Just a 2.3-minute walk from Keio Line Meidaimae Station, this tsukemen is a must-try after a night of drinking! I poured on some mayo and chili oil from the table, and it came with a complimentary soup. The taste is something I crave maybe once or twice a year! The guilt of all that mayo is worth it! I'll definitely be back in six months!

Ordered the most popular menu item (forgot the name) and it was just okay overall. The noodles were average. The chashu was thin and the flavor was okay, but I was expecting more. When I added the spicy sauce and mayonnaise from the table, it was decent. I didn't feel like coming back for more.

After a human dock, I confirmed the line just before opening at Meidaimae and couldn't help but join. I ordered the special black pork ramen. I enjoyed changing the taste by adding vinegar and chili oil along the way. It's even more enjoyable when you add garlic. I also had egg over rice. Although I had trouble registering through the app, the manager made it free for me. The combination of egg, remaining soup, and secret sauce is fantastic. I feel like I could eat as much as I want. I thought I should be careful not to gain too much weight. Thank you for the meal.

There is a ramen shop located about a 5-minute walk from Meidaimae Station. I think I've been there before. I ordered the Chicken and Pork Oil Ramen in regular size. To be honest, it's not to my taste at all. The original flavor is weak, and even when I added seasoning, the taste didn't come together. The price is a bit high too. I'm sorry, but I'll go to other oil ramen chains.

In Kichijoji, I had some spicy rice noodles and Hong Kong-style omurice. On my way back, I felt like I could still eat more. I decided to visit a place I had been curious about. I arrived at 1:45 PM. I used the ticket machine to order the recommended "Chicken and Pork Oil Ramen". I debated between the regular size (150g) and the medium size (225g). The interior of the shop had decent Western music playing at a moderate volume, with a long counter extending towards the back in an elongated I-shape. There was only one customer, a young man. A bowl of ginger soup was served, with a strong ginger and black pepper flavor that seemed to warm the body in winter. The ramen was ready in 9 minutes. I received the bowl with one hand, and it had a Jiro-inspired appearance with cabbage and bean sprouts on top of the pork, along with a sprinkle of ichimi togarashi. I mixed it well and started eating. The noodles were thick and curly, but softer than they appeared. They mixed well with the toppings. Besides pork, the ramen had bean sprouts, cabbage, menma, and pork. The cabbage was intentionally placed as a single leaf, adding a touch of sadness to the dish. I think the pork would have a better texture if it was thicker and cut in half. Adding vinegar and chili oil twice brought out a nice spicy aroma. The noodles splashed the soup a lot, and I wished I had a paper apron. By the time I finished, more customers had arrived, mostly college students in a 50/50 male-to-female ratio. The portion size was average for a medium, but those looking for a hearty meal might prefer the large size. The combination of pork and chicken made the dish well-rounded, and it didn't feel too oily for an oil-based ramen. Personally, I wish oil-based ramen was more affordable, so I didn't feel the cost-effectiveness was great. There are old Chinese restaurants in the Tama region that serve oil-based ramen, and I couldn't help but compare them. I also wondered what would happen if an oil-based ramen shop made soupless tantanmen. With these random thoughts in mind, I headed back home. The end.

I was blown away by the thick noodles and generous combination. It was incredibly delicious. Thank you very much.

I went to a restaurant near Meidaimae Station because there weren't many options for lunch in the area. You purchase a ticket from a machine before entering the restaurant. Inside, there are counter seats and table seats. I was seated at a table since there were two of us. Water is self-service, and during lunchtime, they serve free soup. The oil soba I ordered had a strong flavor with thick noodles in a soy sauce base. It was rich with oil and had a punchy taste. Adding vinegar made it sweet and tangy. You can get a rice refill for just 50 yen, which I recommend. I got a bit tired of the oil soba halfway through, but my friend, a college student, seemed to enjoy it a lot. It's a hearty dish that requires rice. The soup was very light. Each table had a wet towel, but they seemed dirty, so I didn't use them even though it seemed to be the proper etiquette.

It was my first visit, and I decided to go with the Not Tonkotsu Black Oil Ramen, which I believe was around 880 yen for a medium portion. While waiting, a small bowl of soup with a strong ginger flavor was served, which really whet my appetite. When the ramen arrived, it looked average, but upon tasting it, I found the flavor to be quite bland...or rather, the oil was heavy but lacked flavor...The other oil ramen shop nearby, which I didn't have high expectations for, turned out to be surprisingly delicious, but this one was the opposite...I managed to finish it by adding vinegar and chili oil. The noodles, made from Hokkaido wheat as they claim, did not suit my taste...they were yellow, curly noodles about 5mm wide, and since the sauce was weak, the noodles weren't enjoyable either. Whether it was a poor choice on my part or just bad luck, I don't know, but even the two staff members with long hair were not very friendly. It's disappointing, but I won't be returning.

Once again, I took the express train to Meidaimae Station and decided to grab a bite to eat while waiting for the return trip. Last time I went to a shop called Abura Soba Gakkai, and this time I went to Kasugatei. When I visited last week, it was crowded with what seemed like Meiji University students, so I decided to pass this time. It's past 2 p.m., so it's not surprising that it's relatively empty. There are various menu options, but I bought a ticket for the simplest Abura Soba (regular) for 660 yen and added a seasoned egg for 120 yen. The guy in front of me, who seemed to be a university student, was taking his time buying his ticket, which annoyed me a little (laughs). The prices seem to have increased slightly compared to the menu on this page. It's still relatively cheap, but I wonder if this is also due to the impact of the Ukraine war? I'm worried that if the price of wheat goes up, ramen dishes might become more expensive. First, the soup is served. It seems to be a must at these Abura Soba shops to serve soup. Then the bowl arrives. The Abura Soba is simple but includes char siu, menma, and green onions. A seasoned egg is served on a separate plate. I placed the seasoned egg on top, added chili oil and vinegar, and mixed it all together. It turned out to be quite delicious. The flavor was lighter than I expected. I added some black pepper and more vinegar along the way. In any case, I finished it all in one go. It was a satisfying meal. But why is it that only Meidaimae serves soup when other places don't? Bon appétit!

I always order the regular soy sauce ramen here because I can't imagine eating anything else besides soy sauce ramen. As usual, the soy sauce broth is delicious, the thin long green onions are doing a great job, and the bamboo shoots are tasty. The chashu pork is honestly so-so, it's a bit cold... When I added chili oil, it became delicious, chili oil really goes well with it. And when I added garlic, it became... delicious, dangerously delicious. The combination of chili oil and garlic is amazing. It's so nice to have a place that is easy to go to and consistently delicious.

Visited for the first time in September 2021, this ramen restaurant specializing in oil soba is located about a 1-minute walk from Meidaimae Station on various train lines in Tokyo. Although this chain has been expanding throughout the city, this particular location was my first visit. I arrived at the restaurant around 4:50 PM on a weekend and found it after wandering around the shopping street near the station. The interior of the restaurant had only a counter with around 10 seats, and there was one other customer already inside. I looked at the menu in front of the ticket machine, decided on the Cold Shrimp Oil Soba (770 yen), a summer limited-time menu item that I had never tried before. Additionally, I think the staff mentioned that extra vegetables were complimentary, so I ordered extra vegetables. Not sure why it was free, maybe it was a special offer during that time. After a 5-minute wait, my bowl arrived. It had extra vegetables in the center, topped with white negi, menma, and one slice of pork chashu. The noodles were medium-thick and slightly curly. I mixed the vegetables and negi with the noodles and took my first bite. It was delicious! The sauce drizzled on top had a perfect balance of flavor, complemented by the natural sweetness of the vegetables and negi. The shrimp flavor was present but not overpowering, and there was a hint of a junk food-like taste that added to the overall experience. Although it felt like a shame to have this dish only available in the summer, it was undeniably tasty. This chain is known for its Triton Abura Soba, but I always end up ordering the shrimp dishes. Thank you for the meal.

Located in Matsubara, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo. This is a ramen shop specializing in oil soba with around 20 stores mainly in Tokyo. The nearest station is Meidaimae Station on the Keio Line and Inokashira Line, just a 1-2 minute walk away. It's a great place to go when you want a hearty meal! It was lunchtime in Meidaimae, a student town. Despite it being lunchtime, there weren't many students from Meiji University, perhaps due to the prevalence of remote classes. At 11:30 on a weekday, there was one customer already seated, one customer came in after me, and two staff members. Inside, there was a touch panel ticket machine on the right as you enter, and the interior was long with seats separated by partitions, each equipped with disinfectant spray and a cloth. Today's order: Tori-buta oil soba (extra-large) for 890 yen. There was a slightly ginger-flavored appetizer soup. The extra-large size was 375g before boiling and 675g after. It consisted of a white oil sauce made from slowly simmered chicken and pork bones, with chewy medium-thick noodles. The toppings included rectangular slices of char siu, bean sprouts, cabbage, and menma. It looked rich but was surprisingly refreshing. I added vinegar and chili oil for a bit of adjustment halfway through. I easily finished it and was satisfied. Maybe I should have added mayonnaise too. I wonder if I should try the "strongest serving" of 1kg next time? But I think I could handle it. I might visit other branches as well. #Ranking #Oil soba #Men go for the extra-large! #Hearty and satisfying! #Student town #Kasugatei #Thorough infection prevention measures #Junk food #Ramen #Likely to revisit (including other branches) #Next time, I'll go to the Nishi-Shinjuku branch #Next time, I'll try the 1kg strongest serving.

I visited the restaurant after seeing good reviews, and bought the most popular Toriton oil soba from the ticket machine. The seating was only at the counter, with some partitions. Despite high ratings in reviews, the dish did not exceed my expectations. I have had better elsewhere. I tried changing the taste with vinegar, chili oil, mayonnaise, etc., but it was just average. Well, I guess tastes vary. Thank you for the meal!

I love abura soba. I might even prefer it over ramen. The feeling of indulgence when chewing on those carbohydrates directly is irresistible, and sometimes I crave for this type of noodles. When it comes to famous abura soba shops, Kasugatei is definitely one of them. I've known the name for a long time and always wanted to visit someday! Finally, I stretched my legs and made my way there! The specialty of Kasugatei is the "Chicken and Pork Abura Soba". While they also have the regular soy sauce version, I decided to go for the recommended one! I ordered the seared version of this Chicken and Pork Abura Soba. Feeling quite hungry and with my husband offering to eat any leftovers, I went for the large size. To my surprise, from 3 pm to 5 pm, there was a special offer where you could get a free size upgrade and one free topping. So, on this day, I unintentionally ended up with a large size + extra bamboo shoots + extra seasoned egg. I wonder if I can really finish this huge portion... The large size Chicken and Pork Abura Soba (1090 yen) arrived, covered in a massive amount of lard! It was so much that the surface was completely white with lard, making me hesitate. Is it really that heavy...? I mixed it all together and took a bite. Huh. It's not as heavy as I thought. In fact, it has a gentle sweetness and a refreshing soup vibe. It's even softer and easier to eat than the usual chili oil and vinegar-based abura soba. A new taste with the umami of chicken and pork soup, making it easy to slurp down. The toppings were of good quality too. The meat was thick, which is nice for this type of abura soba. The bamboo shoots were thick and satisfying. The seasoned egg was a bit too salty, maybe it would have been better to mix it in while eating. I think it would be delicious with more green onions. Among the flavor-changing items, I particularly enjoyed the garlic and mayonnaise. The mayonnaise instantly gave it a junk food taste, which was interesting. I left the leftovers to my husband and enjoyed the meal. Given the generous portion, I recommend the medium size for solo diners. It was a satisfying experience to try a unique abura soba that you can't find elsewhere! Thank you for the meal.

I hadn't visited this place in over 5 years, but I decided to go back after a long time. It was not crowded, probably because it was during the Bon festival and there were fewer students. I purchased a regular size Soy Sauce Oil Ramen (cold) for 620 yen from the ticket machine. I served myself a light barley tea for water. As a service, they brought a hot ginger soup. The oil ramen had thick curly noodles that were slightly firm since they were rinsed with water. The toppings included chashu, green onions, and bamboo shoots, all mixed with a broth containing back fat. It wasn't too greasy. You can adjust the flavor midway, and personally, I recommend adding chili oil instead of vinegar. It wasn't too spicy, and overall, it was easy to eat with a light taste.

I ordered the shrimp oil soba. It was my first time trying it, and it was quite good. The noodles were thicker than typical Chinese noodles, similar to a rich ramen. It was delicious to eat while mixing it up. I was worried if it would be enough, but in the end, I was satisfied and full. Next time, I want to try the cheese topping as well.

Not too familiar with the area of Meidaimae, but I visit a few times a year. This area is known for being a student town, so there are many ramen shops. I couldn't go to my intended ramen shop as it was closed, so I decided to try a new one. I chose Toritonn since it was my first visit. I ordered the pre-meal soup, which had a nice ginger aroma. The oil noodles arrived relatively quickly. The noodles had a good chewiness and the oil had a strong flavor. It was surprisingly delicious, maybe even worth a higher rating. There are other popular and specialized shops around, so the competition is tough. I tried the vinegar and mayonnaise from the condiments on the table. The last part was the soup, which was different from the pre-meal soup and was a bit of a surprise. Overall, it was quite delicious. It may not be enough for those looking for a hearty meal, but the price seems fair. I wonder if it used to be cheaper in the past. Overall, I was satisfied with this spontaneous choice. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal!

Near Meidaimae Station, there is a specialty shop that serves oil soba. You will be greeted with "Oil, please!" The Toritonn oil soba seems to be popular, but I prefer the soy sauce oil soba. I tried the Charred Soy Sauce Oil Soba for ¥800 (tax included). It came with four pieces of charred pork belly. As I mixed the sauce at the bottom with the noodles, the pork belly easily fell apart, making it hard to count how many pieces there were. The pork belly was tender, yet had a good meaty texture and a strong flavor. When mixed with diagonally sliced green onions, it made a delicious combination. The noodles were made from Hokkaido wheat flour, medium-thick and curly, with a good chewy texture and a shiny appearance. The sauce is a blend of several types of secret soy sauces from Kyushu, with added high-quality kelp, giving it a slightly sweet and rich flavor. Although it didn't come with a seasoned egg, the sauce, noodles, pork belly, bamboo shoots, and green onions were all delicious. Highly recommended for fans of Bubuka's Kuro Maru in Kichijoji!

January 6, 2019 (Sun) - Oh my, it's already March but I'm still updating a restaurant from January (ﾟoﾟ;; I need to catch up with the times (^◇^;) This time, I visited "Kasugatei" near Meidaimae Station. I entered the restaurant at 12:04. They have a touch panel ticket machine. Wow! The inside of the restaurant is covered in graffiti. I ordered the "Aburi Chicken Pork Oil Ramen (860 yen/regular)" and added "Aburi Cheese (120 yen)". Despite it being lunchtime, there were no other customers at first, but then more and more people started coming in. They had mayonnaise, garlic, and other condiments on the table. This is going to be a high-calorie meal (≧∀≦) The ramen arrived at 12:11. It looks quite junky with toppings like chili, aburi cheese, menma, bean sprouts, cabbage, and chashu. After admiring it for a bit, I mixed it all together and took a bite. Delicious! If I ate this every day, I would definitely gain weight, but having it occasionally makes it taste amazing. The cheese is a nice touch. I didn't feel a significant difference with the aburi, but it's better than not having it, I guess. I enjoyed changing the flavor towards the end by adding mayonnaise, garlic, and chili oil. I finished it off by adding vinegar and choked a bit! \(//∇//)\ Adding vinegar at the end and choking a bit is the best part. I left the restaurant fully satisfied. The closing music this time was Rick Springfield's "Love Somebody" at "Kasugatei". Great song! Thank you for the meal♪

I really like this flavor. The texture of the noodles is also delicious!