Chuka Soba Aoba Nakano Main Store

Came back years and still 1 of the best chuka soba, it’s on the light favor side be prepare it’s not your thing chashu 15/10 just too good as always Yudetamago: 10/10 Soup base: 9/10 it’s a light one so very great to drink it all Noodles : 10/10 unless you prefer pasta Bamboo shoot : 9/10 they are unique, thicker side that might turn down some ppl

Great little ramen shop located on a corner street near Nakano Broadway. This location was featured on the Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2015. Really enjoyed the tsukemen

Ramen was really delicious! You can ask for their homemade yuzu tōgarashi condiment to mix in your ramen for a different flavor profile.

Fish alert the broth is made with fish, chicken and meat; the dip in ramen is better for thos3 who wants to avoid a fishy experience.

Aoba is a soba ramen shop that is quite popular, perhaps due in no small part to their inclusion as a Michelin Gourmand Bib selection, which is how I heard about this restaurant. I stopped in shortly after they opened to try a bowl of their shoyu fish-infused broth. For 730￥ $6.50 USD) for the regular or 900￥ $8 USD) for the special portion ramen with egg and extra chashu, it is definitely an inexpensive way to try some quality ramen. Large sizes and tsukemen dipping-style is also on offer. I was quite impressed with the broth, as it was clean and slightly light, yet had a nice, rich Chinese-inspired flavor. I actually thought there was something else in the soup like pork or duck, but I could be wrong. The portion wasn't huge, nor the chashu plentiful, but the quality is worth it. If you're hungry after shopping for all those anime goods at Nakano Broadway, this is a great place to stop by.