Minato City, Tokyo, Japan｜Tokyo Abura Soba

Not very English friendly but don’t let that dissuade you from ordering one of the most unique and delicious noodle dishes! I’ll break it down for you: put your money in the machine (at least 1000¥ trust me) and you’ll start making selections. The 0¥ buttons allow you to pick a spicy level; spicy isn’t THAT spicy here but either way you can adjust later to add more! Then you’ll pick a “portion size” which are all the same price; don’t get ahead of yourself and generate food waste or a food coma. I then selected Set A since Set B seemed to just be more of all the toppings. I was seated at the counter, a space furthest away from the others as I was the only single woman (loved this kind, simple gesture!). The water is delicious and filtered using traditional charcoal. I tried everything in my bowl and found the spicier to be the better! Perfectly mixed, amazing flavor, and completely worth the 1000¥! I went around 19:00 on a weekday and the restaurant was very very quiet. Space is limited so be patient if you go during a busy time. Though it’s a chain, this location was top-notch and felt cozy like a mom’n’pop. Can’t wait to bring others here one day!

Eng menu available and server was patient in explaining the process to order from the vending machine. I had a bowl of flavorful dry ramen with 3 big pieces of pork for lunch and the ramen is slightly spicy.

Absolutely delicious, loved it. Nice size portions, fast and helpful service - even for a confused traveller not knowing how the ordering-machine worked! - and most important - so tasty! Returned twi times during our stay in Tokyo.