Located on the platform of JR Ichigaya Station on the JR Sobu Line in Gobancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. I visited the restaurant on Saturday morning at 8 o'clock after reading MyRebi's review and bookmarking it. There were two male customers already there. I purchased a ticket for "Morning Sansai Oroshi Soba for 380 yen" at the ticket machine near the entrance, handed it to the staff, and ordered soba. It was ready in about 2 minutes after handing in the ticket, and I received it at the pick-up counter. The texture of the noodles was slightly chewy compared to other standing soba shops. The broth had a slight acidity to it, but it was delicious. The combination of seaweed, warabi, green onions, grated daikon radish, and mountain vegetables was excellent. This time I had hot soba, but personally, I prefer cold soba. Thank you for the meal.

I thought that the TGS (standing soba) at the JR East Japan-affiliated Ekinaka was a special menu from Irori-an Kiraku, but it turns out it is the traditional type of TGS available at this restaurant! I personally classify a restaurant that cooks fresh noodles on the spot as high-class, and one that only warms up pre-cooked noodles as traditional. I believed that traditional soba like the one served at this restaurant is not suited for cold eating styles, but I decided to try it since I like it. I ordered the Nori-tsuke soba in large size, as Kiraku recommended a double portion, which is not available here, so I opted for a large size. How is it? Well, it is true that the noodles are not very chewy as expected, but this type of soba goes well with chili oil. So, it is much more delicious than I thought! This seasonal item was recommended and introduced late, so availability may be limited, but this year is exceptionally hot, so if it is still available, it can still be enjoyed deliciously.

The Oedo Soba at JR Ichigaya Station, which uses boiled noodles, has become a rarity. I visited around 8 am on a weekday. I purchased a tempura soba ticket with Suica. There are standing seats and two chair seats available. Inside the counter, a lady is boiling the soba. The tempura is pre-made and factory-made, not freshly fried like the trendy places. It's not crispy, and the batter is gooey, almost like okonomiyaki. I broke it up and soaked it in the broth. The noodles are soft, just like Ajisai. There are better boiled noodles out there, so I wonder why they stick to this one. Thank you for the meal.

There are fewer and fewer station soba noodle shops these days, as chain stores have taken over and individuality has faded. However, at Ichigaya Station, the station soba shop is still going strong. I discovered curry soba for ¥490 on the menu of the ticket vending machine, and also ordered a croquette for ¥110. I handed over my food ticket at the counter and informed them that I had ordered soba. The croquette was microwaved and placed on top, completing the meal. The soba noodles were ordinary and soft, and the broth was a healthy, light bonito dashi. The curry contained small pieces of carrot and a small amount of meat. There was also a topping of Fukujinzuke. The croquette was a cheap, commercial variety. The combination of curry and croquette elevated the usual station soba to a decent level. The taste was average, but I was satisfied in my own way. Next time, I would like to try the curry ramen if possible.

The other day, I went to the famous station soba restaurant Oedo Soba Ichigaya at Ichigaya Station on the JR Sobu Line platform. This restaurant is known for its high-quality soba and is a favorite of many, including the renowned soba connoisseur Ryu Sei64. Ryu Sei64 is a left-handed pitcher from Zama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. He started playing baseball in elementary school and continued through junior high and high school, where he made a name for himself with his impressive pitching skills. In 2016, he was drafted by the Yomiuri Giants and began his professional baseball career. Over the years, he has shown great improvement and has become a key player in the team's bullpen. Oedo Soba Ichigaya is located inside Hamamatsucho Station and is known for its delicious soba dishes. The soba noodles are perfectly cooked and have a great texture, while the toppings are fresh and flavorful. Overall, it is a fantastic dining experience that I highly recommend to anyone looking for a tasty and satisfying meal.

The 1211th restaurant in Tokyo, located on the platform of JR Chuo-Sobu Line, closer to Shinjuku. It's nice to have a kakiage soba in the 400 yen range. I visited on a weekday evening after 6 pm. There were only a few customers, one before me and one after me. The seating can accommodate two people (maybe just one if they are wide). Otherwise, it's standing room only. The shop uses a hot water bath system. Although Irori Kiraku has been growing rapidly, Oedo Soba might feel a bit cramped. However, it's been a while since I've been to Oedo Soba. It's cheap, it's at the station, so no problem. Looking back at past reviews on Tabelog, it's been six years since I last visited Oedo Soba. Thank you for the meal.

During a work commute, I stopped by for lunch. It was well past lunchtime and there were no other customers in the restaurant. I purchased "zaru soba" from the ticket machine. It was served promptly. It had a chewy texture and a unique flavor typical of old NRE-style soba. It may not be the traditional soba, but I enjoyed the snack-like quality of this dish. Nowadays, there seems to be a stronger focus on authentic soba, so it's becoming rare to find places that serve this kind of soba. Overall, I think it's a good option.

I got off the train during lunchtime and entered the restaurant. It was not crowded as it was past lunchtime. I purchased a ticket from the vending machine for the tempura soba and curry rice set. It was ready in about 3 minutes, and I went to the counter to pick it up. Surprisingly, both dishes were regular size, not mini. The tempura had a generous amount of batter. The noodles were typical of standing soba eateries. The soba broth had a familiar taste and was satisfying. The curry came with a small amount of fukujinzuke on the side of the plate. The curry sauce did not have large pieces of ingredients, but it had small bits of meat. The flavor was not spicy, rather sweet and suitable for a wide range of ages. It was a normal meal with no disappointments, and I enjoyed it. Thank you for the meal.

Oedo Soba at Ichigaya Station. Kakiage Soba for 400 yen. This restaurant is located on the platform of JR Ichigaya Station. Today, there was a big earthquake during my night shift (crying). It was a bit tough, so I'm having a hearty breakfast. Steamed soba with broth poured from the server and crispy kakiage on top. It's decent in taste.

Recently, the standing soba shops on train station platforms have become scarce, but I unexpectedly found one in an unlikely place. I was walking around the Yasukuni Shrine area and decided to stop by at Ichigaya on my way to work. As I got off the train, I spotted this shop on the platform. After some research, I found out that this standing soba shop, under the JR East Cross Station (formerly NRE) brand, has 10 locations in the Tokyo area, with shops on platforms in Akabane, Kinshicho, Ueno, and Ichigaya. This was my first time trying this brand, and I was feeling a bit peckish. So, I decided to give it a try. It was around 12:15 PM, and there was only one other customer in the standing-only shop. I purchased the zaru soba for 340 yen from the ticket machine and handed it to the staff. Due to the restrictions of being on the platform, the noodles were pre-cooked NRE-brand noodles in a yellow box. They were boiled, rinsed, and served in about 2 minutes. The noodles in the zaru were slightly thick and had a gentle curve. When I tasted them, they weren't as bad as I expected, but still, they were boiled noodles. They lacked the firm texture and smooth touch of fresh noodles. Boiled noodles seem to be better served warm. Standing soba on the platform, along with the rush of commuters, ashtrays at the end of the platform, and memories of national railway strikes, are a distant part of the Showa era. With fast-food restaurants overflowing in the city and teleworking becoming more common, their relevance seems to have diminished.

For a late lunch, I went to Edo Soba Ichigaya located in the train station. It is currently operated by JR East Japan Cross Station Co., Ltd. They serve soba, udon, and occasionally ramen as well. I usually buy a meal ticket from the machine on the right side as I enter the restaurant. After purchasing the ticket, I hand it over at the counter, pour myself a glass of water, and then sit at one of the two available seats at the back (the rest is standing room only). I thought no one would come to a standing soba shop at this hour, but soon there were two customers ahead of me and more coming in. I ordered the Chuka Soba for 410 yen. The soup had a light taste of chicken broth, shallow but in a good way. The curly thin noodles, made in-house at their own factory, were cooked slightly soft, which complemented the soup perfectly. The toppings included chashu, menma, and roasted seaweed. The chashu was thicker than I expected, but the flavor was just like before. I enjoyed slurping it up.

I headed to Hyotan, a renowned noodle shop near Ichigaya Station, for mountain vegetable grated soba (370) on my way to work, but found a notice stating that they were temporarily closed. So, I reluctantly made my way to Oedo Soba on the Sobu Line platform. It's one of the only two soba shops on the platforms along my commute route. I ordered the refreshing mountain vegetable grated soba. It tasted just as I expected - light and delicious. The only thing that felt off was that they gave me a spoon. I feel like the taste of the broth is different when you drink it from the edge of the bowl compared to using a spoon. #EarlyMorningOedoClub #NoodleShopFirst #SobaForBreakfast

At the beginning of 2022, I started a new challenge. I will be helping out at a certain ramen shop in Kojimachi, known for its vegetable ramen, once or twice a month. If all goes well, I plan to collaborate with them to sell my own curry as well. So, even though it was a Saturday, I woke up early like on a weekday and headed to Kojimachi. On the way, when I got off at Ichigaya Station for a transfer, I happened to see a standing soba shop on the platform. What a stroke of luck! Therefore, I decided to have a quick meal before work. I ordered the tempura soba from the ticket machine and in no time, the steamed noodles were served. To be honest, it was a mediocre taste, nothing special, just your average standing soba quality. If anything, the tempura was soft and soggy from the start and quickly became mushy in the broth. Thinking back, the standing soba shop "Monju" in Asakusa Station that I tried recently definitely stood out as a top-notch chain. It would have been nice if they had designed it so that you could enjoy the view while eating, given that it's a station with a nice view. Nevertheless, I may end up relying on this shop once a month.

It is a rare standing soba restaurant located on a platform in Tokyo. I used to stop by occasionally before heading to the office, at Ichigaya Station on the Chuo-Sobu Line, at the edge of the platform. During busy times like in the morning, the tempura was freshly fried and delicious, but yesterday at 9:00 on a Saturday, it seemed like they had fried it the day before and stored it in the refrigerator. Well, convenience is the most important thing. By the way, at Tachikawa Station, there are standing soba restaurants on all platforms, with names like Okutama Soba and Seiryu Soba, but they are all managed by JR. This one is also JR-operated.

After a long time, I had the "Toro Tama Tanuki Kitsune Soba" for 390 yen at Ichigaya Station's platform. Normally it's a standing meal, but today I was able to relax in one of the two seats available. It's nice that it's not crowded even in the morning, tucked away between the stairs. Let's do our best today!

I rushed in for a late breakfast at this place in Tennoz Isle, but I couldn't wait until lunchtime because I was so hungry. The prices on the menu outside were not too high, which was a relief. The tanuki soba was 370 yen, which was reasonable. The mini curry set was 550 yen, so I decided to give it a try. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was nice, with a counter and a few table seats near the water dispenser. I ordered the tanuki soba using the touch panel ticket machine, and the staff was very polite. The tempura was average, but the broth was surprisingly delicious - not too sweet or salty. The soba noodles were a bit mushy and had a rustic flavor. Overall, it was a decent meal. I still have some doubts about whether all the branches are like this, but I will consider coming back in the future. I skipped lunch today, so I'm looking forward to a nice home drink in the evening! Thank you for the meal.

The Torodama Tanuki Fox Soba for 390 yen is served by a friendly and efficient staff member. Despite the busy environment with trains arriving and customers entering in groups, the staff remains calm and handles orders and preparation simultaneously.

While eating, I realized I might not make it to my meeting on time, so I got off at a station midway and quickly finished my meal! Just watching one train pass by on the Sobu Line was enough. This is the great thing about station soba! I wonder if the standing soba shops on the platform will survive in the future. I hope they do because the soba was delicious!

I had some errands to run and ended up at Ichigaya Station in the morning. Since I still had some time before my appointment, I decided to have breakfast around here. There is a soba shop on the JR Ichigaya Station platform that is convenient for a quick meal. Inside the shop, there is a ticket machine where you can purchase your meal. In addition to the regular menu, they also have breakfast specials. This time, I chose the usual tempura soba (390 yen). I handed the ticket to the lady in the kitchen. The shop has counter seats and a standing area. I was able to secure a counter seat since it was not crowded. The soba was served soon after. The noodles were thin and had a traditional boiled texture with a mild firmness. There was a slightly chewy texture, but personally, I think this is how station soba should be. The broth was on the salty side with a strong soy sauce flavor and a subtle dashi taste. The toppings included tempura and green onions. The tempura lacked volume and was a bit oily. There were also carrots, onions, and other vegetables in the dish. Nowadays, many shops serve freshly boiled noodles, but this station soba stuck to its traditional style. Personally, I think this kind of station soba should still be appreciated.

Ichigaya. I come here for work a few times a month, it's a familiar place I've known for 10 years. However, I had never been to Oedo Soba at Ichigaya Station before. Today was a busy day, with a schedule packed to the minute. I couldn't even manage to have lunch. In this situation, I was saved by TGS. Inside the restaurant, there is standing space and also two seats available. I bought the tempura soba from the ticket machine, handed over the ticket, and it was ready in about a minute. The finished dish was a truly authentic bowl of soba. The pre-made tempura, the slightly chewy soba noodles. It was tasty in its own way. I also felt a sense of nostalgia. I will definitely use this place again when I'm short on time. Thank you for the meal♪

I stopped by Daikokudo Soba on the Sobu Line platform at Ichigaya Station on my way to work. It's one of only two soba shops on my commute route. I ordered the refreshing mountain vegetable and grated radish soba. It was exactly as I expected, light and delicious. The only thing that felt a bit strange was that it came with a spoon. Perhaps it was to make it easier to eat the grated radish. #EarlyMorningDaikokudoClub #NoodleLover #SobaForBreakfast