Ginza Oborozuki

A renowned restaurant specializing in rich seafood tsukemen (dipping noodles), located on the 1st floor of Asagi Building at Ginza 6-4-13, Ginza 6-chome, a 3-minute walk from Ginza Station. Established in 2010, this famous shop moved from its old location at Ginza 6-3-5 to a new one within the same Ginza 6-chome in September 2024. It now stands alongside 'Ginza Kagari Honten' (main branch), occupying a corner of Ginza's premier ramen battleground. It has been continuously selected as one of Ramen Hyakumeiten (Top 100 Ramen Shops) until 2023. Its signature dish is 'Tokusei Tsukemen' (Special Tsukemen), where you can choose noodle portions: Regular (200g), Large (300g), or Extra Large (400g). The excellent value for money is also appealing, as Regular and Large portions are the same price. The rich seafood-pork bone double soup is a thick, velvety creation combining the umami of niboshi (dried sardines) with the richness of animal-based broth. A black sauce, similar to ma-yu (black garlic oil), floats on the surface, further enhancing its depth of flavor. The noodles, from Mikawaya Seimen, are medium-thick to thick, characterized by a moist, smooth texture and the aroma of wheat. Toppings include two types of large chashu (braised pork belly) and chicken chashu, ajitama (seasoned soft-boiled egg), nori (seaweed), finely chopped chashu (in the dipping soup), thick menma (marinierte bamboo shoots), and green vegetables. Beyond the signature rich tsukemen, the menu boasts a wide array, including spicy tsukemen, niboshi tsukemen, shio tsukemen (salt tsukemen) with umeboshi (pickled plum paste), seasonal miso tsukemen, Chuka Soba 'Kiwami' (ultimate Chinese-style noodles) for 950 yen, and side dishes like roast pork don (rice bowl). Soup wari (soup dilution) is available with yuzu (Japanese citrus) and chopped onions, allowing you to add fresh soup and enjoy every last drop upon request. It's a compact space with only 8 counter seats. After the relocation, it's rumored that the increased space between seats has made for a more comfortable dining experience.