I visited Kichijoji Bubuka, famous for their Mazesoba. I ordered the classic Black Maru with flavored egg! The noodles are thick, so I had to wait 7-8 minutes before it was served. It was rich, but easier to eat than I expected, and even the regular size had a satisfying amount. The chashu was tender and very delicious. I don't usually eat mazesoba, but I might get hooked on it! Thank you for the meal.

I arrived around 11:35 and most of the seats were already taken. I ordered the Black Maru Ajitama Abura Soba, and the flavored egg was really rich and delicious. When I added the garlic provided on the table, it became even more tasty, so I recommend it! It felt like there was a bit more sauce in this abura soba compared to the regular one. It was really delicious!

Black Maru Abura Soba at Bubuka Kichijoji Kitaguchi store. I visited after a live performance. Managed to make it just in time for the last order! It was my first time at this shop. The consistency of the sauce was impressive. It's a flavor that everyone loves. I enjoyed changing the taste using the tableside chili oil, vinegar, and grated garlic. Thank you very much even though it was close to closing time.

While searching for ramen in Kichijoji, I stumbled upon the famous cup oil soba place, Bubuka. There are other popular ramen shops as well, but I decided to check this one out. Personally, when it comes to oil soba, I used to eat a lot of Takaraka in Higashi Koganei during my company dorm days, but I also enjoyed Bubuka's cup oil soba. I still eat it occasionally. The store seemed a bit hidden, but of course it was there. Nowadays, they have collaborations with famous ramen shops that change weekly, but in the past, there weren't many memorable ones. However, Bubuka's oil soba with mayonnaise has a certain junky appeal that is quite popular, including for me. I arrived around 16:55. I purchased the rich black circle chashu oil soba regular size for 980 yen with an additional mayonnaise topping for 50 yen at the ticket machine near the entrance and took a seat at the counter. Huh? The counter seats are fixed and cramped—very uncomfortable. Why fix the seats? What's the point of having a wide open space behind? I was disappointed right away. The dish arrived in about 10 minutes. It looked a bit small. With extra chashu, there were four slices of pork, along with green onions, seaweed, bamboo shoots, and narutomaki. The thick, dark sauce already coated the thick noodles, giving it a rich appearance. It looked quite intense. First, I mixed it all together. With the addition of mayonnaise, it became even more intense. I took a bite. Huh? It's not as strong as I thought. Despite being rich and oily, the flavor was smooth and comforting, making it easy to eat. The flavor wasn't overpowering, so I could eat it as it is, but I decided to add chili oil and garlic because why not. It added a nice kick. I'm glad I didn't add extra chashu as it was unnecessary. The chashu itself was delicious, but the oil soba stands out on its own, and I think unnecessary additions are not needed. In dishes like Taiwanese mixed noodles, there are variations with additional rice or toppings, but with this one, I think it's best to simply enjoy the chewy noodles coated in delicious oil. I was annoyed by the cramped seating, but the flavor left me satisfied. Cup noodles often have smaller noodles, but I think they did a good job replicating it here.

White Maru Abura Soba (with seasoned egg, large size) ¥950 Today was unexpectedly a ramen day for both lunch and dinner! After finishing work at night, I was invited by a customer to go eat ramen and I immediately agreed and went! Oh man, it was so delicious... I usually get the Kuro Maru, but this time I tried the White Maru Abura Soba for the first time and it was so refreshing, with the garlic pairing perfectly. It was seriously the best! After finishing my meal, I watched the Basketball World Cup on my phone, and couldn't help but cheer loudly by myself. (Embarrassing)

Visited Bubuka in Kichijoji, famous for their oil noodles! When I arrived around 7 pm, the restaurant was full. As expected from a popular place! Ordered their traditional oil noodles, which had a strong chili oil flavor. It was a hearty and satisfying dish! The noodles were thick and coated well with the oil. It was delicious!

I had the large serving of black maru oil soba with a topping of raw egg and a side of small rice. It was my first time trying it, and it was as delicious as I expected! I enjoyed changing the flavor by adding garlic and chili oil halfway through, and mixing in the raw egg later made it even more delicious than I anticipated! When the noodles were gone, pouring the remaining broth over the rice was amazing! It just kept getting tastier, and I couldn't stop eating.

I visited the restaurant around 2:00 PM on Saturday and found it to be full, but there was no line. As I was eating, some seats became available, so if you arrive around 2:30 PM, you should be able to get in quickly. The taste is delicious, so I will skip that part. The combination of black pepper and mayonnaise is great, and adding garlic makes it the ultimate junk food. The staff were all polite, and I would definitely like to come back again.

Normal maze soba. I became obsessed with abura soba after trying it for the first time at Kameo Ramen. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is quiet, with only a counter. The noodles themselves have a simple and robust stance rather than being extravagant. They recommend changing the flavor, but I never know how much to add, so in the end, the original, unchanged version is probably the best.

I finally visited a restaurant I had been wanting to try for about 20 years. I ordered the popular Black Maru Oil Soba using the food ticket machine in the half-filled restaurant. The dish arrived quickly, well mixed as requested. It had a bitter umami flavor with a unique taste, likely from burnt garlic and oil in the sauce. The toppings were simple - chashu, menma, and nori. I enjoyed adding garlic and vinegar from the table to change up the flavor. While it may not have the same impact as it did in the past, I can see why it became popular back then. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

I arrived at the restaurant around 9:30 PM on a regular day. The place was about 70% full. I ordered the large serving of black meat oil ramen with mayonnaise. After a short wait, the dish arrived. The portion was quite large, as expected from a hearty restaurant. I started eating by mixing the noodles and toppings together. The taste is hard to describe, but it reminded me of the junky flavor you get from instant cup noodles. Adding mayonnaise intensified the junkiness. It seemed like a taste that students would enjoy. I added vinegar, garlic, and chili oil halfway through. The vinegar made it refreshing and easier to eat, surprisingly. The garlic and chili oil increased the junky flavor. I struggled a bit but managed to finish the whole meal. It was a satisfying meal. Not just at this restaurant, but in general, I think oil ramen is something I would have eaten a lot during my student days. However, now it feels too junky for me. I realized that it's good to enjoy junky food while you're young. I should also try to eat things like barbecue and fried food while I still can.

I suddenly craved it and went to Kichijoji - Black Circle Oil Mayonnaise Ramen. It was rich and delicious even when eaten as is. Adding mayonnaise made it even more junky and satisfying. Adding chili oil gave it a punch and kept it from getting boring. I hope they open a branch in Shinjuku.

I ordered the black oil noodles (the richer one). Even though it was 5:30 pm on a Saturday, there were already 4 people waiting in line in front of the shop, indicating its popularity. The black oil noodles had a strong sesame oil flavor and seemed richer compared to the usual oil noodles. Personally, I found the white one to be milder and more delicious.

I arrived around 11:30 on Saturday and there was no line yet. I purchased the Black Maru Chashu Large (1,090 yen) at the ticket machine. It was definitely rich, but easy to eat and very delicious. Compared to other shops, it felt like a normal portion size. My image of oil soba is probably more towards the White Maru side. Thank you for the meal.

I visited during the day on a regular weekday and was able to enter without much of a crowd. I ordered the black chashu. It's a place I've been curious about since I was a child, but back then there were no smartphones so I couldn't find the restaurant and had to give up. It was a dream come true. The place didn't meet my expectations and felt a bit junky. It had a different kind of junky feeling compared to Jiro's. If I had tried it when I was a child, I might have become addicted.

Product: Accidentally ate ramen due to pressing the wrong button on the ticket machine. Regretful. Price: Even if you press the wrong button, the price is fair for the delicious food. Atmosphere: Counter seating only. Eat and leave. Conclusion: Kind, calm, and polite service. Among many choices, I'm glad I chose this restaurant today! The food was really delicious. I will definitely visit again!

This is a highly popular restaurant known for its cup noodles. The seating consists of only counter seats, and the restaurant is compact, but it is always crowded with customers. The noodles are chewy and the sauce is rich, but it is easy to slurp up. If you have tried cup noodles before, I recommend trying this dish at the restaurant.

- Black Maru Ajitama Ramen ¥840 - Gyoza ¥190 - Draft Beer ¥430 Bubuka is famous for its cup noodles. This was my first time trying their restaurant, and the taste was exactly like their cup noodles, for better or for worse. It just proves how high the quality of cup noodles is. The chewy noodles were already mixed well with the sauce when served. Even without adding chili oil or vinegar, the flavor was strong and satisfying. The gyoza was served at the same time as the noodles, which seemed like a good match, but I would have preferred it to be served a bit later since I also ordered a beer. Overall, it was a delicious meal. Thank you.

Located in Kichijoji, Tokyo. It's called Kichijoji Kitaguchi store, as far as I know, this is the only one. Originally, it was operating at Minamiguchi, but it moved here, and at some point, it seems to be under the umbrella of a company called Sagami Holdings, which also owns Ajino-Mingei. On Saturday at 12:28, there was a wait for 2 people, but we were seated quickly. The white noodle is light, and the black noodle is stronger. Well, when I wanted to eat the black noodle, I found the Mayonnaise Abura Soba. As a mayo lover, this is the only choice for me! I purchased the Mayonnaise Abura Soba (regular) for 780 yen and an extra flavored egg for 110 yen from the ticket machine. Before mixing in the mayonnaise, I took a bite of the plain abura soba. It's strong, but has a gentle taste. And then, I mixed in the mayonnaise. I mixed and mixed the green onions, bamboo shoots, and fish cake. Once the mayonnaise coated the abura soba, the taste changed. Of course, it did. The abura soba coated with mayonnaise, combined with the original oil, created a slippery texture like no other. And when you eat it with the bamboo shoots, it has a perfect texture. It's not something you would eat every day, but occasionally, it's nice to have something like this. Thank you for the meal.

I went to Bubuka for the first time in about 15 years, acting like a student. I used to go to the South exit before, so it was my first time at the North exit. I arrived around 11:30 and waited in line for about 10 minutes, there were about two groups ahead of me. On the restaurant's website, it said cash only, so I brought cash, but I was able to use a credit card at the ticket machine. Maybe it's for foreign tourists? The taste was still delicious as always. And the dumplings were super cheap! It seemed like there was more volume than cup noodles, but I managed to finish it. It seemed like many people around me were ordering regular ramen instead of oil noodles, so if I have the chance to go again, I would like to try it. But I might end up ordering the oil noodles again. I want to go again!