It seems like this restaurant is popular enough to have long lines on weekends, but when I visited around 1:30 pm on a weekday, there were a few seats available and I could get in right away. However, as I waited for my food to be served, more and more people arrived and the restaurant became almost full. Despite it being a weekday and a slightly off-peak time, it is still a popular spot. The exterior and interior of the restaurant are charming and lovely. Since it was a weekday, they offered a complimentary appetizer platter. From tempura to simmered dishes, sweets, and fruits, there was a variety of dishes that could make a substantial bento box on its own. I ordered the cold soba noodles with a side of chestnut rice. The soba noodles were smooth with a nice texture, and very delicious. The chestnut rice was also tasty. I wanted to take some chestnut rice to go, but unfortunately, it was not possible. Even though I just visited, I already want to go back to this restaurant.

I was prepared to wait on a hot Sunday, but surprisingly, I ended up waiting for about an hour even after entering the restaurant. I was getting irritated from waiting for so long, but the taste was really delicious! My irritation disappeared. Maybe the head chef is cooking alone... Thank you for your hard work, it was really delicious. I didn't expect to find such delicious soba noodles near Fukuoka. By the way, I had the one with lots of condiments on top, and it cost 3150 yen!

The heavy rain has passed, and a pleasant blue sky is spreading. I decided to go for a drive and have lunch in the Itoshima area. I searched on Tabelog and found this nice old folk house soba restaurant. I was able to enter without a reservation since it was a weekday. I ordered zaru soba and rice. Today's rice was corn. I also got a special appetizer assortment that is limited to weekdays, so the lunch was very filling. The soba had a strong Kanto-style broth. It came with grated daikon radish and green onions, but surprisingly, there was no wasabi. I asked for a large portion, but the regular size was already quite filling. The simple and warm service allowed me to enjoy my meal at a leisurely pace.

At this cozy soba restaurant, the weekday service appetizers feel so loving. It's like being at a grandma's house in the countryside, offering you food saying "Have you eaten enough?" I might be a bigger fan of these appetizers than the soba itself.

I was treated to a meal by my kind older sister! I've always wanted to come here! It seems like it's really hard to make a reservation during cherry blossom season. It's been featured on TV and in magazines, after all. As a soba lover, of course it was delicious ❤️ I will definitely go again. Next time with my family!

I struggled between two similar soba restaurants, but I chose this one near Fukuoka city. It was delicious. The dipping sauce was spicy Tokyo style, so I was advised to lightly dip the soba before eating. The grated daikon radish on the side had a spicy kick and was very tasty. The soba broth was also very delicious, and I was very satisfied with the zaru soba.

The shop has a calming atmosphere with friendly staff. The soba has a rich broth, and on weekdays they offer complimentary appetizers which is a nice touch. The lunch set comes with a dessert and is quite filling. It gets crowded with elderly customers during lunchtime. The soba was delicious.

After using it, my husband said he wanted to eat soba, so I searched and found this place. I wasn't sure if they were open, so I called to confirm and made a reservation for 10 minutes later. The restaurant has a charming exterior and interior, renovated from an old house. They have table seating and tatami seating. Even though it's not listed on the menu, they surprised us with a variety of side dishes. It's only available on weekdays, which is nice. Although it's a soba restaurant, I was surprised that there was no tempura on the menu, but maybe they serve a small portion of tempura like this. The assorted tempura included eggplant, cherry tomatoes, okra, simmered thick tofu, chicken meatballs (delicious), rolled omelette, sweet potatoes, cucumber salad, simmered dried daikon radish, and watermelon. Everything tasted great. The zaru soba (1000 yen) was praised by my soba-loving husband. The owner trained at a Kanto-style soba restaurant, so the dipping sauce is slightly spicy. It may be a bit too spicy for those who prefer sweeter sauce in Fukuoka. The soba broth is thick. The myoga soba (limited to September, 1500 yen) had fewer myoga than expected, but it came with plenty of grated yam, which was satisfying. The use of black pepper as a hidden flavor surprisingly worked well, adding a nice spicy kick. The texture of the yam added a unique touch to the dish, making it delicious. I have no knowledge of soba, but since my husband, who loves soba, says it's delicious, I trust his judgment.

"Alicia's Food Log: A friend mentioned a soba restaurant they wanted to visit, so we decided to drive there. As we got closer to the restaurant, I was surprised to realize that I had actually been there a few years ago with the same friend, not for soba but to see the beautiful autumn leaves in the garden. Even though it's winter now and there are no autumn leaves, the garden still looks lovely. Today, we are here to enjoy some soba. I ordered the soba with dipping sauce, tempura, and cold soba with grated yam. The tempura was crispy and not soggy, and the vegetables, possibly from Itoshima, had a great crunch and flavor. The cold soba with grated yam was made with fresh yam, giving it a sticky texture, and the fragrance of the bonito flakes on top was amazing. This is truly a soulful Japanese dish. I also tried some warm soba, which had a spicy radish topping that paired perfectly with the soba. The soba itself was delicious, but what really stood out was how well the vegetables were utilized and enhanced in each dish."

I extended my trip to Itoshima and decided to visit a soba restaurant that had caught my attention. It was a traditional Japanese-style building, and when I opened the door, no one was in sight. After calling out a few times, a cheerful voice greeted me with a "Welcome!" There were various seating options, including table seats, counter seats by the window, and traditional low tables. I decided to go with the classic zaru soba. On weekdays, they offer a complimentary appetizer plate, which included curry-flavored tempura, sweet potato tempura, simmered dish, spaghetti salad, rolled omelette, simmered beans, and watermelon. The presentation seemed a bit careless for the variety of dishes offered. The server warned me that the soba dipping sauce was spicy, so I tried it cautiously, but it was still too spicy for me. The flavor of the soba was overshadowed by the strong sauce. The timing of clearing the plates was quick, the staff chatted loudly, and it took a while to get the bill. It was clear that they were preparing to close as we were the last customers around 2 PM. I don't think I'll be visiting this place again.

On my second visit, I went alone to a restaurant that I had previously visited with a friend during winter and found very delicious. I arrived at 11:40 when the restaurant opened at 11:30, and there were already three groups inside. I ordered the large portion of zaru soba, as I wanted to enjoy the soba noodles rather than the tempura or rice. I waited for about 15 minutes before the zaru soba arrived. The large portion of zaru soba was served in two separate trays, with the second tray arriving after I finished the first one. It's best to visit when you have plenty of time to wait for the soba to be served. Enjoying delicious soba alone in a rural setting is truly a pleasant experience.

I visited the soba restaurant "Sobadokoro Yamazaki" in Itoshima City. The restaurant is located in an old folk house and plays jazz music inside. I ordered the zaru soba (1000 yen) and yamakake soba (1200 yen). Feeling a bit embarrassed for ordering both cold and hot soba at the same time, but I was really hungry so I went for it. Before the soba arrived, they served a complimentary side dish assortment which was delicious and varied in flavor. The tempura had a hint of curry flavor which was interesting. The zaru soba was made with 90% soba and had a smooth texture with a good chewiness. The dipping sauce was on the spicier side with a strong bonito flavor. Next, the yamakake soba was served. The grated yam was crunchy and the dish had multiple types of bonito flakes, but the bonito flavor was the strongest. Both dishes were delicious and satisfying. When I went to pay, they gave me a 100 yen discount for having two bowls of soba. At first, I thought it was a bit pricey, but considering the complimentary side dishes, I think it was worth it in the end.

During the long weekend, I went around noon, around 12 o'clock, and was able to be seated in less than 10 minutes. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere in the traditional Japanese-style building was really nice. The only downside was the small parking lot.

On Fridays, you get a free appetizer! It feels like such a great deal♪ I also ordered the "random rice" on a whim. Today's rice was chestnut rice! It was a hit (laughs)

I enjoyed a relaxing lunch in a cozy atmosphere at an old folk house, with friendly staff to chat with. The soba noodles had a nice texture and the broth was rich and flavorful. The appetizers were surprisingly plentiful and I left feeling satisfied. I'll definitely go back again!