Musashino, Tokyo, Japan｜Tsukemen Enji Kichijoji

Staff was very kind to a foreigner. There are 2 sets of people waiting — those who have ordered from the vending machine (and waiting for order) and those who are waiting for the vending machine. Once you order, pick up your slips of paper (choose your noodle and your ramen soup type) and hold them until the host collects them. You need to put money into the machine first, then pick your ramen. Very tasty, thick for dipping. Line moved quickly. Convenient right next to the metro station. Water provided.

Amazing dipping noodles. Perfectly chewy. Melt in your mouth pork. Standard noodle with all the toppings 1200 yen. You order from a ticket machine (no English translation). There is a hook and coat hanger behind each seat to hang jackets and bags. If you have some leftover dipping broth and want to drink it, you can dilute it with the thermos of fish broth on the table.

Short wait time, good food, welcoming staff; all-around enjoyable experience, would go again.