I visited around midnight in August 2023 and had to wait for about 15 minutes as the restaurant was full. I had been here about 5 years ago but hadn't reviewed it until now. Last time, I think I had the regular ramen, but this time I tried the recommended spicy ramen. After it was served, I added vinegar and chili oil. From there, I customized it to my liking by adding onions, garlic, extra chili oil, etc. Since there was no soup, the calorie count is about half, making it a perfect dish to eat late at night. I personally enjoyed it without adding onions or garlic, and it was very delicious. The thick noodles paired perfectly with the sauce. Thank you for the meal.

The main branch of Tokyo Abura Soba is located in Ginza, right off the street behind GINZA SIX. This street is packed with ramen shops, all of which are delicious. The restaurant specializes in abura soba and has a simple menu with only two options. You order using a ticket machine. I ordered the Abura Soba in a large size (880 yen). The amount of noodles can be chosen as regular, large, or double (W size), all for the same price, which is great for big eaters. The dish arrived with green onions, menma, seaweed, and a stick-shaped chashu, very simple. You can enjoy changing the flavor using chili oil, vinegar, chili pepper, and a hot spring egg (which costs extra). The simplicity of the abura soba allows for various flavor combinations. Adding chili oil gives it a spicy kick, while vinegar adds a refreshing twist. I didn't try the hot spring egg this time, but I imagine it would make the flavor richer and smoother. The restaurant also had instructions on how to enjoy the dish, so feel free to customize it to your liking. Despite being in a competitive ramen area like Ginza, this place has managed to survive through the pandemic and remains popular. I find myself craving it from time to time.

I apologize for the mixed-up image... On a weekday night, I was planning to go to a different restaurant but it was under renovation so I ended up here. The reliable and comforting oil-based noodles! I enjoyed it with plenty of vinegar, chili oil, and yuzu pepper. There were many tourists, probably due to the location, and the staff seemed busy.

It's amazing that a popular chain of oil soba restaurants has opened in Ginza, with a great location that is always crowded on weekday nights. You can truly enjoy the deliciousness of their oil soba. Thank you for the meal.

This visual is 980 yen more expensive. If you are going to raise the price, why not make it the same price as the large serving? People who can only eat the regular serving are losing out. There are some places where the extra charge for a large serving of noodles has become a norm. Customers are more satisfied with that approach. The portion here is not enough for me to line up for. The presentation looks amateurish. The half-cooked egg doesn't mix well with the noodles. It might be a good deal for those who can eat a large serving. I haven't revisited since I had the oil noodles a long time ago in Waseda, which were delicious. I was disappointed with this place and won't be coming back.

Oil, oil... oil, huh... That's what I thought as I was taken to the restaurant. When I went inside, it was very clean. It seemed to be a popular place with people outside as well. The system was to purchase a meal ticket and hand it to the staff before going outside to line up. When I went outside to get the meal ticket, the door was so clean and shiny. It was funny. The story was like that. They had options for large, regular, and small portions, all at the same price. It's a great deal for those who eat a lot. I tried the spicy option, and it was really spicy. Next time, I'll go for the regular one. It wasn't too oily and very easy to eat. Most importantly, it was clean and lovely. ❤️

I had a regular size oil soba with special toppings A (green onions and half-cooked egg), thank you for the meal♪ The restaurant is located just a few minutes walk from Higashi-Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro. I visited the restaurant at 7:30 PM on a weekday. I entered the store and purchased a meal ticket. I enjoyed the oil soba with special toppings A. I mixed in the vinegar and chili oil on the table, and it was delicious as it coated the chewy noodles well. The taste does not change, so opting for a larger size may become monotonous.

A corner in Ginza Rokuchome where ramen shops line up. Jangaraya Keisuke, Takahashi, and other famous shops are lined up. I love oil soba because I'm conscious of calories♡ Today, I ordered spicy noodles. It's nice that they provide paper aprons. The service is excellent! When you sprinkle onions and mix slowly, the red sauce comes out from the bottom. After just two bites, I couldn't resist and added vinegar and mixed it well again. The rich oil soba is neutralized by the vinegar and smoothly passes through the throat. It's a shame that there's no rice. But I'll come back again♪( 'ω' و(و "ﾌﾘﾌﾘ

After drinking, ramen somehow tastes 20% better. This time, the ramen that made me feel guilty was the oil noodles. I went to a shop that I have been to many times, and it always delivers. The regular size and large size are the same price, which is nice. Being greedy, I ended up getting the large size and later regretted it when my stomach was full. There were free onions placed on the counter, and I couldn't help but put a lot of them into my bowl, ending up with a strong onion smell in my mouth on the way home. This time, I felt like the onions had less moisture than usual. It seemed more dry than moist. Maybe they changed something? Anyway, it was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

After 4 months, I visited the restaurant and was second in line, just 5 minutes before opening. I ordered my usual W-sized oil soba (¥820). It arrived in about 5 minutes. I added chili oil and vinegar, mixed it well, and enjoyed the chewy noodles. Even though it's called oil soba, it's not heavy at all. Halfway through, I added a lot of chopped onions for a light flavor change. The restaurant announced that compared to regular ramen, their oil soba has about 2/3 of the calories and half the salt. Even though I felt full after eating, I still got hungry before dinner. I wonder if that's why? Thank you for the meal.

I tried oil soba for the first time before noon when it was raining and there were empty seats. I had imagined it would be oily, but it was completely different. There was no oily feeling at all. There were also female customers. There was a sign saying to mix vinegar and chili oil around twice before eating. Finely sliced onions were placed on the table, and even if you put a lot in, the taste doesn't become too spicy. The topping of egg and green onions was good, but there wasn't enough chashu.

I recently discovered the option of "Oil Special" that I had overlooked before, and decided to try it out. I ordered the regular size of oil ramen with minced garlic, double mayo, and Oil Special mixed in. I took a few bites as is, then added vinegar and chili oil (more vinegar towards the end), and topped it off with more Oil Special. The fried garlic and chili-like seasoning provided a spicy and fragrant accent, which was great. Finally, I finished it off with plenty of mayo and enjoyed every last bit. Once again, it was consistently delicious.

Tokyo Abura Soba Sogoten Ginza Group @ Higashi Ginza ☆☆☆ Counter seats, ticket system, cash only, no reservations Abura Soba regular size 880 yen Condition: tired, hungry This abura soba shop in Tokyo always seems to have a long line at any location. So, I understand that many people like it, but it's not really my favorite. I happened to see a time when there was no line, so I decided to give it a try, but unfortunately, it was not to my liking. It felt too standard or typical. The type of abura soba that requires adding chili oil from the beginning is not really my preference. The staff was very friendly, so I do think it's a good restaurant! #Ginza #HigashiGinza #AburaGumi #TokyoAburaSobaSogotenGinzaGroup #AburaSobaSpecialtyShop #Ramen #AburaSoba #AburaSobaSpecialtyShop #gourmet #foodie #GourmetGirls #Foodstagram #HungryGirlsClub #GourmetStagram #GinzaGourmet #GinzaLunch #GinzaFood #GinzaRamen #GinzaAburaSoba #HigashiGinzaGourmet #HigashiGinzaLunch #HigashiGinzaFood #HigashiGinzaRamen #HigashiGinzaAburaSoba #RamenGirls #RamenClub #RamenLover #Mazesoba #MazesobaGram

Location: Located along Ginza Sambashi Street, on the 1st floor of Katagiri Building II. Order: Oil Soba (Regular size 160g) ¥820 (tax included) I felt like having oil soba, so I visited this place. I bought a meal ticket, sat at the counter, ordered, and it arrived in about 10 minutes. Even the regular size has a decent amount. Following the instructions on the table, I added vinegar and chili oil in two rounds each, mixed it well, and the special aromatic sauce combined beautifully, creating a wonderful aroma. The hot and chewy medium-thick noodles also mixed well, creating a deliciously addictive flavor, albeit a bit junky. The chashu and menma were also delicious, and I finished it in no time. Next time, I want to try the spicy miso.

I don't usually go to this place, but I was a bit peckish and curious so I decided to visit this oil ramen shop after a long time. According to the counter information, it is healthier than regular ramen with 2/3 of the calories and half the salt, so I'll take their word for it. I ordered the special mixed ramen with menma, green onions, and a half-boiled egg. It brought back memories of this taste as I added extra vinegar to the toppings and enjoyed it. Personally, I still prefer regular ramen or tsukemen.

Abura soba, regular size 820 yen Special topping set A 180 yen Located in a small alley just off the main street of Ginza. Next to it, there are other ramen shops like J○ra Ramen. After finishing some errands at the Ginza branch, on my way back, feeling a bit hungry, I was drawn to the red neon sign of "oil" naturally (^^) Inside the restaurant, there is only a long counter. There was just one seat available. You order at the ticket machine near the entrance. Regular size, large size, and double size are all the same price. I was intrigued by the popular No.1 special topping and ordered it. I handed over the ticket and waited at my seat. On the table, there were chili oil, vinegar, spicy seasoning, black pepper, and finely chopped onions. And there was a sign showing "delicious way to eat" which I studied eagerly while waiting. *The default toppings for abura soba are bamboo shoots, sliced ​​chashu, chopped seaweed, and chopped green onions. Add A topping of sesame and half-boiled egg. Following the instructions of the restaurant, I poured in vinegar and chili oil while it was hot, added a lot of chopped onions, and mixed it all together. When I tried it... Hmm? It was quite bland. I added more vinegar, chili oil, black pepper, and spicy seasoning. Somehow it started to pack a punch. The half-boiled egg served as a good flavor enhancer. The A set was the right choice. Despite the hint of the word "oil," I finished it smoothly. The calorie content is 2/3 of ramen and the salt content is about half. It's surprisingly healthy, which you wouldn't expect from the name! It may be as written (^^) It's a matter of preference, but it would have been even better if there were unique features or chopped garlic that are unique to this shop in terms of seasoning. Bon appétit.

I had some time before meeting up in Ginza, so I searched for ramen. I was actually planning to eat duck soba at the neighboring restaurant, but there was a line of several people, and it said to first purchase a meal ticket, so I entered without looking at the sign and went to the ticket machine. There, it said "oil soba." Uh-oh... I ended up here by mistake! But well, I had no choice but to eat it... the line was long, and it must be delicious! So, I suddenly had my first experience with oil soba, haha. I bought a regular-sized oil soba. I was nervous about whether oil soba would be greasy. While waiting, I studied how to eat it. When I sat down, the oil soba arrived right away. It looked quite simple. It was recommended to mix 2-4 rounds of vinegar and chili oil, so I started with 2 rounds. I quickly mixed it to blend the special sauce that had accumulated at the bottom throughout. Then, while it was still hot, I slurped it up! I took a bite and was surprised! It was delicious! I really liked the taste, haha. The sauce coated the noodles nicely with a good balance. Despite being oil, it wasn't heavy. I like sour flavors, so I added 2 more rounds of vinegar. I sprinkled a little bit of the free topping, chopped onions, and slurped it up! Since there was no soup, I finished it in no time! Before I knew it, I had finished before the young guy next to me. It was delicious! It's said to be lower in calories than ramen and surprisingly healthy?! This is what oil soba is like! The special sauce was delicious. It was a nice find of a B-grade gourmet dish! Surprisingly, it seems like something girls would like! Next time, I want to study different toppings and ways to eat it. In the end, my accidental mistake turned into a good encounter!

There is a small ramen street behind Ginza Six, with Jangara, Tokyo Abura Soba, Kamo Soba Keisuke, Mugi to Olive, and others lined up. There is a 300 yen coin parking lot on the street, making it convenient for parking quickly when driving. When lining up, you purchase your ticket from the vending machine and then wait outside. On a Saturday at 11:30 am, there were only 2-3 people waiting. Inside, you receive a paper apron and wait for your order. I ordered the Abura Soba (regular) with a special topping of green onions, sesame seeds, and a half-boiled egg. I prefer to have the half-boiled egg served separately on a plate. I added some free onions as toppings, mixed in some chili oil and vinegar, and thoroughly enjoyed the well-balanced flavor. Mixing in the half-boiled egg halfway through adds a nice variation. Some customers also add garlic to customize their taste. Everyone seemed to be enjoying their own unique seasoning preferences.

I felt like eating oil noodles for the first time in a while and decided to visit. The regular size, large serving, and double serving are all priced at 820 yen, which is nice. I ordered the double serving with toppings. It was ready in about 5-6 minutes. I mixed it well. I got a little tired of the taste halfway through, so I added chili oil and vinegar and mixed it. Hmm, it's quite delicious! The toppings were a bit disappointing for the price, but overall I was satisfied! It was a great dish, and I would like to come back again. Delicious oil noodles, thank you for the meal!

After drinking, to finish off in a Ginza-like place, there is a unique shop that uses noodles made from wheat flour rich in a layer called "aleurone layer" which contains only about 6% of vitamins, minerals, and polyphenols. It's a fusion of healthy noodles and seemingly unhealthy oil soba! (laughs) - Oil Soba W Double Portion: $8.60 - Green Onion Sesame and Half-boiled Egg Topping: $1.80 - Special Oil Mix: $0.20 - Crushed Raw Garlic W: Free #Tokyo 4th stop #Ginza #OilSoba #Tokyo Oil Group Headquarters #Aleurone Layer