Recommended Aburasoba Ramen in Tokyo: Daruma no me

Que pasa amigos? It’s Mr. Wada on duty. In Okayama we often eat at our regular ramen resto Bari, as I’ve written in the previous post. Although sometimes we also try different kinds of ramen, such as this ramen in Tokyo called “Abura Soba.”

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Contents

What is Abura Soba?

Tsuke-men (dipping noodles) has been popular last decade or longer. However, Abura Soba is now about to be post-tsuke-men. It is another kind of ramen but without soup at all. It may look weird and glossy as its name is abura (oil) soba (noodles) at first.

aburasoba_hidden

According to TV, abura soba has been widespread in big cities like Tokyo. On the contrary, it isn’t as big in Okayama (yet?). But there are some places here also that serve it.

Try Abura Soba!

This is where my friend took us. One of the ramen stores that serves abura soba in Tokyo.

aburasoba_restaurant

in_ramen_resto

Instruction

Instruction

Grind Sesame Seeds

Well, since we were there for abura soba, I ordered one for myself. Now what? He asked me to start grinding these sesame seeds for the noodles. Hm? OK….

sesame_01

Have yourself

 

sesame_02

Ground fine

Prepare Other Stuff

Also prepare some stuff like this spicy Tsukemono (pickles) and garlic as you like.

spicy_veggie

garlic

Prepare yourself!

Pour Vinegar, Oil and Mix All!

Abura soba came in. It looks quite plain still.

abura soba plain
Pour (chili) oil, vinegar, and other stuff you’ve prepared beforehand! Mix it all now. My friend asked me to put more vinegar in. Whaaaat????

abura soba pouring vinegar

Preparation Complete

Alright, it’s ready. Thought it was definitely too much vinegar and oil but actually it was good. You wouldn’t feel that sourness. Perhaps oil covers or naturalizes sourness of vinegar? You should pour more vinegar than you think.

abura soba complete

Bon Appétit!

Ren (Mrs. Wada) had this tomato dipping ramen. Looks good as well.

tomato_ramen

Lastly

It would take me a while to get used to it but after having one, I felt like trying it again. It’s kinda addictive, I guess? My friend says the same. Perhaps the more you have it, the more you get to like it? It’s worth a try!

See you around!

Ramen Store Information

Resto Name: Daruma no me (だるまのめ)
Address: 1 Chome-20-4 Nishiikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo 171-0021

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4 Responses

  1. ᐃᓄᒃ ᑭᕙᑖ says:

    I have tried abura soba and can confirm it is especially yummy. I miss it

  2. Looks delicious! A while back you commented on my post about coconut sugar and I accidently deleted it! I’m so sorry! I got coconut sugar from a health store in Tottori but basically you should be able to find it at any health store! Perhaps cotan in Okayama city?

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