On my way to Tohoku, I stopped by this place after searching for it. I ordered the spicy daikon radish. The radish was a beautiful green color, fresh and juicy. The soba had just the right amount of chewiness, and the broth was to my liking. The soba water was also delicious. And then, there was this thing called soba mochi, which was unexpectedly tasty. It had a gentle sweetness from the red beans and a chewy texture that complemented the flavor of the soba. It was a heartwarming surprise. I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal!

A hand-made soba restaurant located in a residential area of Sapporo, Hokkaido. I am from Sapporo and sometimes go back there, but I didn't know there was a soba restaurant here... I read keipon0414's review and decided to visit (thank you for the information). The address is in Sapporo, but the location is quite close to Takikawa. I visited about 15 minutes after opening. It seemed like I was the first customer of the day. The other customers were a group of three, maybe locals? The owner, a friendly older gentleman, greeted me warmly. The menu is quite extensive, but there are only three menu items with photos. I ordered the "Gobo Tempura Set" (810 yen including tax). It arrived in about 7-8 minutes. The soba noodles were a bit uneven, clearly hand-made. When I asked the owner, he said they were made with Ni-hachi soba. The noodles had a nice chewy texture. The dipping sauce had a bonito flavor and was a bit on the sweet side. The gobo tempura was delicious. It came with a separate tempura dipping sauce. The tempura gobo, carrot, and burdock root were crispy and had a nice sweetness. The owner came out of the kitchen and asked where I was from. I said I was from Asahikawa but originally from this town. He then offered me a special service, asking if I preferred something sweet or salty. I chose sweet. He then gave me a gift of simple hand-made soba noodles with red beans on top, saying it can be easily frozen and enjoyed anytime. It can also be served with miso for a snack. He mentioned that they are currently selling it as a souvenir. It was still before noon, so there weren't many customers, but I imagine it would be tough for the owner if it gets busy. I hope he stays healthy and keeps up the good work!

I visited the soba restaurant "Morikichi" in Sorachi-tai, Sapporo City. The location is a bit hard to find, so look for the signboard that says "Handmade Soba" in front of the store. I sat at a table and ordered the "Gobo Tempura Soba for 810 yen" and my companion ordered the "Shrimp Tempura Soba for 970 yen". The freshly ground soba had a good texture and the dipping sauce was just right, making it very delicious. The crispy and fragrant Gobo tempura was also delicious when dipped in the separate tempura sauce. I think it's a great deal for 810 yen. My companion enjoyed the warm Shrimp Tempura Soba as well. I know times are tough due to the pandemic, but hang in there, owner. I will definitely come back again.

"Mori-kichi" was in Fukagawa, passed through Takikawa, and had lunch in Sapporo. The missus decided on a soba shop, which is supposedly hand-made, but I'm not too sure about that. I won't complain about her decision though. It's closer to Takikawa, not facing a major road, with a parking lot for 4 cars that's already full. The road next to the shop doesn't prohibit parking, so no need to worry. You have to take off your shoes, which I don't like. The shop has tatami flooring, zabuton cushions, and low tables. There are 4 table seats and one with chairs, all occupied by families. There were 3 groups of previous customers, but one left soon. The solo customers are already eating. The table seat customers just placed their orders. When we ordered, we were told to wait a bit because they were finishing the previous orders. The TV is on, and there's a kitchen for the chef. It's not right to call him "chef" though. It's a small kitchen, so it takes a while for our turn to come. It took about 10 minutes for them to take our order after we sat down. I ordered the Mori soba for 650 yen, and the missus ordered the Karame Mori for 750 yen. The menu seems a bit too extensive for a one-man operation. The service is efficient but makes me worry if everything will be okay. Surprisingly, the soba arrived in about 6 minutes. The soba is lukewarm, thick, flat, short, and unevenly cut. The taste and aroma are subtle, and the texture is not firm enough. The soba has a slight sweetness when chewed. The soup is served in a half-filled choko cup. The flavor is sweet with a strong umami taste. The soup is delicious, but a bit less sweetness would be better. The missus' soba, which was supposed to be spicy, is not spicy at all. The daikon radish flavor is good, but the soba is not well-cooked and poorly cut. The soba water is kettle-boiled, and there's too much soup. Even after adding more soba water, it's still too salty. I like the soup, but I wish they paid more attention to the soba.

I didn't know many restaurants in the Takikawa area, and I was in the mood for something light, so I looked up soba restaurants and found this place. We arrived just before noon and there were two male customers who looked like students. The menu had a variety of options, but the friendly owner recommended the soba with burdock tempura. We decided to go with that. We paid an extra 100 yen for a large portion and it arrived in less than 10 minutes. The soba was delicious and to our liking. The burdock tempura was crispy and flavorful. The price was reasonable at 650 yen for a regular size. They also serve soba mochi, but unfortunately it wasn't available during our visit. I sometimes come to the Takikawa area for work, so I would like to visit this place again.

- 11/11 Visit - Before heading to the site, it's been about two years since my last visit (lol). It was a bit before 12 o'clock and there were no other customers. I sat down and ordered the "Spicy Morisoba for 600 yen" from the menu. Aside from the menu, they also offer items like burdock tempura soba. I tried to take a photo of the interior with permission, but a customer walked in (awkward smile). In addition to the interior photos I posted, there are also 4-seater table seats. It arrived in about 10 minutes! The vividly colored spicy grated radish is here! First, I'll try the soba without adding anything, it's a hand-made soba after all. The noodles are uneven in length, but they are thin and easy to eat, with a slight sweetness in the aftertaste, not bad at all (^o^) The broth has a strong bonito flavor, not too sweet or spicy, just right. I added the spicy grated radish...hmm!? It's not spicy at all, just regular grated radish (・。・;) Well, it's still delicious so it's fine (lol). I finished it in no time (●＾o＾●) And as part of the lunch service, "soba mochi" appeared! It's not too sweet and very tasty!! I'm completely satisfied (ヽ(^o^)丿)

Located quietly in a regular residential area, this restaurant is run by a couple. It is a bit far from Takikawa Station and Sunagawa Station, with Takikawa Station being slightly closer. You will need a car to get there. There are about 4 parking spaces available. It's a good idea to arrive slightly before noon as parking can be a bit of a challenge in the neighborhood. The restaurant seems to have a strong commitment to their soba. If you plan to visit, it might be best to go in September or October during the new soba season for even more delicious soba (subject to availability).