Kuroobi Roppongi Ramen originally operated in Shimbashi before relocating to Roppongi, where it remains a popular ramen shop.
The restaurant is especially known for its carefully selected kombu, which gives the broth a deep, elegant umami flavor. Even after the move, the ramen continues to attract plenty of customers, and the kombu-focused soup is genuinely delicious.
Kuroobi Roppongi Ramen
利尻昆布ラーメン くろおび
Bacal's Rating
★★★★☆ 4.0 / 5
Store Information
Address :
4-12-5 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Roppongi 144 Building, 1F
Opening Hours :
Monday–Friday: 11:00–23:00
Last order: 22:30
Saturday & Public Holidays: 11:00–21:00
Last order: 20:30
Sunday: 11:00–17:00
Last order: 16:30
Note
On the third Thursday of each month, the restaurant temporarily closes from 15:00 to 17:00.
*Opening hours may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
Access :
From Exit 6 of Roppongi Station, you will see a small side street immediately to your left.
Turn left into that street, then keep an eye on the streets branching off to your left. Turn left at the third one.Walk a few dozen meters, and Kuroobi will be on your right.
▸ Ordering Tip
Ticket machine available.
Purchase your meal ticket before taking a seat.
▶ What I Tried
Shio Ramen｜塩ラーメン
This is a carefully crafted bowl made without chemical seasonings.
Even so, the soup is packed with umami. The restaurant places a strong emphasis on kombu, using it to draw out a deep and natural savory flavor.
It does not have the kind of aggressive punch you get from a heavy ramen, but the delicate shio-based soup is light, refined, and still overflowing with umami.
The extra-thin noodles cling beautifully to the broth. They are delicious on their own, but once coated in the soup, the flavors come together like a harmony layered five or six times over.
The menma is made with tender bamboo shoot tips, while the chashu is pork belly that has been slowly cooked until soft. It is also lightly seared before serving, adding a pleasant smoky aroma and extra depth of flavor.
This is definitely a bowl worth trying.
▶ Final Thoughts
Kuroobi is a popular ramen shop, but the quieter afternoon hours, around 3:00–5:00 p.m., can be a good time to visit if you want to avoid the crowds.
Please note that the shop may close early if the soup sells out, so it is better not to visit too late in the day.
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