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    Tonkotsu Aoto

    とんこつ青砥

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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

    Serves tonkotsu ramen and tsukemen in Kōenji, Tokyo. Convenient for diners near Higashi Koenji station seeking these styles at lunch or dinner.

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    Tonkotsu

    Tonkotsu
    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Closed Tuesdays.

    Operational note: Smoked char siu neo-Iekei tonkotsu counter; posts daily opening hours, soup supply alerts, and irregular holiday notices.
    Live announcements:𝕏@patapataramen@tonkotsuaoto
    Card accepted

    Location

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    4 min from Higashi Koenji

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Tonkotsu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Tonkotsu

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    Getting there

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    4 min from Higashi Koenji

    Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line

    Hours

    Opening hours are not yet confirmed.

    Closed: Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Closed Tuesdays.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Smoked char siu neo-Iekei tonkotsu counter; posts daily opening hours, soup supply alerts, and irregular holiday notices.

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

    𝕏@patapataramen@tonkotsuaoto

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    Order your bowl

    とんこつラーメンをください

    Tonkotsu 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 Tonkotsu Aoto

    What is the nearest station to Tonkotsu Aoto?
    Higashi Koenji, about a 4-minute walk away. Higashi Koenji is served by Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line.
    What should I order at Tonkotsu Aoto?
    Tonkotsu. Noodles: ramen and tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at Tonkotsu Aoto?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Cards are accepted.
    When is Tonkotsu Aoto open?
    Closed Tuesday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Tonkotsu Aoto?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Tonkotsu Aoto accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Tonkotsu Aoto.