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    Taiyo Whale Noge Honten

    太陽ホエール 野毛本店

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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.

    Best for

    Located in the bustling drinking concourse of Pio City B2F directly under Sakuragicho Station, Taiyo Whale pairs thin-skinned pan-fried gyoza and cheap highballs with classic retro chuka soba.

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    元祖 焼き餃子 (Original Pan-Fried Gyoza) / 昔ながらの中華そば (Retro Shoyu Chuka Soba)

    Shoyu
    Izakaya
    Dumpling
    ¥1,000–¥1,999 lunch · ¥2,000–¥2,999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Directly connected underground to Sakuragicho Station in Pio City B2F; happy hour discounts available on gyoza in the afternoon.

    Operational note: Underground izakaya tavern in Pio City B2F; gyoza and old-school shoyu ramen paired with highballs; walk-in seating; official website
    Live announcements:@whale_nogeshingroup.jp
    Counter seating

    Location

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    Sakuragicho Pio City B2F, 1-1 Sakuragicho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0062 (神奈川県横浜市中区桜木町1-1 ぴおシティ B2F)

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Izakaya
    Dumpling
    Ramen

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999 lunch · ¥2,000–¥2,999 dinner

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    Recommended order

    元祖 焼き餃子 (Original Pan-Fried Gyoza) / 昔ながらの中華そば (Retro Shoyu Chuka Soba)

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    Getting there

    Sakuragicho Pio City B2F, 1-1 Sakuragicho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0062 (神奈川県横浜市中区桜木町1-1 ぴおシティ B2F)

    1 min from Sakuragicho

    JR Keihin-Tohoku Line, JR Negishi Line, Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line

    Hours

    Mon-Fri: 14:00–22:00 (L.O. 21:00); Sat, Sun & Holidays: 13:00–22:00 (L.O. 21:00); Closed: Jan 1

    Queue & entry protocol

    Directly connected underground to Sakuragicho Station in Pio City B2F; happy hour discounts available on gyoza in the afternoon.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Underground izakaya tavern in Pio City B2F; gyoza and old-school shoyu ramen paired with highballs; walk-in seating; official website

    Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:

    @whale_nogeshingroup.jp

    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 Taiyo Whale Noge Honten

    What is the nearest station to Taiyo Whale Noge Honten?
    Sakuragicho, about a 1-minute walk away. Sakuragicho is served by JR Keihin-Tohoku Line, JR Negishi Line and Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line.
    What should I order at Taiyo Whale Noge Honten?
    元祖 焼き餃子 (Original Pan-Fried Gyoza) / 昔ながらの中華そば (Retro Shoyu Chuka Soba). Noodles: izakaya, dumpling and ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Taiyo Whale Noge Honten?
    Lunch runs ¥1,000–¥1,999 and dinner ¥2,000–¥2,999.
    When is Taiyo Whale Noge Honten open?
    Mon-Fri: 14:00–22:00 (L.O. 21:00); Sat, Sun & Holidays: 13:00–22:00 (L.O. 21:00); Closed: Jan 1
    What should I know before visiting Taiyo Whale Noge Honten?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Taiyo Whale Noge Honten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Taiyo Whale Noge Honten accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.