In mid-December 2021, revisited. Yesterday, I trained at a gym in Kabukicho in the freezing rain. Afterwards, I had a solo lunch at a long-established soba restaurant called "Omiya" which was founded in Meiji 32 in Minami Aoyama and relocated to Shin-Okubo in Taisho 5. It was past 1 pm, but the restaurant was almost full, with social distancing in place. I imagine it must have been lonely in Minami Aoyama and Shin-Okubo when they first opened. Now, it's bustling in front of the station. I chose the seasonal recommended menu "Kakitenseiro" for 1730 yen. It arrived after a while. The soba was delicious, of course, but the 5 pieces of "kakitama" that came with it were exceptionally tasty. I think this is the best soba restaurant in the area.

In front of Shin-Okubo Station is a soba restaurant established in the 32nd year of the Meiji era. I ordered the set meal with soba noodles and katsu-don. Both the taste and portion size were very satisfying. The dipping sauce for the noodles is rich in flavor and has a nice aroma. The katsu-don also had tender meat and just the right amount of broth.

While walking around the melting pot of different races in Shin-Okubo looking for lunch, my son suggested we try this place and we walked in. It was lunchtime and the place was almost full, but we were seated right away. There were armor decorations! My history-loving son was a little excited. Now, my son always orders tempura soba at soba restaurants. I decided to try the herring soba after a long time. It was delicious with the sweet and savory simmered herring. The soba had a nice aroma, was well chilled, and had a good texture. I wanted to have a drink as well! I would love to visit this place again when I'm in the area. Thank you for the meal!

I revisited Instagram in June 2023, https://www.instagram.com/xiaoshan7910/?hl=ja, and enjoyed a bustling restaurant atmosphere. I ordered the Cold Spicy Yuba Soba for 1,220 yen including tax. This dish was featured on TV Tokyo's "Ad Street Country Shinjuku Hyakunin-cho" on June 8, 2019, ranked 10th. The dish was originally introduced as Cold Spicy Sansai Soba. The Cold Spicy Yuba Soba I received was filled with ingredients such as yuba, thick fried tofu, spicy daikon radish, bracken, myoga, and additional green onions on the side. Mixing them together, the spicy daikon provided a sharp kick, while the yuba added a mild, cool, and refreshing taste along with the smoothness of the soba noodles. This soba is perfect for the summer season. After the meal, I enjoyed a soba broth. I had a great time experiencing the unique flavors of this long-standing soba restaurant.

Established in the 32nd year of the Meiji era, this long-standing soba restaurant is located in front of Shin-Okubo Station. Their specialty dishes include Tempura Soba with shrimp and shiitake mushrooms, Tempura Donburi with two small shrimp, and a side of rice with all dishes served with a side of soba noodles for dogs. The Japanese-style salad was also delicious. Although it is a long-standing establishment, the interior of the restaurant is clean and spacious, with plenty of seating available. It seems like a good place for regular visits.

Just in front of the exit of Shin-Okubo Station, right across the pedestrian crossing, is the long-established soba restaurant "Hyakunincho Omiya" founded in 1899. I visited around 12:30 on a weekday. The restaurant has a large number of seats, including tables and counter seats. It was bustling with customers, and despite Shin-Okubo being known as a young people's area, the customers here were mostly older. The menu offers cold and hot soba and udon, with prices starting at 750 yen, mostly exceeding 1,000 yen. Since it was a hot day with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees, I chose the cold menu and opted for the "Tenseiro" soba. There are no lunch set menus available. The Tenseiro soba was served in about 5 minutes. The soba noodles were flatly arranged, and the texture was good. The soba broth wasn't too sweet, allowing for a crisp flavor. The portion size felt slightly lacking. The shrimp tempura was generously sized, accompanied by shishito peppers. The shrimp was thick and had a crispy texture, tasting delicious with salt. Overall, it felt like a slightly upscale soba restaurant compared to others in the area. Payment can be made using Suica and other electronic money, but PayPay is not accepted.

This is a soba restaurant located on the first floor near the station. Around 12 o'clock on weekdays, there were many people waiting as the seats were full. They provide small chairs for children and offer a children's juice menu, making it a convenient place for families with kids. I had the "tenseiro" udon, which had a firm texture and was delicious. It came with toppings like green onions, wasabi, and yuzu pepper. The tempura had a fragrant sesame oil flavor and was tasty. The restaurant was clean, and the staff were friendly, making me want to visit again.

When you get off at Shin-Okubo Station, you will see a sign! Among the many Korean restaurants in the area, I recommend this one! The restaurant opens at 11:30 am on Sundays, and when I entered, it was empty. By around 12 pm, about 90% of the seats were filled. I ordered the special tenzaru soba for 2,080 yen and a bottle of beer! Today's soba flour was from Kanda-yama, Bando City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and the aroma of the soba was excellent with a great texture. The noodles had a strong chewiness, which I liked. The tempura was crispy, and the green bean tempura was delicious and plentiful. I recommend it! Thank you for the meal. I will definitely come back. [Restaurant Name] Omiya [Address] 2-4-1 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, San Building 1st floor, right in front of Shin-Okubo Station [Seats] 50 seats (Counter 10 seats, Table 40 seats, no private rooms) [Business Hours] Weekdays: 11:30 am - 8:30 pm (Last order around 8:00 pm) Sundays and holidays: 11:30 am - 8:30 pm (Last order around 8:00 pm) Closing time may vary due to circumstances. Open on Sundays [Closed] Saturdays [Reservation] Reservations accepted 03-3364-2341 [Tabelog Rating] 3.47 (as of May 2023)

The atmosphere of the restaurant is clean and well-maintained. It is calm and suitable for lunch meetings or dining with friends, given its location near the station. I had the "yam kake" dish for 1150 yen, and also ordered the rolled omelette. The dishes came out quickly and were delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I passed by the store a few times last week, but it was closed until the new year opening on 1/8. Today was my first visit. It's a historical soba restaurant with a slightly upscale interior. Even though it's lunchtime, I saw some people drinking beer. I ordered the oyakodon, which came with a side of soba. I chose cold soba and waited for about 10 minutes. The broth of the oyakodon was light, a bit lacking in flavor but healthy. The price was ¥1150, which is reasonable. Next time, I want to come during the afternoon break and have soba and beer.

Soba made from fresh buckwheat has a delightful aroma that lingers in your nasal passages when you swallow. I enjoy both 100% buckwheat soba and blends like 80% buckwheat for everyday eating without feeling too formal. The tempura and rolled omelette are consistently tasty, and the broth in the dipping sauce is so delicious you'll want to drink it all. The disappointing part is that the cutlet in the katsudon is too thin.

At the last shop, I had soba tea, a relatively plain soba dish, and my favorite kawapon! I'm sorry, but I can't eat any more soba... I really like soba shops for their simplicity. If it's a delicious soba shop, I always know what to order. Thank you for the meal.

I usually just have soba noodles when I go home, but on this day, I saw a menu item called "Seared Pork Belly (with green onion miso)" and decided to try it. I also ordered my usual Sanmai Soba. The seared pork belly was perfectly cooked and paired well with the green onion miso, making it very delicious and easy to eat. It was surprisingly refreshing as the excess fat had been removed. Of course, the Sanmai Soba was consistently delicious as always.

I always overlooked it (didn't notice), but I stopped by this restaurant recommended by a nearby food establishment. The interior is clean and bright, with soft yet bright lighting in both the counter and tables. I was busy with work and was thinking of not going today (this week), but when I saw that they had a Japanese sake brand, I ended up drinking. The menu offers a variety of appetizers, such as Satsuma-age, Japanese-style salad, soba gaki, herring, and board wasabi. The sake comes with sweet miso, catering to drinkers. The noodles are firm, with a subtle aroma resembling yam or edamame, but I couldn't tell if it was due to the noodles or the water used. The dipping sauce has a strong dashi flavor and no off-flavors, a traditional taste. The soba-yu at the end was easy to drink. More and more customers were coming in, some of whom seemed to be regulars. The place is popular. However, the staff are friendly and not intimidating like in some old establishments. This friendliness may be the secret to their popularity.

Today, instead of driving to the hospital as usual, I decided to take the train because the weather was nice and I felt like wandering around a bit. I arrived at the station in Shin-Okubo, where there was a soba restaurant established in the Meiji era. After finishing my morning appointments, I returned to Shin-Okubo around 11:20 am. Oh no, the restaurant was still preparing and had a sign up. I decided to pass the time by visiting a nearby shrine before enjoying a solo meal. The restaurant interior was very clean and modern. The tables were nicely spaced out, and the chairs were comfortable with cushions. I ordered the Curry Nanban Soba for 1,080 yen. It was a bit pricey for just curry soba, but I didn't have high expectations for the quality. The sliced green onions were cooked perfectly, retaining a nice crunch without being overcooked. The chicken slices were quite large and tender, with no unpleasant smell. Additionally, there were some sesame seeds sprinkled on top. The paper apron provided was a thoughtful touch. The soba itself was nothing extraordinary, just your typical city soba. It was a bit soft for my liking, and the portion size might be slightly smaller. The soba dipping sauce was slightly sweet and light, with a hint of spice and a thick consistency. It was on the milder side in terms of saltiness, but adding a splash of soy sauce brought it closer to my preferred taste. Overall, the meal was enjoyable, and I imagine that any dish from this long-standing restaurant would be consistently good. It was a shame that they didn't have the Meat Prince option available, so I couldn't try the Mori (extra noodles). Thank you for the meal.

During the day, this is a place where I often drink while snacking. It's right in front of Shin-Okubo Station. The inside is quite spacious. I usually start with sashimi yuba and duck wasabi with some sake. The staff are all friendly, but they leave you alone enough to enjoy your sake and snacks. The seasonal tempura is always good, with a different filling depending on the season. It's always crispy and delicious. The soba is also delicious, but this time I didn't get to try it... While Korean cuisine is the main focus, if you're looking to drink during the day in Shin-Okubo, this place is definitely worth considering.

Soba Hyakunincho Omiya, located just a 1-minute walk from Shin-Okubo Station, is a long-established soba restaurant founded in 1902. The interior is clean and spacious with plenty of seating. After finishing work in Shin-Okubo, I decided to stop by alone. This time, I ordered the oyster tempura and zaru soba. The zaru soba may look wide but the portion is not too big. The flavor and firmness of the noodles really show the quality of this long-standing establishment. The oysters were large and satisfying. It's easy to dine alone here, and the staff's service was great. I will definitely visit again. #OysterTempuraZaruSoba #LargeOysters #ZaruSoba #SobaFlavor #LongEstablishedSinceMeijiEra #AtHomeVibe #FineForDiningAlone

On November 17, 2021 (Wednesday), the 2883rd station in Tokyo, Shin-Okubo Station on the Yamanote Line, has only one ticket gate. When you exit the gate, you can't help but notice the soba restaurant right across the street, which is the long-established soba restaurant called Omiya, founded in 1899 and now celebrating its 121st year. Originally established in Asakusa, then relocated to Azabu Kogai-cho (currently located near Nishi-Azabu to Takigi-cho near the Metropolitan Expressway IC), and finally moved to the current location in Okubo Hyakunin-cho in 1916, where it remains to this day... It has been 105 years since coming to this area alone. In an area with many foreign shops from Korea, Nepal, Bangladesh, among others, this genuine Japanese soba restaurant stands out, adding a touch of traditional Japanese atmosphere to the bustling surroundings. After finishing training around 5 pm, I decided to stop by for a drink and noticed that they had new soba available... which drew me in. Since it was early, there were no other customers, but I was pleased to see that this long-established soba restaurant operates continuously, as is typical of such establishments. The welcoming attitude of the staff was also very pleasant. Since it was not busy, I was guided to a sofa seat and handed the menu. I ordered a glass of Ebisu beer (¥400 including tax) since I had no plans afterward. As a complimentary dish, a small portion of soba miso was served, showing thoughtfulness typical of a soba restaurant. I was considering ordering soba noodles, but they were a bit pricey (¥610 for zaruwasa), so I decided to go for the soba instead. The seasonal "oyster soba" looked delicious, but I opted for my favorite, the "Edo Karashi Daikon Soba" (¥940). While enjoying the beer and soba miso, I thought a bit of sake would have been nice since it had cooled down a bit... but the Edo Karashi Daikon Soba arrived. According to the menu photo, it was shaped like a turnip and made with Edo heirloom radish, which provided a unique and punchy spiciness that was absolutely delicious. The soba was made from new soba from Hokkaido, with a distinctive greenish hue and a delightful aroma, even when eaten without any condiments. The dipping sauce was spicy and had a true Edo-style soba flavor. Although the portion was a bit small for the price, I left satisfied! I had to head home early that day, but I would love to spend more leisurely time at this restaurant. I'm sure the anago tempura is also delicious, and from now on, I want to finish my meal with a warm soba dish.

I always order Ebisu and Tenseiro at the long-established soba restaurant in front of Shin-Okubo Station. However, this time, I ordered something other than soba for the first time - Ebisu and Satsuma-age. The Satsuma-age, which costs 680 yen, was delicious and well worth it. It contained small shrimp and was served with wasabi pickles instead of ginger soy sauce. It went really well together. I also enjoyed the Tanuki soba, of course. I would like to try it for a home drinking session as well.

Despite being located in front of the station, this restaurant has over 10 table seats and plenty of counter seats, making it suitable for large groups. The soba noodles here have a strong buckwheat flavor but are also easy to eat, with a very firm texture and served ice-cold. The dipping sauce is rich in flavor with a deep soy sauce aroma, a hint of bonito, and a slight sweetness that lingers. Enjoying the soba while sipping on the soba broth is also delightful. The duck and wasabi dish features a slightly sweet soy sauce-based sauce that enhances the wild flavor and richness of the duck, almost reminiscent of game meat. Although the restaurant uses alcohol to mask the smell, those sensitive to gamey odors may find it noticeable.

When you leave Shin-Okubo Station, the restaurant is right in front of you across the signal. The interior is clean and surprisingly spacious with plenty of seating. The staff were efficient and provided good customer service. I ordered the *Kashiwa Nanban (hot) for 1020 yen (tax included), which uses Iwate chicken. It came with about 5 large pieces of chicken and plenty of green onions. The seasoning had a delicious chicken broth flavor. The tea served was hojicha, which was fragrant and very tasty. Thank you for the meal.