Tokyo Aburagumi Sohonten Ginza

This is the best Ramen I ever had in Tokyo!!! Among all the famous ramen restaurants, this one truly lives up to its reputation. The taste is amazing and the vibe is also great. They also had two flavours to choose, and both are delicious. Despite the wait time, we’ve had one of the best time eating ramen. 10/10.

Visited at the start of my trip and I had to come back just a few days later and will definitely be back again when I visit Tokyo! Love the spicy option. It is a small space (I think they can have up to 10pax at a time) so a queue is inevitable, but it moves relatively fast; barely a 15-20min wait at 1730hrs. You will need to order at a kiosk so have your preferred payment ready. They’ve an english option in their menu so it was quite easy to order. Staff usually will be on standby to help! Staff are pretty nice, however, this isn’t exactly a place to chat or bring kids. If you’re extremely uncomfortable with squeezing, this might not be the place for you.

Must try! It was late when we settled in for our first night in Japan and this was pretty much the only restaurant open at that time, and we hit a jackpot! My mom and I love their noodles and went back the next night! It was easy to order since you can change the language to English on the ordering machine. There’s usually a line to get in but moves quickly. Price is very reasonable and cheaper than the restaurants around it (coke was 200 yen and regular size noodles was like 9xx yen). Place is small just like most other restaurants but it’s clean and staffs are super friendly. Will definitely go back for it again on my next visit!

Waited about an hour in line, but definitely worth it. The flavors were incredible, noodles had the perfect texture, and the whole experience felt authentic and special. Would 100% do it again

Got the large spicy noodles with boiled egg and sliced pork — absolutely delicious. Small counter-style setup that seats around 6–8 people, creating a cozy, authentic vibe. There was a short wait, but totally worth it. Both the spicy and non-spicy options were incredible. Would definitely come back for a casual, flavorful meal in Ginza.

Came by around 3pm on a Friday and still had to queue about 30 minutes — a clear sign this place is loved by locals and tourists alike. The abura soba (oil noodles) was absolutely packed with umami. Springy noodles, a generous amount of toppings including char siu, soft-boiled egg, bamboo shoots, and a mountain of fresh green onions - and I added more green onions. You mix in their house vinegar and chili oil for the full effect — game changer! I got the spicy version, spicy indeed! Seating is limited and turnover is fast. It’s quick, efficient, and super satisfying. If you like rich, soupless ramen with customizable flavor, this one’s a must-try.

The thing I hate about Aburasoba is that I lack the vocabulary to explain what it tastes like and why I love it so much. I think it tastes seafoody as a first impression, but has many layers of flavor and depth. The texture is also amazing, with bouncy springy noodles and yolk based sauce that coats your mouth. I am not a big eater, but I was able to finish the bowl with no problem. It’s my third time trying abura soba in Tokyo, and I can say with confidence that this place did the best job! (Also: - customizable toppings and noodle amount (medium, large, extra large) - out of original and spicy, I preferred original because the flavors were more diverse and rich - at dinner time I waited about 20 minutes, and food came out quickly)

Not many places are worth the wait - but this one was worth every minute. I waited around 1 hour to be seated on a Monday night (they have ~6-8 seats total at the ramen bar). Noodles were delicious. Seasoning was spectacular. Egg was perfection. I got a spicy miso (seasoning at the bottom and have to mix it in). Highly recommend this spot.