Tsukemen
Jikaseimen Tsukesoba Kuro
自家製麺つけそば 九六
A tsukemen specialist near Izumi-Tamagawa Station, open since 2011, pairing extra-thick noodles made every morning with a rich chicken-and-seafood dipping broth.
The shop
Kuro opened in July 2011 in Komae. According to the shop's Tabelog notes, the owner trained at Ore no Sora in Takadanobaba. The shop describes itself as a local independent that makes its noodles, soup and toppings by hand.
The bowl
The dipping broth is made by boiling Koshu Kenmi Akadori chicken over high heat until cloudy, then adding mackerel flakes, bonito flakes and niboshi. The extra-thick noodles are made in-house each morning, and the same noodles are used for the chuka soba. Noodle dishes come with sudachi citrus from Tokushima, and the extra-hot condiment on the table is cayenne pepper.
How to order
Start with the tsukesoba (chicken-and-seafood). Regular (250 g), medium (300 g) and large (350 g) portions cost the same, and an extra-large 500 g is available for a surcharge. Curry tsukesoba and a rich chuka soba are also offered; the official site also lists miso tsukesoba.
Before you go
- Cash only: no cards, e-money or QR payments (Tabelog).
- Opening days differ between sources: Tabelog lists Wed-Fri 11:30-15:00 and 18:00-19:50, weekends 11:30-15:00, closed Mon-Tue, while the official site lists lunch Tue-Sat, dinner Tue-Thu, closed Sun-Mon. Check before you go.
- 10 seats; a partner coin parking lot is nearby.
- Takeout tsukesoba (frozen or ready-to-eat) can be reserved by phone from 10:00 on the day.
FAQ
Do larger portions cost more?
Regular, medium and large tsukesoba are the same price; only the 500 g extra-large costs extra.
How far is it from the station?
About three minutes on foot from Izumi-Tamagawa Station on the Odakyu Line.
Can I take it home?
Yes. Takeout is available and can be reserved by phone on the day.
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