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    Ochika Ramen

    おちかラーメン

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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
    ¥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.

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    Ochika Ramen has stood in Yamato-cho for over fifty years near the historic Tsujunkyo stone aqueduct bridge. The kitchen simmers thick tonkotsu broth packed with garlic flavor, served with thick braised pork slices, crunchy wood ear mushrooms, and medium straight noodles.

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    ラーメン (Deeply rich traditional mountain tonkotsu broth boiled for decades, infused with dark burnt garlic oil and topped with thick chashu slices)

    tonkotsu
    ma-yu
    rich garlic
    medium
    straight
    ¥800-¥1,100

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Dedicated parking is situated fifty meters down the street. Arrive before 13:30 because the shop closes early when the soup pot is emptied.

    Operational note: Rich roasted-garlic Kumamoto tonkotsu
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    熊本県上益城郡山都町下市5

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    medium
    straight

    Broth

    tonkotsu
    ma-yu
    rich garlic

    Typical price

    ¥800-¥1,100

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    Recommended order

    ラーメン (Deeply rich traditional mountain tonkotsu broth boiled for decades, infused with dark burnt garlic oil and topped with thick chashu slices)

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    Getting there

    熊本県上益城郡山都町下市5

    Near N/A (Drive / Yamato-cho center near Tsujunkyo Bridge)

    Hours

    10:30-15:00 (Closes when ingredients run out)

    Closed: Monday (if holiday, open Monday and closed Tuesday)

    Queue & entry protocol

    Dedicated parking is situated fifty meters down the street. Arrive before 13:30 because the shop closes early when the soup pot is emptied.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Rich roasted-garlic Kumamoto tonkotsu

    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 Ochika Ramen

    What is the nearest station to Ochika Ramen?
    N/A (Drive / Yamato-cho center near Tsujunkyo Bridge), a short walk away.
    What should I order at Ochika Ramen?
    ラーメン (Deeply rich traditional mountain tonkotsu broth boiled for decades, infused with dark burnt garlic oil and topped with thick chashu slices). The kitchen works in ma-yu and rich garlic. Noodles: medium and straight.
    How much does ramen cost at Ochika Ramen?
    A bowl runs ¥800-¥1,100.
    When is Ochika Ramen open?
    10:30-15:00 (Closes when ingredients run out) Closed Monday (if holiday, open Monday and closed Tuesday).
    What should I know before visiting Ochika Ramen?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ochika Ramen?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Ochika Ramen accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.