Near Kita 12-Jo Station. Soba is the best for weight loss! I came here a few times before, but many places were closed due to the pandemic. This time, I found one that was open and decided to try it. When I entered, there was no one there, but a lady came out from the back and said they only serve lunch. She kindly offered to make something simple for me, so I negotiated and ended up getting Tuna Soba for 700 yen. The restaurant had a unique concept - a jewelry store on one side and a soba shop on the other. The soba was firm and aromatic, the broth was rich and slightly spicy. The toppings included fried tempura bits, seaweed, and green onions. The only downside was that the tempura bits absorbed a lot of the broth, leaving it a bit dry towards the end. The soba water was made from the cooking liquid, and it was also delicious. I felt bad for inconveniencing them on their day off. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

On Sunday around 12:40, I visited a parking lot in front of the shop where two cars can park. There were no customers ahead of me. The inside of the shop was quiet with lots of stones. I felt a little out of place, but looked at the menu. I ordered the duck soba, which was not available in a large portion, for an additional 100 yen. My wife ordered the chicken soba. It arrived in about 15 minutes. The soba noodles were chewy and delicious. The sauce had a nice flavor, the green onions were crunchy and sweet, and the duck meat was tender and tasty. However, since there was no one else there, the sound of slurping the noodles was very loud. The soba broth was light. The chicken soba was 800 yen, and the large portion of duck soba was 1000 yen, totaling 1900 yen. Considering the taste, I think this price is cheap. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Today's lunch was soba! Papa, Mama, and I all had soba noodles! We wanted to eat until we were full, so we came here. Papa said, "This place doesn't have tempura with the soba noodles." He also mentioned that the smell of frying oil in a soba restaurant is good here. But don't worry, they still have tanuki soba! Papa insisted that this place has the best hand-made soba noodles at a great price. So, I ordered the cold tanuki soba, Mama got the grated yam soba, and Papa had the regular soba and cold soba with mushrooms. The kind brother at the restaurant even gave us extra mushrooms as a gift. I got permission from Papa to go see the dinosaur fossil replica at the entrance, while Mama picked out a magazine from the corner. Soon, our cold towels arrived along with our delicious soba noodles. Unfortunately, I accidentally spilled the tray of water, but Mama quickly cleaned it up. Papa topped my tanuki soba with mushrooms, and Mama's soba as well. The seaweed was piled high on all the noodles except for Papa's regular soba. Without words, we dug into our tasty meals. Mama's grated yam soba was a hit, and Papa enjoyed his double serving of soba noodles. He even added some dangerous-looking wasabi to his noodles! Papa praised the wasabi here as the best. He finished his regular soba and moved on to the cold soba with mushrooms, where he added a generous amount of grated radish. Delicious! This time, both Papa and Mama were impressed by the smoothness of the broth. They were both very satisfied, and I recharged with some soba broth. We'll definitely come back again!

Located on the outskirts of the city center, I was curious about this place. I decided to visit after reading reviews from Myレビ. In front of an elementary school, the restaurant's sign is at the edge, and it doesn't look like a soba shop. Through the glass entrance, I saw a soba menu and was surprised to find soba here. Inside, I was impressed by the depth of the place and the row of stones. As a fan of stones, I enjoyed the atmosphere. Customers were choosing stones, making me hesitate to order soba. A woman seemed to be the owner, while a man took our soba order from the back. We were served warm green tea, and I ordered the Mori soba for 550 yen. The soba noodles were slightly thick, with a sharp bonito flavor in the broth. Towards the end, I started to taste a sourness in the broth, which was a unique experience for me. A customer who had spent a long time choosing stones put many on their tray, but surprisingly left without buying anything. It felt like stepping into a different dimension in every aspect. Thank you for the meal.

The appearance, as well as the interior, doesn't give the impression of a soba restaurant. It seems to have a cafe menu as well. It looks like a space for business meetings, but it feels calming. The Mori Soba is priced at ¥550. Luckily, there is an open parking lot in front of the store with space for two cars. Upon entering the quiet store, the atmosphere is serene, possibly due to the displayed decorations. There is no background music, so the sound of the shutter echoes. It's a cold season, so it's nice to be served warm roasted green tea. The menu indicates the use of buckwheat flour from Hokkaido. Although I have eaten here before, I don't remember the taste. I was excited to try it again. The medium-thick soba noodles were slippery, but the water shime (finishing with water) was good. The slurp brought a subtle fragrance. Chewing revealed a good texture with a strong sweetness. The powdery texture of the binder was slightly bothersome. The broth was medium in saltiness. Initially, I could taste the saltiness of the kaeshi (soba dipping sauce), but later, the sweetness (umami) of the broth lingered. The addition of versatile green onions as a condiment was innovative. It was a bit difficult to eat, but I wonder if they added this for originality. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Opposite the elementary school, there is a shop with a unique atmosphere. The shop has dinosaur fossils displayed inside, which is unexpected for a soba restaurant. From the outside, there are separate menu boards for a cafe and soba, making it a bit confusing. It turns out that this is a soba shop that my dad discovered, and they use the same seaweed as "Kuro Mugii" for their soba. Excited, we decided to visit the shop. Inside, there are many types of gemstones displayed, giving it a jewelry store vibe. The entrance on the left side is filled with gemstone display tables, while the opposite side has table seating where you can order both soba and cafe menus. We placed our orders, with me choosing "Zaru Soba," mom ordering "Tamago Toji Soba," and dad going for "Hiyashi Sansai Soba" with an additional "Kayaku Gohan." While waiting for our food, my dad got distracted by the gemstones and went to explore them. Finally, our soba arrived, and we were impressed to see the generous amount of seaweed on each dish. The soba noodles were just the right size and texture, and the broth had a rich fish flavor. We enjoyed our meals, with dad praising the flavorful broth and perfectly cooked noodles. Mom loved the creamy egg and the aroma of the seaweed. Dad also appreciated the well-seasoned Kayaku Gohan. We finished our meal with hot soba water and agreed to come back again.

I have been going to this restaurant for a while. I parked in the parking lot in front of the store and went inside. It seemed like a jewelry store too? When asked if I wanted a meal, I said yes and was told to sit at any table I liked. There was no counter, just tables for four people. I sat down and was served cold green tea. Delicious. The menu only had soba noodles, all hand-made. Prices ranged from 550 yen for a basic soba to 650 yen for egg and rice bowl soba. I ordered the egg and rice bowl soba for 650 yen. It came with chopped green onions and shredded seaweed. The consistency of the egg topping was a bit disappointing as it was not fully cooked and mixed with the broth, giving it a creamy flavor. I prefer the egg to be more solid. I liked the shredded seaweed though. The broth had a strong umami flavor. The noodles were flat and uneven in length. The portion was not very large. They also offered a light soba broth to drink. (June 2019)

This is quite a hidden gem. For some reason, there is a soba restaurant inside a gemstone shop. The soba restaurant used to be in a different location, but the same owner moved it to this shop. The atmosphere inside is quiet. I ordered the grated natto soba for 750 yen. Honestly, I didn't have high expectations, but it was very delicious. It was unusual to see dried seaweed on top, but it really complemented the natto soba. The flavor was great. The soba broth was on the lighter side. It's a shame they don't have tempura, but I would like to try the grated yam soba next time.

I visited Nakamura, a soba restaurant in the northern district. The entrance looks like a jewelry shop, so I was worried if they actually served soba. When I visited on a holiday afternoon, I was the only customer in the restaurant. There were tables and chairs next to the displayed jewels, with a menu of soba dishes. It felt strange, but I ordered the Mori Soba (550 yen). The soba noodles were made of 80% buckwheat flour and had a good texture, although the thickness of the noodles was a bit uneven. The broth was quite sweet, which may divide opinions. The broth seemed to overpower the soba, but the milky soba water was strangely delicious to drink. Finding the restaurant was a bit challenging, but it was interesting as the interior was different from a typical soba restaurant, which prevented any greasy smells. Overall, it was a unique soba restaurant experience. Thank you for the meal.

Accompanied by LP and KG, I visited this place for lunch on a weekday. When we parked the car in front of the restaurant and entered, we were surprised to see a display of many natural stones. We thought we had entered the wrong place, but then we saw a few tables next to the stone showcase. Ah, so this is a collaboration between a natural stone shop and a dining area. Quite an unusual combination that took us by surprise. Looking at the menu, we found that they had a decent selection of soba dishes. LP chose the parent and child soba. While waiting for our food, we took a look at the stones on display next to us. From individual stones to accessories, everything was neatly priced for sale. It seemed like a hidden gem of a place that only a few might know about. Perhaps it's a place for stone merchants or hobbyists who enjoy making accessories. Just as we were admiring the stones, our soba arrived. It was topped with fluffy egg and plenty of dried seaweed. Just looking at it made us drool. With one bite, we found it to be quite delicious. The chunks of chicken paired well with the fluffy egg, and the seaweed did a great job of enhancing the flavor. I would love to try making something similar at home! When we first entered, we were the only guests, and the presence of gemstones made it feel like we were not in a typical dining establishment. But honestly, the soba was really tasty. This hidden gem of a place is definitely worth a visit.

Visited the restaurant around 1 pm on a regular day. Upon entering the narrow entrance, there were four to six-person tables on the right side of the long store. On the left side, there was a dinosaur fossil (probably a replica) and a glass case with minerals, gemstones, and small stones lined up. At the far end, there were a woman and a man who seemed to be staff members. I walked towards the back of the store, and the man asked if I was there for a meal, despite the restaurant having a soba sign displayed (which made me wonder why else I would be there). I was directed to choose any seat I liked and ended up sitting near the entrance. A cup of green tea (not soba tea) was brought to me, and I placed my order. The man disappeared into the distant kitchen. The menu included soba as well as café items. On a shelf next to my table, there were several issues of "President" and "Shukan Bunshun" (Sentence Spring) magazines. I waited for about 10 minutes, flipping through the magazines. A young female staff member emerged from the far end of the store with my soba set (800 yen). The soba had a good texture with dried seaweed on top. I prefer slightly thinner soba noodles, but these were not bad. The dipping sauce for the chicken was a bit salty, and the soba broth was served in a teapot, along with a soba cup. The soba broth lacked a strong soba flavor, almost resembling plain hot water. Overall, the atmosphere of the restaurant did not seem like a place designed for serving meals. The balance of elements beyond just taste is crucial in dining experiences. The hand-cut soba set for 500 yen offered great value with a satisfying portion and decent taste. There were many elements that could potentially elevate the experience, and those looking to enjoy soba in a unique and slightly unconventional setting should definitely give this place a try.

Sapporo City, Kita-ku, near Sapporo Station North Exit, there is a unique soba restaurant with a dinosaur skull fossil replica at the entrance. The interior is more like a meeting room with natural stone accessories displayed. I felt uneasy at first with no other customers, but the soba menu reassured me. The soba noodles were slightly thick with a good chewy texture, indicating they were hand-made. The dipping sauce was on the sweeter side. The meal was quiet with no background music, which was nice but also made me feel a bit uneasy.

It is really hard to find. In fact, if you don't know it's a soba restaurant, you wouldn't even realize it (lol). Even looking at the photos, it's hard to tell (lol). Because of this, the customers are sparse. When I visited, no one else came in. It's unclear how the owner feels about this situation and what they are trying to do about it. From an outsider's perspective, it seems like the soba restaurant is treated as a side business (there are stone accessories displayed, making it seem like that is the main occupation). It's a shame! The potential of the soba itself seems quite good. However, there is always something lacking, whether it's the draining of the noodles or the way they are boiled. It's not terrible, but it's close! There are only a few good soba restaurants around Sapporo Station, but this one seems to have the potential to become a top choice. I hope they keep working hard! Thank you for the meal (^o^) and for lending me an umbrella, I am grateful (^-^)

In March 2015, I visited a unique restaurant in Sapporo, located within walking distance from JR Sapporo Station. The restaurant is on the first floor of a building and half of it is filled with mineral samples and accessories, making it quite different from a typical soba restaurant. The most striking feature outside the restaurant is a life-size replica of an Allosaurus head skeleton priced at 200,000 yen. Quite an unusual sight for a soba restaurant! I ordered the "mori soba" for 550 yen, with an option to add a set of cooked rice for an additional 250 yen. The soba noodles were medium-thin, irregularly shaped, and had a homemade flavor. The dipping sauce had a slightly pickled taste, reminiscent of pickled fish. The condiments included chopped green onions and wasabi. The soba broth was made from the cooking liquid. The cooked rice included chicken, shiitake mushrooms, and fried ingredients, giving it a homely taste. The service was attentive and leisurely, making it a pleasant dining experience. Overall, it was a fun and interesting restaurant with delicious tea served on the side.

This shop was also found thanks to Tabelog. It was surprising to find a soba restaurant in such a place. The exterior looks like a regular office building with a soba restaurant sign on the roadside, but it's not very noticeable. Additionally, if there are cars parked in front of the building, it's hard to see inside the restaurant. When I mustered up the courage to go inside, the interior felt like something out of a bizarre TV show. On the left side of the restaurant, various stones (jewel-like?) were displayed in showcases. There were no price tags, so it was hard for me to understand as an amateur. On the right side, there were some old-looking tables lined up, extending towards the back of the restaurant. Further back, there was a counter-like structure, not for the soba restaurant, but for the stone shop. Where is the kitchen? Looking at the menu, I noticed that there were no tempura dishes. No tempura soba, tempura on rice, or anything like that. Also, there were no rice bowl dishes. There were offerings like kashiwa soba, kitsune soba, and sansai soba, as well as mixed rice, so even if you're hungry, you should be fine. I ordered the kitsune soba and mixed rice. It was a bit over my lunch budget at 950 yen, but since I had already come in, I decided to splurge. It arrived in less than 10 minutes. The soba was soft, with a good throat feel, and I finished it in no time. The rice bowl had plenty of nori seaweed for some reason. I tried the thin fried tofu, which seemed to have been squeezed of its broth. It was dry as it was, so it seemed better to soak it in the dipping sauce before eating. Honestly, the seasoning was quite strong. I'm not sure if it goes well with the nori seaweed, but it was good because there was also asatsuki leek. The mixed rice was also strongly seasoned. It had plenty of shiitake mushrooms, shimeji mushrooms, carrots, and chicken. The rice was fluffy and not mushy, quite good. Above all, perhaps because of the abundance of shiitake mushrooms, it seemed to have a rich umami flavor. This mixed rice is delicious. And there was soba-yu (soba water) with the warm soba. This was also a nice touch. Plus, it came with a small cup. I poured some soba-yu into the bowl from the dipping sauce and it became as flavorful as a soup, delicious. This, along with the rice, made the meal go down smoothly. What I felt overall was that it was elegant. The staff were somewhat calm, and the quiet and relaxed atmosphere without background music was nice. It was also good that there was no oily smell, perhaps because they didn't fry tempura. If I had more time, I would have liked to relax a bit more after the meal. By the way, the magazines placed inside the restaurant were Weekly Shincho and NEWSWEEK. Weekly Shincho aside, NEWSWEEK is also quite elegant~

- 8/18 First Visit - Today, I received a message saying "we are closing the site due to rain" and had the day off! So, let's make today a day for new discoveries! ♪ (=^・・^=) I visited this shop that I had bookmarked based on reviews from My Reviewer. I parked my car in front of the shop and went inside... The floor was long and narrow, with various accessories and stones lined up on the left side, and tables lined up on the right side, like a cafe!? It didn't feel like a place to have soba noodles at all (laughs). A stylish lady appeared from the back and said, "Soba noodles? Please sit wherever you like." So, I chose a seat in the middle. The lady brought a glass of cold tea, and I asked for cold soba noodles. It arrived in about 10 minutes! There were plenty of my favorite roasted seaweed on top♪(happy) The lady pulled out only the soba noodles for me. Overall, they were medium thickness, with a mix of slightly thicker and thinner noodles... It felt like they were hand-made (*^^)v The soba flour ratio seemed to be on the higher side, the surface was slightly slippery, and the texture was a bit weak in terms of firmness. According to my research, the soba flour is from Takamatsu, so it's the same as my favorite soba shop "Nanatsuhoshi," but the texture is different. The dipping sauce was a bit on the strong side!? I left a little bit and added it in. Mixing it up now )^o^( The seaweed soaked in the sauce was delicious!!ｄ(^ｖ^) As for the dipping sauce for the mori soba, it might be a bit strong, but with the cold soba noodles, it was just right. And then, my chopsticks didn't stop moving ( ^)o(^ )／ Just before finishing, they brought out soba water, which I poured in and drank it all, finishing my meal ｄ(^0_0^) After finishing my meal, I had a little chat with the lady at the cashier. When I mentioned that the thickness of the soba noodles varied and gave a hand-made feel, she shyly said, "I'm an amateur, so it doesn't always go well..." Her shy demeanor was cute d(^_-)-☆＼ﾍﾟﾁｯ!(´～`；) Next time, I would like to try the warm soba noodles. P.S.: By the way, I didn't peek into the showcase of raw stones and accessories on display during my visit (laughs)

This is a shop that I didn't notice until I saw the review of a respected reviewer who comes to this neighborhood twice a week. There seems to be enough parking space for two cars in front of the shop. When I entered the shop...? I heard rumors, but it really was an accessory shop! Next to the showcase, there are stylish table seats, which barely look like a café space, but could also pass as a stylish business meeting space. There is no background music, only the sound of the heating motor echoing. On this cold day, I decided to try the "tanuki soba (700 yen)" and the delicious-looking "cooked rice (set + 250 yen)" which I asked for from the wife who seemed very suspicious of the sudden arrival of an old man. From the depths of the shop, the sound of a timer rang out, and the soba was ready. I took a bite... The noodles were slightly thicker than average, with a softness and sliminess, and a pleasant flavor, perhaps due to the soba flour. The broth had a sourness of soy sauce, but the combination of dried seaweed and fried egg balanced it out perfectly, supporting the noodles and the aroma of the sea was irresistible. Next, the cooked rice had a light charred flavor, with a subtle soy sauce and a dashi of shiitake mushrooms and chicken. Finally, the soba soup that appeared had an interesting flavor like the soba itself. The noodles were distinctive, so I would like to try cold noodles when it gets warmer. It's nice to chew on soba in a quiet environment. Thank you for the meal.

Today, on the day of the spring equinox, I had a sudden craving for pizza from Pizzeria da Massimo at lunch, so I quickly drove there, only to find out they were closed on Wednesdays. So, I thought about where else to eat, and remembered a soba restaurant that MetaBo-san had mentioned in a review. I drove to Sapporo Station and arrived at the restaurant. It was surprisingly quiet with only me as the customer. The atmosphere was more like a museum than a trendy cafe, with no background music. I was a bit skeptical, but decided to give it a try. I ordered the "morisoba for 550 yen". The soba was medium-thin with a slightly coarse texture, moist but not overly so, with a good chewiness. It had a rich flavor and was well-made. It reminded me of the soba at Senya or Kaga-ya, with a hint of Botan variety. The soba flour was sourced from Tadashi produced in Fukagawa, a famous region for soba flour. The broth was slightly on the sweeter side with a strong shiitake mushroom flavor. The toppings were just sliced green onions, which was a bit disappointing. The soba water was provided in a kettle. I also ordered the "mixed rice (set with soba for 250 yen)". It had a rich and sweet flavor, with plenty of ingredients, but the texture was too mushy. Overall, the restaurant offers high-quality soba, and I would recommend it to those interested in soba. They also have a variety of high-quality coffee and tea options in the cafe menu. It's a mysterious place that makes you wonder how it's used on weekdays.

It won't take more than 10 minutes to walk from Sapporo Station North Exit. It is located on the first floor of the "Forest Building" facing north of Sapporo City Kita 9-Jo Elementary School. In this Forest Building, on the first floor, there is a shop called "j-stella" which sells mineral collections. Various raw stones are lined up inside the shop. Inside this shop, there is actually a soba noodle restaurant and a café. The soba noodles are hand-made, but the atmosphere is not like a typical soba restaurant. The connection between power stones and soba noodles is a mystery. I ordered the Mori Soba and Takikomi Gohan. The soba noodles are cut thick and have a hand-made look. They have a good texture and a sweetness that emerges as you chew on the Ni-hachi soba. The soba broth is rich in flavor, which complements the flavorful soba noodles. I was able to enjoy a very delicious and robust soba noodles. "We have the soba made from Tadashi (Tadoshi) and sent the flour to have the soba made." Tadoshi is in Fukagawa City. Along with Etanbetsu and Horokanai Town in Asahikawa, it is one of the top three soba producing areas in Hokkaido. There are no issues with the ingredients as well. The Takikomi Gohan is moist and the ingredients are also moist. The Takikomi has a strong flavor, with a large proportion of shiitake mushrooms, which permeates the rice with its essence. For those who dislike shiitake mushrooms, it might be a bit challenging. (I might have grown a little or become more insensitive, but this time I was fine.) It was a bit too moist, which was disappointing. Nevertheless, the soba noodles were delicious. Despite the gap in atmosphere with the shop, it is a restaurant near Sapporo Station North Exit that I would like to see listed as a renowned soba restaurant. Thank you for the meal. By the way, although it is not written on the menu, if you order a large portion, it will cost an additional 100 yen. This is a restaurant I would like to visit for everyday soba cravings. It's interesting that they sell various raw stones. It might be nice to search for your birthstone (even if you don't know what it is) and enjoy soba noodles while looking at it... (I stretched a bit with this idea... sorry).