Chuka Soba RYO in Sabae – Ramen with Soul

Gourmet Guide

I made a bold culinary pilgrimage to Chuka Soba RYO.

Yes, dear reader, it was a ramen encore after already indulging at Ofukuro Sushi. But when you’re out with Tiger—the man with the tiny appetite yet boundless ambition—doubling down is the default. I knew better this time and paced myself accordingly.

This time, I went for the Niboshi Salt Chicken Soba. It’s been a while. But oh, what a reunion! Flavorful, nostalgic, and absolutely divine.

Bowl of Niboshi Salt Chicken Soba with rich broth and tender toppings at Chuka Soba RYO

The price? 920 yen. Not quite at the four-digit mark, but close enough to make your wallet wince. Inflation, my old foe, you strike again.

Menu showing rising ramen prices over time at Chuka Soba RYO

Diving into my archives (because ramen love is serious business), I uncovered this price timeline:

  • March 2018: 750 yen
  • December 2020: 780 yen
  • April 2025: 920 yen

The trend is undeniable. Everything’s getting more expensive. And while my taste buds celebrate, my bank account whispers, “Help.”
If only the government would do something radical, like—oh, I don’t know—lower the consumption tax?

Fin.

“The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude.” — Julia Child

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