Kobayashi (中華そば つけそば こばやし) Tokyo

Awards

Ramen Beast

Ramen Beast, #4.0

All Ramen Beast in Tokyo All Ramen Beast in Japan

Cuisine

Tonkotsu Gyokai, Tsukemen

• 2024
• 2020

Dinner at Roppongi

on 24 Jun 2024

by Melinda Joe

Opened in early June, @kobayashi_roppongi_tokyo offers a luxe dining experience that pairs creative Chinese cuisine with fine French wines. Chef Kobayashi blends traditional Chinese techniques with Japanese sensibilities to craft exceptional dishes with an international twist - some prepared a la minute behind the counter. This was such a fun dinner! Highlights to follow in an upcoming post.

8 / 10

Ramen at Kobayashi (中華そば つけそば こばやし)

on 29 Apr 2020

by Abram Plaut

Recommended bowl: Hidden shack

This small shack has no sign and no noren outside—you just have to know where it is. Run by a lone master with just five seats, and if you don't mind the clutter and somewhat ramshackle interior, take a seat and order away. Both ramen and tsukemen are the offerings, both recommended. The soup is a rich and smooth, satisfying tonkotsu gyokai, paired with house made noodles containing 100% Japanese wheat. Toppings are kept simple and straightforward. Originally opened... More

Recommended bowl: Hidden shack

This small shack has no sign and no noren outside—you just have to know where it is. Run by a lone master with just five seats, and if you don't mind the clutter and somewhat ramshackle interior, take a seat and order away. Both ramen and tsukemen are the offerings, both recommended. The soup is a rich and smooth, satisfying tonkotsu gyokai, paired with house made noodles containing 100% Japanese wheat. Toppings are kept simple and straightforward. Originally opened in Tateishi in 2007, as 'Menshokudo X,’ moved to Kita-Senju and rebranded as Kobayashi in 2012. Less