Shibuya Kacchan Ramen

“Shibuya Katchan Ramen,” open 24 hours a day, is located on the 1st floor of Shibuya Sakura Stage at 1-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, a 10-minute walk from Shibuya Station on all lines. As the Shibuya branch of Chan-kei Ramen (a ramen style originating in the Tokyo metropolitan area in 2020 with Kanda's "Chie-chan Ramen" as its progenitor, featuring a soy sauce-based soup that evokes traditional Chinese soba), it is a rare establishment that can be enjoyed at any time, including late nights and early mornings. The most distinctive feature is its oily soup with the sharp soy sauce flavor characteristic of Chan-kei (chan-kei), offering a taste reminiscent of traditional Chinese soba, with a distinct saltiness and the rich umami of seabura (back fat) that truly soaks in. The noodles are thick, flat, and straight, characterized by a smooth texture and slightly soft doneness, allowing the soup to blend well with the noodles, making even a large serving light enough to finish easily. The signature Chuka Soba (Chinese Soba) for 950 yen comes with a generous portion of thinly sliced chashu (braised pork), and the shop's unique ambiance is enhanced by the regular sound of a slicer carving chashu. The Chashu-men (Chashu Noodle) for 1250 yen has a unique pricing where a large serving is 50 yen cheaper, and the combination of free rice and Aokappa (pickled green shiso) is also a classic way to enjoy it. You can customize the flavor with table condiments such as minced garlic, pepper, vinegar, ichimi (Japanese chili powder), and Aokappa; serving Aokappa on white rice is a particular staple of the Chan-kei style. The staff consists of two women (with foreign staff sometimes present) and seems accustomed to serving international tourists. All payment methods, including credit cards, e-money, and QR code payments, are accepted. Combined with the convenience of 24-hour operation, it is widely supported by both tourists and locals.