Abura-soba Musico — Restaurant in Kyoto

ビル1階奥で営まれている油そば専門店です。

筆者はコチラの『生姜油そば』がこれまで食べた油そば（まぜそば・まぜ麺）の中で最も美味しいと思っています。 見た目に千切り生姜が載るだけかと思って食べるとタレにもふんだん生姜が使われていますので、初食の際には驚くと思います。 たぶん、どちらかで油そばをお食べになりネガティブな印象をお持ちの方であっても、この『生姜油そば』は好印象を持たれるのではないでしょうか。

もちろん、スタンダードの油そばも美味しいので、筆者は上述の『生姜油そば』と2:1くらいの比率で食べています。

サイドメニューでは、唐揚げが一推し。 二度揚げされるデカい唐揚げは、ラーメン店の中では最も美味しいとの声を多く聞きます。 メンマは、トッピングとしてはもっと茶色く味付けされた方が好きなのですが、サイドメニューとして単品で食べると、あっさり目に和風に味付けされているのが解り、美味しいです。

年に数回、期間・数量限定のメニューも提供され、それはオペレーションの手間を考えても、また時には自家製麺であったりと、飛び抜けて美味しいのですが、まずは店主さまが奇を衒わず丁寧に調理される定番メニューを召し上がってみて下さい。

カウンター、床、シンクなど全てが綺麗なのも店主さまの真摯さの表れでしょう。（ビル入り口からお店の扉までは薄暗いですが 笑）

完全ワンオペ、極太麺ならではの茹で時間を要し、席数も多くないですので、お時間には余裕を持ちお出向きください。

生粋のラーメン好きな方の一部は、スープオフである油そばに抵抗をお持ちかもしれませんが、『生姜油そば』をお試しになられると感心されるかもしれませんよ。

Yo, this joint on the first floor is all about that "Abura-soba", man.

The writer here thinks the "Ginger Abura-Soba" they dish out is hands down the tastiest mix soba they've ever had. You might be expecting just some shredded ginger on top, but nah, they're using ginger in the sauce too, so you'll be pleasantly surprised on your first bite, no doubt.Even if you've had a meh experience with Abura-soba before, this "Ginger Abura-soba" might just flip the script for you, ya know? Of course, their standard Abura-soba is solid too, but the writer's been hitting up that "Ginger Abura-soba" at like a 2:1 ratio, it's that good.

As for the sides, their fried chicken is a must-try. People are raving about these big, double-fried chicken pieces being the bomb in the ramen scene.Now, the menma, I personally prefer it with a bit more color and seasoning as a topping, but when you have it as a side, it's lightly seasoned in a Japanese style, and damn, it's tasty. They also drop some limited-time menu items every now and then, and trust me, they're off the charts delicious, but start with the classics that the owner cooks up with care, ya dig?

And yo, props to the owner for keeping everything clean, from the counter to the floor and sink. (Though it's kinda dim from the entrance to the door, haha.)

They run this place solo, and with those thick noodles, it takes a minute to cook, plus they don't have a ton of seats, so make sure you roll in with some extra time on your hands.

Some hardcore ramen heads might be skeptical about ditching the soup, but give the "Ginger Abura-soba" a shot, you might be...

Easily one of the best bowl of noodles I’ve had in Japan!! The noodle texture was just right and the broth was bursting with flavor. The chicken karaage was also super flavorful and juicy. It’s a very small space with only 6 counter seats (typical of Japan, though), and it’s a one-man restaurant, but he works very quickly. The background music is also quite tasteful and relaxing. 20/10 would recommend and definitely will come back next time...

It was the first meal for us in Kyoto after check-in at Nijo hotel. Just a few steps from the hotel. The hidden soba place bring a peace atmosphere with good music, the owner also has a special vibe. The soba was so good by both noodle texture and chicken karaage. We had it along with 1 kirin beer and total worth it. If I had chance to come back to Kyoto, I will definitely visit and enjoy this soba among good...