Chigonoki

Name: Chigonoki
Address: 1 Chome-5-3 Kamiochiai, Shinjuku City, Tokyo
Price range: ¥200 - ¥1400

We offer our signature Pure Niboshi Soba, Niigata Tsubame-Sanjo style Back-fat Niboshi Soba, and more. We also have a wide variety of ae-dama (flavored noodle refills).

★ 4.2 (672) $$Moderate 📍 1 Chome-5-3 Kamiochiai, Shinjuku City

Ramen

Special Pure Niboshi Soba

特製【純】煮干しそば

This is the "all-topping" option. Includes 1 seasoned egg, 1 slice each of pork and chicken char siu, and 1 sheet of nori. About the Pure Niboshi Soba: Our signature dish. Thin noodles, 130g. Uses approximately 150g of dried sardines per bowl (about 3 times the typical amount). This is a pure sardine ramen that tightly extracts only the umami of the sardines. By carefully simmering various types of sardines in large quantities for a long time, we extract the necessary umami and the minimum required bitterness. Please enjoy the difference in sardine flavor depending on the season. 100% sardine broth. *No large portions available, please order ae-dama.

Our signature ramen with all toppings (egg, extra pork & chicken char siu, seaweed). The soup is crafted from 100% sardine stock, using a massive amount to concentrate the umami. Served with thin noodles.

¥1,400 ≈ $9.00

Seasoned Egg Pure Niboshi Soba

味玉【純】煮干しそば

Our signature dish. Thin noodles, 130g. Uses approximately 150g of dried sardines per bowl (about 3 times the typical amount). This is a pure sardine ramen that tightly extracts only the umami of the sardines. By carefully simmering various types of sardines in large quantities for a long time, we extract the necessary umami and the minimum required bitterness. Please enjoy the difference in sardine flavor depending on the season. 100% sardine broth. *No large portions available, please order ae-dama.

Signature dried sardine (niboshi) ramen topped with a seasoned soft-boiled egg. The rich soup is extracted from a large amount of sardines, offering intense umami. Served with thin noodles.

¥1,250 ≈ $8.00

Pure Niboshi Soba

【純】煮干しそば

A pure dried sardine (niboshi) ramen, the shop's signature dish. The soup is crafted from 100% sardine stock, using a massive amount to concentrate the umami. Served with thin noodles.

¥1,100 ≈ $7.00

Special "Back-fat" Niboshi Soba

特製【背脂】煮干しそば

This is the "all-topping" option. Includes 1 seasoned egg, 1 slice each of pork and chicken char siu, and 1 sheet of nori. About the "Back-fat" Niboshi Soba: Niigata Tsubame-Sanjo style. Thick noodles, 170g. Characterized by a pork bone-based sardine soup paired with thick noodles, further enhanced with a splash of pork back fat. This ramen uses urume sardines as its primary ingredient, offering a different sardine flavor compared to the pure sardine soba. The soup is adjusted to avoid being too heavy despite the addition of back fat. The chopped onions as a condiment also provide a refreshing quality, making it surprisingly easy to eat.

Niigata Tsubame-Sanjo style ramen with all toppings. Features a pork and sardine broth enriched with suspended pork back fat for sweetness, served with thick noodles and chopped onions.

¥1,400 ≈ $9.00

Seasoned Egg "Back-fat" Niboshi Soba

味玉【背脂】煮干しそば

Niigata Tsubame-Sanjo style. Thick noodles, 170g. Characterized by a pork bone-based sardine soup paired with thick noodles, further enhanced with a splash of pork back fat. This ramen uses urume sardines as its primary ingredient, offering a different sardine flavor compared to the pure sardine soba. The soup is adjusted to avoid being too heavy despite the addition of back fat. The chopped onions as a condiment also provide a refreshing quality, making it surprisingly easy to eat.

Back-fat enriched sardine ramen topped with a seasoned soft-boiled egg. The savory pork and fish soup is balanced by the sweetness of the fat and refreshing chopped onions. Served with thick noodles.

¥1,250 ≈ $8.00

"Back-fat" Niboshi Soba

【背脂】煮干しそば

Niigata Tsubame-Sanjo style ramen. A hearty soup made with pork and sardines, topped with plenty of pork back fat. The thick noodles and chopped onions make for a satisfying bowl.

¥1,100 ≈ $7.00

Ae-dama (Seasoned Noodle Refill)

Ae-dama is a seasoned noodle refill. Thin noodles: 1 portion (130g), Half portion (65g) Noodles are tossed with chicken oil or niboshi oil, our homemade soy sauce tare, shredded char siu, condiments, and niboshi powder. You can eat it as is, or dip it into the remaining soup like tsukemen for a delicious experience. The oil will blend with the soup, adding richness and sweetness. *You can order additional bowls at any time.

Ae-dama is a seasoned noodle refill system unique to some ramen shops. The noodles come tossed in oil, sauce, and toppings like diced pork. You can eat them as-is like a maze-soba (mixed noodles) or dip them into your remaining ramen soup.

Ae-dama with squid

烏賊の和え玉

Limited Menu Item

Seasoned noodle refill with rich squid flavor. A limited menu item. Can be eaten as mixed noodles or dipped in leftover soup.

¥400 ≈ $3.00

Half-portion ae-dama with squid

烏賊の和え玉ハーフ

Limited menu item Half size (65g)

Half-portion of the seasoned noodle refill with squid flavor.

¥350 ≈ $2.00

Chicken oil (Chiyu) seasoned noodle refill

鶏油(チーユ)和え玉