Oborozuki (translated as hazy moon) is a renowned tsukemen (dipping ramen) restaurant. Although there are several acclaimed ramen restaurants in Ginza, there are very few tsukemen shops. If you’re looking for tsukemen in Ginza, Oborozuki is the place to go.
The restaurant is about a 2-minute walk from exit C3 of the Tokyo Metro Ginza Station. It is in an alleyway just off Ginza Corridor Street. The area is a hub for both tourists and businesspeople.
The restaurant has counter seating for only seven people, so be prepared to wait in line. As the spacing between seats is a bit narrow, solo dining is highly recommended.
The signature dish on the menu is the Tokusei (special) Tsukemen with a thick and murky broth. The soup is a combination of a double-broth, meat-based soup made with pork bones and chicken feet and a seafood-based soup made with mackerel, bonito, and other ingredients. The tonkotsu gyokai (pork bones and seafood) broth is a carefully blended harmony of four tastes: sour, sweet, rich, and sharp. Please choose your preferred size of thick noodles from three options: Nami (regular), Chu (medium) and Dai (large). You will have to pay extra for Dai size. The smoky, homemade pork chashu, which is roasted just before it is placed on top of the noodles, also has a favorable reputation.
Chuka Soba (literally translated as Chinese noodles) has been a popular bowl since the restaurant’s opening. Unlike tsukemen, the noodles are thin and curly, with a light soy sauce broth that utilizes niboshi (dried infant sardines). Chashu Men is a hearty bowl of Chuka Soba topped with 15 thinner slices of seasoned chashu pork. It is recommended for those who want to enjoy chashu to the fullest. A limited-edition tsukemen menu is also available.
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