Refer to the map for the location. It faces Route 8, with two small coin parking areas on the eastern side of the same block, and additional parking further back in the adjacent area. Access by car is surprisingly good.During my visit, it had a rating of ★4.07 with 1143 reviews, and it’s well-known not just for being a top restaurant but also for receiving bronze awards multiple times. Normally, reservations aren’t accepted for lunch, but during the Obon holiday, they made an exception. I eagerly made a reservation for the 9-course meal at JPY 8,000 and couldn’t wait to go.The courses, in the order they were served, included: Herring fillet, fern, tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette), soba dough, grilled shrimp with miso, duck breast, soba with tororo (grated yam), seiro (cold soba), and sweet red bean paste.I expected the soba dough to be outstanding, but the duck was exceptional. It surpassed even specialized duck restaurants and hand-made soba shops known for their duck soba. Even someone who usually dislikes duck was impressed by its flavor. And the soba itself was fantastic. The seiro was the standard, and I ordered the inaka (rustic) soba as a refill. The latter was exceptional. While the origin, brand, and blend ratio are unknown, it had a vibrant aroma and rich flavor reminiscent of summer. Together with the full-bodied dipping sauce, my companion and I were truly moved.The tasting of five types of junmai sake concluded with Eiko Fuji, which was heavenly.It’s clear why this place has such a great reputation. I understand well why it’s so popular. If you love soba, you must visit!
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