A veteran of Gakugeidaigaku stalwart Bigiya, the ramen artist behind Natsuya no Chuka Soba out in the wilds of Ota – a short walk from Shimomaruko Station on the Tokyu Tamagawa line, in other words – made his name with an eponymous pop-up before opening this permanent location in his home neighbourhood. Besides the signature chuka soba (¥950), the menu includes several versions topped with chewy, almost mochi-like wonton (from ¥1,150).
You’ll also want to explore the sides menu: the Natsuya Chawan curry (¥300) is made with a recipe borrowed from the chef’s parents’ yoshoku restaurant, while the daily rice dish (Kyo no Gohan, ¥250) showcases Natsuya’s culinary creativity.