Aburasoba is a brothless ramen that originated in Tokyo's university districts in the 1950s. Instead of a soup base, bold tare sauce clings directly to springy noodles, which you mix together before eating — concentrated umami flavor in every bite, without broth or filler.

Is aburasoba gluten-free?

Our noodles and tare sauces contain wheat, so our standard aburasoba is not gluten-free. Ask our staff about current ingredient details for any dietary needs before ordering.

Do you have vegan options?

Yes — our Vegan Aburasoba features a plant-based soy sauce tare with kale noodles, peas, and corn, delivering the same bold flavor with no animal products.

Where is Slurp Station located near UW?

Slurp Station is located at 4701 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105, in the University District just a few blocks from the University of Washington campus. Free customer parking is available in our dedicated lot.

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Seattle's Best Aburasoba & Brothless Ramen — University District

Bold flavors, no broth. Tokyo-inspired brothless ramen from Seattle's premier Japanese restaurant — crafted fresh daily in the heart of the U-District.

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Salt-based aburasoba jumbo bowl with chashu pork, soft-boiled egg, menma, and nori at Slurp Station Seattle

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What is Aburasoba?

Born in Tokyo's university districts in the 1950s, aburasoba is a brothless ramen where bold tare sauce clings directly to the noodles. No broth, no filler — just concentrated umami in every bite. Mix it all together and experience ramen the way it was meant to be: intense, satisfying, and completely unique.

Slurp Station is Seattle's first restaurant dedicated to this beloved Tokyo staple.

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4.6 Yelp
128 reviews 4.5 Google
325 reviews

My favorite ramen spot in Seattle. You don’t even miss the broth — the portion size is perfect and service is fast. I think about this ramen daily.

Parker J. Yelp

I’m in absolute slurp heaven! The flavors are incredible, full of umami goodness, and the noodles are springy and fresh. It’s insanely unique — a must try!

Jessica C. Google

I’ve made three visits in quick succession — this is now one of my favorite places to eat in Seattle. The salt-based aburasoba is legit amazing. Low-key vibe, friendly service, food comes out fast. A gem!!

Wayne Lee Google · Local Guide

This might be in the top five best ramen I’ve had. Great flavor, great portion size, and without the broth I didn’t feel as heavy after eating here.

Omari King Google · Local Guide

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University District, Seattle

4701 Brooklyn Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98105

(206) 906-9213

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Daily: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Dine-in, pickup, and delivery available daily.

Online ordering closes at 8:30 PM

Free customer parking in dedicated lot

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