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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.
Handmade soba refers to soba noodles crafted by hand without the use of machines. Soba made by skilled artisans boasts outstanding flavor and texture. The soba-making process includes steps such as mizu mawashi (mixing water with buckwheat flour), kneading, rolling, and cutting. Among these, mizu mawashi and kneading are particularly important for bringing out the best qualities of the ingredients. The technique of incorporating water into the buckwheat flour and kneading it enhances the flavor of the soba, resulting in delicious noodles created through meticulous effort.
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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.
千の里休
"Sennorikyu" is a restaurant specialising in carefully crafted soba and traditional Japanese cuisine. Popular dishes feature health-conscious and beauty-enhancing ingredients, including "Kyoto Duck", known for its rich, high-quality fat, as well as 90% soba noodles, rice flour noodles, and chia seed noodles. Soba is prepared daily by a skilled soba chef, offering handmade noodles of exceptional quality.
FLO
"FLO" is located in a basement space of a building along Aoyama-dori in Minato Ward, Tokyo. The calm interior filled with the warmth of wood creates a comfortable setting suited to a quiet pause. Creative Japanese cuisine prepared with seasonal ingredients offers dishes that engage the senses, with the earthen pot rice standing out as a luxurious item that changes with the seasons and serves well as a closing dish. A wide range of drinks is also available, including wine, sake, cocktails, and sours. The relaxed atmosphere allows easy visits after work, even alone, while private bookings are also available for larger gatherings such as farewell or welcome parties, offering a setting away from the bustle of everyday life.
福籠
A distinctive establishment offering different experiences on weekdays and weekends. Weekend service highlights soba made from the "Yatsuo native variety," cultivated with Toyama’s clear water and natural environment, then stone-milled and fully hand-cut for a refined finish. Sweets made with soba flour present aromatic flavor with restrained calories, creating a satisfying yet light indulgence. Weekdays feature the visually striking "Hanakago Fermentation Gozen," a set of obanzai prepared with house-made fermented seasonings and seasonal local ingredients, with flavors enriched by wild mountain and field produce gathered by the owner. Lunch service concludes once items sell out, while evening dining operates by reservation only.
大江山 鬼そば屋
This is the birthplace of Oeyama's specialty, "Oni Soba", a beloved dish for over 160 years since the Edo period. "Oni Soba" refers to thick, firm, 100% buckwheat soba noodles, handmade from domestically grown whole buckwheat and milled in-house. The name is said to have originated from the phrase "kowai (hard) ki (raw) soba," which became "ki (oni=devil) soba" and eventually evolved into "Oni soba." While the traditional way to enjoy "Oni Soba" is as "Kake soba (served in hot broth)", the seventh-generation owner has continued to innovate with new creations. In addition to the popular "Toriten soba (soba topped with chicken tempura)", guests can enjoy a diverse range of soba noodles with different thicknesses and serving styles, as well as local specialities such as "Maizuru fish pickles (regional fish)" and "Yamabuki no Umani (mountain butterbur simmered in sweet soy sauce)".
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.
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.
真心庵 そばひろ
"Magokoroan Sobahiro" is located along the industrial road in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture. It has been in business for over 50 years and maintains its commitment to the same taste. It uses carefully selected domestic unpolished buckwheat flour ground in a stone mill and hand-made, and the soup made with dried bonito flakes and wasanbon (Japanese sugar) does not contain any chemical seasonings. It also has a wide selection of homemade desserts.
こまつ町家文庫
This cafe, located in a historic streetscape near JR and IR Ishikawa Railway Komatsu Station, is housed in a renovated townhouse that is over 90 years old. The nostalgic space features a display of glass artist's teardrop ornaments hanging from the atrium ceiling and is lined with around 5,000 second-hand books, offering a chance to encounter a once-in-a-lifetime collection of second-hand books. The shop serves healthy dishes made with carefully selected, mostly locally sourced ingredients, seasoned simply with koji and other ingredients, as well as homemade sweets that are packed with kindness. Their homemade jams, made with seasonal fruits from Ishikawa Prefecture, also make the perfect souvenir.
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.
古式健珍蕎麦 慈久庵
"Jikyuan" is located in the naturally rich mountain valley of Hitachiota City. It is a famous soba restaurant known only to those in the know, and queues form on weekends. The owner practices slash-and-burn farming, and the soba is made entirely in-house, from growing the buckwheat to milling it, resulting in fresh, chewy, and fragrant soba. In addition to the classic bamboo steamer soba, the topped kenchin soba is a must-try. Kenchin soba, a recreation of the good old Ibaraki local cuisine, is a masterpiece, with noodles that fall apart easily in a soup rich in dashi and vegetables.The interior, richly accented with wood, offers a calming ambience. Terrace and veranda seating are designated for guests with reservations for the "Traditional Kenchin Soba Set", providing an exclusive setting.
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.
鶏匠庵 白鳥荘
Located approximately a 5-minute drive from Shirotori IC on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway, "Keishoan Shirotori-so," operated directly by the "Torishige Shoten Group," a poultry wholesaler, is set in a renovated traditional house that evokes a retro-modern hideaway. The interior features red carpeting and antique-style furnishings, creating an elegant atmosphere. The menu highlights premium chicken dishes and soba, featuring fresh eggs, "Okumino Kojidori" chicken, and carefully cultivated rice and vegetables, all prepared by the head of the establishment. On fair days, the terrace opens for pet-friendly dining in a natural setting, where seasonal activities such as barbecues are also held.
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.
新富町 丸安
"Shintomicho Maruyasu" is conveniently located just a three-minute walk from Shintomicho Station on the Tokyo Metro. Helmed by a friendly owner with experience at some of Tokyo’s most sought-after restaurants, this refined yet welcoming eatery offers a relaxed atmosphere where guests can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine without pretense. The restaurant takes pride in using seasonal ingredients, offering meticulously crafted course meals that reflect the flavors of each season. From à la carte dishes and clay pot rice to handmade soba noodles, every item is prepared with care and precision. An extensive selection of sake is available, along with thoughtfully curated small plates, individual hot pots, and other à la carte offerings. Perfect for both casual dining and special occasions such as anniversaries, Shintomicho Maruyasu invites you to unwind and savor the essence of Japanese seasonal cuisine at your own pace.