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Harukiya Ogikubo Review Summary
Harukiya Ogikubo
+81 (0) 3-3391-4868
1-chōme−4−6 Kamiogi, Suginami City, Tokyo 167-0043
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Harukiya Ogikubo Google Average Rating
3.9
4
Google
A ramen shop that has lasted the test of time in Ogikubo. Super classic shoyu recipe that hasn’t changed one bit with a subtlety that is either hated or well appreciated. The strong use of lard oil is noted as your tongue gets burnt within the first minute. Niboshi, kelp, shiitake are present in the soup.
Noodles are chewy and very enjoyable and the charsiu, while dry looking at first, is cooked to perfection. The wonton and menma are unremarkable. I recommend the charsiu-men or simply, the regular chuuka soba is good to satiate, particularly with the higher pricing.
Noodles are chewy and very enjoyable and the charsiu, while dry looking at first, is cooked to perfection. The wonton and menma are unremarkable. I recommend the charsiu-men or simply, the regular chuuka soba is good to satiate, particularly with the higher pricing.
4
Google
I’m not the biggest fan of ramen but I appreciate the flavour of the broth, the chewiness of the noodles and the soft pork.
Lots of locals eat there. The line moves pretty fast.
Great service here. They’re always refilling water and turning over tables quickly
Lots of locals eat there. The line moves pretty fast.
Great service here. They’re always refilling water and turning over tables quickly
5
Google
I got the large bowl; ¥1,500, with chashu pork and bamboo shoots.
Let’s start with the broth — it’s a soy-based broth with seasonings, pork, and fish (baby sardines, actually) somewhere in there. There is a bit of oil on top. It’s a balanced broth — can’t say it’s thin or rich, but I drank every drop of it. The broth entertained the taste buds without overpowering it. Flavorful and nourishing.
The pork is lean, and lightly-seasoned. It’s quite bland, actually, but not dry. It is easy to bite and quite easy to chew — not stringy at all. The texture reminds me of boiled pork.
The bamboo shoots are superb. Sweet and soy. It’s the strong flavor in the bowl you’ll need if you want a kick on your taste buds. I guess this is the balancer for the rather bland pork.
And the star — the hand-made noodles. They’re perfect. Chewy, al dente, and they take in the broth flavor really well!
This is one of the best ramen bowls I ever had. No wonder they’re still here after 60 years. I will be back.
Let’s start with the broth — it’s a soy-based broth with seasonings, pork, and fish (baby sardines, actually) somewhere in there. There is a bit of oil on top. It’s a balanced broth — can’t say it’s thin or rich, but I drank every drop of it. The broth entertained the taste buds without overpowering it. Flavorful and nourishing.
The pork is lean, and lightly-seasoned. It’s quite bland, actually, but not dry. It is easy to bite and quite easy to chew — not stringy at all. The texture reminds me of boiled pork.
The bamboo shoots are superb. Sweet and soy. It’s the strong flavor in the bowl you’ll need if you want a kick on your taste buds. I guess this is the balancer for the rather bland pork.
And the star — the hand-made noodles. They’re perfect. Chewy, al dente, and they take in the broth flavor really well!
This is one of the best ramen bowls I ever had. No wonder they’re still here after 60 years. I will be back.
5
Google
A post-war ramen shop serving the famous Ogikubo-style fish-base ramen noodles. A welcome respite from the ubiquitous tonkotsu in simple surrounds.
5
Google
Popular and famous fish soup ramen shop.