Chukasoba Umekawa

Name: Chukasoba Umekawa
Address: 3 Chome-44-6 Itabashi, Itabashi City, Tokyo
Price range: ¥100 - ¥3300

Umekawa Chuka Soba's Commitment to "Niigata" Soup Using dried sardines from Chiba Prefecture and Rishiri kelp from Hokkaido, the soup is chilled and then reheated just before serving and mixed with the tare to ensure the flavor is always at its best. Soy Sauce Tare Leveraging the characteristics of Niigata's five major ramen styles, we combine raw soy sauce from "Kyodo no Minori," a soy sauce born in Niigata, with usukuchi (light soy sauce) tare. Noodles Our thin noodles, medium noodles, and wonton wrappers are made with 100% "Banri no Sato" from Niigata Flour Mill. The noodles, made without any food additives using natural Mongolian kansui and mineral-rich sun-dried salt, are directly shipped from Raikami Noodle Factory in Niigata. Pork The minced meat for the wontons and the pork back fat are from Niigata Prefecture. They are finished with a tare that has been passed down since our training days at Raikami. Rice We use Koshihikari rice from Minami Uonuma, Niigata (or Akiwarawa from Minami Uonuma if supplies are low due to environmental conditions). It is sent directly from Niigata farmers after being polished to perfection using color sorters.

★ 4.2 (405) $$Moderate 📍 3 Chome-44-6 Itabashi, Itabashi City

[Noodles & Soup]

Rachan (Chuka Soba + Half Fried Rice)

ラーチャン (中華そば + 半チャーハン)

Niigata's unique ramen culture, with an authentic taste.

A classic set menu originating from Niigata. Enjoy a light niboshi dashi soy sauce ramen and fluffy half-fried rice. Eating them alternately enhances each other's flavors.

¥1,050 ≈ $7.00

Chuka Soba

中華そば

Please savor the exquisite, clear golden soup.

A soy sauce ramen with a clear, golden soup infused with niboshi and kelp dashi. It has a light yet profound Japanese umami, and pairs well with our additive-free thin noodles.

¥750 ≈ $5.00

Meat Soba

肉そば

Generous portions of melt-in-your-mouth, exquisite, delicate chashu.

A bowl of chuka soba generously topped with tender, slow-cooked chashu pork. The sweetness of the melting pork fat adds richness to the soup.

¥950 ≈ $6.00

Shrimp Soba

旨えびそば

The complex aromatic harmony of niboshi and shrimp permeates the palate.

A ramen dish layering the aroma of niboshi dashi with the savory flavor of shrimp. The rich aroma of shrimp whets your appetite, allowing you to fully savor the umami of seafood.

¥950 ≈ $6.00

Wonton Soba

ワンタンそば

Juicy meat filling and exquisite soup flow from the plump wontons.

A ramen dish with wontons filled with minced pork from Niigata Prefecture. The smooth texture of the wrapper and the burst of meat juice when you bite into it harmonize with the soup.

¥950 ≈ $6.00

[Toppings]

Seasoned Egg

味玉

The soft-boiled egg, steeped in exquisite dashi, spreads its richness.

A soft-boiled egg marinated in our special dashi. The creamy yolk and rich flavor are perfect as a palate cleanser or accent to your ramen.

¥100 ≈ $1.00

[Tsukemen]

Tsukemen

つけ麺

Enjoy the aroma and firm texture of noodles made with special semolina flour.

This is a style where noodles and soup are served separately. Please dip the firm, chewy noodles made with semolina flour into the rich seafood soy sauce soup.

¥800 ≈ $5.00

Spicy Tsukemen

辛つけ麺

The stimulating spicy accent is addictive.

This dish is a regular tsukemen soup with added spiciness. The sharp spiciness stimulates your appetite and enhances the sweetness of the noodles.

¥850 ≈ $5.00

Shrimp Tsukemen

旨えびつけ麺

For those who want to enjoy an even stronger shrimp flavor, this is a must-try!

A dipping noodle dish served with a dipping sauce that condenses the umami of shrimp. The rich shrimp flavor fills your mouth, making it an irresistible taste for shrimp lovers.

¥900 ≈ $6.00

[Rice]

Rice (with Miso Pickle)

ライス (みそ漬け付き)

Please enjoy Niigata ramen with the finest Niigata rice.

White rice made with Koshihikari rice from Minami Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture. Served with a miso pickle, it enhances the sweetness of the rice when eaten with the ramen soup.

¥250 ≈ $2.00

Umekawa 56 Meshi (Mixed Rice)

うめ川５６めし (混ぜご飯)

Mixed rice with selected Niigata rice, 5-6 kinds of ingredients, and Kagoshima dashi soy sauce.

A special mixed rice made with Niigata rice mixed with several ingredients. It is seasoned with Kagoshima dashi soy sauce, offering a rich flavor and enjoyable texture of the ingredients.

¥500 ≈ $3.00

Takeout

Frozen Half Fried Rice

冷凍半チャーハン

400 yen (tax included)

Frozen fried rice that allows you to enjoy the restaurant's taste at home. Simply heat it in a microwave or frying pan to recreate the authentic, fluffy texture and taste.

¥400 ≈ $3.00

Dried Noodles (2 servings)

乾麺 (2食入)

500 yen (tax included)

A dried noodle set for home enjoyment. You can enjoy our carefully selected noodles, used in the restaurant, cooked to your preferred firmness.

¥500 ≈ $3.00

Kyodo no Minori Soy Sauce

郷土の実り醤油

540 yen (tax included)

This is a soy sauce from Niigata Prefecture, also used in our ramen tare. Enjoy the flavor of Niigata as a secret ingredient in your cooking or as an everyday soy sauce.

¥540 ≈ $3.00