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    Soba Dokoro Hiro

    そば処 ひろ

    Local Favorite
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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
    Credit Cards

    Tap or insert Visa, Mastercard, or JCB directly at the counter or digital kiosk.

    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

    Soba Dokoro Hiro highlights Yamagata's distinctive cold noodle culture with its chilled chicken ramen. The broth balances dashi extracted from mature poultry, soy sauce, and sweet mirin, served chilled without congealed fat. Springy yellow noodles carry sliced chewy mature hen (oyadori) meat, nori seaweed, and mounds of green scallions, providing cold relief in summer heat.

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    Tsumetai Niku Chuka (冷たい肉中華) / Tori Chuka (鳥中華)

    Tori Chuka
    Tsumetai Ramen
    Medium curly chewy ramen noodles
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Generous portion sizes; order 'Tsumetai Niku Chuka' (cold chicken ramen) for the regional specialty. Located in northern Yamagata City with ample parking.

    Operational note: Yamagata cold chicken noodle specialist in Shimakita; chilled mature hen dashi without congealed fat, topped with chewy oyadori chicken and green scallions; cash table payment; updates on Instagram @sobadokorohiro and
    Live announcements:@sobadokorohirosoba-hiro.com
    Card accepted

    Location

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    山形県山形市嶋北3-10-8

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium curly chewy ramen noodles

    Broth

    Tori Chuka
    Tsumetai Ramen

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Tsumetai Niku Chuka (冷たい肉中華) / Tori Chuka (鳥中華)

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    Getting there

    山形県山形市嶋北3-10-8

    22 min from Uzen-Chitose

    JR Senzan Line, JR Ou Main Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00, 17:00–20:00 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri); 11:00–20:00 (Sat, Sun, holidays). Closed Wednesdays.

    Closed: Wednesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Generous portion sizes; order 'Tsumetai Niku Chuka' (cold chicken ramen) for the regional specialty. Located in northern Yamagata City with ample parking.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Yamagata cold chicken noodle specialist in Shimakita; chilled mature hen dashi without congealed fat, topped with chewy oyadori chicken and green scallions; cash table payment; updates on Instagram @sobadokorohiro and

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

    @sobadokorohirosoba-hiro.com

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    Point at the menu or use the phrases below.

    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 Soba Dokoro Hiro

    What is the nearest station to Soba Dokoro Hiro?
    Uzen-Chitose, about a 22-minute walk away. Uzen-Chitose is served by JR Senzan Line and JR Ou Main Line.
    What should I order at Soba Dokoro Hiro?
    Tsumetai Niku Chuka (冷たい肉中華) / Tori Chuka (鳥中華). The kitchen works in Tsumetai Ramen. Noodles: medium curly chewy ramen noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Soba Dokoro Hiro?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000. Cards are accepted.
    When is Soba Dokoro Hiro open?
    11:00–15:00, 17:00–20:00 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri); 11:00–20:00 (Sat, Sun, holidays). Closed Wednesdays. Closed Wednesday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Soba Dokoro Hiro?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Soba Dokoro Hiro accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Soba Dokoro Hiro.