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    Tsukemen Enji Kichijoji Sohonten

    つけ麺えん寺吉祥寺総本店

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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

    The original Enji, opened in Kichijoji in 2010 and known for 'vege-pota' tsukemen, a thick dipping soup blended with vegetables for a potage-like texture. Thick noodles and a rich, rounded dip make it a filling bowl.

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    Vege-Pota Tsukemen (ベジポタつけ麺)

    Gyokai
    Tonkotsu
    Tsukemen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 1 minute from the south (park) exit of JR Kichijoji Station. 13 counter seats only. Cash only per Hotpepper (no cards, e-money or QR). Inokashira Park is a short walk south.

    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    東京都武蔵野市吉祥寺南町1-1-1

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Gyokai
    Tonkotsu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Vege-Pota Tsukemen (ベジポタつけ麺)

    Hotpepper listing has no shop photo. Vege-pota tsukemen ~¥1,100 per a Tabelog review snippet. Opening date 2010/2/22 from an Instagram snippet. Sources other than official/TRY/Hotpepper pages were read as search-result snippets only (Tabelog/Instagram pages were not fetched).

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    Getting there

    東京都武蔵野市吉祥寺南町1-1-1

    1 min from Kichijoji

    JR Chuo Line, JR Sobu Line, Keio Inokashira Line

    Hours

    Weekdays 11:00–16:00, 17:30–22:00; weekends and holidays 11:00–22:00. Open daily (closed over New Year).

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 1 minute from the south (park) exit of JR Kichijoji Station. 13 counter seats only. Cash only per Hotpepper (no cards, e-money or QR). Inokashira Park is a short walk south.

    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

    つけ麺をください

    Tsukemen 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 Tsukemen Enji Kichijoji Sohonten

    What is the nearest station to Tsukemen Enji Kichijoji Sohonten?
    Kichijoji, about a 1-minute walk away. Kichijoji is served by JR Chuo Line, JR Sobu Line and Keio Inokashira Line.
    What should I order at Tsukemen Enji Kichijoji Sohonten?
    Vege-Pota Tsukemen (ベジポタつけ麺). The kitchen works in Gyokai and Tonkotsu. Noodles: tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at Tsukemen Enji Kichijoji Sohonten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Tsukemen Enji Kichijoji Sohonten open?
    Weekdays 11:00–16:00, 17:30–22:00; weekends and holidays 11:00–22:00. Open daily (closed over New Year).
    What should I know before visiting Tsukemen Enji Kichijoji Sohonten?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Tsukemen Enji Kichijoji Sohonten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Tsukemen Enji Kichijoji Sohonten accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.