A soba restaurant located right near JR Kitashinchi Station. It's a place my friends and I had talked about visiting someday. They serve stone-ground soba made with 100% buckwheat flour, without any additives. The menu also offers a variety of other dishes. The restaurant spans three floors, and we took the elevator to the second floor. When the elevator doors opened, we were greeted by a lively atmosphere. The space was well-prepared for COVID-19 prevention, with hand sanitizer, social distancing between tables, and steam being used in various areas. We started with some appetizers, including "Soba Gaki" which had a simple and rustic flavor. The atmosphere was enhanced by the delicious broth. We also tried "Toro Yuba" and "Ikura Soba," both of which were delightful. For drinks, we enjoyed some sake and a refreshing lemon and sudachi sour. The highlight of the meal was the "Ebi-Ten Soba," a generous serving of soba topped with tempura shrimp, vegetables, and a flavorful broth. The soba itself had a smooth texture and a good bite to it. We also tried the "Soba Gaki Zenzai," a unique dessert featuring crispy soba gaki. Overall, the soba was delicious, and we ended the meal with some soba ice cream, a sweet treat with a subtle soba flavor. It was a satisfying dining experience, and I highly recommend this restaurant for soba lovers.

【Key Points】 - The first restaurant in Japan to serve 100% buckwheat soba noodles - Signature dish is soba noodles with skin-on natural yam 【Ordered Menu】 - Two-color soba noodles with long yam: ¥1078 - Half & half of 100% buckwheat soba and long yam - Natural yam moon-viewing rice bowl: ¥858 - Homemade potato salad: ¥528 【Impressions】 Gensei is a restaurant known for being the first to serve 100% buckwheat soba noodles in Japan, attracting competitive eaters like MAX Suzuki and Moe Azu. The menu is extensive, with over 30 soba noodle options and nearly 60 side dishes. I chose the cold soba noodles with long yam, the recommended natural yam moon-viewing rice bowl, and the popular homemade potato salad. The soba noodles were delicious on their own, with the long yam adding a unique texture when dipped in the soba broth. The natural yam moon-viewing rice bowl was a standout dish, especially when mixed with the egg yolk. The meal ended perfectly with the rich soba broth. I highly recommend the combination of cold soba noodles and the natural yam moon-viewing rice bowl. The potato salad, a customer favorite, was enjoyable to prepare in the mortar and pestle provided. Overall, Gensei is a must-visit restaurant for soba lovers in Umeda. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I went for lunch at a new place. When I arrived at 12 o'clock, there were a few people waiting in line. After about 10 minutes, I was seated and entered the restaurant. There are two floors for lunchtime. I ordered the tempura soba set. The tempura was big and crispy, and it came with seasoned rice. The soba noodles were also delicious. I received a 100 yen discount coupon when paying, which made me want to come back again. About 70-80% of the customers were women.

Today, I visited a soba restaurant in Kitashinchi for lunch. It's located in a building right after you exit the station. The restaurant has three floors, so it can accommodate a lot of people. I arrived at 11:20 and there were already 12 people waiting. The way people were waiting was a bit disorganized, with no proper line. The restaurant opened at 11:30, and I was offered to go in first but I insisted the others go ahead. I ordered my favorite vinegar citrus soba with a side of mixed rice. The rice was delicious. The portion size was not too big, but it was satisfying. The soba had vinegar in it, and I was instructed to mix it before eating. The soba and the broth were both delicious. I was very satisfied with my meal. To finish, they served me soba tea. I don't usually drink soba tea, but I tried it this time. The person next to me ordered warm soba with shrimp tempura, which looked delicious. I will definitely try that next time. It was a great meal. Thank you.

Visited during lunchtime on a Saturday at a restaurant that was popular on social media. Arrived around 11:15 AM, even though they open at 11:30 AM, there was no wait. However, by the time they opened, there were about four groups lined up. I ordered the lunch set with tempura and soba noodles. It came with mixed rice, but I paid extra to change it to a seafood bowl. The tempura had two large prawns, eggplant, seaweed, and more, all with a crispy batter that really brought out the flavors of the ingredients. The soba noodles, being made of 100% buckwheat, had a great flavor as well. The seafood bowl had fresh toppings and paired well with the rice, although it was a bit disappointing that the wasabi soy sauce was already added on top. I would have preferred the wasabi on the side, but this is just a personal preference. Overall, it was a very satisfying and great value lunch. Thank you for the meal.

I had the shrimp tempura set for lunch. The cold soba tea was delicious. The soba noodles were thin and the dipping sauce was slightly sweet, which I liked. The set included two large shrimp tempura, vegetable tempura, and mixed rice, all for only 1280 yen, which is a great deal! I wish the tempura batter was a bit lighter, but overall, it was a satisfying meal.

The atmosphere of the shop is great, and they serve delicious soba tea! I ordered the shrimp tempura soba, and it came with a side of mixed rice for lunch. You can choose the size of the shrimp tempura, so I went with the small size (lol). The shrimp tempura was huge, with 2 shrimp inside, along with onion, shishito pepper, pumpkin, seaweed, and a crispy batter that was really tasty. The soba broth was thick and creamy, highly recommended! ✨

I visited the restaurant on Friday around 6 pm. When I was escorted to the second floor, there was no one there yet. I enjoyed salted squid, homemade potato salad, deep-fried tofu, along with beer and sake as appetizers, and finished with premium wagyu beef soba. Everything was delicious, especially the potato salad which you can mix to your liking. The soba noodles were also flavorful and satisfying. By the time I left, the restaurant was packed with groups of friends and coworkers. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

It was hot, so I wanted something refreshing to eat and chose soba noodles. The tempura was freshly fried, and I was satisfied with the hearty portion of noodles. I had the large serving of soba noodles with a small tempura rice bowl set. They also offer dog-friendly soba noodles here, so I might give it a try sometime!笑

I used it for lunch. I came to the store in the heat, the air conditioning was working well, and I felt calm when the soba tea came out. I ordered Omi duck and Kujo green onion soba. The side dish rice was a service and you could choose from small, medium, or large sizes, and I chose medium. I enjoyed the duck rare and as it cooked through, I could taste various textures and was satisfied. The soba was made with 100% buckwheat, and had a good texture. It was a bit crowded, so the service was a bit slow, but that's a sign of its popularity! I would like to go again.

I went to a soba restaurant along Sonezaki Street. It is a famous place where you can eat "wanko soba" (small servings of soba noodles, reservation required). I went there before noon and it was already crowded. I enjoyed cold soba tea served in a copper tumbler and katsu-tsuke soba with rice. It was a great lunch where I could really feel the Japanese atmosphere. Thank you for the meal.

I had the Weekend Limited Special, Child Shrimp Tempura Soba Cold for ¥1250. The child shrimp tempura was large and juicy, with a crispy coating, very delicious. The broth was also tasty, and the soba noodles had a nice texture. The mixed rice was also delicious with a gentle flavor.

I wanted some noodles for lunch, so I casually stopped by. I had cold soba noodles with a mild flavor, paired with sake for a refreshing finish. Oh, I also had chicken and egg rice bowl, so maybe it wasn't exactly a light meal. The broth was on the sweeter side, which I really enjoyed! I wish I could take some of that broth home, it would be great for other dishes too. The soba noodles were delicious, and the soba broth was rich and soothing. It warmed me up nicely when I added the broth. Thank you for the meal!

I went to Ishiwaki Juhachi Soba Gensen Kitashinchi Honten alone and sat at the counter. The counter was easy to enter. The tempura was crispy and the shrimp was delicious. The soba noodles were cooked just right and tasted delicious. I didn't post it, but I actually had seconds of soba noodles (laughs). Thank you for the meal. It has become my favorite restaurant now.

A three-story soba restaurant. The dishes are served efficiently. The Kyoto Akadori chicken and Kujo negi soba had a great combination of chicken, green onion, and broth, making it easy to eat in one go. The large shrimp tempura roll was slightly warm and had a smooth and delicious taste. Truly a high-scoring soba restaurant. I would love to come back again.

I have visited this restaurant for lunch several times, but this time I came at night because I wanted to have soba. The soba here is very delicious, even though it is made with 100% buckwheat it is still smooth. The vegetable sticks to dip in the grilled miso sauce were great with the buckwheat grains inside. The soba soup is very rich and has a wonderful buckwheat aroma, making it a great way to finish the meal.

The soba noodles were satisfying, especially when dipped in the cold broth. However, the shrimp tempura was disappointing as it was mostly batter with little shrimp inside, and the oil was a bit greasy. The vegetables were decently tasty. The mixed rice didn't leave a lasting impression. The timing of the soba broth was perfect. Overall, it was a decent meal.

I visited for lunch. I ordered a small size tempura set which came with mixed vegetable rice. The tempura included two head-on shrimp, pumpkin, green beans, and onions which were crispy and delicious! The soba noodles were supposed to be 100% buckwheat, but I didn't really taste the buckwheat flavor. I got a 100 yen discount by adding the restaurant on LINE as a friend.

It was a wonderful restaurant. We sat at the counter seats, which were very spacious and had individual storage compartments. The soba menu was extensive and they had a wide variety of dishes to go with alcohol, which paired well with the sake. I would like to try the course menu next time. I am also very interested in the hot pot.

You can quickly enjoy delicious 100% buckwheat soba here! I would definitely want to come back if I'm in the area. The combination with seaweed was also great. A good combination! Since the soba is so delicious, I just wish they would put a little more effort into cleaning the restaurant.

Hello, this is Nonstagram! I visited the restaurant called "石挽き十割蕎麦~玄盛~" which is known for its authentic soba with a rich aroma and flavor. They offer a variety of seating options, including a counter, semi-private rooms, and even a second floor that can be reserved for private events. I tried their "玄盛逸品満足コース+飲み放題2時間" which costs ¥5,500 per person. The course included various dishes such as handmade soba tofu, sashimi, sesame salad, chicken tempura, yamaimo sashimi, duck sashimi, tempura, and unlimited soba noodles. The food was delicious, with each dish showcasing the unique flavors and textures of the ingredients. The restaurant was bustling with customers, and I even heard that NEWS's Tegoshi Yuya had visited recently. The service was excellent, and I had a great dining experience overall. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to enjoy high-quality soba in a cozy atmosphere. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

Delicious soba at the soba izakaya "Ishibuki Jyuuwari Soba Gensen Kitashinchi Honten" during dinner time. We used it as our second stop for the night. There are two entrances, one facing the main street and one at the back. The clean interior has counter and table seating on the first floor, with additional seating on the second and third floors. We sat at a table near the stone mill. Cheers with sudachi sour and lemon sour! The dishes we had were: - Grilled barley miso with vegetable sticks: The burnt flavor on the surface of the barley miso was delicious. Dip cucumber, radish, and carrot sticks and enjoy! - Tempura of Kyoto Akadori chicken: The crispy coating and juicy chicken were delightful. The sweetness of the chicken was delicious. - Soba set: The 100% buckwheat soba had a smooth texture with a nice firmness, and paired well with the flavorful broth. Despite being full, the smoothness made it easy to eat. We also enjoyed the soba-yu. The service was great too. Thank you for the meal!