Ichikakuya Oji

When hunger calls near Oji Station, Ichikakuya Oji provides a casual spot for rich tonkotsu broth and saucy bowls of soupless abura soba. The flagship ramen brings together a smooth, velvety pork bone broth and custom-ordered medium-thick noodles crafted for a satisfying chew that clings to the soup. For an especially hearty spread, the signature MAX Ramen tops the bowl with 3 slices of chashu pork, 6 sheets of nori seaweed, and a seasoned soft-boiled egg.

The ramen lineup offers plenty of variety to match different cravings. Diners can pick the Black Garlic Oil Ramen finished with fragrant fried-garlic oil, the Red Iekei Ramen spiced with house chili paste, or the Vegetable Iekei, which swaps out the noodles entirely for a generous heap of vegetables. Brothless abura soba is another staple on the menu, featuring thick noodles dressed in tare sauce that guests can season to taste using the selection of tabletop condiments.

Counter seating lines the interior, and ordering via the ticket vending machine right by the entrance keeps solo meals simple and comfortable. With doors staying open past 0:00 late into the night, it serves as a dependable stop for a hearty post-work dinner or an after-hours bite.