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    Tonton Ramen

    とんとんラーメン

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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

    Tonton Ramen serves shoyu ramen near Yonezawa station in Yamagata's Minamidate 2-chome area. It lists lunch prices of ¥1,000–1,999 and dinner up to ¥999.

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    Shoyu

    Shoyu
    Ramen
    ¥1,000–1,999 lunch · Up to ¥999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Closed on Thursdays.

    Operational note: Minamidate area shop; quintessential Yonezawa thin hand-crimped curly noodles in delicate dried sardine and chicken stock; cash payment

    Location

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    Near Yonezawa

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999 lunch · Up to ¥999 dinner

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    Recommended order

    Shoyu

    食券

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    Getting there

    Exact street address is not yet confirmed.

    Near Yonezawa

    JR Yamagata Shinkansen, JR Yamagata Line, JR Yonesaka Line

    Hours

    Opening hours are not yet confirmed.

    Closed: Thursday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Closed on Thursdays.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Minamidate area shop; quintessential Yonezawa thin hand-crimped curly noodles in delicate dried sardine and chicken stock; cash payment

    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 Tonton Ramen

    What is the nearest station to Tonton Ramen?
    Yonezawa, a short walk away. Yonezawa is served by JR Yamagata Shinkansen, JR Yamagata Line and JR Yonesaka Line.
    What should I order at Tonton Ramen?
    Shoyu. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Tonton Ramen?
    Lunch runs ¥1,000–1,999 and dinner Up to ¥999.
    When is Tonton Ramen open?
    Closed Thursday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Tonton Ramen?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Tonton Ramen accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.