Tokyo Style Noodle Hotate Biyori

This is an extremely popular tsukemen (dipping noodles) shop in Akihabara, operating on a strict sign-up/reservation system. Their signature dish is the "Hokkaido Scallop Kelp Dashi Tsukemen," where the noodles, soaked in kelp dashi, offer an exquisite flavor even when enjoyed on their own. Sign-ups for lunch begin at 9 AM and for dinner at 4 PM. Such is its popularity that nearly 20 people are already queuing by 8:30 AM. Please note that they only accept cash, and large denominations are not accepted. Due to frequent temporary closures, please check their official X (formerly Twitter) account for the latest information before your visit.

1. **Before Entering the Shop (If there's a queue)** Upon arrival, please register your name. Registration for lunch starts at 9 AM, and for dinner at 4 PM (On weekends, all time slots begin at 9 AM). When registering, you will specify your visit time, then please gather at the shop again 10 minutes before your designated time. One person can register for a maximum of 4 people. 2. **Purchasing Meal Tickets / Ordering** Purchase meal tickets from the vending machine before taking your seat. Please observe other customers to confirm whether to buy tickets before entering or after. Only cash can be used for payment. 5,000 yen and 10,000 yen bills cannot be used, so please prepare coins or 1,000 yen bills. 3. **Seating & Receiving** When your designated time arrives, please enter the shop and take your seat according to the staff's guidance. After taking your seat, please hand your purchased meal tickets to the staff. 4. **Others** For tsukemen (dipping noodles), first enjoy the noodles as they are, soaked in kelp water. Afterward, you can progressively enjoy variations in flavor with bonito salt, wasabi, and truffle oil. After your meal, you can ask the staff for the monthly changing soup-wari (dilution soup).

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