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Chuka Sobaya Ito

中華そば屋 伊藤

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Only 2 dishes on the menu: a Showa-retro eatery purely devoted to bowls infused with rich dried sardine aroma

  • Simple and straightforward meat soba
  • Additive-free niboshi soup
  • Firm low-hydration thin noodles
  • Popular thick chashu pork
  • Welcoming for solo diners
  • Showa-retro diner vibe
  • 12 counter-focused seats
  • Takeout sets available

Chuka Sobaya Ito offers only 2 items on the menu: soba and meat soba. With a minimalist setup of noodles, soup, scallions, and meat, this bowl delivers the unadulterated umami of an additive-free broth blending multiple varieties of dried sardines (niboshi). The low-hydration, firm thin noodles have a bite reminiscent of buckwheat soba and are praised for releasing rich wheat aroma with every chew. Another welcome feature is being able to enjoy the meat soba, topped with thick, melt-in-your-mouth tender chashu, for under ¥1,000. Inside, bamboo blinds and self-service water dispensers give off a nostalgic eatery vibe, adhering to an old-school style with no ticket vending machines—orders are placed verbally, paid afterward, and cash-only. With quick turnover where bowls arrive within minutes of sitting down, the 12 counter-centric seats provide just the right casual atmosphere for solo diners to drop by. Tucked away deep in the shopping street leading from Oji-kamiya Station, this hidden gem is well worth seeking out.

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Details

Cuisine
Address
4-5-3 Toshima, Kita-ku, Tokyo 114-0003, Japan

Address in Japanese: 東京都北区豊島4-5-3

Nearest station
Phone
03-3913-2477
Budget
Lunch
–¥999
Dinner
–¥999
Reservations
No reservations
Payment
  • Credit cardNot accepted
  • E-moneyNot accepted
  • QR code paymentNot accepted
Seats
12 seats
  • Counter seats
  • Table seats
  • Private room
Smoking
Non-smoking
Parking
No
Accessibility
Yes
Private hire
Not available
Opened
March 21, 2004

Opening hours

Mon–Sun
  • 11:00–14:30
Holidays
  • 11:00–14:30

Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Features & facilities

  • Counter seats
  • Open for lunch
  • Budget-friendly
  • Takeout

Map & access

4-5-3 Toshima, Kita-ku, Tokyo 114-0003, Japan

Address in Japanese: 東京都北区豊島4-5-3

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