Located a few buildings east of the traffic light in front of Donk on Shirakawa Street, just south of Kyoto University of Arts (formerly Kyoto University of Art and Design). The parking lot is a few buildings north of the shop along Shirakawa. It had been quite a while since my last visit, and although the table seating and menu had changed slightly, the calm staff remained the same. The interior had a wood-themed decor, with a counter seating for about 5 people at the back, two large tables for 6-8 people each in the center raised area, and two tables for 2 people and one table for 4 people in the front. Visiting around 1 PM on a weekday, there were 3 groups of customers: two individuals and one pair. The spacious interior allowed for good distancing between tables. I wanted to order the "Aji ga Sane" dish, but it was already sold out. I ended up ordering the Nagano-produced Soba set meal, seasonal rice, and two small side dishes. The side dishes arrived first, including salted tofu, fried soba noodles with colorful pickled vegetables, fried tofu and radish rice, and pickles. The soba arrived shortly after, with thin and firm coarse-ground noodles and a soft broth that complemented the soba well. The dining experience was very satisfying. Before paying, I noticed autographs of famous people like Tomoko Tabata, Katsunori Takahashi, the members of Ostrich Club, Keiko Takeshita, Junko Koshino, Iichiro Furudate, Taku Egawa, neatly displayed on the wall. I have also visited the sister store in Oike before, and although the soba tasted different, the same person did not make them. Both used the same soba from Nagano, but I personally prefer the soba here. It seems I have developed a keen interest in exploring the delicate soba of Kyoto.

I found this restaurant while looking for delicious soba on the Eizan Electric Railway. The menu is the same for lunch and dinner, but there are so many choices that I couldn't decide. I wanted to try the duck soup, but ended up choosing the refreshing tempura soba set for summer. The salted tofu side dish was amazing, and the sweetness of the fox in the soba reminded me of Kyoto flavors. I also tried the recommended summer sake on the rocks, which was easy to drink and perfect for the hot day. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was great. I definitely want to come back to this place.

Bicycles and motorcycles can be parked in front of the shop. There is parking space for three cars heading north on Kitashirakawa Street. If you come by bus, it's a 3-minute walk from Kamishimomachi. The menu is displayed outside the entrance, so you can take your time choosing. Inside, there is a raised seating area with shoe covers provided for the restroom. The atmosphere is cozy with piano music playing in the background, traditional Japanese decor, and a soba-making hut visible. The owner is friendly and helpful. The restroom is Japanese-style with clear instructions. The only downside is the shaky toilet seat. The soba dishes were delicious, especially the white soba salad and the soba noodles with a sweet aftertaste. The soba broth was light and perfect for dipping the noodles. Overall, it's a great place to enjoy traditional Japanese soba noodles.

Tempura soba set meal, warm dipping soba, small tempura rice bowl, and two side dishes for 2050 yen. The side dishes were salted tofu and freshly fried soba with sake lees sauce, both unexpectedly delicious. I would like to enjoy them with some sake. The soba was average. The tempura rice bowl had a jelly-like sauce that didn't make the rice soggy, which was good. The tempura was crispy and tasty. The rice was a bit clumpy, which was a downside. It's a bit pricey.

The staff seemed to be lacking in operation, causing everything to be disorganized and the service was not good. The food was decently tasty, but since it's mostly soba noodles, they tend to break apart easily. It felt like eating a dish cooked by a very skilled friend, rather than a professional chef. There was no sense of professionalism at all.

Our restaurant is a soba shop located a 5-minute walk from Kyoto City Bus Kitashirakawa Bettocho. It's a hidden gem, slightly off Shirakawa Street, with a parking lot available. The exterior looks like the first floor of an apartment building. Inside, there are counter seats, table seats, and tatami seats, surprisingly spacious with a luxurious Japanese atmosphere. I visited during a weekend lunchtime, and it wasn't crowded, allowing for a relaxed dining experience. I ordered the Cold Soba Set Meal for 1200 yen, which includes salted tofu, fried soba, soba with 10% buckwheat flour from Yatsugatake in Nagano, seasonal rice, and homemade pickles. I enjoyed the sweet salted tofu and the well-balanced fried soba. The soba itself had a delightful aroma and a firm texture with a nice balance of flavor. The seasonal rice paired well with the homemade pickles. Overall, it was a satisfying lunch that would make you want to bring someone along to this excellent soba shop. You'll surely be praised for knowing such a place.

I visit Kyoto four times a year to pay respects at the grave and always have a meal before heading back. This time, I visited this restaurant for the first time. I had Tanba-produced tsukero, dashimaki tamago, and salted tofu. They were all delicious and exactly to my liking. There were other tempting menu items like tempura soba and Tokushima chicken, which I will try next time. Thank you for the meal! 800 yen.

This soba restaurant is located in Kitashirakawa, just east of the Donk on Shirakawa Street. The parking lot is located off Shirakawa Street. The interior is spacious, with a soba-making room on the right, a raised tatami area in the back, chair seating on the left, followed by a long Japanese table, counter, and kitchen. They offer only one type of soba, with a variety of set menus available. I ordered the recommended meal which included soba, seasonal rice, pickles, and two small side dishes. The soba was well-drained, with a sharp edge and a few uneven cuts, but not too noticeable. The flavor and aroma of the soba were good and delicious. The condiment was wasabi. The dipping sauce was made with duck meat and green onions, and the duck was very tasty. The soba broth was rich and flavorful. The restaurant has a luxurious feel, suggesting that it is a popular soba restaurant. There seems to be another branch in Kyoto, and if the soba is of this standard, it is worth trying. Perhaps the taste here is better than a pretentious Michelin-starred restaurant.

Around 3:20 pm on a rainy day, the seats were full and the soba set was sold out. Unfortunately, alcohol was not being served as a measure to prevent the spread of the virus. I ordered the "Shimanto Chicken Ninejo Negi" with soba noodles, a steamed dish, and soba with white sesame dressing. The soba paired well with the white sesame dressing, although it would have been even better with some sake. The chicken dish and steamed dish were also delicious. It seems like they have a parking lot, so I'll consider driving here next time.

Visited around 11:50 on December 31st (Friday) after avoiding the visit last year due to the circumstances. It had been two years since my last New Year's Eve soba. The menu had changed from last time - now you can choose between warm or cold herring soba, whereas before it came with herring simmered in soy sauce. I chose the cold soba as I prefer it, and it was still delicious! I went with my son, who also ordered the same cold soba. I have only been going on New Year's Eve recently, but I heard they have started evening hours as well. I hope they continue to do well. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

I hadn't decided where to have dinner for the night of the week. I was torn between "Udon Yokoyama" and our restaurant, but since the soba shop N, which was featured in the red book, was so bad that I wanted to forget it, I decided to visit our restaurant. The price is less than half, but the quality is completely different, so there is no comparison. I was the only customer. There were many customers at the soba shop N. I sometimes wonder what the general reputation is. Today, I had the soba set with tempura that I always used to order for lunch. (1) Soba Tea: It was much more delicious last time. Today's was thin and ordinary. (2) Salted Tofu: It was delicious as mentioned in the previous review. (3) Fried Soba: The sauce on top had a sake lees flavor, which I'm not a fan of, so I preferred the previous one. The toppings on top vary depending on the day. Today it was carrots, daikon, and aburaage. (4) Tempura: Most tempura would taste good because the soba shop N was so bad, but as tempura from a soba shop, it was quite delicious. Sweet Potato: It tastes completely different from N. It's really delicious. I think this is normal. Shrimp: It's a boring comment, but it tastes like shrimp. There were three of them, which made me very happy. Pumpkin: It's soft and sweet. I really wonder what the pumpkin tempura at N was. Lotus Root: It has the unique taste of lotus root. It's different from N. (I also wonder why the vegetable flavors at N were all so weak. Among other things.) Salt: It's salt that has minerals and tastes other than NaCl. It's different from N. (5) Rice: The rice with daikon and shirasu with miso on top is like a variation of furofuki daikon. (6) Nukazuke: Daikon, carrots, and cucumbers, but not too pickled, just a delicious one. (7) Soba: Same as last time. It's different from N. It was a relatively consecutive visit, so I wasn't as satisfied as last time, but thanks to that, I enjoyed a good meal. It was worth transferring buses from the hotel. If I can go on a business trip to Kyoto this month, I plan to visit again. The young woman who brought the food was also very nice. I have no personal relationship with the store, but personally, I would be happy if the store became more prosperous and lively. I don't think I will have any major regrets coming here, but is it because it's a bit far from the center of Kyoto? If you come nearby, please come and visit. I think the cost performance is very good. Instagram info: meguari4691 #Kyoto #Soba #Tempura

Before starting Tabelog, I used to visit this restaurant often. It was recommended to me by a colleague over 15 years ago. I was looking forward to my visit after a long time. Our conversations at the restaurant were always lively, mostly about work, so I had a good impression of the place, but it didn't leave a deep impact on me. This time, visiting alone, I savored the meal more than before. As I write this review now, quite some time has passed, and I have visited many other restaurants, so my memory is quite faint, but I will write down what I remember. I usually ordered a dish with tempura for around 2000 yen, but this time I opted for something lighter as I planned to have a course meal in the evening. I ordered the reasonably priced "soba meal" on the far right side of the menu. (1) Soba Tea had a strong taste, hard to describe, but it made me think, "Was this place always this impressive?" I quietly exclaimed to myself, "Delicious!" The taste reminded me of the shell of soba seeds, although I have never eaten or drunk it before. (2) Salted Tofu was also very good. The natural taste of tofu was strong, and the texture was soft, reminiscent of a delicate Bavarian cream. I realized the role of salt in bringing out the flavor of tofu. However, the green onions on top were too strong and overpowered the tofu, so I felt they were unnecessary. (3) Fried Soba was also delicious. It reminded me of eating Baby Star Ramen as a child. It had a natural, fragrant taste without any seasoning. Although it also had enoki mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms, I felt they should have been served separately. (4) Soba Broth had a base flavor of bonito and soy sauce, slightly strong. (5) Soba The soba noodles were slightly firm, which I liked. They had a distinct soba flavor, not overpowering, and were easy to eat. They also had a fresh quality and a good texture. By the way, I plan to visit "Soba Restaurant Nicola" in December, but I remember that their soba had no flavor at all. (6) Sweet Potato Rice was average. The rice was sticky due to being glutinous rice. (7) Pickles were simple, with carrots and cucumbers, not of high quality. (8) Soba Broth was easy to drink and had a comforting warmth that spread throughout my body, which was pleasant. Taste is important, but ease of eating and feeling light after a meal are also crucial factors, I believe. This well-balanced meal cost a total of 1100 yen, and I found it more satisfying than the 100 restaurants in Tokyo's Kameari area. If this restaurant were closer, I would visit occasionally. Thank you for the delicious lunch. Yesterday evening at "Western Restaurant Suzuki" and today at "Minakawa," I was satisfied consecutively. I have only visited for lunch before, but I think it would be nice to come for dinner as well. The current Tabelog rating is 3.43 with only 28 reviews, and no recent reviews, but personally, I don't think the restaurant deserves such a rating. If it were located in central Kyoto, I feel it would be more bustling. (When I visited the restaurant next to "Gonbei" in Kyoto, there was a long line in front of Gonbei's restaurant. It was featured on TV.) In any case, thank you for the wonderful meal!

Visited around 11:10 on December 31st (Tue), with the store opening at 11:30. Just like last year's reviews mentioned, my son insisted on coming back here again this year. We had the cold New Year's Eve soba, which was delicious. Although I'm curious about the hot New Year's Eve soba, I think I'll stick with the cold one next time. When asked if we would come back next year, the chances are high, but you never know what the future holds. We also bought some soba tea to take home, but I'll spare you the same picture. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

Visited on December 31st (Monday) around 11:10, before the store opened at 11:30. I was the first one to arrive! I went with my child and we tried the special New Year's Eve menu, which included New Year's Eve soba. There was a choice of hot or cold, and both of us chose cold. I ordered the large size and my child really enjoyed it, saying they want to come back next year. They also liked the soba tea, so we bought some to take home. Personally, I remember enjoying the ginger and shredded dried fish mixed rice I had here about 20 years ago. I have been trying to replicate it at home! It was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

It was Sunday, but I managed to get a reservation at 1 pm. The side dishes were also delicious. The dishes were beautifully presented.

I visited the restaurant at lunchtime towards the end of the year. The inside of the shop was even more beautiful and stylish than I imagined, which lifted my mood. The staff were warm and their explanations were easy to understand. I ordered the herring soba, and the soba noodles had a good texture and the broth was delicious. It cost 1400 yen, but I think it's much better than eating mediocre soba for 1000 yen that you can find all over the tourist areas in Kyoto! I will definitely come back when I crave soba again. ☺️

I entered a little east of Shirakawa Street. I ordered the "Aji ga Sane" for 1200 yen. It came with soba salad and seiro from Kagoshima and Nagano. The taste was elegant. It was inexpensive for the portion size.