"Chiikawa Ramen Buta," inspired by the "popular ramen shop" that appears in Nagano's popular manga "Chiikawa," will open for a limited time at Shibuya PARCO (Shibuya Ward, Tokyo) from August 23. A preview and tasting event was held on the 22nd prior to the opening, where the menu and merchandise were unveiled.
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"Chiikawa Ramen Buta" is a store based on the popular ramen shop "Rou" that appears in the manga, and opened for a limited time in Nagoya PARCO (Naka-ku, Nagoya) in March this year (still running). The second store will open in "CHAOS KITCHEN" on the first basement floor of Shibuya PARCO from August 23rd to May 6th, 2025.
The shop has only counter seats for 32 people, and serves the same menu as the Nagoya shop. The regular menu consists of three types: "Mini Ramen Pork (Chiikawa)" (1,540 yen) with 130 grams of noodles, "Small Ramen Pork (Hachiware)" (1,760 yen) with 200 grams of noodles, and "Large Ramen Pork (Usagi)" (1,980 yen) with 300 grams of noodles, each topped with a fish cake modeled after a character. A limited-time menu item, "Cold Chinese Noodles (Momonga)" with 200 grams of noodles, is also available until September 30th. Customers who order ramen will receive a special sticker of each character as a bonus.
The Shibuya store is slightly larger than the Nagoya store, and the layout is slightly different. Upon entering, you'll be greeted by adorable statues of Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi dressed as store clerks. On the walls are reliefs of Chiikawa and others, as well as a heartwarming warning from Yoroi-san to "observe manners." On the counter, there is even a "banned" patrol lamp that recalls Momonga being kicked out of his "Rou," making it an irresistible space for fans.
The reporter tried the limited-time menu item, Chilled Chinese Noodles. The thick noodles are covered in a sesame-based sauce, giving the noodles a "strong flavor," and with toppings such as roast pork, it's very satisfying to eat. Another thing that sets it apart from regular Chilled Chinese Noodles is that it's topped with persimmon seeds. It also comes with mayonnaise mixed with back fat, and by mixing it in as you go along to change the flavor, you can enjoy it all the way to the end without getting bored.
Drinks include "Black Oolong Tea" (500 yen) in a plastic bottle with an original label, "Kurimanju's Alcohol-Free Drink (Cola)" (770 yen), and even "Draft Beer" in an original mug (935 yen). For every drink you order, you will also receive a random clear card (8 types in total). However, please note that you cannot order just the drink.
There will also be original goods available for purchase exclusively to diners and drinkers. The lineup will include the actual bowls and water glasses used in the store, as well as original T-shirts. Please note that there is a purchase limit of two items per type per person.
Business hours are from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm (last entry is 9:20 pm, business hours may change according to Shibuya PARCO). Advance reservations are given priority, and the restaurant is currently fully booked every day, but reservations are open on a rolling basis. Reservation methods are listed on the official website.