Located just a 2-minute walk from Exit 3 of Suehirocho Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, this restaurant is situated on Akihabara Junk Street. It is easily recognizable by its large wooden lattice-like sign. The interior has a stylish Japanese-modern atmosphere, with a counter seating arrangement surrounding the kitchen. The menu mainly features Chinese soba and Yamagata spicy miso ramen, with rice dishes also available as toppings. You can choose a rich option with extra lard for the noodles. I selected the Chinese soba with a rich broth. The surface of the soup is covered with fine lard, but surprisingly, the greasiness is not overwhelming. The sweetness and richness of the lard add to the deliciousness, along with a subtle seafood flavor. The noodles are medium-thick with a slight curl, cooked slightly soft and coated with lard. The toppings include chashu, menma, and green onions. The chashu, made from pork belly, has a delicious balance of fatty sweetness and saltiness. I also tried the "Kotou," a unique seasoning from Tanaka Soba. It is not overly spicy but has a pleasant nutty flavor that enhances the rich soup. It is a simple yet delicious dish that makes you want to come back for more. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

Finally had the chance to try the Tanaka Soba's spicy miso ramen. The spicy miso here has a strong flavor of garlic and red chili pepper, making it quite spicy when dissolved. It's a sweat-inducing level of spiciness. The flavor of seaweed is not very prominent. I prefer it to have a bit more mellow taste. The toppings, such as the chashu and menma, were delicious. The noodles were good, with a nice texture, but I still prefer the ones at Han (Dokkyo Daigaku-mae) as my favorite.

On Respect for the Aged Day, I arrived at the restaurant on Monday just before 11 o'clock, and was the second in line waiting for the opening. I bought a cup of Chinese ramen with egg from the vending machine before the restaurant opened. When the restaurant opened, I sat at the counter and received my order about 6 minutes later. The ramen had a nostalgic flavor with a tasty saltiness and slightly soft noodles, reminiscent of Kitakata style ramen. I would like to try the Yamagata spicy miso ramen next time. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was calm and relaxing, despite being in Akihabara. I finished my meal quickly and when I left the restaurant, there were already about 8 people waiting in line. I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the delicious meal!

It's been a while since I visited Akihabara. I felt like eating at Tanaka Soba in the middle of Akihabara and Okachimachi. There was hardly any waiting time (about 10 people lined up when I left). They serve a light yet rich Chinese-style ramen, and you can also order it with extra pork fat. The noodles are medium thickness and curly, which I like! You can also add some spicy seasoning from the table. Thank you for the meal.

I had the rich and flavorful Chukasoba (with back fat) with egg for 980 yen~ It's consistently delicious every time, and the next day it tastes even more amazing!!! I finished every last drop of the soup! Chukasoba... 850 yen Chukasoba (with egg)... 980 yen Negisoba... 1,000 yen Nikusoba... 1,250 yen Yamagata Spicy Miso Ramen... 1,000 yen Extra noodles... 130 yen Seasoned egg... 130 yen Extra green onions... 150 yen Extra bamboo shoots... 150 yen Char siu (1 piece)... 70 yen Char siu (2 pieces)... 140 yen Mentaiko Rice... 300 yen Korean-style Mentaiko Rice... 300 yen Special Meat Rice... 250 yen Rice... 150 yen Instagram: Tanaka Shoten Group (Tanaka Shoten, Tanaka Soba Shop) Introduction Chukasoba is a bowl of ramen inspired by Kitakata ramen, created with the theme of enjoying rural ramen in a casual way! The flat curly noodles are cooked in a way that doesn't cloud the tonkotsu broth, seasoned with salt dressing. We also offer the "Yamagata Spicy Miso Ramen" inspired by a famous shop in Yamagata that left a lasting impression.

I dropped by for lunch. Originally, I had planned to go to a different Chinese restaurant, but it was closed today. So, I decided to look for another place and happened to see that this restaurant, where there is usually a long line, had no line today. I took it as a sign to go in. I bought a meal ticket and chose the meat soba. I usually get the large size, but decided to go with regular this time. I was seated quickly and waited for my soba to arrive. Before long, a meat soba covered in slices of pork came out. First, I tried the soup. It was a little salty, but not too bad. The pork slices were delicious, and the soup was refreshing. I enjoyed my meal. Thank you for the delicious food!

A ramen shop located deep in the back of Akihabara's electronic town, always crowded during lunchtime. Among the many rich ramen shops, this place is valuable for those who prefer light soy sauce ramen. The noodles are reminiscent of Kitakata ramen, with a medium-thick, curly flat noodle that is easy to eat. The chashu is well-balanced, with a leaner cut and refreshing taste. I finished every drop of the soup. I will definitely visit again.

After work, I went shopping and strolling in Akihabara, and feeling a bit hungry, I visited the Tanaka Soba shop that I had marked up before. It took about 10 minutes to walk from JR Akihabara Station. I bought a simple Chinese soba ticket at the ticket machine. I was guided to a vacant counter seat by the staff. The noodles arrived in about 7-8 minutes. The soup was clearer than I had imagined. I took a sip of the soup and it was delicious, not too greasy and easy to drink. The noodles were smooth straight noodles that matched the soup. I usually tend to add options, but this time I encountered a simple and delicious ramen. About halfway through, I added about 1/3 of the karashi (chili pepper?) on the counter with a spoon for flavor variation. It also matched the soup, and I finished it in no time, both the noodles and the soup. It's been a while since I finished a bowl of soup, so it seems like it was a perfect match for my taste. I would like to visit this shop regularly.

I visited around 3:30 pm on a weekday and it was quite empty. I liked that you can buy tickets with Suica at the automatic ticket machine. I ordered the ramen with a seasoned egg and it was very delicious. It's very close to Suehirocho on the Ginza Line, so I would definitely like to use it again when I'm in the area.

It's delicious, isn't it? I really like the refreshing yet rich flavor of this ramen. The chashu is easy to eat and goes well with the noodles. I like to top it with lots of green onions and mix the chashu and rice together. Next time, I want to try the rich version. I will definitely go back.

When I went to Akihabara for errands and couldn't decide on where to have lunch, I ended up at Tanaka Soba. The clear soup was light and very delicious. Even though I hadn't reviewed it before, I've already gotten used to eating there, so I felt the taste was stable and reliable. It's been a while since my workplace moved away, but I thought it was good once again. Thank you for the meal!

I heard this restaurant was popular, so I decided to go in. I was torn between the cold ramen and the regular hot ramen, but I ended up choosing their famous dish, the Chuka Soba! It took a bit longer than expected for the dish to come out, but considering the hype around this place and the fact that I was in Tokyo, I didn't mind the wait. When the bowl arrived, the first thing I thought was, "Wow, what a beautiful bowl of ramen." The soup was light and tasty, with a hint of saltiness. I could easily drink it all up! I tried adding some spice halfway through, and it completely transformed the flavor, although I couldn't finish the soup after that. The noodles were flat and had a great texture, delicious even on their own! The chashu was thick and tender, just the way I like it.

I visited the Tanaka Soba Shop in Akihabara, which seems to be closest to Suehirocho Station. The shop has a rating of 3.72 on Tabelog's Top 5000 as of today. The shop seems to be related to the Tanaka Shouten in Adachi Ward. However, it's not a tonkotsu broth, maybe it's Kitakata or Yamagata spicy miso? I'm not sure, so I decided to go and check it out. The shop has a spacious interior with a counter in a U-shape. There are three staff members in the kitchen and one in the hall. You buy a meal ticket outside the shop, and I chose the Chuka Soba for 850 yen. The Yamagata spicy miso was also on the menu. Today, I'll go for the standard Chuka Soba. The soup looks clear. Let's see how it tastes. The soup has a strong saltiness, similar to chain stores. The straight noodles go well with the soup. The chashu is average, nothing special. The menma is crunchy. It reminds me of the taste of Kitakata ramen from chain stores. It feels like an upgraded version of a chain store. It's quite salty, so it might be good for a drink after work. It's different from my expectations of Tanaka Shouten, but it's still a good place to eat. Overall, it was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I visited this ramen shop for the first time, recommended by my boss. When I entered, I noticed that most of the customers were men. It seemed like a popular place known for its rich and hearty ramen. Since it was hot outside, I decided to order the cold ramen. The soup had a rich flavor, possibly made with kelp broth. It was light and refreshing, which I found perfect for women. The noodles were smooth and chewy, complementing the broth well. The chashu was fatty and flavorful. I could see why it's popular among men. I thought I wouldn't be able to finish it, but I found myself snacking on it. I wonder if the cold ramen is only available during the summer, as if it's a seasonal item. If it's a regular menu item, I would love to come back regularly for a light and refreshing tsukemen experience.

Arrived around 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. There were two groups waiting, but we were seated quickly. It was a good decision to come at this time, as I had seen a long line outside the restaurant when passing by during lunch time. I ordered the regular ramen and it arrived shortly. The soup was clear and light, easy to eat. If you want more flavor, you can ask for the rich option which includes adding pork fat. I would like to try that next time. Thank you for the meal.

This is a chain restaurant operated by "Oishii's Co., Ltd.," which has been selected as one of the top 100 stores for 6 consecutive years, and is under the umbrella of "Tanaka Shoten" and the "Tsujita" group. I was pleasantly surprised by the deliciousness of the "Chuka Soba" when I casually stopped by the "Asakusa store," even though I had no expectations at all. Among the 18 stores, for some reason, the "Main store" and this "Akihabara store" have high ratings on Tabelog, even though they serve a consistent taste from a central kitchen. It's strange how ratings can be unreliable, but it also shows the depth of various elements that contribute to the taste. I had a sudden craving for "Tonkotsu Shoyu" and decided to visit this place. I arrived at exactly 12:00 on a weekday and there were already 8 people waiting outside. I bought a 1000 yen ticket for the "Chuka Soba (with egg)" and requested it to be "rich" when a female staff member came to collect the ticket. It seems they are accommodating to custom orders, as most customers seemed to order "rich" as well. The turnover was quick, and I was able to enter the store in just 4 minutes. The interior has a U-shaped counter with 16 seats, and the kitchen is operated by 2 male staff members working at a fast pace. The bowl of "rich" ramen had fine back fat floating on top, creating a beautiful contrast with the dark menma. The soup, served in a small bowl, looks even more appetizing with the noodles neatly arranged inside. The soup, with a clear broth seasoned with salt, was delicious, enveloped in the sweetness of the back fat. It had a refreshing yet flavorful tonkotsu shoyu soup that was easy to drink. The fresh aroma of the tonkotsu broth, along with the fine back fat, made the soup light and not greasy at all. The noodles, from the same supplier as "Tanaka Shoten," were slightly wavy, medium-thick, flat noodles with a good slurping texture. They were cooked perfectly with a good chewiness and a tasty noodle flavor. The chashu consisted of three slices of braised pork belly, each with a different thickness due to the uneven cutting, but they were all well-seasoned and tender without being too fatty. The deeply flavored menma added a fantastic touch to the dish and was a great snack on its own. The portion size was generous, and the extra green onions were much appreciated. The seasoned egg was slightly aged but still tasty. Overall, it was a simple yet well-executed bowl of Chuka Soba that was not boring, and it felt like a dish you could enjoy every day, even in the "rich" version. Compared to the "Chan-kei" style, this one gave a more refined impression, but as I haven't had the "Chan-kei" style much and it seems to vary greatly by store, a direct comparison is difficult. The fast cooking speed and the high temperature inside the store made me sweat profusely, so I vowed to avoid revisiting until it cools down, but I definitely want to try it again. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the restaurant before 7 pm on a weekday and was able to enter without waiting. The interior, surrounded by a counter around the kitchen, was filled with the heat of ramen. The broken air conditioner made it uncomfortably hot. I was drawn to the cold ramen, but ended up ordering the ramen with egg for 1000 yen. The smooth and chewy noodles, the salty and slightly clear soup were delicious and easy to eat. The thick slices of chashu were also tasty. Thank you for the meal.

I went to the Tanaka Soba shop in Akihabara. The nearest station is closer to Suehirocho. It's been a while since I last visited. Tanaka Soba shop specializes in Chinese soba, and was originally a famous Hakata ramen shop in Adachi-ku. It became known for its Kitakata ramen and Yamagata spicy miso ramen. In recent years, it has merged with the popular Tsujita group and aims to have 100 stores as a group. However, the Akihabara branch has been the only branch since before the merger. Today, I went to eat chilled Chinese soba because it's hot, but... the air conditioning is broken!? Nevertheless, this is a relatively large shop with fast turnover, so it's better to wait inside than to look for another shop in the scorching heat. The cold salt broth with flat noodles like linguine is delicious! The tender, well-seasoned pork belly, typical of Kitakata ramen, goes without saying! The distinctive menma is also crunchy and delicious. Thank you for the meal.

After 8 months, I visited the restaurant on a weekend at 4:30 pm. Despite the time, it was almost 90% full, so I sat near the entrance at the counter. I ordered the Chinese ramen for 850 yen, opting for a rich and firm texture. It was served in about 6 minutes. The salt soup had a slightly medicinal taste with medium-thick noodles. The richness from the back fat was enjoyable without being too heavy. There was a generous amount of pork and green onions, which was nice. Adding extra spicy seasoning from the table made it even better. The air conditioning seemed to be broken, making it hot, and I ended up sweating while finishing the meal. The price has only gone up by 100 yen in the past 7 years, so it's a great value for the quality.

I had Niigata Nagaoka Ginger Shoyu Ramen in the morning and then wandered around Akihabara. Since I had come all the way, I thought of finding another place and stumbled upon Tanaka Soba Shop. There was no line, so I went in. It was a refreshing and light ramen.

Tanaka Soba Shop Akihabara Branch August 4, 2023 Tanaka Soba Shop Akihabara Branch Address: 3-8-3 Soto-Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Phone: 03-3256-3556 Business hours: 11:00-21:00 Regular holiday: Open all year round Official website: Hidakaya Shin-Koshigaya Higashiguchi Store https://hidakaya.hiday.co.jp/hits/ja/shop/1/detail/516.html Store information from Tabelog and official website Today, I decided to have a late lunch at Tanaka Soba in Akihabara. Despite the lunchtime being over, it's a popular spot with a few people waiting in line. After purchasing a meal ticket from the ticket machine outside, I waited on the bench in front of the shop. When guided by the staff, I handed over my ticket at the table. This time, I opted for the Negi Ramen for 1,000 yen to get some nutrients. You can pay with Pasmo or Suica, so it's okay if you don't have cash. The water is self-service, but the staff brought me the first cup. Thank you! While playing Pokemon Go, my meal arrived! It was a Negi Soba with plenty of green onions. The fresh white leeks were slightly spicy and crunchy. The dark-colored thinly sliced menma did a great job. Delicious! The chashu was tender and tasty. The noodles were chewy flat noodles in the style of Kitakata. Delicious! The soup was a clear and light soup. It's definitely delicious! If you want a richer flavor, you can request "rich" when handing over your meal ticket, and they will make you a rich ramen with plenty of lard! Once again, Tanaka Soba Shop did not disappoint! After finishing my meal, I couldn't stop sweating. It's a sign of good health, right? Thank you for the delicious meal! It was delicious! I would like to try the summer limited cold soba if I can go during the summer! Recent ramen reviews: - Ramen Shop ○ka Ichihara Yamaki Store July 27, 2023 https://fanblogs.jp/takoasami/archive/2710/0 - Ogiya Ramen Nagano Marukocho Store July 19, 2023 https://fanblogs.jp/takoasami/archive/2701/0 - Hokkaido Ramen Himuro Inage Store July 14, 2023 https://fanblogs.jp/takoasami/archive/2702/0 Location: Tokyo, Chiyoda-ku, Soto-Kanda, near Akihabara Station, Tanaka Soba Shop, Akihabara Branch, Ramen, Kitakata Ramen The original blog post for this article can be found here. I have written a slightly longer section not related to Tabelog, so if you have some time, I would be happy if you could take a look. https://fanblogs.jp/takoasami/archive/2717/0