Recommended bowl: Super Niboshi

Despite the fact that the bowls here are extremely simple, this shop is consistently ranked amongst Tokyo's elite. The chuka soba comes with noodles, soup and a bit of negi. That’s it. The soup is what makes this shop special. It’s a brown and green-grey cloudy mixture, with a pure niboshi taste. Premium niboshi go into this soup, and it’s served in limited quantities. Thin, straight noodles served slightly al dente. Balance and simplicity are the key here. If you hanker for some meat on top, opt for the niku soba.