I was quite torn between getting a small or medium portion, but the medium size was just right and not too expensive. They had a variety of condiments like vinegar, chili oil, garlic, mayonnaise, etc., so you can customize your dish to your liking. They also had a recommended list of ways to eat it, so trying different combinations each time can be fun.

Recently, it feels like there are more Kasugatei popping up. It's probably just a coincidence that they happen to be within my area. This place used to be a ramen shop and now it's become another ramen shop. I ordered the standard oil noodles. I'm not a big fan of thick noodles, but the chashu was delicious. Also, the garlic they give for free goes really well with it, maybe because of how it's sliced. I ended up putting so much garlic in that my mask smelled of garlic afterwards. It's the kind of place I feel like going back to occasionally.

I haven't reviewed it yet, but the other day, I went to eat at Butsuyama at the Shimbashi intersection. After finishing my meal at Butsuyama and going outside to take a photo of the storefront, I was captivated by the flag next to Butsuyama with the words "Challenge to the Spicy Hero" written on it. I checked out the website of Kasugatei, the restaurant next to Butsuyama, and found a video titled "Emajasmine vs Lava Tantan Oil Soba." In the video, the owner, Mr. Takeda, talked about the spicy Tantan oil soba that they developed at Kasugatei, saying that the staff initially thought it was impossible to finish but eventually managed to create a dish that they believed in. The spiciness of the Emajasmine was rated at 3.5 out of 10 (later changed to 5), but I thought it wouldn't be that spicy. So, I decided to go to Kasugatei in Akihabara. When I arrived at around 2 pm, I found the place to be quite cramped. I ordered the Tantan oil soba with maximum spiciness and waited about 10 minutes for it to be served. Before digging into the Tantan oil soba, I tried the ginger soup, which was delicious. The Tantan oil soba, topped with spicy miso, Chinese cabbage, plenty of green onions, and bamboo shoots, had medium-thick curly noodles. I mixed it well, and although the spiciness was disappointing, the flavor was good. I added some garlic, which enhanced the taste. After finishing the noodles, I added the rice and enjoyed the meal. Overall, the spicy level was not satisfying, but the taste was delicious.

I had oil soba at the Yayoi Ramen shop under the Showa Street overpass. This chain, known as the best, also has a location in the electric town area. I don't dislike this type of mixed soba originally. It's hard to deny if you like soupless tantanmen and cup yakisoba. It's a pleasure noodle where you add various seasonings. The Asian female staff member explained the free options in broken Japanese, creating a warm atmosphere.

I don't really like it when the noodles in Abura Soba stick together while I'm eating, but Kasugatei is an exception! I stopped by here on my way to Akihabara on my bike during a break from work. I had been to the area near Chuo Street before, so I wanted to explore some new places. I ordered the Tori Buta Tokumori, and the generous amount of back fat doesn't make the noodles sticky, so it's delicious until the end. And the fact that it's less than 1000 yen even for the large portion is such a great deal. The thick, chewy noodles are so tasty. The bean sprouts add a nice touch and keep it from getting boring, and the chashu is tender and delicious, and the menma is great too. I also got some extra soup to finish it off, and I managed to finish everything. I eat fast, so I finished it in no time, but I started to feel full a bit later and it was a bit uncomfortable. I'd like to try challenging myself with a super large portion while my stomach is still up for it.

It's been a while since my last post. I couldn't go home for about a week due to work, but I'm finally free. The first thing I'm going to eat is oil soba, junk food is great, right? The restaurant was almost closing, so it was empty inside. I bought a ticket for chicken and pork oil soba at the ticket machine, sat at the counter seat, and waited for a while. This restaurant also has a second floor, so it gets quite a few customers. The staff seemed to be working hard alone. After about 10 minutes, the oil soba arrived. It's quite a generous portion for the price. I mixed it well and started eating. The noodles, with a slightly firm texture and a bit of a twist, mix well with the sauce. The rough texture is nice. The sauce has a good balance of sweetness and saltiness, but it might be better with a bit more saltiness. The char siu topping was a bit firm, but it provided a good chewy texture. It seems like it's grilled, and the sauce on the char siu is rich and delicious. I adjusted the taste by adding vinegar and chili oil halfway through and finished it. My stomach was satisfied with the noodles after a long time. I hope I can eat ramen again tomorrow.

I tried the "oil soba" here. I was expecting something greasy, but the noodles had a normal taste. There wasn't much dipping sauce. There was something white on top of the noodles, not sure if it was seafood or what. The chashu was okay, not bad but lacking a punch. Is this how it's supposed to be? Thank you for the meal.

Near the company lunch series #154. On my way back from a meeting, I decided to have lunch near the office and chose Kasugatei for their oil soba. The restaurant is located just east of Akihabara Station, right across Showa Street, and the exterior was completely black. Inside, there was a ticket machine on the right as you enter, with mainly counter seats and additional seating on the 2nd floor. I arrived just before 2:30 PM and there were two other groups of customers. There was one male staff member in the kitchen. I ordered the soy sauce oil soba (regular size) today. The dish arrived in about 5-6 minutes. There were several options, but as it was my first time at the restaurant, I chose the soy sauce oil soba. It came with green onions, menma, and one slice of chashu on top, which I mixed together. The soy sauce flavor was decent, but I added some black pepper, chili oil, vinegar, and finally some doubanjiang for extra flavor. It was delicious in a standard way, so I think next time I'll try the popular chicken and pork oil soba.

Upon exiting Akihabara Station at the Showa-dori exit, on the opposite side of Showa-dori, behind Fuji Soba, you will find the strongest oil soba shop, Kasugatei. This is a shop belonging to the Kasuga Group, which has 15 stores in Tokyo, one in Nagoya, one in Osaka, and one in Kawasaki. The shop seems to be expanding by about two stores every year. I visited around 8:30 p.m. on a weekday. It was being run by one staff member. The first-floor counter seats were all full. It's a small shop, but they have a second floor, so the staff must be quite busy. There is a TV behind the ticket machine showing footage of the second floor. Since there was only one empty seat at the counter, I purchased a ticket. I usually order the "Toributa Abura Soba (690 yen)", but this time I decided to try the "Tonkuro Abura Soba (780 yen)". I handed the ticket to the staff member who was very busy, and headed upstairs. There was a group of young people, one girl and three boys, at the four-person table. At the counter, there were three Akihabara-style guys. I sat in between them. There are partitions between the counter seats. In the small room with nothing else, I patiently waited for the arrival of the oil soba while reading the booklet "The Birth Story of Oil Soba". After 2 years, the Toributa Abura Soba was completed! After 3 years of improving the secret black oil, the Tonkuro Abura Soba was finally completed! The Tonkuro Abura Soba arrived in about 12 minutes. The staff member who rushed up from the first floor with the soba served it. The Tonkuro Abura Soba was topped with plenty of sliced green onions, followed by long slices of chashu, menma, and half a seasoned egg. I first mixed it all together and tasted it as is. The chewy noodles, with the savory aroma of burnt garlic. If you feel like it's lacking a punch, you can enjoy flavor variations with the chili oil and vinegar on the table. I finished it all while enjoying the taste! The shop offers free services such as pre-meal soup and additional soup, but I did not have any this time.

Ordered the Tori Buta Abura Soba for 680 yen. Upon entering the shop with the door wide open, I was greeted by two young female staff members in a quiet manner. I bought a meal ticket and placed it on the counter, and they silently collected it. Is this the Akihabara-style tsundere service? After a while, the food was served. When I mixed it well, it felt like something was missing. I added vinegar, chili oil, garlic, and then some sauce. Ah! When I added the sauce, the slightly blurry taste tightened up a bit. The aroma of animal fat is quite junky and good. When I realized how delicious it was, there were only two bites left. If there's a next time, I'll go for the large size! Thank you for the meal, and with a big solo comment, I left the shop (●ᴥ●)

I decided to check out this place that I've been curious about on a well-traveled street. The first floor has a counter and there are seats on the second floor as well. You buy a meal ticket and then take a seat. It's not very spacious and quite crowded. I'm not really a fan of oil noodles, but decided to give it a try. I ordered the large portion of chicken and pork oil noodles. It arrived after a short wait. It looked really thick and heavy, but I mixed it up and tried it. Oh, I might actually like it! It has a decent amount of pork flavor and aroma, but it's quite mellow. I'm not sure if oil noodles are supposed to be this rich, but I'm enjoying it. It was gone in no time. My stomach felt heavy afterwards, but it was a satisfying experience.

Akihabara's junk street is always crowded whenever you go. Surprisingly, it's not as busy at night. So why not enjoy some oily noodles? They are delicious, but the name makes you feel guilty, as it's called "oil noodles." Well, more like "greasy noodles." It's dangerous, but you can't resist because it's so tasty. The smell of boiled wheat flour and vivid soy sauce sauce mix together, creating a sweet smell of grease. The soy sauce that is perfectly balanced is incredibly delicious. Oh, it's irresistible. I couldn't help but mix the remaining sauce with rice. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

I felt like it might not be my thing, but I have the courage to embrace the times; I want to avoid crossing into the Showa Street if possible. I love ramen. I want to try the new restaurant. I've never tried oily noodles before, what should I do... it's March. I don't even eat tsukemen, but an oily soba with fat, what should I do... I'm a novice, where should I start... I'm on a restricted diet, not following it properly, but... oily soba seems unnecessarily scary. Avoiding close contact and taking action as announced... the safest option seems to be... "Chicken and pork oily soba," "Soy sauce oily soba," "Pork black oily soba," "Grilled sliced meat oily soba" - there are four types. The default seems to be "Chicken and pork oily soba." (Extra large)(Super strong)(Large serving)(Extra serving)(Medium)(Regular), you can choose the serving size. Hmm... the smallest one seems... unnecessary. Topping popularity ranking... 1st place: Egg on rice - 180; 2nd place: Half-boiled seasoned egg - 120... there are various options. It's not a place I'm confident in. The menu is extensive, it's up to you... "Chicken and pork oily soba," "Half-boiled seasoned egg" - purchase the meal tickets. Place the meal tickets on the shelf in front of the counter seat facing the kitchen. Essential when ordering ramen: "Firm noodles..." I won't call out. It's probably thick noodles, doesn't seem very good, so I'll leave it to them. "Chicken and pork oily soba," I could have just ordered that, but I was drawn to the half-boiled seasoned egg. The noodles are coated with sauce, just as I imagined. I can picture the simple operation of adding bean sprouts and bamboo shoots. Is it a Japanese-style pasta route?... If so, there are times when pasta tastes better, right?... The boiled thick noodles are no match for my biting force. They cut easily, with a soft and chewy texture. It lacks the original chewy elasticity and becomes soft... I wonder how to enjoy it... I don't know. The sauce is just the sauce. It doesn't change the taste much. Even when adding chili oil, nothing really changes... there are various flavors for changing the taste. So, maybe you can try changing it according to your preference? But more importantly... the smell of the pig, which you don't see every day... it must be derived from the pig. I really dislike the strong smell of pork. I eat meat, but I can't stand the stale smell of pork. I can't see the umami. The smell is overpowering... Will I never meet oily noodles in my life?... The future is uncertain...

When you think of Akihabara, you think of ramen!! That's what I was in the mood for today, so I decided to go for lunch. It was crowded during lunchtime, but the turnover of customers was fast, so I only had to wait for about 10 minutes. I ordered the "Chicken and Pork Oil Ramen" in a large size. It cost around 800-900 yen. The taste was amazing!! It's called oil ramen, but the oil wasn't overwhelming at all! The portion was generous and delicious, no complaints at all! I started eating it normally, then added garlic next, and finally added mayonnaise that you can ask the staff for! I was able to enjoy it without getting tired of it until the end because I could eat it in three different ways this time. This is a highly recommended shop.

When I exited Akihabara Station's "Showa-dori Exit," I found a restaurant right across the street in a small alleyway. I have a feeling that I really like the area around Kanda Station. Even if it's not in the Kanda Station vicinity, I tend to end up at stores with Kanda Station as the nearest station. This restaurant was no exception. I had only been to stores with Kanda Station as the nearest station before. However, one evening around 8:30 pm, while looking for a place to have dinner near Akihabara Station without any specific destination in mind, I stumbled upon this place. I noticed a menu item I had never seen before, "Tonkotsu Black Oil Ramen," on their signboard, so I decided to go in. There was only one other customer at the counter, but it seemed like there were seats on the second floor as well. Just like the Kanda branch, I received a pre-meal soup by asking the staff, so I requested one. It was ready in just over 5 minutes as I sipped on the soup. The texture of the noodles and the overall taste seemed quite standardized, similar to the Kanda branch. However, this menu item felt a bit lacking in punch compared to what I usually have, which is the "Shoyu Oil Ramen." I might have gotten too used to the taste of the "Shoyu Oil Ramen," which I always have at the Kanda branch. I added grated garlic on the table to enhance the flavor and finished the meal. But somehow, I still felt unsatisfied. Yes, I love Tamago Kake Gohan (raw egg over rice). So, just before finishing the meal, I ordered the "Tamago Kake Gohan Set." The Tamago Kake Gohan here doesn't necessarily use high-quality eggs or shiny rice, but I always end up eating it almost every time because of the delicious fusion of the "secret sauce" and the remaining oil ramen sauce. Looking at it from that perspective, maybe the usual "Shoyu Oil Ramen" would have been better... I felt a slight sense of dissatisfaction while eating, but once I finished the meal, I was ultimately satisfied. You can adjust it as much as you want with the "secret sauce." However, I preferred the taste of the "secret sauce" at the Kanda branch... I wonder why...? Maybe the competition is fierce around Kanda Station, so there are some slight improvements in taste...? Or is it just my imagination? But I'm sure I will continue to be drawn to Kanda Station in the future. Thank you for the meal.

The shop "TaiZen" in Akihabara, managed by Grast Co., has changed to "Shio TaiZen" and then to "Miso TaiZen", but it seems like it has finally closed down. In its place, a new shop called "Strong Oil Soba Kasugatei" has opened up. However, it might actually be "Oil Soba TaiZen" inside! I bought a ticket for the oil soba as reconnaissance. Luckily, I was guided to the second floor. The changing room has been removed and turned into table seating. It took quite some time for the dish to arrive. It consists of noodles, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, and oil. A mayonnaise-like oil! What kind of oil is this? I mix it all together and taste it. Well, it's pretty average. I saw a review of the Kanda branch saying that average is the best, but it lacks a punch... I added vinegar and chili pepper. Oops, I shouldn't have done that. The default version is probably the best after all. It seems like the second floor has been cleaned up, so it doesn't feel like "TaiZen" anymore! Thank you for the meal.

One Saturday afternoon, on the way back from searching for various items in Akihabara, feeling a little hungry... I wanted to eat something somewhere, so I wandered towards Asakusabashi. I noticed that a place that used to be a ramen shop called Misora Ramen had now become "Strongest Abura Soba Kasugatei Akihabara Showadori-guchi branch". Kasugatei is a well-known restaurant in Kinshicho and Kanda, so I had to visit. I arrived around 3:30 PM, and the restaurant was half full, quite popular at this time. I purchased a ticket for the Chicken and Pork Abura Soba (regular) for 690 yen at the ticket machine at the entrance and handed it to the staff. It was served in about 8 minutes. I started by mixing the contents in the bowl. The noodles were thick curly noodles, hot, with a chewy texture rather than firm. The flavor consisted of soy sauce dressing, oil, and a little seasoning. Personally, I felt the flavor was a bit lacking, so I adjusted it to my liking using garlic, chili oil, vinegar, mayonnaise, and soy sauce from the table. It became delicious with my preferred taste. As for the toppings, I could confirm chashu, menma, bean sprouts, and a little green onion, but the bean sprouts and green onions were mixed with the noodles and not very distinguishable. The chashu was small but showcased its deliciousness. The menma had a mild flavor but provided enjoyment through its texture. After finishing the solid ingredients, I enjoyed the tasty soup and finished my meal satisfied. This kind of noodle is also good. Thank you for the meal.

I went to a ramen chain called "Kasugatei" which claims to have the best oil ramen in town since it recently opened near my office. This is their second store in Akihabara, and I had only been to their store in the electronics district a few years ago. They have changed their menu and flavors quite a bit. You order by purchasing a ticket from a touch panel. I chose the "most popular" option, the "Chicken and Pork Oil Ramen regular size". The first floor had only a few seats at the counter, so I handed my ticket to the staff and went to the second floor. There was a large pot of soup for self-service, which was surprisingly tasty with a hint of ginger in the chicken broth. When my ramen arrived, I noticed the white pork fat covering the noodles. It reminded me of "Hiradai Shu" (laughs). I mixed everything well and slurped the thick curly noodles. The broth was a bit overpowering with oil, so I added soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, spicy sauce, and grated garlic from the table to balance the flavors. It instantly became more delicious! After finishing my meal, I went back for a refill of the soup. Ahh, what a satisfying meal!

I went to Kasugatei, located right outside the Showa-dori exit of Akihabara Station. It's a shop that specializes in oil noodles, with multiple locations in Tokyo. I ordered the grilled chicken and pork oil noodles topped with grilled chashu, as well as a side of half-boiled seasoned egg and grilled pork belly rice. The grilled chashu, marinated in a sauce made from chicken and pork, went really well with the noodles. The noodles were medium-thick and had a chewy texture. The chashu was generously piled on top, giving a satisfying weight to the dish. For the price in the 800 yen range, it felt like a good deal. Thank you for the meal.

Having lunch in Akihabara while it was snowing. The first place I visited was Kasugatei, known for their chicken and pork oil noodles. I was drawn in by the name, but as they say, it's what's inside that counts. *Thank you for the meal.