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    Maruden Ramen

    丸でんラーメン

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    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    Queue Protocol

    Buy Ticket First

    Purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside the door before joining the queue outside.

    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

    Maruden Ramen serves traditional Shonai coast ramen in Tsuruoka. The soup blends flying fish and dried sardine broth with chicken bone stock to deliver a comforting flavor with gentle sweet finish. The springy wavy noodles come accompanied by braised pork belly slices, bamboo shoots, and green scallions.

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    Chuka Soba (中華そば) & Spicy Miso

    Shoyu
    Ago Dashi
    Miso
    Medium curly wavy noodles
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Located in a suburban residential area of Tsuruoka with free customer parking. Buy meal tickets at the machine near the entrance. Cash only.

    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    山形県鶴岡市西新斎町11-9

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium curly wavy noodles

    Broth

    Shoyu
    Ago Dashi
    Miso

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Chuka Soba (中華そば) & Spicy Miso

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    Getting there

    山形県鶴岡市西新斎町11-9

    20 min from Tsuruoka

    JR Uetsu Main Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00, 17:30–20:00. Closed Thursdays.

    Closed: Thursday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Located in a suburban residential area of Tsuruoka with free customer parking. Buy meal tickets at the machine near the entrance. Cash only.

    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 Maruden Ramen

    What is the nearest station to Maruden Ramen?
    Tsuruoka, about a 20-minute walk away. Tsuruoka is served by JR Uetsu Main Line.
    What should I order at Maruden Ramen?
    Chuka Soba (中華そば) & Spicy Miso. The kitchen works in Shoyu and Ago Dashi. Noodles: medium curly wavy noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Maruden Ramen?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Maruden Ramen open?
    11:00–15:00, 17:30–20:00. Closed Thursdays. Closed Thursday.
    What should I know before visiting Maruden Ramen?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Maruden Ramen?
    At Maruden Ramen, purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside by the entrance, then take your place in the line outside. Staff collect tickets before seating.
    What payment methods does Maruden Ramen accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.