If it's not delicious, they will refund the full amount, which is quite bold, but is there really such a thing as unsatisfactory oil soba? I waited while imagining it, and it was served in just 8 minutes. It was a big failure! I didn't try the original, I went with the Mayodaku instead. The oil soba had a lot of soup, but it didn't feel heavy. The mayonnaise and cheese were the stars in the absence of a strong broth. With so much soup, you definitely need extra rice. And plenty of it. Just topping the noodles with green onions and a warm egg was enough, no need for anything else. The satisfaction comes from the ability to change the flavor. With such a solid flavor-changing system, I would like to try the spicy mixed soba, which I usually don't like.

"Please mix it thoroughly from the bottom." When you mix it from the bottom, it looks pretty amazing. But surprisingly, it tastes good when you try it. There are many people who have developed a taste for junk food (laughs). When I see reviews on Tabelog where people are seriously saying that the "spicy mixed noodles" are delicious, I honestly start to worry and think, "Are you really okay?" It seems that Japan has finally come to this point. I am curious about what you usually eat.

"Su-no-Ki" is a popular topic lately. I was a bit scared to go before, but finally decided to visit with a friend for a final drink. The food was delicious and we left feeling satisfied! The best part was the unlimited toppings and condiments on the table, which junk food lovers will appreciate. I definitely want to go back when I'm in the area again.

The shop that was being talked about on X. Upon researching, it claims to be the "ramen shop with the most anti-fans in Japan." Google ratings are unusually low, indicating the presence of many anti-fans. Nevertheless, I decided to visit and ordered the Pork Lard Shoyu Ramen priced at 780 yen. It was a straight oil-based ramen with hardly any toppings. The noodles were thick and chewy, quite delicious. The sauce had a familiar taste. Overall, it felt cheap and not particularly tasty, but better than expected. Based on this, the most popular Spicy Maze Soba is likely to be a bit better, similar to a chain oil-based ramen shop.

It's so hot, isn't it? Well, it's summer after all! I had to go to Ikebukuro for some errands on my day off last Friday, and let me tell you, just walking around made me sweat like crazy! Anyway, I finished my errands and it was lunchtime, so I searched on Tabelog for a lunch spot in the Ikebukuro area, and I found this place called Abura Soba Suzunoki. It's located across the street from Ikebukuro West Exit, and if you walk towards Yomemachi Street, you'll find it on your right. I arrived at the restaurant around 11:22. As soon as I entered, I felt the cool air conditioning, which was a relief in this heat! Inside, there was a ticket machine on the right side. Apparently, this place has been featured on SUSURU TV before. Since it was my first time there, I followed the top-right rule and selected the Spicy Mazesoba with Extra Noodles and Extra Rice (1,090 yen). I think I was the first customer. The interior had counter seats lined up, and there was a rice cooker placed on the right side. Once I sat down and handed my ticket to the staff, they brought me a bowl for the extra rice. I guess you can help yourself to rice from the rice cooker behind the counter. While I waited, I looked at the "Suzunoki's Rules!" posted in front of the counter seats. The table condiments included garlic, powdered cheese, chili oil, vinegar, mayonnaise, pepper, spicy sauce, and more. It seemed like you could customize your dish to your liking with these condiments. Interesting concept! About 10 minutes later, my dish arrived. The noodles were topped with cheese, fried garlic, minced onions, green onions, mayonnaise, and spicy miso. I mixed everything thoroughly from the bottom of the bowl. There was about one-third of soup at the bottom of the bowl. I dug in and it was delicious! The thick noodles had a good chew to them, and despite being abura soba, it wasn't too oily. It was incredibly easy to eat and so tasty! I slurped it all up in no time. The melted cheese coating the noodles, the crunchy texture of the onions – it was a fun eating experience. As I was about one-third through, I added a teaspoon of grated garlic, chili oil, and vinegar, and the flavor became even more intense. I devoured the noodles in no time, and then I went to get some extra rice. Poured the remaining soup over it – heavenly! It was so delicious. Maybe the soup was a bit more than usual for abura soba, but I think it was for the extra rice. I finished it all in no time. The garlic and chili oil must have made me sweat even though the air conditioning was on full blast! It was a great meal. After leaving the restaurant, even though it was supposed to be hot outside, it felt refreshing.

I ordered the mixed broth noodles and extra rice at a ramen shop known for having many anti-fans. I wasn't expecting much in terms of taste, but it turned out to be surprisingly delicious. The owner, who doesn't like oily noodles, developed a version that even he could enjoy, and it was truly different from regular oily noodles. It wasn't unpleasant at all, in fact, it was so good that it could become a new classic. The standout feature was the abundance of broth, yet it wasn't greasy, allowing you to eat it heartily. While it didn't have meat, it came with plenty of toppings, so it didn't feel cheap. They also offer a set menu called "Smile Noodles," which includes broth-less noodles and extra rice, priced at only 300 yen, making it a great deal. I would definitely like to go back and try it again.

Located a short walk from the west exit of Ikebukuro Station, I came across this shop that caught my attention on social media or a website. There is a ticket machine at the entrance. Today, I had the spicy mixed noodles and rice. The spicy mixed noodles came with garlic chips, onions, green onions, cheese, and mayonnaise on top. You mix it well, and surprisingly there is quite a bit of soup despite it being an oil-based noodle dish. When I tried it, the spiciness was stronger than I expected. There are vinegar, mayonnaise, garlic, and other condiments on the table, so you can adjust the flavor to your liking. The rice is served in a bowl, allowing you to take as much as you want. Personally, I think it would be better with a little less soup. Thank you for the meal.

I ordered the Smile Rice with green onion topping! As expected, you can enjoy delicious oil soba and a large serving of rice for less than 400 yen only at this shop! I was happy to see mayonnaise among the table seasonings, and the green onion mayo rice was very satisfying!

Second visit. I ordered the colorful oil soba on my first visit, but this time I opted for something simpler, partly for diet reasons. Honestly, when the bowl was served, I was like, "Huh?" Well, it's oil soba after all. But surprisingly, it was delicious. The noodles!! The description on the wall mentioned that they are not rough, and I agree. Perhaps they have a higher water content, but personally, I love this type of noodle. I have a feeling I'll be revisiting soon. Thank you for the meal!

I ordered the "Spicy Mixed Ramen" from the vending machine on the upper left. I was surprised by the generous amount of ingredients when it came out, and when I mixed it and tasted the sauce, I was amazed. It has a lot of different flavors, but the ample sauce ties it all together nicely. Normally, with oil ramen, I would want to add vinegar or chili oil, but it's delicious even without them. However, it's fun to change up the flavors from here. Following the instructions in the store, I first added garlic, mayonnaise, and black pepper. At this point, it became even more delicious. Then, I added powdered cheese, vinegar, and chili oil for the third stage. It became quite a strong flavor with added creaminess and a kick, but still delicious. The softness of the chewy noodles might also be playing a part. Finally, I added rice. I finished the meal with a chaotic yet flavorful rice dish soaked in the tasty sauce. The appealing junkiness and interesting deliciousness made it a unique dish.

This time, I finally ordered the 300 yen Smile Noodles. I thought the amount of noodles would be small because it's cheap, but the table seasoning is so delicious, and you can add extra rice for free, so the quantity issue is resolved. Apart from the lack of vegetables, everything else is already resolved.

I went to visit the popular YouTuber, Abura Soba Suzu no Ki, and tried their menu which consists of only two options: Abura Soba and Smile Abura Soba. I was happy with the limited choices. This time, I chose the Abura Soba!

Spicy mixed noodles for 890 yen with extra rice for 100 yen. [Good] The special broth, spicy sauce, mayonnaise, garlic, etc. come together to create a unique and somewhat junky flavor. You can add extra rice for a relatively cheap price of 100 yen. [Bad] The taste is blurry and doesn't leave a good aftertaste. With mayonnaise, soup, cheese, spicy sauce all mixed in, it's hard to distinguish the flavors. It almost feels like "no taste" at all. Also, it feels a bit overpriced. It would be better to increase the price and add char siu for a better presentation (can be marketed as a special spicy mixed noodles with char siu). It has been mentioned that you can add a soft-boiled egg for 120 yen in the future, but that might make it seem like something you can easily make at home. The restaurant seems to be focusing more on gaining popularity through media exposure rather than being known for delicious oil noodles. To secure continuous profits and create repeat customers, it is urgent to improve the oil noodles as mentioned above. [Other] If improvements are not made, the restaurant may struggle to attract new customers, let alone retain repeat customers, and may face the risk of closure. It's tough to run a restaurant in the competitive noodle market of Ikebukuro, but I believe the owner and staff are working hard, so I hope they sincerely address the issues and make improvements.

14:00 - I arrived at the restaurant. It was a strange time, so I was the only customer there. The seating was only at the counter, and there were surprisingly many seats. I ordered the most popular mixed noodles, but it tasted mostly spicy with no depth of flavor or umami. I often buy the frozen Taiwan mixed noodles from the convenience store, and that has more of a kick to it. I don't think this restaurant is at the level for dining out. I came here because I saw it on a certain YouTuber's channel, but I was disappointed.

I visited for dinner and ordered the extra-large portion of back fat soy sauce oil soba. The original flavor was quite strong, giving off a vibe similar to a house specialty. It felt more like maze soba than oil soba. There are various free toppings available, allowing you to customize the taste to your liking. The interior of the restaurant is quite unique.

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I visited the famous "Suzunoki" in Ikebukuro, which is popular on YouTube and TikTok, but it was quite a disappointment. The most popular menu item is the "Spicy Mazesoba," but since I don't like spicy food, I ordered the plain "Back Oil Shoyu (780 yen)." Look at this appearance! The topping is just green onions!! Even a student cooking on a tight budget could make a better-looking mazesoba. The table has details about the noodles and sauce, but personally, it was just average, and I feel like I could have paid an extra 50 yen and gone to "Tokyo Abura Soba Soshu Honten" instead. There are condiments on the table like powdered cheese, mayonnaise, pepper, vinegar, and chili oil, so you can customize it to your liking. If you have friends planning to go there, I would strongly advise against it and recommend going to Abura Soba Soshu instead.

I added onions, green onions, and fried garlic to the large portion of oil noodles at this shop I found on the way to Ikebukuro Station after leaving a quiz bar nearby. The thick noodles coated with sauce had a sticky texture that paired well with the crunchy toppings.

Located along Yomachi Street from Ikebukuro Nishiguchi is the ramen shop "Abura Soba Suzunoki." The street is known for its tough business environment, with shops frequently changing. Despite it being around 8:00 PM, the shop was not crowded. I bought a meal ticket and sat at the counter. The energetic greeting from the female staff was pleasant. The abura soba I ordered came with raw onions, cheese garlic chips, green onions, mayonnaise, and spicy miso. After mixing it well with the sauce at the bottom, I found it quite spicy, making me cough a little. The chewy medium-thick noodles combined with the sauce were delicious. To finish, I added rice to make it like an ochazuke. The total cost was 990 yen, and I left feeling satisfied.

Basil (used a free voucher ¥850) Cheese added ¥100 The day has come to use this trading card! At Suzunoki, their signature dish is the spicy mixed noodles. It was recommended to me, but it didn't really suit my taste. The other recommended dishes seemed to be similar, so I decided to go for something completely different - the basil pasta! I used the free voucher I received, and added cheese for an extra ¥100. The amount of cheese was impressive! The pasta had a chewy texture, and the meat was thick and satisfying. The melted cheese was a nice touch. The basil tomato sauce was well-balanced. The effect of adding garlic was also noticeable. With mayonnaise, powdered cheese, and black pepper, it was really delicious. There was no broth, so it seems like they don't serve rice on the side. Honestly, I didn't have high expectations, but this dish was surprisingly tasty. I recommend it. ¥950.