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Marutaka Chuka Soba Kobe Ninomiya
A signature bowl from our Kobe guide. See what to order, why this counter stands out, and how to plan the visit.
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Chuka soba with pork
The story behind the bowl
Marutaka is a deeply rooted Kobe favorite: cloudy pork-and-soy soup, thin noodles and generous pork served in an unpolished neighborhood-counter atmosphere.
Before you go: The Ninomiya shop is busiest late; go earlier if you want to study the bowl rather than rush it.