Nakano City, Tokyo, Japan｜Chūka-soba Aoba Nakano

Just excellent ramen here. Had the special chuuka soba 1080円。Chasshuu instantly melts in your mouth. The menma was also amazing. I like how the shop opens onto the street. The fish and meat broth was filled with umami. The price is also reasonable.

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

A wonderful place for a reasonably priced lunch in the middle of winter. A rich soup and springy noodles are just the start of it. With an excellent tsukemen broth complementing springy and chewy noodles, Aoba serves up some of the nicest dining within easy walking distance of Nakano Station. The bamboo shoots were flavourful and supple, yet with enough firmness to provide a chew. The chashu was melt in your mouth soft, and although slightly salty, was an excellent complement to the noodles and broth. The broth is warming, and its gradual increase in spiciness as you work your way though the noodles feels fantastic. A definite recommend.