Menya Hyottoko Kotsukaikan
麺屋ひょっとこ 交通会館店
Overview
Located on B1F of the Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan, right in front of Yurakucho Station, this is a renowned shop for Japanese-style (Wafu) ramen. Their signature dishes are "Wafu Ryumen" and "Wafu Yuzu Ryumen," featuring a clear and delicate soup based on a Japanese dashi made from bonito and kelp, enhanced with the aroma of yuzu. The ramen is characterized by thin, straight noodles and tender chashu pork. It's a highly regarded establishment, having been selected for the "Ramen Hyakumeiten" (Ramen Top 100 Famous Shops). This is a small shop with only 7 counter seats, operating with an emphasis on high customer turnover. Customers should purchase their meal tickets from the vending machine first before joining the queue. The shop is closed on Sundays and public holidays. Payment is cash only; electronic money, QR payments, and credit cards are not accepted.
How to Order
How to Order Ramen at Menya Hyottoko, Kotsu Kaikan Branch:
1**Before Entering (If there's a queue)**
If a queue has formed, please join the line first. 2. **Purchase Meal Ticket / Order** Please purchase your meal ticket from the vending machine before taking a seat. Payment is by cash only (credit cards, e-money, and QR payments are not accepted). Please observe other customers to determine whether to purchase your ticket before entering or after. 3. **Seating / Receiving** Once a seat becomes available, please take it and hand your meal ticket to a staff member. Please wait a moment until your ramen is ready.
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麺屋ひょっとこ 交通会館店@有楽町
— 外食備忘録 (@omodaka1977) December 12, 2023
和風柚子柳麺 820円
※さっぱり系が食べたくなって未訪だったこちらに。なるほど良いね。人気あるのも納得 pic.twitter.com/b46kVLeX70
余計な事は言うべきじゃないね。
— ぽんしゅ@tokyo (@ponsyu_whiskey) February 5, 2020
大事なのは、とにかく有楽町のランチといえば交通会館は外せないし、中でも交通飯店とひょっとこは特に素晴らしいということ。
交通飯店https://t.co/Cho5Obmm79
麺屋ひょっとこ 交通会館店https://t.co/mVbMIhoyPF pic.twitter.com/MwmWINPRQs
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