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    Tombo

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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 Kichijoji shop by Naoki Enomoto, who spent eight years at the Jiraigen group before going independent and won 1st in TRY's rookie awards in 2018. Its shio and shoyu 'umami soba' and shio tsukesoba all ranked in TRY 2025.

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    Shio Umami Soba (汐の旨味ソバ)

    Shio
    Shoyu
    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 8–13 minutes' walk from Inokashira-koen Station (Keio Inokashira Line) or the south exit of JR Kichijoji. 9 counter seats. Cash, IC cards, PayPay and credit cards accepted. Closed Fridays.

    Card accepted
    Counter seating

    Location

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    東京都武蔵野市吉祥寺南町4-16-12

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Shio
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Shio Umami Soba (汐の旨味ソバ)

    All facts from the TRY guide page. Bowls ¥1,300 (TRY 2025).

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    Getting there

    東京都武蔵野市吉祥寺南町4-16-12

    8 min from Inokashira-koen

    Keio Inokashira Line

    Hours

    11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:00 (until the soup runs out). Closed Fridays.

    Closed: Friday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 8–13 minutes' walk from Inokashira-koen Station (Keio Inokashira Line) or the south exit of JR Kichijoji. 9 counter seats. Cash, IC cards, PayPay and credit cards accepted. Closed Fridays.

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    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 Tombo

    What is the nearest station to Tombo?
    Inokashira-koen, about a 8-minute walk away. Inokashira-koen is served by Keio Inokashira Line.
    What should I order at Tombo?
    Shio Umami Soba (汐の旨味ソバ). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: ramen and tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at Tombo?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Tombo open?
    11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:00 (until the soup runs out). Closed Fridays. Closed Friday.
    What should I know before visiting Tombo?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Tombo?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Tombo accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Tombo.