A new ramen shop is opening in Chofu, Tokyo. On Thursday, October 15, 2026, Taishio Soba Toka (鯛塩そば 灯花) will hold the grand opening of its Torie Keio Chofu branch (鯛塩そば 灯花 トリエ京王調布店) inside the Torie Keio Chofu (トリエ京王調布) shopping complex in Chofu City, Tokyo.
Taishio Soba Toka is a ramen brand built around the concept of "beautiful to look at, delicious to eat: authentic sea bream salt ramen," serving a bowl that brings out the refined umami of red sea bream.
The new Torie Keio Chofu branch is the brand's second location along the Keio Line, following the Seiseki-Sakuragaoka SC branch. As of October 2026, Taishio Soba Toka operates 26 stores in total, including sub-brands such as Shio Tsukemen Toka (塩つけ麺 灯花) and Kyomurasaki Toka Ryoran (京紫灯花繚乱). Centered on the Tokyo metropolitan area, the brand has been expanding nationwide, with stores in places such as Aichi and Toyama prefectures.
Store Information
- Store name: Taishio Soba Toka Torie Keio Chofu Branch
- Scheduled opening date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
- Address: Torie Keio Chofu, Building A, 5F, 4-4-22 Fuda, Chofu City, Tokyo 182-0024
- Hours: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (last order 9:00 PM)
The Ramen
Since its founding, Taishio Soba Toka has consistently served ramen made with a rich red sea bream broth. Combining carefully selected ingredients with the craftsmanship of ramen artisans, its sea bream salt ramen has a loyal following that includes many well-known figures from various fields.
What Makes It Delicious
- Ingredients: Carefully selected ingredients, centered on red sea bream from Uwajima
- Broth: Made using only water and red sea bream backbones, simmered with care into a clear, golden soup rich in umami
- Noodles: Thin, straight noodles with beautiful lines, custom-made exclusively for the Toka soup
- Presentation: Elegant noodle lines and a bowl arrangement reminiscent of a Japanese garden
- Dish: Tai chazuke, a menu item that lets diners enjoy the umami of red sea bream to the very last bite
Awards
Awards received by Toka, including its sub-brands:
- Taishio Soba Toka: Winner of the 7th "Strongest Next-Generation Ramen Showdown" in Yahoo! Ramen Feature 2015-2016 (main store)
- Taishio Soba Toka: Tabelog Hyakumeiten (main store)
- Kyomurasaki Toka Ryoran: Excellence Award, Original Category, TRY Rookie Award, Tokyo Ramen of the Year
- Kyomurasaki Toka Ryoran: Best-Selling Ramen/Tsukemen Award on Takumen.com, 8th Take-Home Ramen of the Year 2019 by Takumen.com
- Shio Tsukemen Toka: Double winner (3rd place) in the Salt and Tsukemen categories, TRY Rookie Award, Tokyo Ramen of the Year
