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    Shinjiko Shijimi Chuka Soba Kohaku Tokyo Honten

    宍道湖しじみ中華蕎麦 琥珀 東京本店

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    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

    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

    宍道湖しじみ中華蕎麦 琥珀 sits five minutes west of Zoshiki Station in Ota-ku, southern Tokyo. Founded in 2019, Kohaku holds consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand honors and multiple Tokyo Ramen of the Year awards. The signature shio soup extracts dense succinic acid umami from fresh Yamato shijimi clams shipped from Lake Shinji in Shimane Prefecture. A pale sea salt tare lets the briny sweetness dominate, rounded by subtle chicken oil. Kyoto's Menya Teigaku supplies the firm, square-cut thin noodles. Side orders of rice cooked in clam stock complete the meal.

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    Shijimi Chuka Soba Shio (宍道湖しじみ中華蕎麦 塩) & Shijimi Rice (しじみご飯)

    Shio
    Shoyu
    Thin straight firm noodles (Menya Teigaku)
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    The shop uses a morning lineup ledger system. Arrive between 9:30 and 10:30 to secure a designated time slot slip, then return at your appointed time. Cash only at the ticket machine inside. Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

    Operational note: TableCheck bookings, same-day cancellations, fresh shijimi clam soup updates.
    Live announcements:𝕏@ramenkohaku@ramenkohaku
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    東京都大田区西六郷2-1-3

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Thin straight firm noodles (Menya Teigaku)

    Broth

    Shio
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Shijimi Chuka Soba Shio (宍道湖しじみ中華蕎麦 塩) & Shijimi Rice (しじみご飯)

    3.95 — nearly Excellent. Specialises in shijimi (small freshwater clam) broth from Lake Shinji in Shimane Prefecture. Extremely unique. Worth the trip to eastern Tokyo for broth enthusiasts. Amber (kohaku) colour references the broth appearance.

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    Getting there

    東京都大田区西六郷2-1-3

    5 min from Zoshiki

    Keikyu Main Line

    Hours

    11:30–14:30 (Lunch only). Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. Morning time slot tickets distributed from 9:30.

    Closed: Saturday, Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    The shop uses a morning lineup ledger system. Arrive between 9:30 and 10:30 to secure a designated time slot slip, then return at your appointed time. Cash only at the ticket machine inside. Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

    Ticketing & operational notice: TableCheck bookings, same-day cancellations, fresh shijimi clam soup updates.

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

    𝕏@ramenkohaku@ramenkohaku

    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

    塩ラーメンをください

    Shio 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 Shinjiko Shijimi Chuka Soba Kohaku Tokyo Honten

    What is the nearest station to Shinjiko Shijimi Chuka Soba Kohaku Tokyo Honten?
    Zoshiki, about a 5-minute walk away. Zoshiki is served by Keikyu Main Line.
    What should I order at Shinjiko Shijimi Chuka Soba Kohaku Tokyo Honten?
    Shijimi Chuka Soba Shio (宍道湖しじみ中華蕎麦 塩) & Shijimi Rice (しじみご飯). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: thin straight firm noodles (menya teigaku).
    How much does ramen cost at Shinjiko Shijimi Chuka Soba Kohaku Tokyo Honten?
    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 Shinjiko Shijimi Chuka Soba Kohaku Tokyo Honten open?
    11:30–14:30 (Lunch only). Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. Morning time slot tickets distributed from 9:30. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
    What should I know before visiting Shinjiko Shijimi Chuka Soba Kohaku Tokyo Honten?
    Expect a queue at peak hours, seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Shinjiko Shijimi Chuka Soba Kohaku Tokyo Honten?
    At Shinjiko Shijimi Chuka Soba Kohaku Tokyo Honten, 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 Shinjiko Shijimi Chuka Soba Kohaku Tokyo Honten accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.