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    Golden time, Restaurant in Tokyo
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    Tabelog 2025

    Golden time

    Nerima, Tokyo

    Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

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    Price

    JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

    Why go

    A seven-seat dry tantanmen counter in Nerima where lunch costs under ¥2,000 and sells out by 14:15. No reservations, no English menu, no ceremony; just two versions of sesame-forward noodles priced for daily repetition. Tabelog Ramen 100 since 2019, cash only, reliably consistent for regulars who want ramen without the hype.

    About Golden time

    Golden time in Tokyo is a modestly priced dining option with a verified price range of ¥1,000–¥1,999. Verified hours show service on Tuesday through Friday from 11 AM–2:15 PM and 6–7:45 PM, plus Saturday from 11 AM–2:15 PM. The venue is closed on Monday and Sunday. For diners comparing options across Tokyo's broader dining map, the main confirmed draw is straightforward: limited published information, a low price band, a schedule that includes both weekday midday and weekday evening service.

    What Is Verified About Golden time

    The verified price range for Golden time is ¥1,000–¥1,999. The venue also appears on the Tabelog 100 - Ramen - TOKYO - 2025 list, which is the only confirmed recognition available here. Beyond that, details such as specific dishes, seating layout, ordering style, payment rules, reservation policy, chef background, dietary accommodations are not verified in the available data. If you're comparing Tokyo restaurants and other local options, Golden time should be approached as a lightly documented venue rather than one with a fully published service profile.

    When to Go

    The verified schedule is the most useful planning detail. Golden time is closed on Monday and Sunday. From Tuesday to Friday, hours are 11 AM–2:15 PM and 6–7:45 PM. On Saturday, the listed hours are 11 AM–2:15 PM only. If you are planning meals around Tokyo bars or Tokyo hotels, the safest approach is to treat Golden time as a daytime option on Saturday and a midday-or-early-evening option from Tuesday through Friday.

    Because no verified information is available here about reservations, seating, service format, payment methods, menu details, or ingredient availability, visitors should avoid relying on assumptions. Check current operating information close to your visit, especially around holidays or schedule changes. The confirmed facts are simple: Golden time is in Tokyo, it sits in the ¥1,000–¥1,999 price range, it has listed weekday midday and evening hours, it is included in the Tabelog 100 - Ramen - TOKYO - 2025 recognition.

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    Planning details

    Location
    1 Chome-2-7 Kotakecho, Nerima City, Tokyo 176-0004, Japan
    Website
    twitter.com/kintoki0330
    Phone
    +81 3-5926-7566
    Planning details

    Location

    1 Chome-2-7 Kotakecho, Nerima City, Tokyo 176-0004, Japan · Directions

    +81 3-5926-7566

    twitter.com/kintoki0330

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Chonan Hosono Takashi, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • Machi no Parlor, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
    • Parlor Ekoda, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
    • CRIOLLO Honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • Jiyu San, Notable alternative
    Restaurant context

    At ¥1,000–¥1,999 for lunch or dinner, Golden time undercuts most of its Tabelog Ramen 100 peers by ¥2,000–¥3,000 per bowl. Parlor Ekoda and Machi no Parlor both hover around ¥2,000–¥2,999 and offer more varied menus, but neither specializes in dry tantanmen, if that's the format you're after, Golden time is the direct answer. Chonan Hosono Takashi and CRIOLLO Honten match Golden time's price range but lean toward tonkotsu and shoyu bases, respectively. For first-timers choosing between the four, Golden time wins on speed and price; for diners who want tableside flexibility or English-speaking staff, Parlor Ekoda is the safer bet.

    Booking difficulty across this is uniformly low, none take reservations, but Golden time's 40-bowl lunch cap and 19:30 weekday sellout pattern make it the most timing-sensitive. Jiyu San operates in a similar no-frills, counter-only mode, but without the Tabelog pedigree or the dry tantanmen focus. If you're building a Nerima ramen day, start at Golden time before noon, then pivot to Parlor Ekoda for a late lunch or early dinner. If dry tantanmen isn't the priority, Chonan Hosono Takashi's tonkotsu at the same price point offers richer broth and longer operating hours. Golden time is the specialist in a field of generalists, book it (metaphorically, since you can't) when the format is the point, not just the meal.

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    Booking Options Near Golden time
    VenuePriceBooking DifficultyAwards
    Golden timeJPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999Easy
    Tabelog 100 - Ramen - TOKYO - 2025 · #1
    Chonan Hosono TakashiJPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999UnknownNo published awards
    Machi no ParlorJPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdownUnknownNo published awards
    Parlor EkodaJPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdownUnknownNo published awards
    CRIOLLO HontenJPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999UnknownNo published awards
    Jiyu SanUnknown
    2026 OAD Casual in Japan Ranked · #1412026 Tabelog Bronze · #1492026 Bib GourmandTabelog 100 - Soba - EAST - 2025 · #92025 Michelin Plate2025 Tabelog Bronze2025 OAD Casual in Japan

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I wear to Golden time?

    No dress code is verified. The confirmed planning details are that Golden time is in Tokyo and the listed price range is ¥1,000–¥1,999.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Golden time?

    Golden time has verified midday hours Tuesday through Saturday. Evening hours are verified from Tuesday through Friday, 6–7:45 PM. Saturday has no verified evening service, the venue is closed on Monday and Sunday.

    What should a first-timer know about Golden time?

    First-timers should know the confirmed basics: Golden time is in Tokyo, the verified price range is ¥1,000–¥1,999, the listed hours are Tuesday to Friday 11 AM–2:15 PM and 6–7:45 PM, Saturday 11 AM–2:15 PM, closed Monday and Sunday. The venue is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Ramen - TOKYO - 2025.