This was actually my second visit. I came here about four years ago and thought I wouldn’t return, but a friend who loves soba suggested we go, so I visited again after a long time.I knew that photography inside the restaurant was prohibited, so I only took pictures of the exterior. Both the exterior and interior have a charming atmosphere. Especially for those coming from central Tokyo, the ambiance alone is likely to raise expectations.My friend wanted to try sobakaki, which requires a reservation to order, so I made sure to book it in advance.Our order included:1. Sobakaki JPY 3,000 (about the size of a fist)2. Zaru Soba JPY 1,2003. Tehiki Soba JPY 1,2004. Tempura JPY 2,500Both of us shared the same initial impression: there was no aroma of soba.The zaru soba, as my soba-loving friend predicted, was pale and seemed to be ni-hachi soba. The tehiki soba was ju-wari, dark, and had a nice chewiness. The soba itself was average.Furthermore, the cost-performance regarding price and portion size was quite poor, with each serving being about 0.4 of a full portion. As mentioned in other reviews, the quantity, price, and taste were all below average.The problem lies with the dipping sauce for the soba, which tasted like a commercial product. The thickness and flavor were slightly different, so I suspect they blended some store-bought sauces.The shrimp and green beans in the tempura were decent, but overall, I truly question why this place has such high ratings on Tabelog.It’s puzzling that there are people who rate it highly. Honestly, my taste was consistent with my first visit, and my soba-loving friend confirmed that.It was a great meal!