TORISOBA Take
TORISOBA 雄
Overview
TORISOBA Take (とりそば たけ) is a chicken paitan ramen shop located in Higashi-Azabu, at the foot of Tokyo Tower. It's a 5-minute walk from Akabanebashi Station. Its exterior has a woody appearance reminiscent of a cafe or beauty salon, and the calm, wood-themed interior features a bar counter and table seating. It has two faces: a ramen shop during the day and an "adult noodle dining" establishment in the evening where you can enjoy drinks and snacks. The signature dish is the Natural Chicken Soba. It features a collagen-rich chicken paitan soup made by slowly simmering whole chicken with kelp and bonito, resulting in a rich yet refreshing aftertaste that makes it enjoyable every day. It pairs well with thin straight noodles, and its price, under 1,000 yen, is also attractive. There is a wide variety of options, including the numbing spicy Natural Chicken Soba RED, a version with vegetables, and Paitan Tantanmen. The fried rice on the side is a specialty that goes perfectly with the chicken paitan soup and is also available as part of lunch sets. There's also a selection of Chinese-style snacks like juicy homemade gyoza and spring rolls, allowing you to relax in the evening with local sake and wine. The food menu is also available in English.
How to Order
1Before Entering the Shop
5-minute walk from Akabanebashi Station on the Toei Oedo Line, 10-minute walk from Kamiyacho Station on the Hibiya Line. Open Monday to Saturday. On weekdays, it operates in two shifts: lunch (around 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM) and dinner (around 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM). Saturday hours are slightly shorter. Closed on Sundays and public holidays. It rarely gets crowded, and you can often enter without waiting, even during weekday lunch or dinner.
2Ordering
There is no ticket vending machine. After being seated at a counter or table, you can view the menu and order verbally. The food menu is available in English, making it easy for international guests to order. Choose from Natural Chicken Soba, spicy RED, with vegetables, Tantanmen, etc. Lunch sets including fried rice are also available.
3Seating and Receiving Your Order
A staff member will guide you to a counter or table seat. You can wait for your order in the calm, wood-themed space.
4Other
Condiments are available on the table, allowing you to customize the flavor to your liking. There are various payment methods: cash, credit cards (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners), and QR code payment (PayPay). In the evening, a selection of local sake, wine, gyoza, and spring rolls are available, making it suitable for a late-night meal or a leisurely dinner.
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Seating
Tables seat up to ~4 people. Groups of 5+ will need multiple tables and may wait longer than usual.
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今日のランチは赤羽橋にあるTORISOBA雄にて鶏そば親子スペシャルと半チャーハンセット、煮卵とうずら両方楽しめる
— 銀我 (@hinokko7eggmoon) November 22, 2025
半チャーハンも美味い pic.twitter.com/rvR39OxxNc
東京タワーのすぐ下にあるとりそば雄（たけ）の天然鶏そば親子スペシャル。味玉めちゃくちゃおいしい。飲み屋としても使えるし良いお店。https://t.co/ylq5zdaNsb pic.twitter.com/U2yuZrKnGV
— GZL｜コイチ (@koichinko) February 17, 2023
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Business Hours
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| Lunch | Afternoon | Dinner | Late night | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Up to 15 minRef. | No waitRef. | No waitRef. | - |
| Weekend | - | - | - | - |
* Dashed cells = reference data from past visit examples (replaced once enough reviews arrive)
Dietary Notes
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This information is based on user reports and is not official information from the shop. Cross-contamination in the cooking environment cannot be guaranteed. If you have severe allergies, please confirm directly with the shop.
Animal-free menu available
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Gluten-free menu available
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Halal options available
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Ingredients & Allergens
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