Slurp Station Aburasoba - UW

Tried this for the first time! the food is good if you like the lighter taste of abura soba. The portion is worth the price! There is still room to improve in terms of the savoriness for sure. The beef is hard to chew to be honest, but the pork is good. The place is also cozy! I love how they prioritize the environmental friendly style in terms of utensils.

I loved the overall atmosphere of the place as soon as i walked in. Location isnt the best but I think its calming. The noodles are great and eggs are cooked to perfection. The beef was a bit rougher for me but the overall taste but not affected at all. Great place and definitely worth checking out!

This place was great! We went on a weeknight at 4:30ish and we were the only ones there it was so relaxed. Very clean inside and you order right from your table via QR code. Super easy. We got Thai Milk Tea and the two most popular bowls. They had instructions on the menus on how to add the chili oil and vinegar for the best effect and flavor. I scarfed mine and the portion was perfect that we didn’t have leftovers but were pleasantly full. We will definitely be back!

Seat yourself, use the QR code to order. Self serve hot and cold water. It’s soupless ramen that you put the vinegar and chili oil in and mix in when you get it. I enjoyed the warm noodles and chashu. When we came, there was parking right in front.

Ordered the salt based arubasoba and chicken karaage and it was absolutely delicious! Totally recommend you add corn to it. Had great flavor and I would definitely go back here.

Their ramen was okay. It was a bit on the bland side, and the noodles were a little too chewy for my taste. I wish they had sauce condiments on the table so you could adjust the flavor to your liking.

For the price I wish the portion was bigger, but overall it tasted good. The noodles were fresh and flavorful. The food also came out quickly and you ordered through a QR code on the table.

I'm a frequent visitor of Slurp Station. The food is delicious, pricing is reasonable, and service is always quick! Would highly recommend this to anyone in the area.

Went here on a Thursday night. Small parking lot in front and plenty of seating inside. They have a clear sign for you to grab an open table and order from a QR code on the table. I had their signature ramen with a tea. I can see why they have great reviews and ranked among the ramen shops. When my bowl arrived, I followed the instructions to drizzle the vinegar and spicy oil onto my noodles and stir. The sauces gave it a another layer of flavor to the salt/pepper flavoring of the noodles. Noodles were thick and cooked perfectly and chasu had a good balance of meat/fat. I had skipped on the bamboo shoots and nori. The egg was a bit plain though...underwhelming with all of the other flavors. Overall...definitely delicious and worth trying their other flavors! Go check them out!

We came around 2 pm on a Saturday. We ordered Takoyaki, Chicken Karaage, and Salt-Based Aburasoba. We thought the Takoyaki was a bit mushy. I really enjoyed the soft egg in my Salt-Based Aburasoba. We liked the spacious seating and chill vibes. The staff was friendly and efficient in serving our food. They also let me use the Fantuan app to order so I could get an additional discount. Parking wasn't bad--we were able to find free street parking in the nearby neighborhood.

Apparently this place supposedly quiet famous in Japan according to some people. We decided to give it a try. Parking: free limited parking in the front of restaurant. Or you can street parking. Self serve - water if you dont want to order any drink. And I guess, you put away your finished bowls and plates at bins over by the water station. Restroom: clean Basically, you sit down, there's qr code to order on the table or to go at the counter. They bring the food to you. Then you pay. Nothing really stand out for me. The ramen were decent. Mostly students came and had lunch there.. We ordered: Takoyaki Salt base arubasoba Tokyo ganso arubasoba Japanese chilled tofu Overall ok.

Quiet spot where you just seat yourself and order through a QR code. The sauce is super concentrated, so definitely give the noodles a good mix before diving in, and adjust with spice and vinegar to your liking. I really liked their chili oil -- has a solid kick without overwhelming the dish. Adding vinegar really helps cut through the richness and adds a nice umami punch. Portion size was solid -- a good amount of noodles. Super flavorful overall.

Just tried this new abura soba place and was impressed! At first I was sad to see Meraki Tea Bar go, but the soba changed my mind. I got the Tokyo Ganso Aburasoba and it had a hearty savory flavor, and the pork was not too tough. I would say to be pretty liberal with the vinegar but especially chili oil if you like an extra kick. The spicy mayo with the karaage chicken was really good. I am interested to try their regular bowls as well, the one I had was a new menu item! Portion sizes were very generous, so I had enough to feed me for two meals! The place is decorated with Japanese art, and has a clean appearance. The staff are happy to help you, but if you don't like talking to people, you order from a QR code.

First time having Aburasoba ramen and I definitely enjoyed! It's soupless ramen, but it's just as tasty! I had their shoyo based ramen and it was delicious. Ramen was chewy and flavorful. The restaurant recommended added vinegar and chili oil, which I definitely agree with. Unfortunately, the amount of meat they give in ramen is small of course. That being said, the chasu was full of flavor and very tender The ambiance was cool. Nicely decorated and there are plenty of seats. A great place to chill with friends and eat some ramen. The service was decent. You order from a QR code on your table. The food didn't take long to make. My ramen cost $18 for the jumbo size. If your appetite isn't big, then you'll be okay with a regular size Overall, enjoyed my experience and I'd come back here

Slurp Station has been on my list of restaurants to try ever since it entered the U-District and it did not disappoint! I got to try their most popular menu item the salt-based aburasoba, as well as their new menu item the Tokyo Gonso. I loved the balance of flavors in the salt-based aburasoba. The chashu and egg were both perfectly cooked. Both the aburasobas had noodles that were on the thicker side and that adds to the chewiness of the dish. The Tokyo Gonso had a creamier flavor from the parmesan and the egg yolk from a perfectly poached egg. I also enjoy that you can add in your own chili oil and vinegar to adjust the flavors to your liking. The space itself is really spacious and has countless seating. When you take a seat, you order through a QR code, so there is limited interaction with the service staff. However, I did wish they played music while I was there because I found the atmosphere a little quiet.

3.5/5 I went to Slurp Station with decent expectations after reading the reviews, however I was a little disappointed in their aburasoba. I got the shoyu one and my boyfriend got the Tokyo Ganso, which is supposed to be like carbonara. We put some vinegar and chili oil as recommended and then mixed everything together. Both of us found that both dishes were lacking in flavor. We could not really taste the sauce in the Tokyo Ganso, and I barely was able to taste the shoyu in mine. We ended up having to add a lot more vinegar and chili oil to add some kind of flavor to the dish. I wish there was more flavor! I liked the other elements of the dish: the noodles were chewy, the chasu was flavorful (a little thin though), and the egg was softly boiled. There is very limited interaction with the service staff. You scan a QR code on your phone to order and pay at the same time. You seat yourself at any open table. The small interaction that we had with the staff when we walked in and didn't know that we could just sit anywhere was pleasant, as they were helpful in explaining how everything worked. The other aburasoba place has more flavor and I think I would rather go there if I had to choose.

Slurp Station specializes in soupless ramen and genuinely do a fantastic job at a reasonable price with a regular bowl dropping you about 15 bucks. Logistically, there's a small parking lot outside, which is honestly huge for UDistrict, and there was no wait even on a Saturday at 12:00 / 12:30 PM. The vibes are casual - you seat yourself, then order and pay on a QR code. The restaurant was honestly a little cold and I ended up eating with my puffer on, but if you're not prioritizing ambiance, the food here is banging. Salt Based Aburasoba (4.5/5): Noodle texture is standout - super bouncy and chewy. The gravy base was super savory and the chashu pork has a great ratio of fatty to lean bites. As you make your way through the bowl, the tables have extra vinegar and chili oil, which add an extra bit of tang and spice to mix up the flavor profile.

I was not able to reach my intended destination because of the traffic situation on I-5 South from Shoreline. So my visit to Slurp Station Aburasoba in Seattle's University District was purely spontaneous and hoped to resolve my hangry mode (1/13/25). It is located at 47th and Brooklyn. Back in my UW years, this used to be a dry cleaner. Interesting conversion to a food establishment. There is very limited perimeter parking. I should have taken that one available spot, but chose instead to pay for 30 minutes of street parking. The interior decor was bright, minimal, but very orderly and clean. I decided to sit at a two top - table #7. One can order from the main counter, but I chose to use the QR code to access their menu, place and pay for my order altogether. Just too bad I missed onsite Happy Hour prices on milk tea and chicken karaage by a few minutes. Tipping and bussing one's table are optional, however, I did chose to tip on top of the subtotal with tax and did bus my table at the end to a nearby cart with tubs. There is also an area to get water and onions. On each table, there are chopsticks, forks, napkins, chili oil, vinegar, and laminated eating instructions. My milk tea with 50% sweetness and 50% ice was brought to me with a straw. Shortly afterwards, my regular shoyu bowl was brought out too. Bowl sizes include regular and jumbo (1.5x) and featured bowls included seafood, salt based, shoyu based, and vegan shoyu based. Bowls can be further customized with additional side toppings. There are also apps on the menu including: tofu, chicken karaage, takoyaki, and squid salad. Aside from water, there are also other popular bottled beverages and a limited selection of milk teas with toppings. My regular shoyu based bowl ($14.99) was an ample serving with minimal broth, bouncy ramen noodles, nicely arranged two succulent slices of chashu, sliced green onions, shredded nori, bamboo shoots, and a jammy egg. Overall it was a tasty selection. My basic milk tea from the Meraki Tea Bar (selected 50% sweetness, 50% ice, no toppings for $4.99) was just okay. I would have preferred hot tea. A pleasant dining detour with reasonable prices. First review to start the Yelp Elite 2025 year!

Very pleasantly surprised by this place - the soba is savory and A little salty, but you can balance it with the vinegar and chili oil that they have at the table. You order through a QR code and they bring out the food to you when it's ready. So a great casual dining spot if you're with friends or even alone.

Great stop for a decent but quick dinner. The ordering process is very streamlined -- you can sit wherever and order via QR code. They still have a paper menu though! The cold tofu had a rich savory sesame sauce with bonito flakes on top. It was very refreshing! The aburasoba was pretty good and had that signature bouncy ramen noodle texture/flavor. However, the chashu was really salty and the portion size is a *little* small. I hope the chashu that day was an exception and not the norm, as it was overwhelmingly salty. Although the shio (salt) ramen was the recommended one, I'd love to come again and try their shoyu!

This is an aburasoba restaurant which serves soupless ramen noodles. To my knowledge, it replaced what used to be Meraki Tea Bar but their menu does have a small selection of drinks that are still from them. There's parking near the door but it's too squishy to use; you'll want to use street parking around the area and hope for the best. I got here with a friend on a Sunday night and got lucky with street parking. Sitting inside here feels like a nice getaway from the rain or cold; there's several tables of seating inside a brightly-lit dining area. Each table comes with a paper menu though you input your orders using a QR code. There's also condiments like vinegar and chili oil, and very helpful instructions on how to add them into your aburasoba dish. Besides that, utensils and water is mostly hands off. I got the large salt-based aburasoba (which is their signature dish) while my friend got their special seafood aburasoba. We each then shared chicken karaage and Japanese chilled tofu as sides. - The salt-based aburasoba comes with bamboo shoots, green onions, pork chashu, nori and a soft-boiled egg. Adding the vinegar and chili oil with it, everything was just awesome together! There was just a really nice umami taste to it, and every bit was covered with their rich salt base while not being too overpowering. My friend had the opposite reaction with his seafood aburasoba though, and found his too salty to finish. - The Japanese chilled tofu tasted strongly of sesame and had bonito flakes sprinkled all over it, while only being just one piece of tofu. Still a nice, strong taste to it. - The chicken karaage was not very crispy but was instead very juicy. Everything was relatively salty but I enjoyed my visit here and was surprised that it doesn't have more people coming in to eat at. Hopefully it's just because it was a Sunday that time.

A lot of new restaurants have opened up in the U district area since I graduated, so I still find myself visiting to try out new places to eat! As someone who loves noodles and Japanese food, I was surprised I've never heard of Aburasoba before -- I saw a few people online post about slurp station, so I was excited to try! Slurp station is near the top of the ave, I remember this location previously having other restaurants move in and out. In terms of the restaurant itself, it's a very casual atmosphere. You come in, seat yourself, and order based off a QR code that's on the table. You have very little interaction with staff other than when they give you your food, and you're required to buss your own tables so I honestly can't speak too much on the service. Something I did appreciate, however, were the instructions on how to eat your Aburasoba. There were a bunch of helpful images and diagrams that showed how much vinegar/chili oil to put in your dish and how to mix. My friend got the salt based Aburasoba, while I ordered the shoyu-based Aburasoba. I really enjoyed the complexity of the dish, and the addition of vinegar and chili oil really increases its depth as well! The noodles were chewy, and all of the additions in the dish complimented each other well without being too overwhelming. My friend and I ended up adding more vinegar and chili oil than what was recommended, but I really enjoyed the flavors! I also wanted to mention the portion size for the price, for $14, you honestly get a decent amount of food - this left my friend and I feeling full just from the normal size. I definitely recommend this place to others, and look forward to coming back!

Tasty, filling, hits all the right spots. Slurp Station Aburasoba is so good, I planned my entire day around for it! My partner and I have passed by this unassuming restaurant multiple times in the U District area and never knew the quality ingredients in store. Slurp Station was trending for a bit on social media, but deserves all the hype. Brothless ramen with thick slices of chashu, soft boiled egg, and bamboo shoots make the perfect combo for a rich, spicy sauce that was found in the bottom of this bowl. I ordered the Salt Based Aburasoba (Jumbo), extra spicy, and it was spicy, salty, umami, and very rich. The noodle texture was perfectly al dente and chewy, with each bite covered in the thick soba sauce. Lovely instructions accompanying us at the table, instructing us to quickly add in any additional vinegar and chili oil to taste before having to mix the noodles and sauce to create the perfect concoction. The restaurant was quiet, with us being the only patrons on this quiet Saturday. We hope it was because of the recent UW school break because Slurp Station deserves to be enjoyed by the many hungry patrons of U District Seattle.

After visiting my first aburasoba place a couple of days prior, I wanted to try another version here at Slurp Station. This restaurant is pretty casual; pick your own seat, order with the QR code, then wait for your meal. When I visited for lunch on a weekday, the place was entirely empty, so my aburasoba only took about 5 minutes to arrive. Salt-based Aburasoba, Regular ($13.99) - Starting with the good: The chashu is nice and tender with a good amount of fat that's soft and disintegrates in the mouth. It's salty, meaty, and has a good amount of charred flavor. The bamboo shoots, while served cold, are refreshing and add a bit of crunch as textural contrast. The nori adds some additional umami elements and the scallion, freshness. The noodles are cooked well, with the perfect bounce and chew. The egg is supposed to be soft boiled, but it's cooked a minute or two longer, being closer to hard boiled with a yolk that's almost completely set. The egg is not marinated or seasoned at all, making it a little bland, and it's also served cold. The dish is a bit hard to stir, especially due to the egg and meat on top and the fact that the bowl isn't the largest. So most of the ingredients are pretty good, what then makes this aburasoba just okay? It's the seasoning/sauce. In this case, the dish is completely drowned out by copious amounts of pepper added, resulting in all the other complex tastes flung to the wayside in lieu of the onslaught of pepper. Did they just dump half a bottle of pepper on top? Quite possibly. Not even a liberal dousing of chili oil and rice vinegar (provided at the table) could temper the pepper down. Not the most pleasant eat overall. (3/5) I originally rated the food at the other aburasoba place a 4/5. After eating this one, I'm thinking of raising that rating to a 5 because it was just so much better than this one. Maybe I just went on a bad day; you can visit Slurp Station and make your own judgement. Bathrooms: One unisex room

Love this spot! Noodles were flavorful and delicious! They have a limited amount of parking spots out front. It's a seat yourself and scan the QR code to order. Service was quick and efficient. Food: My husband and I shared the jumbo salt aburasoba and it was sooo good! We added on their signature chili for a good kick and we followed the instructions and added vinegar and chili oil and omg it was so tasty! The bamboo shoots were nicely seasoned and the chashu was tasty! We also got the jasmine milk tea 50% sugar with lychee jelly and it paired nicely with the meal. Overall, love this spot and will be back again soon for a quick and casual meal!

Nice and condensed menu, really eases the decision fatigue. Three of us shared 2 large bowls which was the perfect amount of food. While the dishes looked almost indistinguishable at the table, the smell of each were clear and appetite inducing. The additional vinegar at the table helps the dish not be too heavy and the chili oil does have a kick to it that I enjoyed. Wish there were more toppings as there was ample sauce and noodle in the large size. Shio Aburasoba (5/5): Has a black pepper taste to it that makes it really tasty even cutting through the oiliness of the dish. Does still feel a little heavy at the end without any other flavors to change it up. Shoyu Aburasoba (4/5): slight soy sauce taste; not too salty. Was good but just not as good as the salt based soba. I'd come back and heavily recommend the salt based soba

- delicious and flavorful noodles - We decided to try this place as it has other stores in Japan. There were 3 groups of people dining when we entered around 11:20 am. We grabbed a seat and ordered through the QR code. They have a guide to teach you how to eat their noodles: basically add the vinegar and chili oil on the table, mix it well, then enjoy. The noodles came quickly, and the portions were just right for the two of us. I actually couldn't finish my regular sized one, but decided not to carry the leftover around so I ate it all. My husband ordered shoyu with chili oil added in already, and I got the shio. I tasted the noodles before adding the vinegar and chili oil, and it was already good. The noodles tasted more complex after adding the two condiments, but the difference is small and you can't really taste the vinegar. I also tried my husband's noodles and it was way too spicy for my liking, but I think whoever has a stronger palate will enjoy it very much. Another thing I like about this place is that they welcome you to take your chopsticks home after you use them. I tend to like this kind of chopsticks as it's more sturdy than most wooden ones. There is also a baby diaper changing station in one of the bathrooms, so that was quite nice as well if you want to visit with an infant.

Was so excited to get some aburasoba but definitely have had better...much better. This is still a tasty spot, but I was a bit disappointed. I got the salt aburasoba and the only flavor I could taste was black pepper. Noodles were ok, decent but not the addictive chewy texture as I've had at other places. My favorite part about abura soba is the mix of complex flavors when adding in the vinegar, but something was missing. However, I tried a bite of the shoyu one and that one seemed much better. You could taste a bit more flavor and it wasn't overwhelmed by black pepper. My friend who got the spicy one also said theirs tasted heavy on the black pepper. If you've never had aburasoba, I think this is worth trying! It's still enjoyable, but not the best aburasoba

Good spot to get soupless Ramen in Seattle. Self ordering system that you scan a QR code on the table and that you don't have to bus once you're done. Good portion sizes, lots of flavor, fresh and hot. I do like the other soupless Ramen in Capitol Hill more but this place was still good.

I didn't even know they had soup-less ramen! I got the seafood aburasoba and the thai tea! I guess I didn't understand so well and the seafood aburasoba was offered only in the jumbo size... But no complaints! It was perfectly seasoned and I particularly really liked the bamboo shoots. We ordered and paid through our phones, so there wasn't too much interaction with the servers. Though if we did have any questions, you could stop by the counter.Overall a great experience and I'll be back soon!

This is the first aburasoba (brothless ramen) shop in Seattle & their aburasobas are truly a great first introduction to the dish! Aburasoba is an authentic Japanese ramen w/ rich flavors and fresh toppings! Slurp Station Aburasoba elevates the brothless ramen experience with their own secret soy-based and salt-based sauces, inspired by the renowned Japanese Abura Soba brand. I love that the absence of a heavy broth makes aburasoba lighter and often healthier than regular ramen, which reduces calorie + sodium intake while still delivering a very delicious taste. Their aburasoba menu is simple with 4 items: salt based abura soba, shoyu aburasoba, vegan shoyu bases aburasoba and seafood jumbo aburasoba! All very delicious :) They also have a couple appetizers dishes, all very good. There're also a couple Meraki tea bar drinks options along with the bottle drinks. You order via scanning the QR code on the table and the food comes out pretty fast after. Staff are friendly and helpful. The restaurant has an open space & plenty of seating.

*If you're looking for quick, filling, and cheap on the Ave, I'd say this is a great place to stop by !* First time having aburasoba so didn't quite know what to expect. I'd say it's a dry ramen more than a soba. Ordering is done through a QR code and food is brought directly to your table but there is someone at the register if you want to order to-go. It's an open and bright atmosphere. Great for groups. I got the spicy shoyu and it was too spicy for me - making it hard to enjoy the rest of the meal. The chasu pork was good and soft, but tasted like bacon grease. The fermented bamboo shoots and the ajitama were my favorite parks of the dish.

First aburasoba place in Seattle so if you're looking for something a little different than your typical ramen joint, this is a good option. I'd recommend getting the Shio one as the flavor was a little more complex, the soy sauce of the Shoyu just overpowered the dish. It's a little bit like if Cacio e pepe was Japanese tbh but overall it wasn't bad. They definitely need to start marinating their eggs tho... Order on your phone at a table. It's located where Meraki used to be and it's now a combined store where you can still get some of the drinks there.

Great little ramen restaurant. It was my first time trying dry mix ramen and it didn't disappoint. I really enjoyed the salt ramen, it had a creamier finish compared to the soy sauce ramen and it wasn't too much which was perfect. Don't forget to also add in their spicy chilly oil and some vinegar for an extra kick. Additionally, highly recommend to check out their slides as well. Great affordable pricing and I think it's pair well with the ramen. Definitely be trying more out next time!

Place has a cool concept. It's the first one I've tried that has this concept. The broth less is fun and like playing with your food. Because you put your own vinegar and chili oil so you can adjust it to your liking. Service was fast. It's a must try because it's good!!! Close to UW so it's nice and convenient for college kids around. I stood corrected, that they do bus the tables for you. Thanks for clarifying that! That's why I've updated my review.

Slurp Station Aburasoba is a great option to get your noodle fix without having to eat your ramen as a soup. Abura Soba is a specialty of Tokyo, Japan and differs from your typical ramen dish because it is served without broth. Make sure you prepare your abura soba properly before you eat it. As soon as your bowl is placed in front of you, add a couple of circular turns of vinegar and chili oil to it. Mix well and eat immediately. Slurp Station Aburasoba is located in the University District of Seattle. A big plus is that they have a parking lot which I found to be very convenient today. If you're new to abura soba, I highly recommend starting with their Salt based Aburasoba or their Tokyo Ganzo Aburasoba that has parmesan and the meat is already chopped up so you don't have to worry about cutting the large pieces of meat like in the Salt based Aburasoba.

Ordered the Tokyo ganso aburasoba and the salt aburasoba. Tokyo version has thicker noodles and has fatty meat with it and a soft poached egg. Salt aburasoba has a soft boiled egg with bamboo and scallions. Got it with the mango passionfruit tea but there was no option to decrease the sugar percentage. Overall flavor was good, but I found myself having to add more oil for more flavor. There's also vinegar and chili oil if you need more spice. I wouldn't get the tea again since it was a bit too sweet for me. Important note, if you use the QR code to order, you will only be able to order the large size of the dishes. You have to go to the cashier directly if you want the small portion. There were lots of tables and some parking spaces.

Tiny restaurant right in the U district. Super convenient table service, you just scan the QR code and order. We had never tried "brothless" ramen before- it was fantastic! I orders the house special, with minced pork. My husband and so tried the salt base ramen- they loved theirs! We all shared some karage chicken to start. Beverages are self service. All around great food, so fast and convenient! Highly recommend!

Speedy takeout service! Great food! Vegan options! Really I think this spot checked all the boxes for me grabbing a quick dinner on the go. It's in the place that used to be meraki tea and it's got plenty of seating and a cozy atmosphere. Would definitely come back!

Severely overpriced for what you're getting.. Drive 5 minutes over to fremont and go to Midnite Ramen instead--you will not be disappointed

I was super excited to try Aburasoba because I'm someone who prefers brothless or dry mix noodles! I really enjoyed the shoyu aburasoba but the shio (salt) one was just way too salty for my liking. Service is fast so I would recommend grabbing food here if you're in a rush!

For the mains, we ordered Tokyo Ganzo Aburasoba and Shoyu Based Aburasoba. Their soupless ramen is absolutely tasty and delicious. The noodles are perfectly cooked with an amazing texture Besides the noodles, their side dishes are equally impressive. We ordered the Hiyayakko (Japanese silken tofu with sesame sauce) and chicken karaage. Both are highly recommended! To make an order, you can scan the QR code provided on the table. They also have some sweet drinks for you to purchase. The store is cozy, clean, and perfect to have a nice meal with your friends.

Ramen weather is officially here, and Slurp Station is a must-try! They have a small parking lot which is already a great start! It's self serve so you order with QR code. They keep it simple with only three types of Abura Soba and a few sides - quality over quantity! If you haven't had Abura Soba, think rich, creamy ramen without the broth. Surprisingly, the vegan version stole the show for me! The shoyu and salt Abura soba honestly tasted the same to me. Everything was delicious and super affordable! Regular size was plenty and only $13.99! I also really liked the squid salad and chilled tofu!

Tokyo Ganzo is better than I expected. Also try the extra spicy, amazingly flavorful spicy.

The service was relatively quick and the restaurant looked very clean. It didn't feel crowded and felt like a good place for college students to eat dinner together. You seat yourself and order via a QR Code on the table. Chicken Kaarage (4/5) The kaarage came out first and was very hot. The sauce seems similar to sriracha mayo and they were generous with the sauce. My boyfriend seemed to like it but I felt like it was a bit too salty, especially when combined with the sauce. But overall it was still very good and very juicy. Spicy Shoyu-based Aburasoba-Jumbo (3/5) I'm a bit disappointed to say the least since this the aburasoba is suppose to be the main dish. Although I did not add too much chili oil the noodles were very oily. I realize that this is literally in the name but the amount of oil made the meal very unappetizing discouraged me from adding even the recommended amount. The noodles were also flavorless even as I tried to add more and more vinegar. The eggs were jammy and well-cooked but cold once I bit into them. They were also a bit bland since they're plain and not soy-marinated. The chashu was well-cooked, soft, and well-seasoned. My favorite were the bamboo shoots and green onions since their freshness balanced out the heaviness of the noodles. For the price, you get a lot of food. I got the jumbo size which ended up being around $20 and truthfully, you could probably feed two people with that amount of food. Several reviews were praising how light and flavorful the noodles were so maybe we picked a bad time. I would be open to trying out again in the far future to see if there are any improvements.

I was super excited to check out this place as we don't have many Aburasoba places in Seattle. They've got a good amount of seating but since it is near UW, it's quite busy during peak dinner hours. You'll want to find a table and then order from the table if you're dining in. I'm not a huge fan of the egg smell that seems to fill the restaurant though not sure if that's a constant thing at this restaurant. The food is yummy. The egg is perfectly cooked. It's jammy and soft. It could be slightly warmer, I thought it was a bit cold but I also was served first and waited quite a bit for my friends to receive their food so it might've just gone cold. The noodles and the sauce mix was good. You can choose to put as little and as much vinegar and chili oil as you want. I ordered the smaller size and was really full after my meal. The spicy version has a surprisingly good kick to it. The charsiu was good but different than what I'm used to in ramen. It has a bit of a bacon, smoked taste. Overall it was good. A good quick eat if you're craving aburasoba.

Came to check it out with friends and thought it was solid, some said it was okay but I liked it. Got the shoyu and added the vinegar and chili oil. Although I wish the portions were bigger for the regular size but that's just me. Inside had a decide size. There wasn't much service interaction but it's convenient to sit yourself down and order on QR code and Apple Pay and they bring the food to the table.

This was my first time having aburasoba ramen. In the photos this ramen may not seem exciting but you gotta try it to believe the magic. Although there isn't a soup, there is a "sauce" to it that's thick and flavorful that costs the noodles. The star was chashu pork that was so flavorful and melted in the mouth. The egg was okay so I'd opt for more more chashu. You order by QR and the food comes out pretty quickly. It's not too busy now but I expect it's going to get popular. There is a parking lot but it's not very intuited to navigate (at least for me). I like the simple seating and it's location in the U District. Overall this is a great spot I'd recommend.

Unique take on ramen. All brothless options. Tried shoyu ramen plus spicy paste. Really delicious! If you crave ramen taste but don't care for a warming feeling of the broth (for rainy days) then this is a great place to visit.

Went here since we went to go see the cherry blossoms at university district and they were apart of the cherry blossom promotion and it sounded like one of the best on the website to my friends and I. We were confused at first bc it seemed to be inside a boba shop and the signage wasn't very clear. It wasn't very busy when we went midday on a Friday, they had QR codes to order at the table but they didn't work for us so I just went up to order which was fine too. The service was really nice and quick and it had a very casual atmosphere. All of the food was really good too, way better than we expected. The overall favorite of our group was the cherry blossom special one and I hope they make it a regular because it was so good. We got 3 jumbos to share amongst 4 people and I'd say it was more than enough food, we probs could've just had 3 regular to fill our group up. Def liked it and would recommend.

The noodles were delicious! We got the Salt Based Aburasoba and the Tokyo Ganzo. I was skeptical about the parm cheese with it but it was delicious, like a ramen carbonara. The only thing I'd skip next time would be the Milk Tea. But I'll definitely be back for the noodles.

Wowie, just all around really good and filling. I got the regular salt based Aburasoba and it was great. I also added the spicy sauce and that really took the dish up a notch. Will def try again

Salt-Based Abura Soba That THICK chashu pork stole the show--almost as big as an iPhone, but melts like butter! Lighter than the Tokyo-style, with a clean saltiness that highlights the ingredients' natural flavors.

When you enter, you can seat yourself & order via QR code. All the instructions are at the table and they're really simple & easy to understand. My favorite appetizer was the chicken karaage, which was so crispy and hot! The noodles were also great! The interior of the store was very well-kept and clean. Prices are very reasonable and it's close to UW so it's perfect for a quick meal after studying -- I'll be coming back soon :)

First time trying dry ramen. Was very yummy and flavorful. I got the salt based one and I enjoyed the creaminess. I am a fan of the vinegar, chili oil, and side of onions. They really add. You order off a QR code on the table and they bring it right to you. Had lot of seating and was very spacious.

Abura Soba has been one of my favorite noodle dishes ever since first trying it in Japan over 10 years ago. The problem was, I could never find a place in America that had the traditional taste of Abura in Japan. Every other place that has Abura soba has always tasted slightly off to me. This restaurant is probably the closest I've come to finding Abura soba as good as in Japan. This is probably the highest compliment I can give to be honest. It tastes just perfect, and has vinegar and chili oil to pour and mix in. I can't recommended this place enough! They also still have a handful of milk tea options as well. You also just sit down at a table and order/pay online. Super streamlined and convenient. If you haven't tried Abura, you should :)

Fantastic little spot. Hands down the best (and only) Abura Soba I've had in Seattle. Space is large and clean. Each table is well stocked with utensils, napkins, vinegar, and chili oil as well as a nice little laminated menu and simple instructions for how to eat. You order and pay on your phone to begin. The staff mostly works in the back, but my server seemed nice enough. There is some J-Pop playing at a low volume for some ambience. I ordered the large Salt-based Aburasoba. The abura oil is the central element of the dish and I think they've done a good job here. It's flavorful without being overwhelming and enhances the other ingredients with a 'pleasant oiliness' if that makes sense. The noodles are well-cooked and have a great chew to them. The large-sized portion of noodles I got was quite ample and filled me nicely. The bamboo shoots are tender and absorb the flavor of the oil well, while providing a nice crunch of texture. The chashu was very tasty, tasting more like a large piece of bacon rather than the normal chashu flavor profile. The only letdown for me was the egg. A well executed soft-boiled egg is my favorite part of a good noodle bowl and the egg here is lacking. Definitely more akin to just a straight up hard-boiled egg rather than the gooey, flavorful nectar of goodness from a proper egg. All in all, very happy with my bowl. Not super jazzed that the cost of a large bowl is $20 after tax, but it's Seattle. Looking forward to returning to try the other styles.