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    Umaiyo Yu-chan Ramen

    うまいヨ ゆうちゃんラーメン

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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

    A heavyweight tonkotsu shop in Yamato opened in December 2014 by the chef who ran the soup at the Iekei shop Ichirokuya, and who still watches every batch of bones for colour and aroma. Its plain ramen has repeatedly topped the TRY Ramen Awards veteran tonkotsu category, including 1st place in 2025.

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    Ramen (ラーメン)

    Tonkotsu
    Iekei
    Ramen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About a 12–13 minute walk from Yamato Station (Sotetsu, Odakyu Enoshima Line). Open straight through the afternoon, so you can avoid the lunch rush. 7 counter seats plus three 4-person tables; no reservations; cash only; non-smoking. The basic ramen is about ¥1,050 after a 2026 price rise; large ¥1,150.

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    神奈川県大和市上草柳3-15-15

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Tonkotsu
    Iekei

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Ramen (ラーメン)

    Closed days Wednesday plus 1st Thursday (closed_days lists only the weekly one). Price: TRY lists ¥950 (2025); a 2026 blog says the default ramen rose to ¥1,050. 'Repeatedly 1st' from a blog snippet ('1位連続中') plus TRY 2025 1st place.

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    Getting there

    神奈川県大和市上草柳3-15-15

    12 min from Yamato

    Sotetsu-JR Link Line, Sotetsu Main Line, Odakyu Enoshima Line

    Hours

    11:00–20:30, all day (closes on the dot; early closures posted on X). Closed Wednesdays and the 1st Thursday of the month.

    Closed: Wednesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About a 12–13 minute walk from Yamato Station (Sotetsu, Odakyu Enoshima Line). Open straight through the afternoon, so you can avoid the lunch rush. 7 counter seats plus three 4-person tables; no reservations; cash only; non-smoking. The basic ramen is about ¥1,050 after a 2026 price rise; large ¥1,150.

    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

    とんこつラーメンをください

    Tonkotsu 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 Umaiyo Yu-chan Ramen

    What is the nearest station to Umaiyo Yu-chan Ramen?
    Yamato, about a 12-minute walk away. Yamato is served by Sotetsu-JR Link Line, Sotetsu Main Line and Odakyu Enoshima Line.
    What should I order at Umaiyo Yu-chan Ramen?
    Ramen (ラーメン). The kitchen works in Tonkotsu and Iekei. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Umaiyo Yu-chan Ramen?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Umaiyo Yu-chan Ramen open?
    11:00–20:30, all day (closes on the dot; early closures posted on X). Closed Wednesdays and the 1st Thursday of the month. Closed Wednesday.
    What should I know before visiting Umaiyo Yu-chan Ramen?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Umaiyo Yu-chan Ramen?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Umaiyo Yu-chan Ramen accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.