Shinasoba Tanaka

A highly reputable niboshi ramen shop tucked away in a residential area, a short distance from Ikebukuro Station. The nearest station is Mukohara Station on the Toden Arakawa Line, about a 15-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station. The signature "Juuno Niboshi Soba" features an incredibly rich, thick soup made by simmering a large amount of niboshi (dried sardines), chicken, and pork for over 9 hours, combined with low-hydration thin noodles that have a satisfyingly firm bite. The most popular "Niboshi Truffle Soba" is a light broth ramen where the elegant aroma of truffle gently spreads, also recommended for first-timers. Extra noodle servings (kae-dama) and niboshi ae-dama (seasoned extra noodles with niboshi) are also popular. Orders are placed via a touch-panel ticket vending machine, but please note there are no photos or English descriptions. It's a small shop with only 9 counter seats. Cash only.

1. **Before Entering the Shop (If there's a queue)** If there is a queue, please line up behind other customers and wait. Observe the other customers to determine whether to buy your meal ticket first or after entering the shop. 2. **Purchasing Meal Tickets / Ordering** This shop operates on a system where you purchase meal tickets from a vending machine before being seated. The vending machine is a touch panel type, but it does not have pictures or English explanations. Only cash is accepted. Please select and purchase meal tickets for your desired ramen, kae-dama (extra noodles), niboshi ae-dama (stirred noodles with dried sardines), and the daily "Kimagure Gohan" (whimsical rice bowl), etc. 3. **Seating & Receiving Your Order** After purchasing your meal ticket, please take any available seat and hand your meal ticket to the staff. Please wait a moment until your order is served.

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