Been here multiple times but just now coming around to leave a review! One of my favorite places in the neighborhood by far. Not only is this place incredibly affordable, but it is consistently producing amazing noodle dishes. This is definitely a place I recommend people to try! Got it as take out for the first time (photo), and its still equally excellent! read more

Slurp Station Aburasoba UW - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm in absolute slurp heaven after eating Slurp Station Aburasoba!! Wow the flavors are incredible, full of umami goodness, and the noodles are springy and fresh. My husband and I shared the Tokyo Ganso Aburasoba and the Shoyu based beef Aburasoba - they are unlike any Japanese noodles we've had! The Tokyo Ganso is a symphony of delicious ingredients all dancing to the same tasty beat. The Parmesan, the poached egg (which was perfect btw), the liquid base and vinegar make this lovely sauce that pairs beautifully with the diced pork chashu. The dish feels jumbo sized, the thicker noodles were so so good, and there's plenty of chashu pieces. We loved it, it's insanely unique, a must try! The Shoyu based beef Aburasoba was also a knock out, slightly more delicate flavors but all working in harmony. The beef slices were super tender, they melted in my chopsticks. The soft boiled egg was still slightly runny yumm. The noodles were thinner than the Tokyo Aburasoba but just as fresh with a nice chew. I also highly recommend it, especially if you want a more classic style flavor. We ordered to go and the service was wonderful. A very nice server and chef prepared our food quickly and with care, they have nicely branded chopsticks and even put cardboard at the bottom so our to go bowls stayed stable. The restaurant is clean and inviting, with nice background music. Plus they have free parking right in front! Support local and check out this gem in the university district. Prices are very fair for this quality and authentic Japanese food. My husband and I were sooo happy, we're foodies and have never had flavors like these! read more

Slurp Station Aburasoba UW - Tokyo Ganso Aburasoba and Shoyu Based Beef Aburasoba-Regular - OMG both are insanely delicious!! Tokyo just a tiny bit more unique - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Slurp Station is a casual, must-visit, aptly-named spot for incredibly slurpable noodles. I love that aburasoba has become much more common in Seattle in recent years, and Slurp Station is my favorite place that I've tried so far. The setup is very casual; you seat yourself and order/pay off a QR code, then the food is brought to you shortly after. I like that despite the QR code ordering they still have laminated physical menus at each table, which I think makes for a nicer experience. Seating is made up of a nice handful of 4 tops and a couple areas of one-sided bar-style seating for solo diners or duos. When I went in on a Friday early evening there were plenty of people there but it was still easy to find a table. I had the Tokyo Ganzo (pork version) which comes in the jumbo size by default. I added a couple swirls of vinegar and a couple swirls of hot oil, as directed, mixed it all up and starting slurping it up immediately. The chew of the noodles with the luxurious, glossy sauce feels incredibly luxurious, and the pork bits are both perfectly browned and flavorful and melt in your mouth. The jumbo size is perfect if you're really hungry -- I generally have a big appetite, can destroy a bowl of noodles in two minutes flat, and found the jumbo size incredibly satisfying. I can definitely see myself coming here again when I'm having a noodle craving to try more of their aburasoba. read more

place is spacious and clean. order through qr code and pay right away and they will deliver your order to your table. i like this place cause not many choices so easy to pick which one. anyway, for the taste: * shoyu based beef aburasoba: love the noodle ~ they cooked it al dente and chewy. sauce is just right and beef is so tender. they cooked the egg is perfect!!! just a suggestion: if you can provide some japanese chili powder, it will be great... * takoyaki and chicken karaage: all are just ok. love the way thechicken batter and the way they fried it, not too crispy but good... prices are average and i think i am gonna miss the aburasoba. recommended place if you like brothless ramen... read more

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Very solid and affordable aburasoba (brothless ramen) tucked away near UW Ave. I've seen this place on my social media for awhile and I pass by this spot everytime I visit campus so I thought id give it a try this weekend. Very limited parking spots in front of the restaurant, mostly paid street parking otherwise. Casual ambiance with QR codes on the tables that you can scan to order your food. We ordered the shoyu based aburasoba (~$15 before tip) and it was delicious! The noodles were springy/chewy and the chashu added so much flavor to this dish. You can also add vinegar and chili oil to really elevate the dish and it paired so well with the other toppings and noodles. The other items like the salt based aburasoba also sounded interesting so I'll have to try that next time. I am already craving this as I'm writing my review and wish I tried this place out sooner! read more

Slurp Station Aburasoba UW - Shoyu Based Aburasoba-Regular - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I am a fan of ramen, and Slurp Station Aburasoba has been listed as a top ramen place to try in the Seattle area. We decided to swing by on a Saturday around 3PM and had no wait time to get seated. It is a first come first serve seat yourself anywhere restaurant - nice and casual. Ambiance is relaxed - when we visited, we were the only diners in the restaurant at the time. Interior decor is cozy with a self service ice and hot water station. Service is fast, we were able to get our food in about 8-10 minutes after ordering. Ordering is done through scanning a QR code menu. They also have a physical menu at each table that you can reference - the physical menu also has directions on how to mix your bowl of ramen with vinegar and oil. I got the Jumbo Shoyu Based Aburasoba for $19. First, the bowl itself - the noodles are chewy and the flavorful broth cling to them very nicely. Love the bamboo shoots, they have a crunchy texture in additional to a mild and sweet contrast with the hearty broth. The broth is a deep savory fragrant flavor from the shoyu and has a very creamy and luxurious mouthfeel. Personally, for a jumbo bowl, I was expecting a much larger bowl that what we were given. I would say that the bowl was still a standard ramen bowl size with maybe a quarter portion more noodles than a standard ramen bowl. I wasn't a fan of the chashu though, it felt tougher than chashu I've had at other ramen restaurants in Seattle, and there also was a gamey flavor that was pretty off putting. This was unfortunately as chashu usually plays a large part of making ramen bowls amazing. I think the restaurant definitely opened in the best area in Seattle for the type of goal its filling. Perfect for hungry students near the UW area to get their fill of flavorful ramen noodles. If you are craving ramen and are in the University district, I think that these bowls should satisfy most people. Personally, I'm glad that I tried them, but I'm not sure if I would revisit. read more

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Located in Meraki Tea Bar, this place is relatively new and serves up aburasoba, a type of soupless noodle not really common in the Seattle area (most noodle spots are either udon or ramen). It is a great change of pace to try something less common. I ordered takeout this time as I was not too hungry and can portion a fraction of the order for another meal, and there was a 25% discount so it came out cheaper than dining in. I got the Tokyo Ganzo Aburasoba with spicy oil which has a nice kick. The aburasoba order contains an onsen egg that is perfectly runny, diced pork chashu, green onion, bamboo shoots, crispy onion, and parmesan. Definitely mix it to get the best of everything, with the noodles cooked to a nice al dente texture. There is also a small broth to accompany the dish, as the dish can be quite heavy. The pork chashu has the right fatness. I definitely want to come back to try the more basic aburasobas for the value and simplicity. I am also a huge fan that this restaurant is optional tipping, with zero expectation to tip. Considering that with the base price plus tax of the dishes, it is actually cheaper to eat here than other neighboring dine-in spots, and the food is really good too! read more

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Man....... I'm a sucker for ramen in general. Ok no I'm just a sucker for food in general. But anyways.... Yo I love noodles..... and... this place serves great FN noodles yall. NGL, I meal prepped a lot of chicken + veggies this week but got tired of eating the same ol meal with rice every day, so I decided to treat myself a lil and got an entree from slurp station to pair w my protein gainz. Oooooooweeee what a GREAT decision. Man who knew brothless ramen could and would taste sooo ono. You'd think it'd be too dry or whatever, but naw, it was perfect! Make sure to try their signature chili/spice and mix it up real good! read more

Slurp Station Aburasoba UW - Shoyu Based Aburasoba-Regular - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I really enjoy their noodles and the taste of their food, I think the serving size is pretty good too. Their eggs are always perfect and I like how you can customize the vinegar and chili oil to your liking. The restaurant itself is very calm and quiet. The staff let you eat and do your own thing which I really like. read more

Slurp Station Aburasoba UW - Tokyo Ganso Aburasoba - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Food - aburasoba is the main dish here. You can smell the rich and flavor filled aroma wafting through the restaurant any time a bowl is served. The dish itself is both salty and savory. Many of the options include eggs, cheese, and onions. All of which are customizeable. They also serve boba, albeit without tapioca pearls available. Service - Sit down and order from a QR code, they'll bring the food to you. Fast and friendly service. Ambiance - A cute cafe aesthetic, definitely a great place to hang out with friends. read more

Slurp Station Aburasoba UW - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Nice low key place, seat yourself with or without your laptop or some companions. You order on your phone but I like that they had the menu at the table with description of the different menu options. The jumbo ramen I ordered was really tasty with chili oil. Pork chasui was tender and had perfect amount of fat. I normally order large for soup noodles but since there is very little soup, the proportion of noodles were larger than I expected. I had some nice leftovers for later. Will be back. read more

Slurp Station Aburasoba UW - Salt Based Aburasoba-Jumbo Mango passion fruit tea with lychee jelly - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Seat yourself, use the QR code to order. Self serve hot and cold water. It's soupless ramen that you put the vinegar and chili oil in and mix in when you get it. I enjoyed the warm noodles and chashu. When we came, there was parking right in front. read more

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So happy to have been informed of this spot! Love ramen, love noodles, so this is a great low mess option to get that fix. The flavor is on point, yet not heavy. Quality ingredient, quick service. Will definitely be coming back to try more on the menu read more

Slurp Station Aburasoba UW - Yum - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delicious brothless ramen for a decent price! You can order either at the counter or directly from the QR code at the tables. We went with the shoyu-based original (regular size) & the popular one, which only comes in a jumbo size. Both were flavorful and noodles were chewy and perfect! There are laminated instructions at the table on how to eat the ramen and some other fun facts. Less broth = less sodium & less calories :) read more

Went here on a Thursday night. Small parking lot in front and plenty of seating inside. They have a clear sign for you to grab an open table and order from a QR code on the table. I had their signature ramen with a tea. I can see why they have great reviews and ranked among the ramen shops. When my bowl arrived, I followed the instructions to drizzle the vinegar and spicy oil onto my noodles and stir. The sauces gave it a another layer of flavor to the salt/pepper flavoring of the noodles. Noodles were thick and cooked perfectly and chasu had a good balance of meat/fat. I had skipped on the bamboo shoots and nori. The egg was a bit plain though...underwhelming with all of the other flavors. Overall...definitely delicious and worth trying their other flavors! Go check them out! read more

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Nice option for soupless ramen. Upon going in you scan a QR code to order and then the food is bright to your table. I went for the Tokyo Ganzi Aburasoba. In your order they let you customize if you don't want something (ex. I always remove onions). Food came out quickly and they bus the table for you. My kids messed up and put too much chili oil on their order but that's easily offset if needed. There are also hot and cold self serve water options. read more

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The service here is great. The employees are friendly at the counter. The food here is not so good though. It just doesn't have the kind of rich flavor I was expecting. It's more bland, and too much noodle. read more

Loved that they have a dedicated parking area right out front. Makes it a convenient location. Food was so tasty! I mean super tasty! I was craving noodles and most are soup/broth-based, but the one I ordered here is not, which was EXACTLY what I was looking for. Flavor and texture were spot on and you can add more toppings (corn, bamboo shoots, chashu, etc) if you want. Will definitely be back! read more

Slurp Station Aburasoba UW - Sooooooo good! Simply delicious! - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We came around 2 pm on a Saturday. We ordered Takoyaki, Chicken Karaage, and Salt-Based Aburasoba. We thought the Takoyaki was a bit mushy. I really enjoyed the soft egg in my Salt-Based Aburasoba. We liked the spacious seating and chill vibes. The staff was friendly and efficient in serving our food. They also let me use the Fantuan app to order so I could get an additional discount. Parking wasn't bad--we were able to find free street parking in the nearby neighborhood. read more

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Apparently this place supposedly quiet famous in Japan according to some people. We decided to give it a try. Parking: free limited parking in the front of restaurant. Or you can street parking. Self serve - water if you dont want to order any drink. And I guess, you put away your finished bowls and plates at bins over by the water station. Restroom: clean Basically, you sit down, there's qr code to order on the table or to go at the counter. They bring the food to you. Then you pay. Nothing really stand out for me. The ramen were decent. Mostly students came and had lunch there.. We ordered: Takoyaki Salt base arubasoba Tokyo ganso arubasoba Japanese chilled tofu Overall ok. read more

Quiet spot where you just seat yourself and order through a QR code. The sauce is super concentrated, so definitely give the noodles a good mix before diving in, and adjust with spice and vinegar to your liking. I really liked their chili oil -- has a solid kick without overwhelming the dish. Adding vinegar really helps cut through the richness and adds a nice umami punch. Portion size was solid -- a good amount of noodles. Super flavorful overall. read more

Slurp Station Aburasoba UW - Shio - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Excellent noodles, meat, and sauce. I didn't know what to expect from brothless ramen, but it's surprisingly a lot like pasta. I ordered the Tokyo Ganzo Aburasoba. With the egg and the parmesan cheese, it reminded me a lot of Italian dishes like carbonara and cacio e pepe! Service was quick, ordered via a QR code. Very easy seating, and I'm happy to say the parking makes it super convenient to come by after work after picking up my kid from daycare. Even though I live right off 45th Ave, being able to drive really makes it convenient in a pinch! read more

Slurp Station Aburasoba UW - Tokyo Ganzo Aburasoba and Shoyu based Aburasoba - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First time having Aburasoba ramen and I definitely enjoyed! It's soupless ramen, but it's just as tasty! I had their shoyo based ramen and it was delicious. Ramen was chewy and flavorful. The restaurant recommended added vinegar and chili oil, which I definitely agree with. Unfortunately, the amount of meat they give in ramen is small of course. That being said, the chasu was full of flavor and very tender The ambiance was cool. Nicely decorated and there are plenty of seats. A great place to chill with friends and eat some ramen. The service was decent. You order from a QR code on your table. The food didn't take long to make. My ramen cost $18 for the jumbo size. If your appetite isn't big, then you'll be okay with a regular size Overall, enjoyed my experience and I'd come back here read more

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Slurp Station has been on my list of restaurants to try ever since it entered the U-District and it did not disappoint! I got to try their most popular menu item the salt-based aburasoba, as well as their new menu item the Tokyo Gonso. I loved the balance of flavors in the salt-based aburasoba. The chashu and egg were both perfectly cooked. Both the aburasobas had noodles that were on the thicker side and that adds to the chewiness of the dish. The Tokyo Gonso had a creamier flavor from the parmesan and the egg yolk from a perfectly poached egg. I also enjoy that you can add in your own chili oil and vinegar to adjust the flavors to your liking. The space itself is really spacious and has countless seating. When you take a seat, you order through a QR code, so there is limited interaction with the service staff. However, I did wish they played music while I was there because I found the atmosphere a little quiet. read more

Slurp Station Aburasoba UW - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

3.5/5 I went to Slurp Station with decent expectations after reading the reviews, however I was a little disappointed in their aburasoba. I got the shoyu one and my boyfriend got the Tokyo Ganso, which is supposed to be like carbonara. We put some vinegar and chili oil as recommended and then mixed everything together. Both of us found that both dishes were lacking in flavor. We could not really taste the sauce in the Tokyo Ganso, and I barely was able to taste the shoyu in mine. We ended up having to add a lot more vinegar and chili oil to add some kind of flavor to the dish. I wish there was more flavor! I liked the other elements of the dish: the noodles were chewy, the chasu was flavorful (a little thin though), and the egg was softly boiled. There is very limited interaction with the service staff. You scan a QR code on your phone to order and pay at the same time. You seat yourself at any open table. The small interaction that we had with the staff when we walked in and didn't know that we could just sit anywhere was pleasant, as they were helpful in explaining how everything worked. The other aburasoba place has more flavor and I think I would rather go there if I had to choose. read more

Slurp Station Aburasoba UW - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Slurp Station specializes in soupless ramen and genuinely do a fantastic job at a reasonable price with a regular bowl dropping you about 15 bucks. Logistically, there's a small parking lot outside, which is honestly huge for UDistrict, and there was no wait even on a Saturday at 12:00 / 12:30 PM. The vibes are casual - you seat yourself, then order and pay on a QR code. The restaurant was honestly a little cold and I ended up eating with my puffer on, but if you're not prioritizing ambiance, the food here is banging. Salt Based Aburasoba (4.5/5): Noodle texture is standout - super bouncy and chewy. The gravy base was super savory and the chashu pork has a great ratio of fatty to lean bites. As you make your way through the bowl, the tables have extra vinegar and chili oil, which add an extra bit of tang and spice to mix up the flavor profile. read more

Slurp Station Aburasoba UW - Salt Based Aburasoba - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I went to Slurp Station with some coworkers recently, and I've been back here at least once a week since then. I was super sick one day and all I wanted was some aburasoba from Slurp Station - in a very short time it has apparently become my comfort food. I usually get the salt version, but have also gotten shoyu and both are good. My next trip will be to try the Tokyo Ganso as I'm sure it will also be excellent. The chicken karaage is also delicious and their spicy mayo really seals the deal for me (which is saying a lot as I dislike spicy foods in general). The store is very clean and the service is welcoming and also super fast. 100% recommend. read more

I was not able to reach my intended destination because of the traffic situation on I-5 South from Shoreline. So my visit to Slurp Station Aburasoba in Seattle's University District was purely spontaneous and hoped to resolve my hangry mode (1/13/25). It is located at 47th and Brooklyn. Back in my UW years, this used to be a dry cleaner. Interesting conversion to a food establishment. There is very limited perimeter parking. I should have taken that one available spot, but chose instead to pay for 30 minutes of street parking. The interior decor was bright, minimal, but very orderly and clean. I decided to sit at a two top - table #7. One can order from the main counter, but I chose to use the QR code to access their menu, place and pay for my order altogether. Just too bad I missed onsite Happy Hour prices on milk tea and chicken karaage by a few minutes. Tipping and bussing one's table are optional, however, I did chose to tip on top of the subtotal with tax and did bus my table at the end to a nearby cart with tubs. There is also an area to get water and onions. On each table, there are chopsticks, forks, napkins, chili oil, vinegar, and laminated eating instructions. My milk tea with 50% sweetness and 50% ice was brought to me with a straw. Shortly afterwards, my regular shoyu bowl was brought out too. Bowl sizes include regular and jumbo (1.5x) and featured bowls included seafood, salt based, shoyu based, and vegan shoyu based. Bowls can be further customized with additional side toppings. There are also apps on the menu including: tofu, chicken karaage, takoyaki, and squid salad. Aside from water, there are also other popular bottled beverages and a limited selection of milk teas with toppings. My regular shoyu based bowl ($14.99) was an ample serving with minimal broth, bouncy ramen noodles, nicely arranged two succulent slices of chashu, sliced green onions, shredded nori, bamboo shoots, and a jammy egg. Overall it was a tasty selection. My basic milk tea from the Meraki Tea Bar (selected 50% sweetness, 50% ice, no toppings for $4.99) was just okay. I would have preferred hot tea. A pleasant dining detour with reasonable prices. First review to start the Yelp Elite 2025 year! read more

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Great stop for a decent but quick dinner. The ordering process is very streamlined -- you can sit wherever and order via QR code. They still have a paper menu though! The cold tofu had a rich savory sesame sauce with bonito flakes on top. It was very refreshing! The aburasoba was pretty good and had that signature bouncy ramen noodle texture/flavor. However, the chashu was really salty and the portion size is a *little* small. I hope the chashu that day was an exception and not the norm, as it was overwhelmingly salty. Although the shio (salt) ramen was the recommended one, I'd love to come again and try their shoyu! read more

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I fell in love with Japanese aburasoba the very first time I tried it. It has all the deliciousness of ramen, but because it is mixed noodles, the flavor is even richer and more absorbed. I'll definitely come back next time! I went there close to closing time, but the owner was still very warm and welcoming. He gave detailed recommendations and explanations, and the restaurant was clean and elegant. When he heard that I liked spicy food, he even gave me their special chili sauce！It totally saved my Chinese stomach! read more

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This is an aburasoba restaurant which serves soupless ramen noodles. To my knowledge, it replaced what used to be Meraki Tea Bar but their menu does have a small selection of drinks that are still from them. There's parking near the door but it's too squishy to use; you'll want to use street parking around the area and hope for the best. I got here with a friend on a Sunday night and got lucky with street parking. Sitting inside here feels like a nice getaway from the rain or cold; there's several tables of seating inside a brightly-lit dining area. Each table comes with a paper menu though you input your orders using a QR code. There's also condiments like vinegar and chili oil, and very helpful instructions on how to add them into your aburasoba dish. Besides that, utensils and water is mostly hands off. I got the large salt-based aburasoba (which is their signature dish) while my friend got their special seafood aburasoba. We each then shared chicken karaage and Japanese chilled tofu as sides. - The salt-based aburasoba comes with bamboo shoots, green onions, pork chashu, nori and a soft-boiled egg. Adding the vinegar and chili oil with it, everything was just awesome together! There was just a really nice umami taste to it, and every bit was covered with their rich salt base while not being too overpowering. My friend had the opposite reaction with his seafood aburasoba though, and found his too salty to finish. - The Japanese chilled tofu tasted strongly of sesame and had bonito flakes sprinkled all over it, while only being just one piece of tofu. Still a nice, strong taste to it. - The chicken karaage was not very crispy but was instead very juicy. Everything was relatively salty but I enjoyed my visit here and was surprised that it doesn't have more people coming in to eat at. Hopefully it's just because it was a Sunday that time. read more

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Tasty, filling, hits all the right spots. Slurp Station Aburasoba is so good, I planned my entire day around for it! My partner and I have passed by this unassuming restaurant multiple times in the U District area and never knew the quality ingredients in store. Slurp Station was trending for a bit on social media, but deserves all the hype. Brothless ramen with thick slices of chashu, soft boiled egg, and bamboo shoots make the perfect combo for a rich, spicy sauce that was found in the bottom of this bowl. I ordered the Salt Based Aburasoba (Jumbo), extra spicy, and it was spicy, salty, umami, and very rich. The noodle texture was perfectly al dente and chewy, with each bite covered in the thick soba sauce. Lovely instructions accompanying us at the table, instructing us to quickly add in any additional vinegar and chili oil to taste before having to mix the noodles and sauce to create the perfect concoction. The restaurant was quiet, with us being the only patrons on this quiet Saturday. We hope it was because of the recent UW school break because Slurp Station deserves to be enjoyed by the many hungry patrons of U District Seattle. read more

Slurp Station Aburasoba UW - After: The mixed in noodles with added vinegar and chili oil. - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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A lot of new restaurants have opened up in the U district area since I graduated, so I still find myself visiting to try out new places to eat! As someone who loves noodles and Japanese food, I was surprised I've never heard of Aburasoba before -- I saw a few people online post about slurp station, so I was excited to try! Slurp station is near the top of the ave, I remember this location previously having other restaurants move in and out. In terms of the restaurant itself, it's a very casual atmosphere. You come in, seat yourself, and order based off a QR code that's on the table. You have very little interaction with staff other than when they give you your food, and you're required to buss your own tables so I honestly can't speak too much on the service. Something I did appreciate, however, were the instructions on how to eat your Aburasoba. There were a bunch of helpful images and diagrams that showed how much vinegar/chili oil to put in your dish and how to mix. My friend got the salt based Aburasoba, while I ordered the shoyu-based Aburasoba. I really enjoyed the complexity of the dish, and the addition of vinegar and chili oil really increases its depth as well! The noodles were chewy, and all of the additions in the dish complimented each other well without being too overwhelming. My friend and I ended up adding more vinegar and chili oil than what was recommended, but I really enjoyed the flavors! I also wanted to mention the portion size for the price, for $14, you honestly get a decent amount of food - this left my friend and I feeling full just from the normal size. I definitely recommend this place to others, and look forward to coming back! read more

Slurp Station Aburasoba UW - Shoyu Aburasoba - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very pleasantly surprised by this place - the soba is savory and A little salty, but you can balance it with the vinegar and chili oil that they have at the table. You order through a QR code and they bring out the food to you when it's ready. So a great casual dining spot if you're with friends or even alone. read more

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It's named as one of the top 10 ramen shops in Seattle and it deserved its hype. The Tokyo Ganzo Arasoba is a must try. Big portion sizes too and you can get two meals out of one bowl. Theres even a cherry tree in the restaurant! read more

Slurp Station Aburasoba UW - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

After visiting my first aburasoba place a couple of days prior, I wanted to try another version here at Slurp Station. This restaurant is pretty casual; pick your own seat, order with the QR code, then wait for your meal. When I visited for lunch on a weekday, the place was entirely empty, so my aburasoba only took about 5 minutes to arrive. Salt-based Aburasoba, Regular ($13.99) - Starting with the good: The chashu is nice and tender with a good amount of fat that's soft and disintegrates in the mouth. It's salty, meaty, and has a good amount of charred flavor. The bamboo shoots, while served cold, are refreshing and add a bit of crunch as textural contrast. The nori adds some additional umami elements and the scallion, freshness. The noodles are cooked well, with the perfect bounce and chew. The egg is supposed to be soft boiled, but it's cooked a minute or two longer, being closer to hard boiled with a yolk that's almost completely set. The egg is not marinated or seasoned at all, making it a little bland, and it's also served cold. The dish is a bit hard to stir, especially due to the egg and meat on top and the fact that the bowl isn't the largest. So most of the ingredients are pretty good, what then makes this aburasoba just okay? It's the seasoning/sauce. In this case, the dish is completely drowned out by copious amounts of pepper added, resulting in all the other complex tastes flung to the wayside in lieu of the onslaught of pepper. Did they just dump half a bottle of pepper on top? Quite possibly. Not even a liberal dousing of chili oil and rice vinegar (provided at the table) could temper the pepper down. Not the most pleasant eat overall. (3/5) I originally rated the food at the other aburasoba place a 4/5. After eating this one, I'm thinking of raising that rating to a 5 because it was just so much better than this one. Maybe I just went on a bad day; you can visit Slurp Station and make your own judgement. Bathrooms: One unisex room read more

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Came in on a Monday because everything else in Seattle is closed on Mondays + we have been wanting to try this place for a while! Walked right in, you can seat yourself. There are various tabletops and a counter section as well. Water is self serve and so is ordering - there are QR codes at every table. No need to clear your table though, the team will take care of that. It feels like a food court - casual and quick in a good way. They were playing J pop at the time we went! I ordered the salt jumbo and my guy ordered the Tokyo Ganso. There is chili oil and vinegar at every table for you to dress up your noodles as you please. I am a huge fan of a super acidic aburasoba so this was great. Noodles were tender without being too done. Chashu was crisp and delicious. I ended up taking about ~30% of my noodles home, the jumbo size could easily be split if you're trying to save some money or be more calorie conscious. Would definitely visit again. Parking along Brooklyn Ave is for residents, and there is signage. Parking along NE 47th is for the restaurant. read more

Love this spot! Noodles were flavorful and delicious! They have a limited amount of parking spots out front. It's a seat yourself and scan the QR code to order. Service was quick and efficient. Food: My husband and I shared the jumbo salt aburasoba and it was sooo good! We added on their signature chili for a good kick and we followed the instructions and added vinegar and chili oil and omg it was so tasty! The bamboo shoots were nicely seasoned and the chashu was tasty! We also got the jasmine milk tea 50% sugar with lychee jelly and it paired nicely with the meal. Overall, love this spot and will be back again soon for a quick and casual meal! read more

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The restaurant is super clean and spacious, providing a great environment to catch up with friends and eat an affordable, but high quality meal! I got the regular salt based aburasoba with chashu for $14.99 and it was delicious. Close to campus and convenient whether you're just stopping by for a quick meal or staying long to hangout with friends. 10/10!! read more

Slurp Station Aburasoba UW - Salt Based Aburasoba-Regular - Ramen Near Me - Seattle, Washington

- delicious and flavorful noodles - We decided to try this place as it has other stores in Japan. There were 3 groups of people dining when we entered around 11:20 am. We grabbed a seat and ordered through the QR code. They have a guide to teach you how to eat their noodles: basically add the vinegar and chili oil on the table, mix it well, then enjoy. The noodles came quickly, and the portions were just right for the two of us. I actually couldn't finish my regular sized one, but decided not to carry the leftover around so I ate it all. My husband ordered shoyu with chili oil added in already, and I got the shio. I tasted the noodles before adding the vinegar and chili oil, and it was already good. The noodles tasted more complex after adding the two condiments, but the difference is small and you can't really taste the vinegar. I also tried my husband's noodles and it was way too spicy for my liking, but I think whoever has a stronger palate will enjoy it very much. Another thing I like about this place is that they welcome you to take your chopsticks home after you use them. I tend to like this kind of chopsticks as it's more sturdy than most wooden ones. There is also a baby diaper changing station in one of the bathrooms, so that was quite nice as well if you want to visit with an infant. read more

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