Abura Soba
油そば
Flavored oil noodles
Don't be fooled by its name! Abura soba is healthier than classic ramen. Brothless noodles, mixed with concentrated sauce and flavored oil.
The Art of Abura Soba
Born in the 1950s in Tokyo, abura soba transforms the eater into a chef. You mix the ingredients yourself to create your own culinary masterpiece.
Healthy paradox: Despite its name "oil noodles", abura soba contains 2/3 of the calories of ramen and half the salt!
Anatomy of Abura Soba: The Four Pillars油そばの四つの柱
Noodles (麺)
めん
Thick and chewy wheat noodles, specially designed to absorb tare without becoming mushy
Tare (タレ)
たれ
Concentrated sauce at the bottom of the bowl, mixture of shoyu, pork/chicken broth and oyster
Flavored Oil (香味油)
こうみゆ
Sesame oil or blend of flavored oils, coats noodles and carries flavors
Toppings (具)
ぐ
Minimalist selection: chashu, menma, nori, optional marinated egg
Tasting Ritual: You Are the Chef!食べ方の儀式
Add condiments
調味料を加える
Pour vinegar (酢) and chili oil (ラー油) over the hot noodles
💡 Tip: 2 rounds for normal portion, 3 rounds for large portion
Vigorous mixing
よく混ぜる
Mix vigorously to bring up the tare from the bottom and coat all noodles
💡 Tip: Mix while hot for perfect emulsion
Immediate tasting
すぐに食べる
Eat quickly to enjoy optimal temperature and texture
💡 Tip: Slurp loudly - it's encouraged!
Oimeshi (optional)
追い飯
Add rice to the remaining sauce for a 'second dish'
💡 Tip: Like making 'scarpetta' with bread in Italy
Advanced Customizationカスタマイズオプション
Chopped Onions
Add crunch and a fresh, spicy note
Grated Garlic
Completely transforms the dish's aromatic profile
Black Pepper
Adds a spicy and fragrant dimension
Main Abura Soba Chains
Tokyo Abura-gumi Sōhonten
東京油組総本店
The emblematic chain for classic abura soba. Traditional style with high-quality noodles and secret tare.
Specialties:
Classic Abura Soba, Abura Soba with egg, Oimeshi (extra rice)
Unique features:
Ganso Aburado
元祖油堂
Modern innovation with unique noodles mixing wheat flour and pasta flour. Modern atmosphere and free tea.
Specialties:
Signature Abura Soba, Hybrid noodles, Free black oolong tea
Unique features:
Ready to Discover Abura Soba?
This unique culinary experience awaits you in Tokyo's streets. Become a chef for a day and create your own masterpiece!