Shuki

This chilled noodle dish has an unexpected resemblance to soba served with dipping broth or udon in a light broth—and that is part of the appeal of “Shuki-rashiku”. Diners describe its dashi-rich broth as quite different from the sweet-and-sour dressing often associated with hiyashi chuka. The noodles are chilled until firm, with a springy bite and a smooth, slippery finish. One diner who ordered the thick noodles in a large portion said they were satisfied with the serving size, making this a good choice when you want to focus on the noodles.

Reported toppings include thick slices of seared chashu, an onsen egg, spring onion and wasabi. Some diners suggest first enjoying the noodles and dashi broth as they are, then adding a little wasabi at a time. Others say that breaking the egg yolk over the noodles adds a mellow richness to the broth’s clean, refreshing flavour.

Some diners say they return each summer for the chilled noodles, while others have enjoyed them on multiple visits; seasonal cold noodle dishes are one reason to come to the restaurant. Reports from different visits mention other chilled options, including cold soba with scallops and clams, and chilled ramen with sudachi citrus and steamed chicken. One diner who tried the scallop and clam dish noted that it came with a choice of salt or soy sauce, plus separate pastes with seafood flavour and green laver, and sudachi to vary the taste. These dishes were described as seasonal, so check whether your preferred option is available before visiting.

For a hot bowl, the menu offers chicken paitan ramen and light ramen, each with a choice of soy sauce or salt. The tokusei version comes with additional chashu, wontons and a seasoned egg, while the “Gokujo” option is available for those wanting more toppings. There is also soy sauce tsukemen and beef tendon kamatama mixed noodles, offering alternatives to ramen served in broth. To add a rice dish, options include a bowl topped with seared chashu or chicken yukhoe.

Visitors report that there are counter seats suitable for dining alone, as well as table seating. In Tsuruhashi, you can choose a seasonal chilled noodle dish or a hot bowl of soy sauce or salt ramen, depending on what you feel like eating.