Engine

Engine’s rich abura soba is a satisfying bowl, with back fat and sauce clinging to thick noodles. Diners have commented on the noodles’ springy, chewy texture and the richness of the back fat, making this a good choice when you’re in the mood for a bold, full-flavoured meal. Vinegar, chilli oil and sansho pepper let you adjust the taste as you go: try the noodles as they are first, then add a seasoning to suit you.

The menu also features Engine Abura Soba, named after the restaurant, alongside the rich abura soba noted for its back fat. Choose between the richer bowl and another style of abura soba, or opt for chilled mixed noodles. Both Engine Abura Soba and the rich abura soba come in regular, large and extra-large portions; a smaller snack-size serving of noodles is also available in the evening.

In the evening, snacks such as grilled green onion and chashu pork and boiled dumplings are served alongside beer and sweet-potato shochu. The restaurant has been described as a small place with mostly standing room, so it may suit diners coming specifically for abura soba rather than those looking to linger over a seated meal. According to the listing, payment is cash only.