01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
The hallmark of the miso ramen at Tsuburaya is how its rich, savory broth clings to medium-thick, curly noodles sourced from Nishiyama Seimen. Along with the classic miso ramen, the shop serves targeted variations such as spicy miso ramen, with a crisp heat that sharpens the soup, and negi miso ramen piled high with seasoned green onions. For greater indulgence, a deluxe miso ramen loaded with a hearty slab of butter and sweet corn makes for a deeply satisfying bowl.
The noodle selection reaches beyond miso, encompassing light soy-sauce chuka soba, vegetable-packed tanmen, and miso-based dipping noodles (tsukemen). Pairing your bowl with a half order of fried rice offers a pleasant counterpoint; its gentle egg aroma and tender texture balance the intensity of the broth.
Equally appealing is the diner's robust repertoire of casual Chinese homestyle staples and set meals. Dishes such as liver and garlic chives (rebanira), featuring tender, generous cuts of liver, or pork and wood ear mushroom scramble (kikurage buta tama), are seasoned assertively to make short work of a bowl of steamed rice throughout lunch and dinner. With draft beer, Hoppy, and highballs on hand, starting the evening with stir-fried appetizers before winding down with a bowl of noodles feels entirely natural.
A short walk from Saginomiya Station along an unassuming street, the interior features hand-lettered paper menus lining the walls, creating a welcoming backdrop for solo diners popping in for a quick bite. Orders are taken verbally and settled strictly in cash, an old-school rhythm where choosing your meal from the wall is part of the experience.
