01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Situated in Aoto, Katsushika Ward, NonKi is a neighbourhood soba shop offering a wide variety of noodles and hearty set meals. The menu covers classic soba staples such as kamo seiro (duck dipping noodles), tenmori (tempura with cold soba), and tanuki soba, alongside udon prized for its slightly translucent sheen and pleasantly chewy texture. The Chinese-style section is not to be overlooked, anchored by a savory yakiniku ramen that has earned a devoted following.
Those looking for a substantial meal will find an ample lineup of rice-based dishes. Comforting set meals such as simmered offal (motsu ni), nikujaga (stewed beef and potatoes), and salted grilled mackerel come with generous servings of rice. The kitchen also puts together satisfying combination sets, including mini curry mori, mini curry zaru, mini meat zaru, and mini meat tanuki, making it easy to tailor the meal to your appetite.
The dining room maintains a calm, quiet atmosphere that welcomes solo diners dropping in for a quick, relaxed meal. Small plates such as simmered offal and itawasa (sliced fish cake served with wasabi) pair nicely with a beer or other drinks, suiting both a midday pause and an unhurried evening dinner. Keep in mind that payment is cash only, so it is wise to have Japanese yen ready when you visit.
