Mugi to Olive Ginza Honten

A renowned restaurant located in Ginza 6-chome, a 5-minute walk from Higashi-Ginza Station A1 exit, nestled behind Ginza SIX. It boasts a track record of being selected for "Ramen TOKYO Hyakumeiten" (Top 100 Ramen Shops in Tokyo) for 7 consecutive years (2017-2023) and being awarded Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide Tokyo for 3 consecutive years (2015-2017). The signature "Hamaguri SOBA" (Clam SOBA, 1,800 yen) is a dish featuring 100% clams sourced from Toyosu Market, finished with a clear chintan (clear soup) soy sauce broth made without any animal-based ingredients. Its charm lies in the prominent aroma and umami of the shellfish, followed by a refreshingly clear aftertaste, creating an elegant composition that makes you want to savor every last drop, devoid of any impurities. The noodles are thin, straight noodles co-developed with "Menya Teigaku," a famous noodle factory in Kyoto. Their low-hydration, firm texture (patsu-tto) perfectly complements and lifts the clear soup. Toppings include one large clam, several smaller clams, chicken chashu (braised pork) and pork chashu, musubi kamaboko (knotted fish cake), mitsuba (Japanese parsley), leafy greens, and coarsely chopped green onions, forming an elegant arrangement. A popular way to enjoy a change of flavor (ajihan) is to add the table-side shallot olive oil, which introduces a Western-style aroma. In addition to the signature Hamaguri SOBA, the menu offers a rich variety including "Maze SOBA" (Mixed SOBA, 1,100 yen) with chewy noodles and rich sauce mixed with Biyou egg yolk, Niboshi SOBA (Dried Sardine SOBA), Shin-Tori SOBA (New Chicken SOBA), Tsukemen (Dipping Noodles), Abura Soba (Oil Noodles), seasonal limited Clam and Scallop SOBA, Hiyashi Tantanmen (Cold Tantan Noodles), and Spice Curry. It is widely popular among female customers and international visitors.