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    Shirakawa Teuchi Chuka Soba Ichiban Ichiban

    手打ちそば 一番いちばん

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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 Machida shop serving Shirakawa-style hand-made chuka soba, opened in 2008 by an owner who took over his family's Chinese diner, then trained in Fukushima after a bowl there changed his mind. Its chuka soba ranked 4th for shoyu in TRY 2025.

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    Shirakawa-Style Chuka Soba (中華そば)

    Shoyu
    Chuka Soba
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 5 minutes' walk from Machida Station (JR Yokohama Line / Odakyu). Lunch only (12:00–14:30), closed Wednesdays and Thursdays. 8 counter seats, cash only.

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    Location

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    東京都町田市中町1-28-24

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Chuka Soba

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Shirakawa-Style Chuka Soba (中華そば)

    Record 2130 (手打そば一番こん) is a duplicate of this shop at the same address. 'Shirakawa' style from shop name in search results (白河手打中華そば); training in Fukushima from TRY.

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    Getting there

    東京都町田市中町1-28-24

    8 min from Machida

    Odakyu Odawara Line, JR Yokohama Line

    Hours

    12:00–14:30. Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays.

    Closed: Wednesday, Thursday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 5 minutes' walk from Machida Station (JR Yokohama Line / Odakyu). Lunch only (12:00–14:30), closed Wednesdays and Thursdays. 8 counter seats, cash only.

    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 Shirakawa Teuchi Chuka Soba Ichiban Ichiban

    What is the nearest station to Shirakawa Teuchi Chuka Soba Ichiban Ichiban?
    Machida, about a 8-minute walk away. Machida is served by Odakyu Odawara Line and JR Yokohama Line.
    What should I order at Shirakawa Teuchi Chuka Soba Ichiban Ichiban?
    Shirakawa-Style Chuka Soba (中華そば). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: chuka soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Shirakawa Teuchi Chuka Soba Ichiban Ichiban?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Shirakawa Teuchi Chuka Soba Ichiban Ichiban open?
    12:00–14:30. Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays. Closed Wednesday and Thursday.
    What should I know before visiting Shirakawa Teuchi Chuka Soba Ichiban Ichiban?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Shirakawa Teuchi Chuka Soba Ichiban Ichiban?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Shirakawa Teuchi Chuka Soba Ichiban Ichiban accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.