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SobaChicken dishesUdonAbiko Station1 min walk

Yaoken No. 5

弥生軒 6号店

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Featuring a massive piece of karaage that covers the bowl, enjoy standing soba straight from the Showa era on the platform at Abiko Station

  • Huge karaage covering the bowl
  • Karaage soba where the batter soaks up the broth
  • Karaage can be ordered à la carte for takeout
  • Full meal for under ¥1,000
  • Enjoyable in a few minutes while waiting for the train
  • Easy to enter alone
  • Standing dining space on the platform
  • Open from 7:00 in the morning

Standing on Platforms 1 and 2 of JR Abiko Station, Yaoken No. 5 is a standing soba shop that has preserved its Showa-era atmosphere since 1967. Its signature dish is karaage soba, topped with a piece of fried chicken so gigantic it hides the bowl beneath it; diners love the classic way the crispy batter soaks up the broth to become even more savory as it is savored together with the noodles. With the speed of getting your bowl immediately after buying a ticket from the vending machine, standing soba allows you to finish your meal during the short wait for a train while the departure bells ring across the platform. Since you can also order karaage à la carte or for takeout, some customers come just to buy the chicken without ordering soba. The interior features photos and messages associated with artist Kiyoshi Yamashita, making it a destination for station soba enthusiasts from afar. Open from 7:00 in the morning, another great appeal is enjoying a hearty, filling bowl for under ¥1,000.

Details

Cuisine
Dishes
Address
2-4-3 Honcho, Abiko-shi, Chiba 270-1151, Japan (JR Abiko Station Platform 1/2)

Address in Japanese: 千葉県我孫子市本町2-4-3 ＪＲ我孫子駅 1・2番ホーム

Nearest station
Phone
04-7182-1239
Budget
Lunch
–¥999
Dinner
–¥999
Reservations
No reservations
Payment
  • Credit cardNot accepted
  • E-moneyAccepted(Transit IC card (Suica etc.))
  • QR code paymentNot accepted
Seats
  • Counter seats
  • Private room
Smoking
Non-smoking
Parking
No
Private hire
Not available
Opened
1967

Opening hours

Mon–Fri
  • 07:00–23:00
Sat
  • 07:00–22:00
Sun
  • 07:00–20:00
Holidays
  • 07:00–20:00

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

Features & facilities

  • Counter seats
  • Open for lunch
  • Open in the morning
  • Takeout

Map & access

2-4-3 Honcho, Abiko-shi, Chiba 270-1151, Japan (JR Abiko Station Platform 1/2)

Address in Japanese: 千葉県我孫子市本町2-4-3 ＪＲ我孫子駅 1・2番ホーム

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