On September 11, 2023 (Monday), I visited Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine during lunchtime and checked on Tabelog for a place to eat. Since I was planning to visit Kamado Shrine after Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, this restaurant was perfect in terms of location. I arrived at the restaurant around 11:40 am, just before lunchtime. It had just opened, and since it was a weekday, I could choose my seat freely. Looking at the menu, I found "Oni-yaki Gawa Soba" and ordered it immediately. After waiting for about 10 minutes, the dish arrived with a demon tile on top. I dipped the noodles in the chicken broth soup, similar to tsukemen style. The grated radish topping had a spicy kick, so I saved it for the end to add a different flavor. The taste was like nothing I had experienced before. It was refreshing yet the flavors of the ingredients were distinct. I was pleasantly surprised. If I hadn't eaten too much for breakfast, I would have wanted to order Gokusai, a dish with plenty of colorful vegetables. This restaurant comes highly recommended. Thank you for the delicious meal.

After visiting Kamado Shrine for the first time, I decided to try this restaurant based on reviews I read on Tabelog. I ordered the "Chawanmushi" and "Pickled mustard leaf rice ball wrap," which were highly recommended. I visited on a Friday, which happened to be a day with a ladies discount on certain items. Since it was my first time trying tile soba, I opted for the simple "Tile soba" instead of the discounted colorful version. There is no dedicated parking lot, so I parked at a paid parking lot near Kamado Shrine and walked to the restaurant. It only took about a minute to walk there, but be careful as there is a downhill slope when walking from Kamado Shrine.

This is a soba noodle restaurant located in front of Kamado Shrine in Dazaifu. The visuals are beautiful, making it perfect for Instagram. The food is delicious, but personally, I found it a bit pricey. Surprisingly, it wasn't too crowded even on weekdays. The bus stop for the shuttle bus is also nearby, so you can adjust your schedule accordingly.

I wanted to check out the Tabelog site and included it in my travel plans. I relaxed to the sound of jazz and enjoyed the laid-back atmosphere. The distinctive Onigawara soba made a strong impression. The chicken-based dipping sauce increased my appetite. For those heading from Dazaifu, I recommend taking the local loop bus. The ride there is uphill.

"Alicia's Food Log: After descending from Mt. Takamitsu, I visited this restaurant recommended by a friend. The menu mainly consists of three types: simple Onigawara soba, vegetable-rich dishes, and course meals. I started with the classic dish and then tried the vegetable-rich option. Everything was delicious! The vegetables were cooked perfectly, not overdone or undercooked. The noodles were thin and made of rich green tea soba, topped with spicy grated daikon radish for adjusting the spiciness. Compared to the Onigawara soba in Shimonoseki, the noodles here were warm instead of piping hot. It was a heartwarming experience enjoying the vegetable-rich Onigawara soba."

KAGURA specialty! I had the Colorful Demon Grilled Tile Soba for ¥1,390 (my friend had the large size for an additional ¥180) and the KAGURA Fried Chicken with 6 pieces for ¥450. The soba was covered with so many colorful vegetables that you couldn't see the noodles. The vegetables were warm and sweet, with the turnip being my favorite. The soba was served on a heated tile, so it stayed warm until the end and remained delicious. And oh my, the KAGURA Fried Chicken was incredibly delicious! The pieces were big, juicy, and tender on the inside, while crispy on the outside. They also came with homemade plum salt, which was a perfect match. The plum flavor was just right, typical of Dazaifu. The staff were very welcoming, explaining how to eat the food and even kindly guiding us on how to take the bus back. I'm grateful for their hospitality. I definitely want to go back again. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

At a restaurant near Kamado Shrine, I saw a sign for Kawara Soba. I thought Kawara Soba was from Yamaguchi, but I had just eaten at Yamakura earlier. Curious, I decided to try it out. The soba was beautifully presented on a roof tile with a demon design, and it was being served by two staff members. The taste was surprisingly good and the texture was nice. I left feeling full and satisfied. Just a heads up, it might be a bit different from the Kawara Soba in Yamaguchi. I would definitely want to visit this restaurant again next time I stop by Kamado Shrine.

Seats can be reserved, so it is recommended to make a reservation if you don't want to miss out. There is no parking lot at the restaurant, so you have to use a nearby 400 yen parking lot. It's not cost-effective if you go alone. My wife and I had talked about wanting to visit this restaurant someday since it was introduced on TV, and after half a year, we finally made it. It was quite crowded, probably due to the Demon Slayer effect. By early afternoon, the parking lot was almost full. My wife had the Onigawara soba, and I had the lunch set with seasonal fish tempura and chawanmushi, along with burdock tempura. We were served warm roasted green tea and had to wait for a while. There are three two-person tables and a counter with eight seats, but due to COVID, only six seats were available. There is also a four-person table at the back. When we arrived at 11:30, the restaurant was already full. It took about 20 minutes for our orders to be served. The chawanmushi was nothing special, with a light flavor. Next was the seasonal fish tempura, two pieces of mackerel with plum salt, which was a good combination. The burdock tempura was recommended to eat without any seasoning, but I found it a bit bland despite the crispy batter. I ended up adding some of the plum salt from the mackerel tempura, which made it taste much better. The highlight, the Onigawara soba, had thin tea noodles with thinly sliced beef, plenty of grated daikon radish, lots of green onions, and a generous amount of shredded egg. Initially, I dipped the noodles in the dipping sauce, but the tea flavor was not very pronounced, possibly due to the thin noodles. The dipping sauce also lacked depth in flavor. Mixing the grated daikon and green onions into the dipping sauce, I tried to eat everything together, but the beef was too thinly sliced to stick to the noodles. I ended up having to eat them separately. After some trial and error, I managed to combine everything in one bite, but the beef had only a subtle flavor, and the noodles were overshadowed by the other ingredients. I have eaten authentic Onigawara soba before, but I don't remember it being so bland and lacking in flavor. The roasted green tea served at the beginning was too strong in aroma and taste, making it difficult to pair with the soba. With all these thoughts in mind, I still left the restaurant feeling satisfied.

This is a restaurant located at the entrance of Kamado Shrine, a holy place for Demon Slayer. On this day, after visiting the shrine as part of a pilgrimage, I had lunch here. The restaurant has a stylish cafe-like atmosphere with terrace seating available. Since I was alone, I sat at the counter and ordered the "Demon Grilled Tile Soba" from the menu. After a short wait, the dish was ready for 1,100 yen. The dish consists of tea soba kneaded with matcha, grilled to a crisp, topped with shredded omelette, seaweed, green onions, and plenty of beef. The base is made with demon tiles as the name suggests. When you dip the daikon radish in the chicken bone sauce in the center, you can enjoy the crispy, slightly burnt delicious tile soba. The restaurant is located near the entrance of Kamado Shrine. KAGURA Grilled Tile Soba Address: 663-11 Uchiyama, Dazaifu City Phone: 080-1731-3298 Business Hours: 11:00-17:00 (L.O. 16:00), 18:00-22:00 (Reservation required) Closed on Tuesdays, irregular holidays (please note) Prices, business hours, and regular holidays are as of the time of visit, so please confirm with the store when you visit.

I finally visited Kamado Shrine, which became popular thanks to Demon Slayer. I was curious about the demon-grilled soba here for a while, and I finally made it there. I arrived outside of lunchtime, but there were quite a few customers. Two women who arrived later took off their masks and chatted loudly... Well, let's put our masks on until the food arrives, shall we? As for the demon-grilled soba, the regular one is 1050 yen, and the one with plenty of vegetables is 1390 yen! It seemed like many people were adding seasonal fish and plum meat tempura & chawanmushi (480 yen) to the regular soba. The soba was grilled well and crispy, and the dipping sauce had a good flavor. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal!

I ordered the vegetable-packed ghost tile soba, which had a beautiful presentation with colorful vegetables and delicious cha-soba. The restaurant was quiet and a nice place to relax, but due to the impact of COVID-19, we had to leave soon after eating. I would like to go back and take my time once the situation with COVID-19 improves. However, there is no parking lot, so we parked at the paid parking lot next door.

Behind Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, there is Mt. Hooman where Hooman Shrine, known as the birthplace of Demon Slayer, is enshrined. It is also known as a shrine for matchmaking, attracting many young female visitors. I heard that there are many single men in the world, so I wondered if the balance between men and women is off. I happened to wander around Hooman Shrine looking for a place to eat, but most small shops didn't have parking, so I had to park at a 400 yen parking lot near the entrance of Hooman Shrine. What a waste. I found a stylish restaurant with a sign saying "Kawara Yaki Soba" hanging outside. I often make yakisoba at home on a hot plate, but eating it outside is a different experience. I've had it in Kawatana, Yufuin, and Kurume before, but those two places have closed down. It was around 11:30 am on a weekday, so I decided to go in. The interior of the restaurant had a cafe-like atmosphere, targeting women. There were four customers already inside, and the staff consisted of two men in their late 40s. There were three menu options, so I ordered the cheapest one: Kawara Yaki Soba for 1,050 yen including tax. It was served on a hot tile, with thin tea soba noodles fried until crispy in a frying pan. There was plenty of shredded egg omelette, chopped seaweed, and grated daikon radish on top of the noodles. The dipping sauce had a base of beef tendon and chicken bones, with a sweet flavor. The beef tendon was dry after the broth was removed, but it added some texture when eaten with the sauce and radish. The noodles were a bit too crispy, but overall it was satisfying. It was a bit difficult to pick up the beef tendon with chopsticks and transfer it to the sauce. It was a bit of a challenge for those with shaky hands. The beef tendon itself didn't have much flavor, but it would be a waste not to eat it. At home, I usually use plenty of thinly sliced beef belly, which is more delicious. I also use a lot of green onions. Next time, I might try making it at home and share the recipe. Well, it's understandable that prices are higher in tourist areas, but the parking situation is a problem. An additional 400 yen for parking is painful. Maybe this is a place for the wealthy to visit, considering it opened just last December.

In December 2020, a new restaurant opened next to the popular Kamado Shrine. This time's menu: Colorful Demon Roof Tile Soba. The special feature of this roof tile soba is that the noodles are kneaded with matcha, and instead of the usual ingredients like scrambled eggs, beef, and green onions, locally sourced vegetables are used, making it visually appealing and unique. From the creative presentation with the "roof tile" to the taste, this dish is full of innovation. It's great to have a lunch spot near Kamado Shrine! Delicious! As for side dishes, they offer a "Mini Beef Tendon Bowl" and a "Assorted Tempura", but I should have ordered a bowl as the soba alone wasn't enough. Price: 1,280 yen (excluding tax).

The taste is very ordinary! The presentation is nice but I don't think the balance of ingredients is good.

I found this place on Instagram - the visual impact is great! The adult-style tile soba with maple and tea soba was delicious!

I enjoyed it very much! This is a must-visit restaurant with delicious food and a great atmosphere, especially when visiting Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine.