【Visit Date】August 2026, Weekday LunchNearest Station: Meiji-Jingu-Mae Station, about a 10-minute walkAround 12:40 PM on a weekday, I visited with my wife. This is one of my favorite places that I have visited multiple times, and I currently believe it to be the best soba restaurant in Japan.On this day, there was no wait, and we were seated as the first group. After waiting about 20 minutes in the waiting area, we were taken inside.Usually, I order several appetizers to enjoy with drinks before having the soba, but this time we only had the meal.Here’s what we ordered:■ Oroshi Soba - JPY 1,540 (tax included)■ Hanamaki Soba - JPY 1,760 (tax included)The cold Oroshi Soba has a remarkable aroma and firm texture of the soba. The refreshing taste of grated daikon adds to it, making it a perfect dish for a hot day.The warm Hanamaki Soba features a fragrant broth with nori, served with thicker soba, offering a different deliciousness compared to the Oroshi Soba.Since the cold and warm soba have different characteristics, I recommend sharing and comparing them if you visit with someone.Additionally, the soba-yu (soba water) after finishing the soba is delightful. Enjoying the lingering taste of soba while diluting the broth with soba-yu is one of the pleasures of coming to this restaurant.The service was attentive, and I felt comfortable dining throughout our time there. I believe the overall quality of the restaurant, including the food and service, is very high.Normally, I enjoy ordering appetizers like grilled shrimp marinated in miso and tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet) to savor slowly with drinks.This time was just a meal, but I was able to truly appreciate the deliciousness of the soba.Next time, I plan to enjoy some appetizers and drinks again, finishing with soba.It was a great meal.A sommelier in his 30s provides an honest review of the food, service, and cost performance.Taste: 30/30Service: 18/20Atmosphere: 17/20Cost Performance: 17/20Likelihood of Revisit: 10/10【Overall Rating】92/100Recommended for:- Those who want to enjoy the true deliciousness of soba- Those who want to try some of the best soba in Japan- Those who wish to leisurely enjoy soba with drinks- Those looking for a soba restaurant with high satisfaction in atmosphere and service.
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