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    Mendokoro Akimoto

    麺処 秋もと

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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

    Run by a chef who managed branches of Sapporo Junren and also worked at Keika, Hishioya and Mutahiro; he went independent in 2015 and moved to this spot by Ichigao Station in 2022. The menu spans shoyu, shio, miso and mala miso plus tsukemen, and the miso ramen placed 9th in the TRY 2025 veteran-shop miso category.

    Order This

    Miso Ramen (味噌らーめん)

    Miso
    Shio
    Shoyu
    Spicy
    Ramen
    Tsukemen
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    2–3 minute walk from Ichigao Station west exit (Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line). 7 counter seats plus two 4-person tables; no reservations; cash only. Shio ramen ¥1,200 (choose thin or flat noodles), miso ramen ¥1,350. Thursday is lunch only; coin parking right by the station.

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    Location

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    神奈川県横浜市青葉区市ケ尾町1157-1 1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Tsukemen

    Broth

    Miso
    Shio
    Shoyu
    Spicy

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Miso Ramen (味噌らーめん)

    Closed days: TRY says Tue & Wed; Tabelog snippet says Mon & Tue; the shop's X shows it open on a Wednesday (10/7). Used Mon & Tue (consistent with both newer signals) — worth a quick check. Career list from TRY (Sapporo Junren Tachikawa/Ebisu manager) and Walker+ (Keika, Hishioya, Sapporo Junren, Mutahiro).

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    Getting there

    神奈川県横浜市青葉区市ケ尾町1157-1 1F

    2 min from Ichigao

    Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00; Thursdays lunch only. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

    Closed: Monday, Tuesday

    Queue & entry protocol

    2–3 minute walk from Ichigao Station west exit (Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line). 7 counter seats plus two 4-person tables; no reservations; cash only. Shio ramen ¥1,200 (choose thin or flat noodles), miso ramen ¥1,350. Thursday is lunch only; coin parking right by the station.

    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

    味噌ラーメンをください

    Miso 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 Mendokoro Akimoto

    What is the nearest station to Mendokoro Akimoto?
    Ichigao, about a 2-minute walk away. Ichigao is served by Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line.
    What should I order at Mendokoro Akimoto?
    Miso Ramen (味噌らーめん). The kitchen works in Shio, Shoyu and Spicy. Noodles: ramen and tsukemen.
    How much does ramen cost at Mendokoro Akimoto?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
    When is Mendokoro Akimoto open?
    11:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00; Thursdays lunch only. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
    What should I know before visiting Mendokoro Akimoto?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Mendokoro Akimoto?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Mendokoro Akimoto accept?
    Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.