka Soba
    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Niboshi
    Chicken

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Mixed Wonton-men (ミックスワンタンメン)

    ADDRESS CORRECTION: the input address (高円寺南2-43-11 テラスハウス高円寺南1F) and pin (Shin-Koenji) match no source I could find; every source (Hotpepper, RamenDB, Tabelog, blogs) puts 支那そば たんたん亭 at 東京都杉並区浜田山3-31-4, 20 m from Hamadayama Station. Please fix address, area and pin (or confirm a Koenji shop exists). Station fields set by hand to Hamadayama. Prices: ミックスワンタン 1,200–1,500円 depending on source date; エビワンタン 1,600円 (2026). Founded 1977 per a blog.

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    Getting there

    東京都杉並区浜田山3-31-4

    1 min from Hamadayama

    Keio Inokashira Line

    Hours

    11:00–20:30 (closes when sold out). Open daily except New Year.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Right by Keio Inokashira Line Hamadayama Station (about 1 minute). Open every day from 11:00 to 20:30 or until sold out. 9 counter seats, cash only. Order the mixed wonton-men (3 shrimp, 3 pork wontons); tsukesoba is also on the menu.

    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 Shina Soba Tantantei

    What is the nearest station to Shina Soba Tantantei?
    Hamadayama, about a 1-minute walk away. Hamadayama is served by Keio Inokashira Line.
    What should I order at Shina Soba Tantantei?
    Mixed Wonton-men (ミックスワンタンメン). The kitchen works in Shoyu, Niboshi and Chicken. Noodles: chuka soba and tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at Shina Soba Tantantei?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Shina Soba Tantantei open?
    11:00–20:30 (closes when sold out). Open daily except New Year.
    What should I know before visiting Shina Soba Tantantei?
    Expect a queue at peak hours and seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Shina Soba Tantantei?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Shina Soba Tantantei accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.