Having dinner alone around Uemotocho. I tried a different restaurant this time after enjoying a meal set at a soba shop with shochu-soba-yudane, but it was a disappointment. The soba-yudane served was so thin that I had to ask for more to make it taste like it should. The expected amazake was also missing, so I had to request it separately. Quite disappointing. Thank you for the meal.

This is a branch of Kazokutei with a slightly higher price range, but the menu is very appealing ☺️ Sometimes you just crave soba and tempura, and this place comes in handy for those times. Located in Uehonmachi YUFURA, it's convenient for those who are going to or coming from Kabuki theater performances.

I entered the restaurant before it got crowded. The soba that was served to me seemed to have been sitting in a strainer for a while after being boiled, as it was limp and lukewarm without being properly separated. It felt like they used leftover noodles from lunch. I have had better soba at a different chain restaurant where it was cold but had a good texture. I will not be returning to this restaurant next time.

The taste is good, the service such as customer service is not bad either. The location in the commercial facility YUFURA where Kabuki-za is located is also good, with a good customer base. It has a casual feel... The access from the station is excellent. Cost performance is subjective. Some may feel that the price range is high... It might seem like just soba noodles for 1,000 yen or so. Many people may think so because they feel that the taste of soba noodles itself is just like boiling store-bought soba noodles... Is that what they think? Well... even so, I can feel the effort not to make it feel too expensive by offering set menus and various variations. This restaurant occasionally offers generous service with sake or drink fairs (not on this day). Including that, the restaurant itself is not bad. If you are willing to enjoy soba noodles slowly at this price range and with a specific customer base, it is perfect. The location is decent if you sit at a table by the window. (There are days when it gets crowded with customers returning from Kabuki-za... It seems that it can also get crowded on other days)

Lunch time with my sister Kaorin after watching a theater performance at YUFURA in Uehommachi (a building with a new kabuki theater). We decided to have lunch at Sanpouan. Both of us were in the mood for soba noodles. The restaurant was not crowded as it was past lunch time, which was nice. My sister took her time looking at the menu, so I waited with a cup of tea. She finally decided on a tempura set meal. I couldn't decide between a sushi set of 3 or 5 pieces. I ended up ordering a sushi set of 3 pieces with tempura. My sister suddenly got worried, thinking she might have ordered a tempura rice bowl by mistake. She quickly asked the staff to confirm over the phone, and luckily, it was the tempura set meal. The food arrived, and my soba noodles were surprisingly large. I managed to finish it all. My sister's tempura rice bowl looked delicious, and she couldn't stop eating. The tea was also delicious, and we kept asking for refills. Thank you for the meal!

I visited for lunch at 13:40. There were quite a few customers. I ordered the Chicken and Vegetable Black Vinegar Set x1. I chose warm soba noodles. I prefer warm udon noodles but... I also had the Rich Matcha Pudding x1 with red bean and fresh cream. I registered for the shop card on LINE. There was a coupon for a drink. On Sundays, you get double stamps. I didn't know that. Lucky! (^^)

Uniqlo and Muji are located here, and I often stop by YUFURA for lunch breaks. Of course, with Kabukiza nearby, the restaurants in this facility tend to be busy during events. This is reflected in their pricing and menu. However, even though it's not peak hours, it would be better if the staff didn't get too caught up in conversations and fail to notice customers ready to pay and leave. Especially in these times when some people want to work but can't, the overly relaxed atmosphere could be seen in a negative light. I don't mean to criticize, but it's important to maintain a level of professionalism that customers can appreciate. Sorry for being so critical. I almost forgot to mention the taste of the food - it was decent.

The health check-up on July 16 at 13:30 went smoothly, and I had lunch at "Sanboan Kazokutei Betsuan Uehommachi YUFURA Store." I ordered the seasonal tempura rice bowl set with warm kitsune soba. The total cost was 1,485 yen (tax included), and the food was served in just over 10 minutes. The tempura rice bowl came with a variety of tempura, including a shrimp, white fish (mackerel?), eggplant, pumpkin, bell pepper, shiso leaf, and baby corn. The tempura sauce was served on the side for you to adjust to your liking. The soba noodles were thin and came with two small pieces of fried tofu, gluten, and yuzu. The portion of rice was slightly larger than usual. The side salad was colorful with tomatoes, corn, and frozen potato salad. There was also a side of pickled vegetables, which I think was pickled turnip greens. For dessert, there was a delicious warabi mochi. The restaurant was spacious and comfortable. Overall, everything was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

It was raining, so I decided to have lunch nearby at 13:20. It was the same place where I saw Mr. Imai before. There are two tables with 4 seats each by the window at the back, and one table with 2 seats. The view is nice. I received a service ticket and a stamp card when I left. I ordered the tempura soba set. You can choose between soba and udon, but you cannot choose between hot or cold for this menu. I chose soba. The tempura was soaked in the broth, making it obvious that it was not freshly fried. The shiso leaves, nori, and shrimp tempura were all cold, and I wish they hadn't been put in the broth. The broth was lukewarm, and there was no side of mixed rice. Mixed rice was replaced with yuba and sansho pepper rice.

Lunch visit☆*:;;;:**:;;;:*☆*:;;;:**:;;;:*☆*:;;;:**:;;;:*☆*:;;;:**:;;;:*☆ ■■■ Soba Sanpoan Kazokutei Betsuan Uehommachi YUFURA Store (Osaka) ■■■ 【This Time's Dish】 (Visited this time: February 2020, First visit: November 2019) Lunch Set + Additional Dish Order No. 1042-07 February 2020 ●Lunch Ebi Tempura Set 1540 + Additional Dish Soba Tofu Salad 495 = 2,035 yen per person 【Result】 - The Sanpoan lunch set comes with various small dishes and is enjoyable. - Soba: Even in a soba restaurant, the soba was disappointing. The 100% grated soba felt truly 100%. The broth was too sweet and not good. Soba quality varies greatly depending on the menu, sometimes delicious, sometimes dry and easily lifted with chopsticks. - The amount of soba is small. Poor cost performance. Will try various dishes on the next visit~ Thank you for the meal~ (*^_^*) 【Revisit】 Added photos No. 1042-07 February 2020 ●Lunch Ebi Tempura Set 1540 + Additional Dish Soba Tofu Salad 495 = 2,035 yen per person No. 1042-06 January 2020 ●Lunch Tempura Special Soba 1200 + Soba Tofu Salad 450 + Tomato Salad 450 + 10% tax 210 = 2,310 yen No. 1042-05 January 2020 ●Lunch Healthy Sanpo Soba Set 1800 + Tofu Salad 450 + 10% tax 225 = 2,475 yen No. 1042-04 December 2019 ●Lunch Large Ebi Tempura Zaru Soba 1480 + Tofu Salad + 10% tax 193 = 2,123 yen - The shrimp in the large Ebi Tempura Zaru was disappointing. Poor cost performance. No. 1042-03 December 2019 ●Lunch Warikosoba Set 1420 + 10% tax 142 = 1,562 yen - Small amount of soba. Poor cost performance. No. 1042-02 November 2019 (Revisit) ●Lunch Healthy Sanpo Soba Set 1800 + Katsutoji Don Set 980 + 10% tax 278 = 3,058 yen per person - Soba in the Healthy Sanpo Soba Set and 100% soba noodles are the same (subjective). The 100% soba was not authentic. The tonkatsu in the katsutoji don set had a strong animal smell. Unappetizing. Left after two bites. The soba in the katsutoji don set was dry and easily lifted with chopsticks. Not good. No. 1042-01 November 2019 (First visit) ●Lunch Sanpoan Set 1800 + 100% Grated Soba 950 + 10% tax 275 = 3,025 yen per person - The Sanpoan set comes with various small dishes and is enjoyable. The 100% grated soba didn't feel authentic. The soba broth was sweet. Not recommended.

[Lunch Visit ☆ *:;;;:**:;;;:* ☆ *:;;;:**:;;;:* ☆ *:;;;:**:;;;:* ☆ *:;;;:**:;;;:* ☆ ■■■ Soba Sanboan Kazokutei Betsuan Uehonmachi YUFURA Store (Osaka) ■■■] [Dish This Time] (Visited this time: January 2020, First visit: November 2019) Lunch Set + Additional Item Order Lunch Tempura Special Soba 1200 + Soba Tofu Salad 450 + Tomato Salad 450 + 10% tax 210 = 2,310 yen [Results] - The Sanbo Gozen lunch set comes with various side dishes and is enjoyable. - Soba Even at a soba restaurant, the soba was disappointing. The 100% grated soba felt truly 100%. The broth was sweet and not good. The broth of soba in Osaka is not good, it's too sweet. - The quality of the soba varies greatly depending on the menu. Sometimes it tastes good, and sometimes the soba is dry, making it easy to pick up everything with just one chopstick. - The amount of soba is small. Poor cost performance. I will visit again and try various dishes. Thank you for the meal. [Revisit] Added Photos No. 1042-6 ・January 2020 ・Lunch Tempura Special Soba 1200 + Soba Tofu Salad 450 + Tomato Salad 450 + 10% tax 210 = 2,310 yen No. 1042-5 ・January 2020 ・Healthy Sanbo Soba Gozen 1800 + Tofu Salad 450 + 10% tax 225 = 2,475 yen No. 1042-4 ・December 2019 ・Large Shrimp Tempura Zaru Soba 1480 + Tofu Salad + 10% tax 193 = 2,123 yen ・The shrimp in the large shrimp tempura was of ordinary size and disappointing. Poor cost performance. No. 1042-3 ・December 2019 ・Wariko Soba Gozen 1420 + 10% tax 142 = 1,562 yen ・The amount of soba was small. Poor cost performance. No. 1042-2 ・November 2019 (Revisit) ・Healthy Sanbo Soba Gozen 1800 + Katsudon Set 980 + 10% tax 278 = 3,058 yen per person ・The soba in the Soba Gozen and the 100% soba noodles were the same (subjective). The 100% soba was not truly 100%. ・The tonkatsu in the katsudon set had a strong animal smell. Not good. I took two bites and left it. ・The soba in the katsudon set was dry and could be picked up entirely with chopsticks. It was bad. No. 1042-1 ・November 2019 (First visit) ・Sanbo Gozen 1800 + 100% grated soba 950 + 10% tax 275 = 3,025 yen per person ・The Sanbo Gozen comes with various side dishes and is enjoyable. ・The 100% grated soba did not feel like true 100%. The soba broth was sweet. Not good.

In the newly opened Sanpoan Family Tei Betsuan in Kamemachi YUFURA, there used to be Imai before, but it didn't seem to be popular. The simmered udon is steaming hot with plenty of ingredients and delicious broth. The luxurious set meal includes soba noodles with tempura on top, and the portion of soba noodles is substantial with a satisfying taste. I had the glossy tempura soba noodles, which had a good texture and delicious broth. The inari sushi was also a nice touch. This place is worth visiting again!

Lunch Visit☆*:;;;:**:;;;:*☆*:;;;:**:;;;:*☆*:;;;:**:;;;:*☆*:;;;:**:;;;:*☆ ■■■ Soba Sanpouan Kazokutei Betsuan Uehommachi YUFURA Store (Osaka) ■■■ 【Dishes】 (Visited this time: December 2019, First visit: November 2019) Lunch Set Order: Warikosoba Gozen 1420 + Tax 10% 142 = 1,562 yen 【Impressions】 - The lunch set "Sanpou Gozen" comes with various side dishes and is enjoyable. - The soba at this soba restaurant is disappointing. The 100% buckwheat soba feels truly 100%. The broth is too sweet and not good. The soba broth in Osaka is not good, it's too sweet. - The quality of the soba varies greatly depending on the menu. Some are delicious while others are dry and break easily with chopsticks. - The portion of soba is small, and the cost performance is poor. - Will try visiting again to taste more dishes. Thank you for the meal. ☺☻☺☻☺☻ 【Revisit】 - December 2019: Warikosoba Gozen 1420 + Tax 10% 142 = 1,562 yen - The portion of soba is small, and the cost performance is poor. - November 2019 (Revisit): Lunch Set Kenbi Sanpou Soba Gozen 1800 + Katsutoji Don Set 980 + Tax 10% 278 = 3,058 yen per person - The soba in the soba gozen and the 100% buckwheat soba were similar (subjective). The 100% buckwheat soba was not truly 100%. - The tonkatsu in the katsutoji don set had a strong animal smell. Not good. Only took two bites and left it. - The soba in the katsutoji don set was dry and broke easily with chopsticks. Not tasty. - November 2019 (First visit): Lunch Set Sanpou Gozen 1800 + 100% Buckwheat Soba 950 + Tax 10% 275 = 3,025 yen per person - The Sanpou Gozen comes with various side dishes and is enjoyable. - The 100% buckwheat soba didn't feel like true 100%. The soba broth was too sweet. Not good.

Located just south of Kintetsu Osaka Uehommachi Station, on the 5th floor of the mixed-use building "Uehommachi YUFURA" which houses the Osaka Shinkabukiza, is a slightly upscale branch of the well-known Osaka-based chain "Kazokutei" that opened on November 15th, 2019. This restaurant took over the space where "Dotonbori Imai" used to operate in "Uehommachi YUFURA". The interior maintains a traditional yet modern Japanese decor, with a mix of counter and table seating for a total of 40 seats. I opted for a seat at the counter as I prefer it when dining alone. The lunch menu includes options such as "Oyakodon Set" (950 yen excluding tax) and "Tempura Soba Set" (1,000 yen excluding tax), as well as the "Tempura Gozen" (1,480 yen excluding tax) offered at a special price for the opening. I chose the warm soba with tororo (grated yam) rice for my set. The meal arrived promptly, featuring a large tray with tempura, side dishes, rice, soba, pickles, and a small manju. The tempura included shrimp, shiso leaf, lotus root, eggplant, white fish, and pumpkin, served with tempura dipping sauce and salt. The tempura was crispy and freshly fried, though the shrimp was slightly tough. The tempura dipping sauce was light and elegant. The side dishes comprised soba tofu, potato salad, simmered chicken, rolled omelette, vegetable side dish, and pickles, all neatly arranged. The soba tofu had a jelly-like texture with a refreshing flavor. The rolled omelette was tightly rolled with a firm texture. However, it was served quite cold straight from the refrigerator. The soba was cooked to a soft texture with decent flavor, accompanied by a slightly strong broth. The tororo on the rice was finely grated and had a smooth texture. A small wagashi (Japanese sweet) was also included, which was a nice touch. Overall, the meal was flavorful, visually appealing, and included a variety of dishes. It provided a delightful and elegant lunch experience, even though the special price duration was unclear.

[Submission No. 1042-02] Lunch visit☆*:;;;:**:;;;:*☆*:;;;:**:;;;:*☆*:;;;:**:;;;:*☆*:;;;:**:;;;:*☆■■■ Soba Sanpoan Kazokutei Betsuan Uehonmachi YUFURA Store (Osaka) ■■■ San [This Visit] (Visited in November 2019, First Visit: November 2019) Lunch Set + Additional Dish Order Lunch Healthy Sanpo Soba Set 1800 yen + Katsutoji Don Set 980 yen + 10% tax 278 yen = 3,058 yen per person [Review] - Lunch - The soba noodles in the Soba Set and the 100% soba noodles are the same (subjective). The 100% soba noodles were not truly 100%. - The tonkatsu in the Katsutoji Don Set had a strong animal smell. Not good. I took two bites and left it. - The soba noodles in the Katsutoji Don Set were dry and all clumped together when picked up with chopsticks. Not tasty. - Soba - Even at a soba shop, the soba was disappointing. The 100% grated soba felt truly 100%. The broth was too sweet, not good. The soba broth in Osaka is not good, too sweet. I will try various dishes on my next visit. Thank you for the meal~(*^_^*)☺☻☺☻☺☻********** ********** ********** ********** ********* [Revisit] Added photos - November 2019 (Revisit) - Lunch Healthy Sanpo Soba Set 1800 yen + Katsutoji Don Set 980 yen + 10% tax 278 yen = 3,058 yen per person - The soba noodles in the Soba Set and the 100% soba noodles are the same (subjective). The 100% soba noodles were not truly 100%. - The tonkatsu in the Katsutoji Don Set had a strong animal smell. Not good. I took two bites and left it. - The soba noodles in the Katsutoji Don Set were dry and all clumped together when picked up with chopsticks. Not tasty. - November 2019 (First Visit) - Lunch Soba Sanpo Set 1800 yen + 100% Grated Soba 950 yen + 10% tax 275 yen = 3,025 yen per person - The Soba Sanpo Set came with a variety of small dishes, enjoyable. - The 100% grated soba did not feel like true 100%. The soba broth was too sweet. Not good. ☆*:;;;:**:;;;:*☆*:;;;:**:;;;:*☆*:;;;:**:;;;:*☆*:;;;:**:;;;:*☆********** ********** ********** ********** *********

Lunch visit☆*:;;;:**:;;;:*☆*:;;;:**:;;;:*☆*:;;;:**:;;;:*☆*:;;;:**:;;;:*☆ ■■■ Soba Sanboan Kazokutei Betsuan Uehonmachi YUFURA Branch (Osaka) ■■■ 【This Visit】 (Visited this time: November 2019, First visit: November 2019) Ordered Lunch Set + Additional Dish Soba Sanbo Gozen 1800 yen + 10% Grated Soba 950 yen + Tax 10% 275 yen = 3,025 yen per person 【Result】 - The Soba Gozen set comes with various small side dishes and is enjoyable. - The soba was disappointing even for a soba restaurant. The 10% grated soba really feels like 10%. The broth is too sweet and not good. The soba broth in Osaka is not to my liking. I will try different dishes on my next visit. Thank you for the meal~ (*^_^*) ☺☻☺☻☺☻ 【Revisit】 Added photos - November 2019 (First visit) - Ordered Soba Sanbo Gozen 1800 yen + 10% Grated Soba 950 yen + Tax 10% 275 yen = 3,025 yen per person - The Soba Gozen set comes with various small side dishes and is enjoyable. - The 10% grated soba doesn't feel like 10%. The soba broth is too sweet. Not recommended.

Tempura special soba: A generous serving of tempura on top of soba noodles.

The pan-fried udon noodles are delicious.

(Shishi Odoshi) Kon!! I successfully composed it. I went to a restaurant in the restaurant zone of Ufura in Kamiyamacho. At Kazokutei, which is positioned as a separate retreat, it was my first visit to Sanboan. They are currently holding a fair called the Shikoku and Setouchi Island Tour Menu, and I was drawn to the delicious-looking menu on the stand, so I took out a tempura bowl. The bowl of Modo-produced golden eye snapper and Shikoku vegetables was securely wrapped in plastic wrap, so it didn't fall apart even when taken home. In addition to disposable chopsticks, a separate tempura dipping sauce, and menu were included in the set. You can pour the tempura dipping sauce when you eat, so the tempura stays crispy. The main dish was tempura of golden eye snapper landed in Kochi's famous Modo City. It has a thick and moist texture. Sashimi and simmered dishes are good, but tempura is exceptional. The Enoki mushrooms are grown using deep-sea water, so they are rich in calcium and sugars. Enoki mushrooms have no mushroom odor and have a sweet taste. Despite its thin flesh, the crunchy texture and the flavor that seeps out as you chew make it unforgettable once you try it. Tempura of Ebichikuwa, a specialty product of the Toyo region in Ehime Prefecture. The vivid cherry blossom color that can be seen even through the tempura batter. Small shrimp are minced with their shells, mixed with white fish surimi, tofu, and other ingredients to create a fluffy texture of chikuwa. Tempura of Kochi-grown rice eggplants, which account for 90% of the production. The firm flesh exudes sweetness. Of course, Kochi-grown Shishito peppers are used. They are not very spicy and are perfect for tempura. Shishito peppers are so famous that most of the ones you see in supermarkets are from Kochi. There is also the delicious Naruto Kintoki from Kochi Prefecture. The pale golden flesh wrapped in a red skin stimulates the appetite. It might be tastier than the red azuma if it's tempura. The Fouranto pork and Shikoku vegetable dipping soba, which is being held during the fair, also looks delicious. I also want to try the Kochi Ponkan sherbet after the meal. Next time, I want to eat in instead of taking out. Thank you for the meal.

The main dishes at this restaurant are set lunches priced around 1000 yen, but the donburi bowls are surprisingly affordable at 600-700 yen. What's even better is that if you take the donburi to go, it only costs 441 yen including tax, which is a steal. The wait time is only about 10 minutes, and when I received my order, I was surprised by how heavy and large the donburi was. It was bigger than I expected, with a generous portion of katsu and sauce on top of the rice. Even after 10 minutes of taking it home, the donburi was still piping hot. The taste was average, but considering the quality and portion size, I thought the price was fantastic.