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    Ramen Mokkedano Sakata Ten

    ラーメン もっけだの 酒田店

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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

    Ramen Mokkedano Sakata Ten takes its name from the Shonai regional dialect word for thank you ('mokkedano'). The shop serves bold Sakata ramen centered on flying fish dashi and savory pork bone soup. Thick wavy noodles provide deep satisfaction, paired with roasted pork shoulder and house-seasoned bamboo shoots.

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    Chuka Soba (中華そば) & Aburasoba

    Ago Dashi
    Shoyu
    Aburasoba
    Thick wavy handmade noodles
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Order meal tickets from the vending machine at the door. Cash only. Free extra toppings of back fat (seabura) can be requested when handing your ticket to the staff.

    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    山形県酒田市ゆたか2-1-10

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Thick wavy handmade noodles

    Broth

    Ago Dashi
    Shoyu
    Aburasoba

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Chuka Soba (中華そば) & Aburasoba

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    Getting there

    山形県酒田市ゆたか2-1-10

    12 min from Higashi-Sakata

    JR Uetsu Main Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00. Closed Tuesdays.

    Closed: Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Order meal tickets from the vending machine at the door. Cash only. Free extra toppings of back fat (seabura) can be requested when handing your ticket to the staff.

    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 Ramen Mokkedano Sakata Ten

    What is the nearest station to Ramen Mokkedano Sakata Ten?
    Higashi-Sakata, about a 12-minute walk away. Higashi-Sakata is served by JR Uetsu Main Line.
    What should I order at Ramen Mokkedano Sakata Ten?
    Chuka Soba (中華そば) & Aburasoba. The kitchen works in Ago Dashi and Shoyu. Noodles: thick wavy handmade noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Ramen Mokkedano Sakata Ten?
    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 Ramen Mokkedano Sakata Ten open?
    11:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00. Closed Tuesdays. Closed Tuesday.
    What should I know before visiting Ramen Mokkedano Sakata Ten?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ramen Mokkedano Sakata Ten?
    At Ramen Mokkedano Sakata Ten, 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 Ramen Mokkedano Sakata Ten accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.