Soba Saikyoushi そば彩蕎子
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- Hyogo
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A Stone-ground Handmade Soba Restaurant Located in Izushi Castle Town
"Soba Saikyoshi" is nestled in the Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Izushi Town, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture—an area that preserves the charm of the Edo period (1603–1868). Just a step away from the modern world, passing through the noren curtain welcomes you into a warm space centered around a traditional earthen-floored doma interior (tataki-doma, a packed-earth floor typical of old Japanese homes). This cozy soba restaurant is known for its white handmade soba noodles, made by removing the black outer skin of buckwheat and stone-grinding only the inner white core. The result is smooth noodles with subtle sweetness and refined texture. The menu features local specialty "Izushi Sara Soba", served on small plates of Izushi-yaki pottery, as well as "Nishin Soba", "Oroshi Soba", and "Sobagaki". Udon and a selection of locally curated sake are also available.
A Proud Dashi that Elevates the Taste of Soba
The dashi, packed with the delicious flavors of bonito and kelp, is so popular that it is "so good you can drink it as is." After enjoying the soba noodles with their proud dashi, try adding condiments little by little to experience different textures and flavors. It's up to you whether you want to eat the whole egg or just the yolk. Even the soba soup at the end is a blissful taste.
Indulge in the Authentic Flavor of “Izushi Sara Soba” in the Castle Town
The establishment remains open until 8:00 P.M., making it an excellent choice for dinner to conclude your visit to the castle town. While waiting for your soba to arrive, you can enjoy seasonal dishes like "Ayu Zushi," made with locally caught wild sweetfish, served as a "soba appetizer" alongside a glass of local Hyogo sake. You might also try the "Warabi no Ohitashi (boiled bracken in dashi stock)" from Takeno Town, Toyooka City, Hyogo.
