3-6-9 Minamisenzoku, Ota-ku (Ookayama)
3-20-4 Kandaogawamachi, Chiyoda-ku (Ochanomizu)
2-21-7 Nishiwaseda, Shinjuku-ku (Takadanobaba)
7-69-1 Tokyu Plaza 1F, Nishikamata, Ota-ku (Kamata)
1-9-11 Umegaoka, Setagaya-ku (Umegaoka)
1-11 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku (Kagurazaka)
3-1 Kanda Sakumacho, Chiyoda-ku (Akihabara)
Rumour has it, these Taiwan-style noodles aren't even Taiwanese. Although the dish itself is called 'Taiwan mazesoba', it comes from the fact that the spicy, soy sauce-based minced meat that is the main topping is derived from Taiwan. The noodles sit beneath an array of toppings, including a raw egg yolk on top, is soupless and is designed to be all stirred up vigorously.
This popular chain has spread to various locations in Tokyo, as well as in other cities in Japan. You should definitely expect to queue, but all considerate noodle-eaters know that one should not linger too long in this type of eatery after finishing your meal, so the wait shouldn't be all that bad.
The ordering system is a classic Japanese ramen-ya style; select what you want from the vending machine, choose any additional toppings and collect your ticket and wait shortly until your food arrives.
There is a choice of various portions of noodles and toppings, options for everyone, really. There is also the option for a very meaty mazesoba as well as regular ramen in soup.
They advise that you leave the leftover sauce at the bottom of your bowl to ask for rice (no cost) so that you can enjoy every last drop of the deliciously rich and punchy flavour soaked up in the rice.
Don't expect it to be a social place, more a quick and cheap, but hearty meal like most ramen places in Japan.
