Actually, a few weeks ago, while driving, I decided to go here, but it was already around 1:00 pm so I called ahead to be safe, and they said, "I'm sorry, we're out of soba noodles." So last week, I went back for a rematch. The soba restaurant is called "Nofuuan" located at 13 Higashi Kagura-cho, Kamikawa-gun, on the left side of Route 13, deep in the mountains. The operating hours are from 11:00 to 14:00, closed on Mondays to Thursdays. They have parking and it's a non-smoking establishment. As I drove further into the mountains, I began to wonder if I was going the right way and if the restaurant actually existed. But just when I started to doubt, I saw a building that looked like it could be it! It's not as remote as the soba restaurant "Yomogi" in the mountains on the other side, but it's quite deep in. The traditional Japanese house has a charming atmosphere. Remembering my previous phone call, this time I aimed to arrive at the opening time. I got there right at 11:00 am, but there was already one group of customers ahead of me. I took off my shoes and entered the restaurant. The fireplace was nice. It's a real one, not an imitation, and the warmth of the firewood was soft and cozy. Surprisingly, they had a DENON turntable, a Marantz amplifier, and LINN speakers, which I also like. However, the disappointing part was the BGM playing from a BOSE compact CD player in the store instead of the setup they had. The menu seemed carefully curated, with a selection of dishes available. I waited quite a while. After about 40 minutes from ordering, the cold soba with small shrimp and vegetable tempura arrived, along with a seasonal limited oyster tempura and thick rolled omelette. The large oyster tempura was amazing, with a rich flavor that burst out when bitten into. The thick rolled omelette was soft and moist with a light seasoning that paired perfectly with soy sauce and grated daikon radish. The soba noodles were made of 100% buckwheat flour and were served in a dipping style. The tempura included small shrimp, bell pepper, shiitake mushroom, shiso leaf, and pumpkin. The soba noodles were slightly thinner, with a light buckwheat flavor and a good chewy texture. The dipping sauce had a subtle flavor but a strong umami taste. The tempura was all delicious, lightly fried and crispy. The meal was excellent, but it wasn't just about the food; the ambiance of the restaurant, the cozy interior, and the light drive made for a great experience.

Sales are on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays... I'm not sure what happens when holidays are added. If you're curious, please contact them directly. I couldn't resist boasting about my first visit... "Unfair! I want to eat! Take me there~!" Okay okay... haha The soba was very delicious and the old folk house was lovely... I wanted to go back, so it's all good (*ˊᵕˋ*) It's near Asahikawa Airport. Look, it's coming into view♪ Such an old and lovely building, right?♪ Yes, it is♪ Let's take a look at the menu♪ Last time I had the shrimp tempura soba, so this time I'll order the grated yam soba♪ 850 yen And... the tempura that caught my eye last time♪ 250 yen I'll order each of them...♪*ﾟ* Shrimp tempura soba♪ 1100 yen Duck soba♪ 1350 yen It may take a little while, so let's relax and wait in anticipation♪ While chatting, the dishes arrive...♪*ﾟ Wow...(*ﾟ∀ﾟ*) Looks delicious~♡ Hehe... it's the fun moment of inviting someone♪ The soba is firm and has a good texture, with a nice aroma and sweetness of soba to enjoy♡ It's delicious, right?♡ Yes, it is♡ Being teased like this multiple times... haha The tempura I had this time, "kakiage"♪ I would come here even for dinner on a regular basis♪ It's thinly coated and fried crispy, with vegetables cut finely and neatly, very delicious(*˘ ˘*) It's about time for the new soba season to settle down... Looking forward to the seasonal limited "oyster" as well... Definitely have to go back٩(^ᴗ^)۶ Thank you for the meal~(*˘︶˘*).｡.:*♡

Recently... I've been loving soba noodles♬ I've always liked them, but my tolerance has expanded and I've come to love them even more these days... There are plenty of kindred spirits with similar sensors around me... haha I've received some information (￣∀￣) I get information from various sources, but when it comes to soba noodles... I go straight there♡ The restaurant is open on [Fri, Sat, Sun] for 3 days! ( ¯꒳¯ ) Hmm First, let's check the location and conduct an on-site investigation... Huh?? It turns out that I can't find it using the map on Tabelog! Someone~! Fix it~! haha I will continue my investigation with Google. After confirming the location, setting it on the car navigation system is complete! Now we just need to decide on the day of reckoning♬ The building has a traditional Japanese house style... Was it built that way? Or was it originally like that...? I asked, and it seems they are using the original old building...♪*ﾟ It's a splendid and lovely old house that is about 90 years old♬ I wonder if the owner back then was a wealthy farmer? Please take a seat wherever you like~ The staff at the restaurant... have a relaxed and quite pleasant atmosphere ♪ The husband and wife, perhaps? But... the husband seems to be focusing on the cooking, making him rarely seen, which adds to his rarity｜ω・） From the menu... I'll have the [Hand-ground Stone Mill Soba]♬ 800 yen And the 'Shrimp Tempura' for 550 yen♪ Since there is no menu item called 'Tempura Soba'... this is how it goes! It's more like 'My Shrimp Tempura Soba'♬ And... you can't help but be curious, right?♡ [Thick Rolled Omelette]♬ 300 yen (Limited to Sat/Sun) I have to order it♬ Please expect a bit of wait time... Since there are no other customers, it will take about 20 minutes...? While waiting, I'll watch inside the restaurant♬ And... the 90-year-old 'Otedaki'... It's a bit scary but... I'm a little curious, so... I'll take a look! Phew...ε-(´∀｀;) Phew The Otedaki is not a 90-year-old one, but a modern Western-style flush toilet! haha It's not the latest model, but it's a bidet type that is clean♬ I won't take photos of the toilet unless there's a very good reason, so please imagine it (laughs) I will check it for future reference though... (￣∀￣) The soba noodles have arrived♬ Just by looking at it, I can tell it's delicious already♡ Shiny♡ First, I'll try the soba noodles alone... They are properly cold, have a firm texture, and a sweet flavor, delicious♡ The dipping sauce also complements the delicate soba noodles perfectly♪ The tempura is big and juicy shrimp♬ The batter is crispy and hot(*ˊᵕˋ*) Delicious♡ Surrounded by a lovely building and nostalgic atmosphere... chatting while looking at the rural scenery outside... Enjoying the delicious and meticulously prepared soba noodles... It's definitely a happy weekend. ♡ It was delicious♬ Thank you for the meal~(*˘︶˘*).｡.:*♡

The location is a bit off from what is shown on Tabelog, it's a bit further east. If you zoom in on Google Maps, you will see the name of the restaurant. It's a renovated old traditional house with a large wood stove inside. There are many books on wine, hiking, and cooking, so it seems to be the owner's hobby. I had the "Small Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura Soba" and it was excellent in terms of flavor, texture, broth, and tempura. The portion size was decent and the cost performance was good. There is no sign, so it's a bit hard to spot from the main road, but it's closer and easier to find than the nearby "Yomogi" restaurant. They are only open from Thursday to Sunday, so opportunities to visit are limited, but I definitely want to go back again.

The location is 800 meters east from the current point and then 100 meters north from the town road. The address may not be available on navigation, but it can be found by scrolling on a smartphone. The soba served is made of unknown brand and origin, using 100% buckwheat. I had the mori (cold) soba in large size. The soba noodles were a dark grayish green color, with a perfect cut and no uneven edges. They had a firm and chewy texture, with a rich aroma, sweetness, and deep flavor. The portion size was good and the value for money was also good. The dipping sauce was on the thicker side, rich and flavorful. The old renovated house had a charming atmosphere, and with improvements in parking spaces and signage, it is sure to become very popular. Affordable and delicious soba, a satisfying meal.