Ida Shoten
Right by Ebara-Nakanobu Station. A small chuka soba shop run by a husband-and-wife team. Known for 'Ida Black' — a distinctive pitch-black back-fat shoyu broth. The soup is carefully tuned to suit the local neighborhood (many elderly residents). A hidden gem alternative when Tagano has long lines.
"The black soup is startling at first sight, but one sip and you're hooked." "When Tagano is too crowded, come here." "You can feel the warmth of the husband-and-wife team in every bowl." A locals' hidden choice.