This is a restaurant that used to do delivery often. I visited the restaurant for the first time⭐ I ordered the zaru soba and oyakodon set!! It's a great deal at this time of year!! They also have a variety of menu options for udon and soba, so I recommend it⭐ Thank you for the meal!

At night, I had a drinking party to attend, so for lunch I decided to try Shinshin, but there was a line of 5-6 people waiting. I had already anticipated this, so my second choice was here, a soba restaurant. If that didn't work out, I planned to go to Kadoya Shokudo for shrimp tempura soba. When I entered the restaurant, I found a seat at the counter without any trouble. It had been a while since I had been here, and I remembered that the soba and rice bowl set was a good deal. I had been thinking about the 520 yen cold soba, but then I noticed the 500 yen shrimp tempura soba on the menu. There was also a lunch special with onigiri for 520 yen, but I ultimately decided on just the shrimp tempura soba. The staff seemed a bit busy in the kitchen, so it took a while to take my order, and I ended up spending more time deciding than I needed to. The shrimp tempura soba I received had a simple composition of one shrimp, seaweed, and green onions. The tempura batter was quite thick. The broth was light and had a strong salty taste, more like a Kanto style broth. The soba noodles had a somewhat coarse texture, with a prominent wheat flavor. It felt more like udon than soba, and even though I saw the noodle-making machine in front of me, the soba didn't taste very authentic. The portion size was just right, but the soba wasn't to my liking. I had a similar impression when I tried the cold soba. Overall, it was an okay meal.

On this day, after being turned away from several places, we wandered into this restaurant feeling a bit like refugees. Although I've been here a few times before, I've never been able to target this place specifically, so it always ends up being a safe haven when I'm in a pinch! (laughs) There were three of us, and we sat in a raised seating area and ordered the November special set meal - katsudon set (usually 780 yen, but discounted to 710 yen). My colleagues chose to have udon as part of the set, but I opted for soba. The owner, who usually does deliveries, was surprisingly friendly and provided quick service, with our food arriving in 5-6 minutes. The green onions and tempura bits were served on the side, so I added them to my soba along with some shichimi spice. The soba had a unique black and firm texture, while the broth had a gentle flavor from bonito and kelp. The katsudon, with three pieces of pork cutlet in a sweet sauce, went well with the rice. For 710 yen, this set meal was definitely worth it. Alright, thanks for the meal! (^^)♪

After a long time, the blue sky peeked through the clouds, and I decided to go to a curry restaurant, only to find out it was closed for the day. So, I decided to try a tempura restaurant next door, but it was also closed. I ended up going to a nearby restaurant where they were offering curry udon as a special for the month. I chose the small rice set for 680 yen, while my colleague went for the egg rice bowl and udon set (both full-size) for 610 yen. The food arrived quickly, and we dug in. The curry udon had a Japanese-style broth with curry powder, which was tasty but lacked depth and spiciness. It had some beef in it, and the cost performance was decent. The rice was a bit mushy, but the quality of the rice was better than expected. My colleague's set had a generous portion, despite having fewer ingredients. I might come back here again if I become a "refugee" in need of a meal.

I visited for the first time. I've been curious about this place in the neighborhood for a while, and recently I saw a menu in my mailbox, so I decided to stop by. The food was delicious and I was surprised by the two-tiered bento box (lol). The prices are also very reasonable! I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal.

I used to visit this place a few times in the past, but this visit is probably over 10 years since my last. I actually noticed a tempura restaurant next door and was aiming for lunch there, but they had a sign saying they only open for dinner on this day, so I ended up coming here. They have acrylic boards set up on the counter seats for COVID-19 precautions. I was thinking of getting something light like soba or chicken onigiri, but then I saw a monthly special menu offering a katsudon set for 780 yen reduced to 710 yen, so I decided to order that! With the katsudon, you can choose either udon, soba, zaru udon, or zaru soba. By the way, the chicken nanban set for 850 yen reduced to 800 yen comes with udon or soba and a small bowl of rice! I chose the katsudon and zaru soba set, and after waiting for about 5-6 minutes, the food arrived. The bowl came with katsudon on top and zaru soba underneath. It looked like a lot of food, but the rice was thin and the katsu was manageable with 4 pieces. The soba also seemed like a large portion, and although it looked like store-bought packaged soba, it had a surprisingly good texture with a nice chewiness. The zaru soba was tasty, but because of poor draining, there was water collecting at the bottom. I guess they should have used a strainer! The katsudon had a nice sweet and savory flavor, and the rice went well with it. I might come back here again in the future!

On February 11, 2023, I had the shrimp tempura soba for 550 yen.

The parent-child bowl set had a nostalgic taste that reminded me of the past when it was served in two layers.

The weather was nice, so I took a walk to Minoshima. I entered the restaurant around 12:30 on a Tuesday afternoon. When I passed by the restaurant around noon, I saw many office workers going in, so I could tell that this place may look plain but is popular among regular customers. When I entered, there were only two customers left. I wanted to have Chicken Nanban, but they didn't have it, so I settled for Kino-ha Don and Zaru Soba set for ¥630. Kino-ha Don is a vegetable-based Oyakodon without meat. It had onions, burdock, cabbage, green onions, and seaweed. Even though it didn't have meat, the vegetable Oyakodon was really delicious with a traditional Japanese flavor. The half-cooked egg was especially tasty. The Zaru Soba had a unique blackish color and was delicious with medium-thick noodles. The ¥630 for Oyakodon and Zaru Soba was quite cheap, and the restaurant's atmosphere with a nostalgic feel added to the experience. They even had manga books available. Next time, I will try the Chicken Nanban as it looks really tasty! Thank you for the meal. I will visit again!

At the end of the year, I had a lot to drink and ended up with quite a hangover. As I get older, I think I'm drinking less, but I still have a lot to learn. For lunch, I couldn't think of anything other than udon, so I went to a traditional udon restaurant called "Inaka-ya" in Minojima. They have a great deal on udon and rice bowl sets, but I decided to go for just the udon. The Tsukimi Udon was only 390 yen. I wonder why the green onions are served on a separate plate, but oh well. The broth was sweet and easy to finish, and the noodles were not too soft. While there weren't any standout features, it was good. Inside the restaurant, there was a large noodle-making machine where they were making soba while I was there. Thank you for the meal. This will be the last blog post of the year. Happy New Year! ● Shop Information Inaka-ya 092-481-2743 1-16-17 Minojima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka Opening hours: 11:00-19:40, Closed on Sundays

Today, I visited a quaint restaurant called "Inaka-ya" in Minoshima 1-chome for lunch. The restaurant has a retro feel with a raised tatami seating area. I ordered the "Udon Set Meal" for only 500 yen, which also came with side dishes like rice bowls and chicken nanban. The interior had manga books, including "Captain Tsubasa" and "Kochikame", showing that they are fans of Shonen Jump. The udon in the set meal came with wakame seaweed, green onions, fish cake, and tempura crumbs, along with two delicious chicken rice balls. The udon broth was tasty and satisfying. It was a great meal.

"I ran to buy a bento box with information about Mairevi-sama, but... I got a high fever after a long time. Absolutely cannot catch a cold is a foolish advantage and I was struggling with it, wondering if the virus clinging to such an old man is also desperately trying to become foolish. Thanks to that, the tiny amount of Maikontopia... my memory becomes blurry. Now, the other day, while running through the Minoshima shopping street to buy a bento box with Mairevi-sama information, a store suddenly caught my eye. Inaka-ya... it's blending too much into the scenery, isn't it? I quickly turned right and there was a coin parking lot just ahead. I parked in P1-0 for a few seconds... (￣∇￣;) A moment of gravitational pull can lead to an accident. But as I looked up at the store name while holding onto my keychain charm, I was drawn in... "Teuchi un-soba Fuzen Inaka-ya". The newly opened store had no other customers inside. There were 6 counter seats and 2 small tables, a small store. Since I wanted something with rice, I ordered the Chicken Nanban set meal for 750 yen from the menu with photos that the store recommended. You can choose between hot or cold udon or soba, and I chose hot soba. The size of the rice determines the price, and I chose the regular size. It seems to be run by a husband and wife, and the husband seems to be a typical delivery rider for the town soba style. I sat at the counter and looked around the store... but my eyes were drawn to the udon robot "Izumo" sitting on the counter... it's huge... how did they bring it in? ( ・_・) The food was ready in about 6-7 minutes, with a small serving of soba and a large serving of rice. The Chicken Nanban, with 5 pieces of freshly fried chicken, cabbage, cucumber, and tomato, was delicious. The chicken thigh meat was tender and juicy, and the sweet and sour sauce was just right. The homemade tartar sauce had a nice egg flavor. The rice was shiny and perfectly firm. It was a medium serving, so I wonder how much the large serving for an additional 110 yen would be like. The soba had medium-thick curly noodles for some reason. The broth had a tangy bonito flavor that I quite liked. I look forward to trying the udon next time, with high hopes for Izumo's authenticity. Grateful for a day without accidents, I apologize to Mairevi-sama and thank you for the meal. I have registered this Nanban Memorial in my memory. I will come again next time."

There are still a few cool shops left to explore in Minoshima. This time, I went to Inaka-ya, located in the middle of the shopping street, for lunch. There were already two regulars inside, one of whom was a middle-aged man on a solo trip. When I entered, there were 7 customers in total - 3 groups. The interior had a counter with 6 seats and 2 raised tatami tables, and surprisingly, it was quite crowded. I always make it a point to order the zaru soba at a new soba restaurant, so I went for the zaru soba set lunch, which was reasonably priced. Most of the other customers ordered higher-end rice bowl dishes or soba/udon sets. When the zaru soba set arrived, it consisted of soba noodles, kashiwa nigiri, and a small serving of dried radish pickles. The presentation was a bit underwhelming. As I dipped the soba noodles in the dipping sauce and slurped them up, I found the soba to be quite typical of Kyushu - dark in color, lacking in soba flavor, and with a flat texture, indicating a higher wheat flour content, probably close to a 20:80 ratio. The sauce had a slight sweetness to it, likely made with Fukuoka soy sauce. I couldn't see a soba-making area in the kitchen, but there was a udon noodle-making machine, so I assume the udon noodles were handmade. The kashiwa nigiri was also average, with a subtle chicken broth flavor. Overall, the experience was just okay. Despite the decent number of customers and incoming takeout orders, I didn't feel the bustling energy of a lunchtime soba restaurant. I couldn't help but wonder if there was a soba master hidden in the kitchen. I still have a few cool shops left to visit in Minoshima, including Aishinken, Nyufun Shokudo, and the Chinese restaurant Shan. I also need to revisit Kadoya and try their tempura, as I haven't written a review about it yet. I need to show more love for Minoshima! By the way, I'm straight, just in case you were wondering. Finished my meal and paid the bill. Thank you for the meal.

Store name: Inaka-ya Address: 1-16-17 Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City Located in Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, this is a restaurant specializing in udon and set meals. It is situated diagonally across from the Super Sunlive on Minoshima Street, intersecting with the kitchen of Hakata, the Minoshima Shotengai. The store has an old-fashioned appearance that matches its name "Inaka-ya." They offer a wide variety of udon, including unique types such as kinoha udon and hito-iri udon. There are also plenty of set meal options, like udon sets (with onigiri for 500 yen), donburi sets, and classic dishes like chicken nanban and tonkatsu. The popular gobou tempura udon in Fukuoka is priced at 410 yen, featuring a soft udon characteristic of Hakata. The clear soup has a moderate aroma, with a strong dashi flavor. Green onions are served on a separate plate, which is convenient for those who don't like them. The gobou tempura comes in slices, and it seems like they may be pre-made. There are many takeout orders, with delivery riders constantly coming and going. This area has many small to medium-sized companies and a large elderly population, so there is a decent demand for delivery services.

Located along a small alley from Sumiyoshi intersection towards Minoshima, there is a soba restaurant. It seems to have many takeout orders, with frequent comings and goings of motorcycles. There are no major standout features, but the prices are reasonable. Ventured out to the Minoshima area to find the shop. Passed by the soba restaurant, which I remembered visiting during the summer. It had been 3 months since I last saw it, and the impression was quite faint. It's a typical soba restaurant you often find in town. I tried their new product at the time, the "tori zaru," which is essentially a chicken version of the duck soba. The slightly sweet dipping sauce, lightly simmered chicken with skin on, and the soba with a mild chewiness. It was well-made and had a refreshing taste. I was expecting a more rustic countryside soba based on the image of the restaurant's name. Still, with set meals around the 700 yen range, it seems like a convenient option if it were closer to my workplace. While waiting, I noticed the phone ringing occasionally, and the owner seemed to be going out to attend to the orders. It seems like they have a solid presence in the local community.

Today, I went to a shop called "Inaka-ya" in the shopping street near my house! The inside of the shop is like a countryside home, with mostly udon, soba, and rice bowl dishes on the menu! I ordered a pork cutlet rice bowl with curry udon! While waiting, I saw others ordering and their food arrived in a two-tiered container like for delivery, which made me feel special. When my pork cutlet rice bowl and curry udon arrived, it was served as a "topping" set since it's not a regular set. It felt more like an udon-focused rice bowl set rather than the other way around, so the pork cutlet portion was a bit small! Also, usually oyakodon is chicken and egg, but this shop also has a beef and egg rice bowl option. Why does food look more delicious when it's served in a delivery container?

I don't go there often, but when I have business on Minoshima Island, I visit this restaurant. The shop seems to have been around for a long time, probably run by a couple. They serve both udon and soba, but this time I had Maruten Soba with Gobo Tempura. The noodles were hand-made and slightly thick, reminiscent of the local soba I used to eat when I was younger on tours with a club in Tokyo. They also offer bowl sets and delivery, with a variety of combinations at affordable prices. Why not give it a try? Thank you for the meal today.