
Soba, enjoyed throughout Japan, is not only known for its deliciousness but also for its unique regional variations, such as local soba, making it a major highlight of any trip. Therefore, we would like to introduce the popular ranking of soba restaurants across the country, selected by Tabiiro readers.
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茶寮哲心
Kyoto
Kyoto
茶寮哲心
"Saryo Tesshin," a new venture of the popular Miyazaki soba restaurant "Soba-ya Tesshin," has opened in Kyoto City. Located in a renovated Kyoto townhouse over 100 years old, which is also the family home of the proprietress, the restaurant offers a refined atmosphere where you can enjoy specialties like "Supreme Kyoto Duck Nanban" and traditional Japanese sweets such as financiers.
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つばめ屋
Kyoto
Kyoto
つばめ屋
Located just a 3-minute walk from Uji Station on the Keihan Electric Railway, Tsubameya is a soba restaurant known for its authentic tempura made with fresh, local ingredients from the Yamashiro area. The menu also features cha soba made with Uji matcha, offering a uniquely local flavor. The restaurant uses carefully selected buckwheat flour, primarily sourced from Kyoto Prefecture and blended with flour from neighboring Shiga, to craft its exquisite soba.
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スタンド藤乃
Osaka
Osaka
スタンド藤乃
A sister restaurant of the popular "Soba Restaurant Fujino" in Fukushima-ku, Osaka opened in Grand Front Osaka, directly connected to JR Osaka Station.You can casually enjoy "Kawachi duck" from the Tsumura head office, a specialty of Osaka, and authentic nihachi soba (buckwheat noodles) in a stand-style restaurant.The "Kawachi Kamo oyakodon and soba set" is popular for lunch. The oyakodon is a gem of a dish, with richly flavored duck meat intertwined with a thick egg.At night, enjoy "Kawachi Kamo Tataki" and other dishes with a variety of local sake, wine, or champagne.
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不動茶屋
Yamanashi
Yamanashi
不動茶屋
A soba and udon restaurant located on the lake near Kawaguchiko Ohashi Bridge. This is a Japanese house from about 180 years ago that was relocated and restored, with a thatched roof and a great atmosphere. The inside of the restaurant has a quaint appearance that makes you feel like you've traveled back in time, and you can enjoy your meal by the hearth. Our proud udon and soba noodles are made from carefully selected flour and have a gentle flavor that goes down easily. The ingredients on top of the noodles vary depending on the season, so find your favorite version.
5
手打蕎麦鶴㐂
Shiga
Shiga
手打蕎麦鶴㐂
A soba restaurant with ties to the world heritage site, Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Hiei. Sakamoto, Otsu City, a town in front of Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Hiei, was also the base of the Anatashu, who are said to have built the stone walls of Azuchi Castle. Founded in 1716 by Kihachi Tsuruya, a monk at Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Hiei, this is a long - established store that has been in operation for over 300 years since the Edo period. The stately building is also a registered tangible cultural property. The owner's surname is also strongly connected to history, and he was allowed to call himself "Kami - nobu" because of the "Nobu" of Enryaku - ji Temple on Mt. Hiei and the fact that he went to the mountain to provide food. It is also deeply moving to be able to enjoy the handmade soba noodles that have been handed down since the establishment of the restaurant in the traditional land and building.
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出雲そばきがる
Shimane
Shimane
出雲そばきがる
A restaurant located near Matsue Castle where you can enjoy freshly ground, freshly made, and freshly boiled Izumo soba. We carefully select and secure locally grown buckwheat seeds, including those from Matsue, to make "Gensoba" with the shells attached. The "Gensoba", which is carefully stored, is milled every day using homemade flour in a stone mill, and the soba noodles are made using skilled techniques. The dashi is a carefully selected natural dashi flavored with local seasonings. We are particular about customer service and creating a space with a spirit of hospitality so that you can enjoy delicious soba noodles.
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割烹・和食堂 看雲楼
Shimane
Shimane
割烹・和食堂 看雲楼
As an official merchant of Izumo Taisha Shrine, this long - established restaurant is said to have served food to Emperor Taisho and Emperor Showa. There is a family crest next to the entrance, and the interior of the store is Japanese - style with a strong wooden impression, typical of a store near Izumo Taisha Shrine. Since it is within walking distance of Izumo Taisha Shrine, it is not only used for meals while sightseeing, but also used by locals for banquets and receptions. The menu includes "Seafood Bowl" where you can enjoy seafood from the Sea of Japan, "Uzuni" which the first generation learned at Izumo Taisha Shrine 130 years ago, and "Enmusubi Zen" which was registered as a project by the Shimane Prefecture Tourism Division. We also offer a wide variety of alcoholic beverages, with a focus on Junmai Ginjo made by a local sake brewing company. Enjoy traditional flavors with famous sake.
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瓦そば たかせ 門司港レトロ店
Fukuoka
Fukuoka
瓦そば たかせ 門司港レトロ店
"Takase, Kawara Soba, Mojiko Retro," located a five-minute walk from JR Mojiko Station, attracts visitors from all over Japan for its local dish, "Kawara Soba," a specialty of Yamaguchi Prefecture. Founder Shinichi Takase was inspired by soldiers using roofing tiles to grill wild herbs and meat, leading to the creation of "Kawara Soba" using aged Japanese roofing tiles and a unique recipe. This dish features green tea soba elegantly garnished with beef, shredded egg, seaweed, grated maple leaves, lemon, and other toppings, served with a slightly sweet original broth, allowing for a delicate balance of flavors.
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