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    Hoshi no Chuka Soba

    地球の中華そば

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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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    An MSG-free, house-made-noodle shop near Kanazawa-Bunko Station, whose name reads 'Hoshi no Chuka Soba' (Planet Earth's chuka soba). Its refined shio soba is among Kanagawa's most praised, offered with shrimp, pork or mixed wontons, alongside shoyu, tantanmen and occasional specials.

    Order This

    MIX Wonton Shio Soba (MIXわんたん塩そば)

    Shio
    Shoyu
    Chuka Soba
    Tantanmen
    Under ¥1,000 lunch · ¥1,000–1,999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 2 minutes from Keikyu Kanazawa-Bunko Station. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Order the mixed wonton shio soba. A kids' ramen is on the menu. Can sell out early on busy days.

    Location

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    神奈川県横浜市金沢区谷津町347 千輝ビル101

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Chuka Soba
    Tantanmen

    Broth

    Shio
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000 lunch · ¥1,000–1,999 dinner

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    Recommended order

    MIX Wonton Shio Soba (MIXわんたん塩そば)

    Moved here from Chojamachi, Yokohama (Facebook post; opening day Tue 2/7, year not shown). Prices from RamenDB snippet: 中華そば 950円, wonton 1,200円, 担々麺 1,000円. Reading 'hoshi' from Tabelog (hoshinochuukasoba). Shomyoji is about 1 km west; keep or drop.

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    Getting there

    神奈川県横浜市金沢区谷津町347 千輝ビル101

    2 min from Kanazawa-Bunko

    Keikyu Main Line, Keikyu Zushi Line

    Hours

    Tue–Sat 11:30–15:00 (last order 14:45), 18:00–21:15 (last order 21:00); may close early when sold out. Closed Sundays and Mondays (including holiday Mondays).

    Closed: Sunday, Monday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 2 minutes from Keikyu Kanazawa-Bunko Station. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Order the mixed wonton shio soba. A kids' ramen is on the menu. Can sell out early on busy days.

    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

    塩ラーメンをください

    Shio 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 Hoshi no Chuka Soba

    What is the nearest station to Hoshi no Chuka Soba?
    Kanazawa-Bunko, about a 2-minute walk away. Kanazawa-Bunko is served by Keikyu Main Line and Keikyu Zushi Line.
    What should I order at Hoshi no Chuka Soba?
    MIX Wonton Shio Soba (MIXわんたん塩そば). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: chuka soba and tantanmen.
    How much does ramen cost at Hoshi no Chuka Soba?
    Lunch runs Under ¥1,000 and dinner ¥1,000–1,999.
    When is Hoshi no Chuka Soba open?
    Tue–Sat 11:30–15:00 (last order 14:45), 18:00–21:15 (last order 21:00); may close early when sold out. Closed Sundays and Mondays (including holiday Mondays). Closed Sunday and Monday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Hoshi no Chuka Soba?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Hoshi no Chuka Soba accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.