Kyoraku has the feel of a classic old-school chuka soba shop, but the ramen is genuinely delicious and the restaurant has many loyal regular customers.
There is a ticket machine, but for some reason, the staff may still ask what you ordered even after you have bought your meal ticket.
It almost makes you wonder what the ticket machine is for (lol).
But even if you are not sure what they are asking, just hand them your meal ticket and you should be fine.
Kyoraku Ginza Ramen
中華そば 共楽
Bacal's Rating
★★★★★ 4.8 / 5
Store Information
Address :
2-10-12 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Opening Hours :
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 11:00–17:30
Saturday: 11:00–16:00
Closed: Wednesday, Sunday, and public holidays
*Opening hours may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
Access :
The restaurant is located along Ginza Marronnier Street, just a short walk from the Ginza Higashi 2-chome intersection.
There is also a Tenya tempura restaurant nearby, which makes it an easy landmark to spot.
▸ Ordering Tip
Ticket machine available.
Purchase your meal ticket before taking a seat.
▶ What I Tried
Chuka Soba | 中華そば
The soup is incredibly addictive. Once you take one sip, you immediately want another.
Honestly, it is the kind of broth I would love to take home and keep locked away in a safe.
The noodles are neither too thick nor too thin, with just enough firmness to give them a nice bite. At the same time, they do not overpower the bowl, which allows them to work very well with the soup.
The chashu and menma are both fairly classic in style, but naturally, they are delicious and fit perfectly with the overall old-school character of the ramen.
Wonton Men | ワンタンメン
Wonton Men is basically the regular ramen topped with wontons — simple as that.
The wonton wrappers are smooth and easy to swallow, which makes them very pleasant to eat.
The regular ramen portion is not especially large, so if you have a decent appetite, I would recommend trying the Chashu Men or Wonton Men instead.
▶ Final Thoughts
Kyoraku has a fairly warm and casual atmosphere, and the turnover is reasonably quick even when the shop is busy.
This is just my personal opinion, but if you are looking for a light, classic-style chuka soba around Ginza, I think Kyoraku is one of the best places to try.
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