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RamenShimomaruko Station2 min walk

Natsuya no Chukasoba

奈つやの中華そば

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Chewy thick-skinned wontons made with glutinous wheat in a soothing niboshi and animal clear broth, served at a cozy 7-seat counter

  • Springy, thick-skinned wontons are the specialty
  • Clear broth fragrant with dried sardines (niboshi)
  • Summer-exclusive hiyashi chuka
  • Small-bowl curry crafted from a diner recipe
  • Welcoming for solo diners
  • Strict reservation-only with competitive booking
  • Only 7 counter seats
  • Comfortable, fully non-smoking space

Just a short walk from Shimomaruko Station on the Tokyu Tamagawa Line, Natsuya no Chukasoba is an intimate ramen shop with only 7 counter seats. Its signature dish is the Mochi-Mochi Wonton Chukasoba, featuring springy, chewy wontons wrapped in thick skins made from glutinous wheat. A delicate clear broth combining carefully layered niboshi (dried sardine) and animal stocks meets thin whole-wheat noodles, drawing fans from afar just for this single bowl. The shop also earns high praise for its supporting menu, including tsukesoba with a seafood dipping broth, a summer-exclusive hiyashi chuka built on a gentle Japanese dashi base with mild acidity, and a small-bowl curry based on a recipe inherited from the owner's family Western-style diner. Operating on a strict reservation-only system, same-day bookings open online every morning at 07:28, often filling up within moments on weekends. Inside, the soothing wood-grain counter creates a relaxed vibe where the welcoming couple greets every guest, and the fully non-smoking space offers an inviting atmosphere even for solo diners.

Details

Cuisine
Address
4-4-8 Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo 146-0092, Japan

Address in Japanese: 東京都大田区下丸子4-4-8

Nearest station
Budget
Lunch
¥1,000–¥1,999
Reservations
Reservation only
Payment
  • Credit cardNot accepted
  • E-moneyNot accepted
  • QR code paymentNot accepted
Seats
7 seats
  • Counter seats
  • Private room
Smoking
Non-smoking
Parking
No
Private hire
Not available
Opened
January 22, 2024

Opening hours

Mon
  • 11:30–15:30
TueClosed
Wed–Thu
  • 11:30–15:30
FriClosed
Sat–Sun
  • 11:30–15:30

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

Features & facilities

  • Counter seats
  • Non-smoking
  • Open for lunch

Map & access

4-4-8 Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo 146-0092, Japan

Address in Japanese: 東京都大田区下丸子4-4-8

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