Yabusoba Miyamoto (薮蕎麦 宮本) Shimada

I read through all the reviews before visiting this restaurant!This time, I ordered:Shrimp Tempura,Zaru Soba,Hand-Made Soba,Sesame Sauce Soba.First, the shrimp tempura.Delicious!It’s served with a dipping sauce, but honestly, I’d prefer it with salt.The flavor of the shrimp is rich, and it’s definitely to my liking.Next, the zaru soba.I placed a little wasabi on the soba and dipped it in the sauce.This was also fantastic.The salt wasabi is a must-try.Eating it with salt wasabi really enhances the aroma of the soba.And then, the dipping sauce.It has a strong umami and aroma.Even the sauce alone is quite tasty.Be careful not to over-dip!The hand-made soba has a robust flavor and aroma.With each bite, the soba's essence comes through,and with such a strong soba flavor, it pairs well with the richer dipping sauce.As for the sesame sauce soba,the sesame sauce itself is incredibly delicious.It’s among my top favorites for sesame sauce.However…When it comes to pairing with soba,I think I prefer the regular dipping sauce.As mentioned in other reviews,the portion of soba is indeed on the smaller side.You might find yourself thinking, "Wait, is that it?"But instead of serving everything at once,they time the next serving of soba to come out just as you finish the previous one.You can really feel the restaurant's commitment to serving it at its best.While the quantity may seem small,considering the taste, craftsmanship, and presentation, I find the price reasonable.I wouldn’t say it’s cheap,but I think it’s fair.This isn’t a place to gorge on soba,but rather a place to savor each piece of soba.I really like this kind of soba restaurant.I will definitely visit again.It was a great meal. Less

To Yabusoba Miyamoto,I tried various dishes during my visit.Currently, it seems to be the top-rated soba restaurant on Tabelog, located in Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture. There are only four parking spaces available, so we had to wait for one to open up.What I ordered:Zaru SobaMyoga SobaKakiage (mixed tempura)Nasu Tempura (eggplant tempura)Total: JPY 8,400Both the tempura and soba were incredibly delicious. The tempura was freshly fried, with a light and crispy batter. The eggplant tempura, in particular, was extremely juicy, bursting with flavor.The soba had a wonderful aroma, and the dipping sauce was perfectly savory, just to my liking. However, the portion size was surprisingly small. Without the tempura, I could have easily eaten five servings.Photography inside the restaurant is prohibited, so I only have exterior shots. It’s a bit pricey, but I definitely want to go back.It was a great meal! Less

I was short on time, so I just had a Zaru Soba to take home. Photography is not allowed inside, so I don't have any pictures of the interior or the food.The interior resembles a traditional Japanese house, featuring a tatami seating style with tables.The Zaru Soba was simply served with wasabi and green onions. It had a lightness that made it feel like I could eat as much as I wanted, especially if I wasn't worried about dinner.■Details:⚪︎ Zaru Soba (JPY 1,200)■Time Taken: 10 minutes⚪︎ From seating to ordering to payment.■Additional Information:⚪︎ About 15 minutes by taxi from Rokkugo Station, costing around JPY 2,100 one way.⚪︎ On the way back, I had them call a taxi, which cost about JPY 2,500 to Shimada Station. Less

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! Less

I was in Shizuoka for work and wanted to find a nearby place for lunch, so I searched for highly-rated soba restaurants and decided to visit this one.I entered at 1 PM and ordered the Tempura Zaru Soba (JPY 3,200).I had read reviews mentioning that the portion size was small, and I can confirm that it is indeed on the smaller side.The warm dipping sauce, the firm soba noodles, and the tempura with plenty of shrimp were all delicious. I also ordered an extra serving of soba (JPY 1,000), but it still felt too little for me... Less

【Yabusoba Miyamoto】Shimada City, Shizuoka PrefectureThis renowned soba restaurant is well-known among soba enthusiasts nationwide. It is run by Shinichiro Miyamoto, who trained at "Ikebukuro Yabusoba" and specializes in Edo-style soba.The soba here is crafted with utmost dedication. The hand-made soba, particularly the "Te-biki Soba" made from whole buckwheat groats ground in a stone mill, is fragrant and delicious.The owner insists that customers enjoy the freshly boiled flavor, which is why the portion sizes are quite small, and there are no large servings. The focus is on savoring the taste and aroma of the soba rather than filling up.The atmosphere of the restaurant resembles an old house near a quiet tea plantation, and photography is prohibited inside.Prices are higher than typical soba restaurants, and if you aim to fill your stomach, it can cost several thousand yen. It’s delicious, but it is pricey.What I ordered:Zaru Soba JPY 1,200Te-biki Soba JPY 1,200Tempura Soba JPY 3,200 Less

The owner of Yabusoba Miyamoto is Shinichiro Miyamoto. (Instagram: @yabusoba_miyamoto) *Reservations not accepted Shinichiro Miyamoto, who trained at the prestigious Ikebukuro Yabusoba, crafts soba that has received high acclaim and has been selected multiple times as one of the top 100 soba restaurants on Tabelog. Photography is strictly prohibited inside the restaurant. "Menu" - Hand-Made Soba - Zaru Soba ~A few thoughts~ The hand-made soba is characterized by its fresh aroma and extremely fine texture with a strong chewiness, made as if you were grinding the buckwheat yourself. The zaru soba is a classic 2:8 soba that goes down smoothly. Less

This restaurant has an excellent reputation, and I was able to get in during the first round by arriving just 10 minutes before opening.The menu was a bit confusing at first, but the staff kindly explained everything when I asked.As mentioned in other reviews, the portion sizes are quite small.I ordered the hand-pulled soba with zaru and a refill, and I found the hand-pulled version to be more delicious! I think you can really appreciate the difference by trying both.Many people were also ordering the tempura soba, so I’d love to try that on my next visit. Less