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The World’s 100 Best Ramen Shops

Aburaya

Kanazawa, Japan

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RAMEN SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 93 2026
Aburaya

A one-man abura soba shop in the basement of a multi-tenant building in Kanazawa, serving two brothless noodle bowls. The owner cooks, serves and explains how to adjust each bowl with table condiments, and offers a vegetarian version without pork oil.

Highlights

  • Special Abura Soba, thick noodles
  • Spicy Kanazawa Abura Soba
  • Chili oil, vinegar, onions

Good to know

  • Cash only, order at ticket machine
  • Write name on list, wait outside
  • Six counter seats plus tatami table

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