Chukasoba Rukawa

Just a 1-minute walk from Shinjuku Nishiguchi Station, this ramen shop specializes in its signature "Gyukai Chintan" (Beef-Shellfish Clear Soup), a unique blend of domestic beef bones, chicken, and shellfish dashi. The clear, pristine soup offers a delightful synergy of rich beef umami and elegant shellfish flavor, creating a profile so captivating you'll want to savor every last drop. They offer two varieties: Shoyu (soy sauce) and Shio (salt), with the Shio ramen served with truffle paste. The thin, straight noodles from Kanno Seimenjo are pleasantly firm with an excellent ability to cling to the soup, but as they tend to soften quickly, it's recommended to enjoy them without delay. Although it's a small establishment with 10 L-shaped counter seats, service is swift, ensuring a smooth and efficient dining experience.

Ordering Guide: Chukasoba Ryukawa Here is the ordering process from entry to exit at our shop: 1. **Before Entering (If there's a queue)** Even if there are no empty seats inside, please first purchase your meal ticket at the ticket machine located near the entrance. Please hold onto your meal ticket and wait outside the shop until a seat becomes available. 2. **Entry & Ordering** Once a seat becomes available, please enter the shop and sit at any open seat. Hand your purchased meal ticket to a staff member. 3. **Seating & Receiving Your Order** Your ramen is typically served in about 3-5 minutes. Noodles tend to get soft quickly, so we recommend starting to eat soon after it is served. 4. **Additional Information** If the ramen portion is not enough, you can order "Kaedama" (extra noodles) for 100 yen. If you wish to do so, please call a staff member and hand them the Kaedama ticket. If you ordered "Ebi Miso Tsukemen" (Shrimp Miso Dipping Noodles) and would like to drink the soup after finishing, please tell a staff member "Soup Wari" (soup dilution).

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