Zagin Soba, the Osaka-born ramen franchise, is now one of our favorites for its rich, creamy chicken-based broth—a lighter indulgence compared to the usual pork tonkotsu. It’s a great outside-the-mall spot where you can still grab a seat at the bar even on a Friday night, and while those who prefer light, dashi-based broths may not love it, anyone craving creamy, flavorful ramen with a refined touch will appreciate the experience. The freshly prepared soba brings a fine-dining quality, all within a casual ramen setting.
We love sitting at the bar, where you can watch the careful preparation of each bowl while enjoying your own personal space. It has that ideal neighborhood ramen spot vibe—busy with a fast turnover, lively and full, yet never crowded.
The service team, dressed in lab coat-style uniforms over semi-formal polos and neckties, adds to the polished experience, and watching them froth the ramen right before your eyes makes the meal even more appetizing.
Special Tori Paitan Soba (₱740, large)
Enjoy our special ramen topped with three delicious meats-pork shoulder. chicken breast, and grilled chicken thigh chashu. A hearty bowl made for meat lovers!
Tried the Special Tori Paitan Soba—frothy, creamy, and layered with mushroom and fish notes, silky best enjoyed hot. The presentation stands out, with a pork slice draped over the bowl and topped with crisp kamote strips for texture. It’s a must-try for those who love extra creamy ramen, and easily the top pick if you’re ordering just one item on the menu.
Special Chicken Dipping Noodles (₱780, large)
Enjoy our special ramen topped with three delicious meats-pork shoulder. chicken breast, and grilled chicken thigh chashu. A hearty bowl made for meat lovers!
The Special Chicken Dipping Noodles come with a separate hot chicken broth for dipping, keeping the noodles bouncy and allowing them to soak up the rich flavor as you go. The key difference is the 100% chicken-based broth served on the side, letting you enjoy each component—noodles, broth, and toppings—independently or together.
Tori Paitan Mazesoba (₱510)
A rich, soupless ramen made with our creamy chicken broth sauce. Mix well before eating. After the noodles, enjoy the remaining sauce with rice (“dive meshi”) -just ask our staff! It’s free.
The Tori Paitan Mazesoba, a soupless ramen, was just okay—the Truffle Mazesoba from Menya Kokoro is better. You mix the egg yolk with the other ingredients to create a unique sauce, but we forgot to order extra rice, as there isn’t much sauce left.
Beechwood-smoked Pork Chashu Rice Bowl (₱220)
Tender smoked pork shoulder flame-scared and coated in our special sauce. Enhanced with a rich aroma and flavor. Our top-selling rice bowl. (limited servings available.)
You’ll love this umami-packed rice bowl—it’s a full meal in itself. Add a bit of chili dust for an extra kick.
The chashu rice bowl of Ramen Ibuki is still our favorite.
Japanese Bang Bang Chicken (₱210)
A refreshing cold chicken salad with cucumber and sesame sauce—perfect to start the meal.
ZAGIN SOBA MANILA
Salcedo Village, Rufino Street, corner Ayala Ave, Makati City
+63 917 192 7604
@zaginsobamnl
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Disclosure: This article was written entirely by a human—reflecting my own biases, opinions, and insights—with grammar and clarity checked using AI assistance. We paid for our meal.
P.S. I will go back for the Special Tori Paitan Soba, masarap!