torinotoriko

The meal begins with a bowl of mellow, rich chicken paitan broth, lifted by ginger foam and a fresh note of citrus. The signature 白のとりこ at 麺屋周郷 鶏のとりこ pairs a rich chicken paitan broth layered with seafood flavours with carefully arranged toppings: tender chicken-breast chashu, two kinds of menma and chopped onion. The broth has plenty of savoury depth without feeling too heavy, making it easy to enjoy alongside the thin noodles and toppings.

The broth’s character extends beyond the white version. 赤のとりこ combines house-made chilli oil with spiced minced meat for a peppery kick and deeper flavour, while 黒のとりこ gets its aroma from house-made black garlic oil, with fragrant garlic that whets the appetite. There is also the option of two kinds of chashu, with fragrant hanging-roasted pork alongside chicken breast, or a special seasoned egg, making it enjoyable to choose a combination to suit your tastes.

Abura soba and time-specific side dishes

For a meal without soup, there is 鶏粉の油そば, as well as 赤玉 鶏粉の油そば topped with egg yolk; both bring the rich sauce and savoury flavour of 鶏粉 to the fore. Time-specific options include 白の和え飯 and 赤の和え飯, served at lunch with a special onion sauce, and 和え玉 in the evening, featuring flat, thick noodles with a special blend of black vinegar. You can also add a little apple vinegar or sansho pepper from the table as you eat, gradually changing the flavour.

The calm interior is centred on counter seating, making it an easy place to stop for a quick lunchtime bowl or settle in for a more leisurely evening meal. Payment options include a range of credit cards, PayPay and transport IC cards, a welcome convenience for those who prefer cashless payments.