I visited Aoshima Ramen (青島食堂) after 4 p.m. the other day, thinking that the shop would be less busy on a weekday compared to the weekends. Since they close at 5 p.m., I figured 4 p.m. would be a good time. Aoshima Shokudo originated in Nagaoka City, Niigata. There are several branches in Niigata, and when I visited last time, there were so many people waiting that I had to give up. So, I decided to visit the Akihabara branch instead.
When I arrived at around 4 p.m., I found about 10 people waiting outside. Inside, there were another 10 people waiting. By the way, the shop is always half-shuttered when open.
There’s a ticket vending machine near the door. When you enter the shop, you buy your ticket first. The shop has 10 counter seats, which are not many. But the staff works efficiently, and customers eat quickly and leave, so the wait isn’t long.
They offer Aoshima ramen with soy sauce-based soup flavored with ginger. They also offer ramen with extra roast pork. I ordered Aoshima ramen with boiled spinach. The soup had a sharp soy sauce taste and was oily, which helps it stay warm. This is typical in Niigata’s cold climate. I expected a stronger ginger flavor, but the ginger taste was mild, just a hint of pungency.
The ramen came with naruto(maki), bamboo shoots, laver, and roast pork, along with the boiled spinach (an extra 50 yen).
The noodles were narrow and curly, which I think is the classic style of ramen. I wanted to enjoy it freely, but the shop was very busy.
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Name Aoshima Ramen Akihabara branch (青島食堂 秋葉原店)
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