Tokyo Aburagumi Sohonten Ginza

got there around twenty minutes after opening at waited for 35-40 minutes maybe before getting seated? it’s a very small place, not a lot of seats, but it was spacious enough. each person had their own little set of toppings which i thought was really nice, i tried all of them with my noodles and that really kept the meal interesting because i could keep switching up the flavour. i thought it would be super oily and heavy, but it was actually perfect! i added roast pork, egg, and kewpie mayo. the roast pork was a little bit tough and dry in some parts and the egg was just a bit overcooked for my liking, but all the toppings really elevated the dish. honestly a really special meal, and it’s perfect if you just want to indulge yourself in some oily goodness !

Prices are different when order in different languages. Japanese 980yen - basic bowl without egg, minimal of everything English 1320yen - premium bowl with egg and more green onion and more meat than basic , some garnishes We came 2 nights in a row. First row non spicy, second row spicy. Sizes: small, large, extra large Same price for all sizes, non spicy slightly cheaper Food taste great . It’s abit too oily for me but my partner Loves it . I like it but smaller amount each time is good. I too missed it the sending day. Portion is huge. Just take away if there is a long queue takeaway takes only five minute. Seats sinside the restaurant is only for eight person at one time..

Excellent abura soba, both spicy and regular options are very tasty. Theres multilingual menu options and they give you a little explanatory card (or you can translate the posted one) on how to eat abura soba (basically just mix it up from the bottom). I usually go for spicy with an extra egg and a beer. Theres a little extra oil, scallions, and chili at the seat so you can adjust the flavor. It’s a tight place, maybe 10 seats, and can have a line. There’s a solid ramen place next door so I usually go to whichever has the shorter line if it’s very cold or raining.

Started off our first meal in Tokyo with this. Was a little skeptical at first seeing a much longer line at another ramen restaurant on its left, but no regrets - it was amazing! Got the spicy version; every component in this ramen dish was excellent with just the right amount of heat.

Food is amazing. Quick service and order through electronic ticketing machine. The issue I noticed and avoided is that every language other than Japanese on the machine has price increases for the main bowl. It would cost them nothing to leave the price the same. Still would recommend! Otherwise no difference in service to locals or foreigners, which is not the same that can be said of most places back in the USA (or even just color of your skin).

Delicious soba!!! The restaurant only has 8 seats so it’s best to go before opening time to queue. We were lucky enough to be part of the first seating (we arrived 30min before opening). When you enter, you place your order at the machine and get seated. We got the large size special topping B (with additional roast pork, green onions & sesames, and egg). Note that their medium, large, XL are all the same price since only the quantity of the noodles changes. The server will also give you a guide on how to properly eat abura soba (other languages available). Food is served hot so we have to mix right away with the right amount of vinegar and chili oil. I loved the dish so much!! Noodles of large size is a lot and heavy but very flavorful! We tried their dumplings in sesame sauce but it was just okay, worth skipping on next time.

The wait seems to be at least 30-40min at any given time of the day. I wasn’t able to wait the second time due to being hangry, but it was definitely worth the wait. The price is the same for small, medium, and large. If you have the stomach for it, GET THE LARGE. Side of yebisu is a must.

This is my first time came to Ginza for travel, I decided to try a very famous noodle shop in the center of Ginza district - Tokyo Aburumi Sohonten, based on the recommendation of my colleagues! What’s very special about this noodle shop is that it’s not just ordinary ramen, but soba noodles (oil noodles)! Therefore there is no soup at all. But when I started eating it, it tasted beyond my expectation. The noodles have a soft texture and are seasoned with a little soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil. The whole bowl of noodles blends into one. It's a level that ordinary ramen can't reach. However, it is recommended that if you want to come to taste it, you must reserve at least 30 minutes to queue up, otherwise it will really exceed the estimated itinerary. The price of a large bowl of noodles: around JPY 1,000, which is quite affordable!