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    Sosaku-men Hitosuji

    創作麺 ひとすじ

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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
    Credit Cards

    Tap or insert Visa, Mastercard, or JCB directly at the counter or digital kiosk.

    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 six-seat Honancho counter run by Masanori Suga, a 20-year veteran of Japanese and ramen kitchens who has also produced ramen shops. His chuka soba placed 4th in TRY 2025's new-shop mixed-broth rankings.

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    Chuka Soba (中華そば)

    Shoyu
    Chuka Soba
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 2 minutes' walk from Exit 2 of Honancho Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line branch). Lunch only; irregular holidays. 6 counter seats. Cash, IC cards, iD, Edy, WAON and credit cards accepted.

    Card accepted
    Counter seating

    Location

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    東京都杉並区方南2-18-6

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Chuka Soba

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Chuka Soba (中華そば)

    Facts from the TRY guide page. Broth (TRY 'MIX') not specified; 'Shoyu' placeholder. Chuka soba ¥1,300.

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    Getting there

    東京都杉並区方南2-18-6

    4 min from Honancho

    Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line (Honancho Branch)

    Hours

    11:00–14:30 (last order). Irregular holidays.

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 2 minutes' walk from Exit 2 of Honancho Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line branch). Lunch only; irregular holidays. 6 counter seats. Cash, IC cards, iD, Edy, WAON and credit cards accepted.

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    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 Sosaku-men Hitosuji

    What is the nearest station to Sosaku-men Hitosuji?
    Honancho, about a 4-minute walk away. Honancho is served by Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line (Honancho Branch).
    What should I order at Sosaku-men Hitosuji?
    Chuka Soba (中華そば). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: chuka soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Sosaku-men Hitosuji?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Sosaku-men Hitosuji open?
    11:00–14:30 (last order). Irregular holidays.
    What should I know before visiting Sosaku-men Hitosuji?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Sosaku-men Hitosuji?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Sosaku-men Hitosuji accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Sosaku-men Hitosuji.