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    Chuka Soba Toku-Toku

    中華ソバ 篤々 TOKU-TOKU

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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

    A niboshi specialist by Katsutadai Station run by a chef who spent ten years in soba restaurants before a niboshi ramen at Taisho in Kashiwa won him over. It's a regular in TRY's niboshi rankings (6th in 2025 veteran niboshi) and was picked for Tabelog's Ramen Hyakumeiten EAST 2025.

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    Niboshi Soba (煮干しソバ)

    Niboshi
    Shoyu
    Chuka Soba
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About a 3-minute walk from Katsutadai Station (Keisei) / Toyo-Katsutadai (Toyo Rapid) south exit. Lunch only most days; dates change, so check the shop's Facebook or X for the day's menu and hours. 6 counter seats + one 4-person table; cash only. Niboshi soba ¥900 (TRY 2025).

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    千葉県八千代市勝田台1-5-27

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Chuka Soba

    Broth

    Niboshi
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Niboshi Soba (煮干しソバ)

    Hyakumeiten EAST 2025 from a Tabelog search snippet. Ramen DB says hours are irregular per the official Twitter. Input address truncated ('勝田台1-'); correct 勝田台1-5-27.

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    Getting there

    千葉県八千代市勝田台1-5-27

    3 min from Katsutadai

    Keisei Main Line

    Hours

    Wed–Sat 11:00–14:30; Sun and holidays 11:00–15:00; occasional evening openings. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays (open on holidays), plus irregular days.

    Closed: Monday, Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About a 3-minute walk from Katsutadai Station (Keisei) / Toyo-Katsutadai (Toyo Rapid) south exit. Lunch only most days; dates change, so check the shop's Facebook or X for the day's menu and hours. 6 counter seats + one 4-person table; cash only. Niboshi soba ¥900 (TRY 2025).

    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

    これをください

    Kore o kudasai (This one, please)

    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 Chuka Soba Toku-Toku

    What is the nearest station to Chuka Soba Toku-Toku?
    Katsutadai, about a 3-minute walk away. Katsutadai is served by Keisei Main Line.
    What should I order at Chuka Soba Toku-Toku?
    Niboshi Soba (煮干しソバ). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: chuka soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Chuka Soba Toku-Toku?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Chuka Soba Toku-Toku open?
    Wed–Sat 11:00–14:30; Sun and holidays 11:00–15:00; occasional evening openings. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays (open on holidays), plus irregular days. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
    What should I know before visiting Chuka Soba Toku-Toku?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Chuka Soba Toku-Toku?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Chuka Soba Toku-Toku accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.