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About this place
Chūkasoba Tagano’s Chūkasoba is built around a clear soy sauce broth and homemade medium-thin noodles containing seaweed. The menu describes it as a light soy sauce ramen drawing on chicken, pork and seafood. Diners have also remarked on the balance of soy sauce and dashi in the clear broth, with some noting a hint of dried sardine. The noodles’ moderate firmness and springy texture have made an impression, too, making this a good choice for anyone who wants to savour how the noodles and broth work together.
For a little more to enjoy in the bowl, the menu offers additions such as a seasoned egg or roast pork. One diner who added a boiled egg to the Chūkasoba noted its soft yolk and two styles of chashu, resembling pork belly and shoulder loin. Toppings vary by order.
For something with a touch of heat, consider the Goma no Karai Soba. This tantan-style ramen combines sesame paste, dried shrimp, chilli oil and nuts with a seafood broth. The menu describes its heat as mild, with natural sweetness, and says the medium-thick noodles cling to the broth. One diner found it reminiscent of Japanese-style tantanmen, with a just-right level of spice and tender roast pork on the side.
The restaurant is listed as open for lunch from 11:30 to 14:30 and closed on Wednesdays. Waits can be long, so allow plenty of time. Payment is listed as cash only; bring cash before you arrive.
