Aburasoba Chigo Ramen – Tokyo

This small ramen shop near Shinjuku got me intrigued because of its unusual Menu. Italian flavors mixed with traditional Japanese ramen and you got Aburasoba Chigo Ramen! One of the ramen creations is even called “the Italian flag”, with its colors resembling it, with a poached egg to add as a topping. I mean who could resist that?

Located near Yamanoto lines Okubo Stations south exit, it is easy to find. A rather small shop with about 10 counter seats it is cozy and comfortable. And the best part, in this small space, you get to see how the Ramen is made right in front of you! It might be a little distracting, but well…

Aburasoba Chigo Ramen is also a bit unusual as they have a variety of other dishes including a homemade curry and meats such as steak on the menu. Which as an added bonus comes in English and with plenty of pictures. So even if you are not entirely sure what to order, there won’t be any crazy surprises.

The food

I ordered the spicy oily ramen for 700¥ and added a poached egg for another 100¥. Which makes this place really affordable. And not just that, it was delicious!

The addition of more salady toppings, such as diced raw onion and green leaves helped to make it feel lighter and although it was the spicy variation, it did not blow my head off. Though, if that is what you are looking for, there is plenty of condiments including chilly to add. Ramen is great like that.

So this should definitely be on your list of must-eats, especially if you find yourself in the area. However, you may get there and have to wait for a little due to its smaller size. It is definitely worth it, but just in case you do not have time for that, there is another ramen shop close by selling the best spiciest ramen in Tokyo.

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Address

1 Chome-24-16 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 169-0073

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