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    Tsuta

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    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

    20 to 45 minutes at lunch

    Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.

    Best for

    Tsuta in Yoyogi Uehara serves shoyu, shio and miso broth ramen and tsukemen. The dinner-focused shop has limited seating and closes Tuesdays.

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    Japan's first Michelin-starred ramen shop (2015) — truffle oil, artisanal shoyu, premium toppings

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Miso
    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    ¥3,000–3,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Dinner price band ¥3,000–3,999; 5 minutes from Yoyogi Uehara station.

    Operational note: TableCheck reservation slots, daily walk-in availability, limited drops.
    Live announcements:𝕏@tsutainfo@tsutajapanofficial
    Vegan options

    Location

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    Japan, 〒151-0066 Tokyo, Shibuya, Nishihara, 3-chōme−2−４ フロンティア代々木上原 B1

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Shio
    Miso

    Typical price

    ¥3,000–3,999

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    Recommended order

    Japan's first Michelin-starred ramen shop (2015) — truffle oil, artisanal shoyu, premium toppings

    HISTORIC — Tsuta became Japan's first Michelin-starred ramen shop in December 2015. Now at Yoyogi Uehara (relocated from Sugamo). Premium price (¥3,000+) reflects the star pedigree. Truffle shoyu ramen is the signature. Full accessibility features. A bucket-list bowl.

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    Getting there

    Japan, 〒151-0066 Tokyo, Shibuya, Nishihara, 3-chōme−2−４ フロンティア代々木上原 B1

    5 min from Yoyogi Uehara

    Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Odakyu Line

    Hours

    Dinner focused; limited seating

    Closed: Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Dinner price band ¥3,000–3,999; 5 minutes from Yoyogi Uehara station.

    Ticketing & operational notice: TableCheck reservation slots, daily walk-in availability, limited drops.

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

    𝕏@tsutainfo@tsutajapanofficial

    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 Tsuta

    What is the nearest station to Tsuta?
    Yoyogi Uehara, about a 5-minute walk away. Yoyogi Uehara is served by Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line and Odakyu Line.
    What should I order at Tsuta?
    Japan's first Michelin-starred ramen shop (2015) — truffle oil, artisanal shoyu, premium toppings. The kitchen works in Shio and Miso. Noodles: ramen and tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at Tsuta?
    A bowl runs ¥3,000–3,999.
    When is Tsuta open?
    Dinner focused; limited seating Closed Tuesday.
    Does Tsuta have vegan, vegetarian, or halal ramen?
    Tsuta lists vegan bowls. Confirm at the counter before ordering, since seasonal menus change.
    What should I know before visiting Tsuta?
    Expect a queue at peak hours.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Tsuta?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Tsuta accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.