After a long time, I went to a soba restaurant for lunch and drank some sake. I arrived at "Fumemondo" just after the lunch rush and was seated at a large table within 8 minutes. I noticed "Kaze no Mori" on the menu and ordered it without hesitation. For side dishes, I had dried shrimp beans, simmered highland tofu and fuki, and freshly boiled snap peas. I also asked for some coarsely ground wasabi. Kaze no Mori was sweet and sour, almost like a grown-up cider. It was incredibly delicious. The shrimp beans that I always order here were plump soybeans cooked in a flavorful dried shrimp broth, and they never fail to impress me. The highland tofu and fuki simmered in broth had a nice texture, with the fine-grained tofu absorbing the broth well. The unique taste of fuki combined with the broth was outstanding. I ordered another sake, "Kogobune" Junmai from Shiga. It had a slightly aged flavor, the complete opposite of Kaze no Mori. The freshly boiled snap peas were served piping hot with mayonnaise on the side. The naturally sweet snap peas paired well with the sake, not needing much mayo. It was incredibly delicious. It's about time to order the soba. As always, the coarsely ground soba here is impeccable. The aroma, sweetness, and firmness are always consistent. They also provided plenty of hot soba broth. I believe this is a genuine soba restaurant that truly values its soba above all else.

The restaurant is quite spacious but has few customers, and children are not allowed in. I thought the food must be delicious since they are so particular, but it was just average. The portions were small (like most places) and the prices were high (also like most places). It's not worth going back multiple times, in my opinion.

I visited "Sobakiri Monemedo" in Chuo-ku, Osaka City, just a 2-minute walk from exit 5 of Tanimachi Rokuchome Station on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line and Nagahori Tsurumi Ryokuchi Line. I arrived at the opening time of 11:30 am, and there was already a line forming before noon. The interior of the restaurant had a traditional Japanese house style with large tables and several 4-person tables. Last time, I tried the "coarse ground soba," so this time I ordered the "fine cut" (soba made from 100% buckwheat) "Yamato potato tororo soba (1200 yen) with extra noodles (460 yen)." The soba was served in about 5 minutes, and I started by trying the noodles alone. They were firm, had a good texture, were smooth, and had a delicious soba flavor. Next, I dipped the soba in the soba broth and Yamato potato. The strong kombu dashi flavor, thick texture, and fine Yamato potato combined to create a very high-quality "tororo soba." Lastly, the "thick soba soup" served at the end was also top-notch. The service was excellent, and I would definitely like to visit this restaurant again. Thank you for the meal. ■ Sobakiri Monemedo ■ Business hours (Mon-Sat) 11:30-14:30 (LO) 17:30-20:30 (LO) until soba runs out ■ Closed on Sundays and the third Monday of the month ■ Address 2-2-26 Ando-ji, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka

A Michelin-starred soba restaurant. This might have been the best one I've tried so far. You can choose between coarse 90% soba and thin-cut 10% soba. I added my favorite duck soup which was delicious. It would be even better if they accepted credit cards. The prices are so reasonable that I wouldn't mind if they raised them a bit to allow card payments.

The shop is stylish and the interior is quiet, so it feels a bit awkward to talk with friends. It's a perfect place to relax, and the soba was delicious. The spicy daikon radish was refreshing and perfect for hot summers. I personally like the cute chopstick rests.

I visited for dinner. It seems to be popular as the thin noodles were sold out. The appetizers were delicious, and the atmosphere of the restaurant, which was renovated from an old folk house, was very nice. The age group was on the higher side, but there were also many female customers, couples, and what seemed like married couples. I would like to go again. Thank you for the meal!

This is a shop that I usually have a hard time getting into because it's always crowded. Today, I invited my daughter and we decided to give it a try! We splurged a bit and ordered the duck soup soba. The exterior of the shop has an old folk house style, and the interior is a spacious and calm space. You can add more soba noodles, but we ordered just one portion. There are two types of soba noodles available, thin-cut 100% buckwheat soba and coarse-ground soba. We ordered the thin-cut one. I was a bit hesitant about eating hot soup in the heat, but it turned out to be amazing! The chilled soba noodles paired with hot soup was exquisite and fantastic. The duck meat was tender and the green onions were well simmered, I was very satisfied. Looking at the menu, I noticed that they also serve dinner and have a great selection of sake. I'm looking forward to going back for a drink in the evening next time!

I happened to enter this shop that caught my eye while walking and thinking about what to eat after finishing an appointment in Tani 6. The shop was renovated from an old folk house and had a very calm atmosphere. Since this shop served 100% buckwheat soba, I considered getting the zaru soba but ended up choosing the tororo soba. The soba arrived fairly quickly and looked very delicious. I first tried the soba without any dipping sauce, enjoying the aroma of the buckwheat flour. The tororo was also delicious, and I enjoyed eating it with some sansho pepper for a change in flavor. Finally, I drank the soba broth and left the shop feeling very satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

The restaurant has a nice atmosphere both inside and out. The service is polite and welcoming. I tried the coarse-ground soba noodles. The tableware is beautiful and elegant. The soba noodles looked great, but how did they taste? They were quite average. There are other places that serve tastier coarse-ground soba noodles. Overall, it's a slightly upscale soba restaurant.

Located in Yotsubashi, Osaka, Soba Kiribumendo is just a 1-minute walk from the Yotsubashi Rokuchome Station, exit 5. The restaurant opens at 11:30 am, and when we arrived 5 minutes early, we were lucky to find seats available for the first round. We ordered the Coarse-ground Zaru Soba in large size for ¥1,440. This soba, made with ground soba shells, has a delicious flavor and texture that is irresistible. It's so good that you could keep eating it! Even women can easily finish the large size. My companion had the Yamato-imo Tororo Soba for ¥1,200. Next time, I want to try the Duck Soup Soba. The building has a retro exterior, and the atmosphere inside the restaurant is also great. Definitely worth a visit!

Monday lunchtime. The restaurant I was aiming for was closed, so I wandered around and discovered a charming soba shop. The exterior and interior had a traditional Japanese feel, reminiscent of an old folk house. The menu seemed to focus on zaru soba. I ordered the "Yamato potato tororo soba for 1200 yen." The soba noodles were made from the core of the buckwheat grain. The dish was served in a bowl with the tororo (grated yam) and broth poured over it. I tried a bite of the soba noodles first. Despite being thin, they had a good chewy texture. The Yamato potato had a sticky texture, and when mixed with the broth and eaten with the soba, it created a unique and enjoyable combination. The flavor was as expected, delicious. The surprising part was the soba noodles themselves. They were really tasty. It would have been even better if they had a bit more fragrance. The slightly spicy broth had a Kansai (western Japan) flavor, rather than the typical Edo (Tokyo) style. I never imagined I would find such delicious soba noodles in Osaka, so I was truly impressed. I enjoyed my meal today as well. Thank you for the delicious food.

During the day, I passed by and it was always full. At one point, they even ran out of soba. I've been wanting to go to "Bunmokudo" for a while now, but I always avoid going when it's crowded. I don't want various things to ruin my experience. The restaurant closes early, but finally, the opportunity came at night. Sake, appetizers, and soba! The most sophisticated dinner! It was a chilly evening, but I chose the zaru soba (cold soba with grated daikon) and enjoyed it with sake and appetizers while waiting. The fried grated yam was served piping hot, with the perfect balance of firmness and tenderness. Eating it while it's still hot, blowing on it, is a luxurious experience. I wish I could make something like this at home. The lotus root tempura and pickled ginger served alongside added to the sophisticated atmosphere. After a bottle of Heartland beer, I chose "Yamagata Masamune" sake for the night, and it was delicious. The sake cups were also lovely, making the experience even more luxurious. The prices are on the higher side, but the atmosphere and design of the place make it worth it. The interior design, from the sliding doors to the lighting, the half-dome ceiling in the restroom, and the copper sink counter, is delicate and nostalgic. The tables, the small garden, the furnishings, the flooring, all contribute to the well-designed space that maintains the essence of the old building while breathing new life into it. The zaru soba finally arrived, with a coarse texture that was both robust and delicate. The soy sauce-based dipping sauce was not too overpowering, allowing the flavor of the soba to shine. I decided to order the rolled omelet, which was apparently a specialty that took some time to prepare. The staff apologized for the wait, but in a leisurely evening meal like this, time spent waiting for the omelet was not a concern. When it arrived, the bright yellow rolled omelet had the perfect balance of firmness and tenderness, with a depth of flavor that surpassed homemade versions. It's difficult to achieve this level of softness in a rolled omelet. We indulged in sake and enjoyed the luxurious experience! The only downside was that despite the sophisticated atmosphere, the interior was quite bright, making it easy to observe other customers. It was a shame to see couples come to such a lovely restaurant and spend the evening silently on their phones. The slim soba, the appetizers, the service, the atmosphere, the seating - everything was impeccable. I can't wait to come back with another special person next time. That was my evening. ~~~~ Around 6200 yen for 2 people.

I arrived at the store 10 minutes before opening. The staff let me in, which was helpful. I ordered the finely shredded zaru soba. The soba looked fresh with a slightly green hue. The noodles were good in terms of quantity and texture, but the broth was a bit lacking. When you dip the noodles, the broth doesn't last until the end. There was plenty of soba-yu, but the balance with the broth was off. The fact that they put sansho pepper was nice. It reminded me of a soba restaurant I visited in Hirakata in the past. I would like to try the coarse ground soba next time.

I had always wanted to visit this restaurant. I arrived at 11:45 for lunch on a Monday, thinking it would get crowded after 12, but I was able to get in with no problem. A friend who is a regular recommended it to me, so I ordered the coarse-ground soba noodles in a large portion and duck soup. I enjoyed changing the flavor by dipping the soba noodles in the duck soup. I finished both the duck soup and the soba broth, and left feeling very full. It was incredibly delicious!

I came here to enjoy the Yatsuhashi gourmet tour. The restaurant was not crowded and I was smoothly guided to my table. The interior was stylish and had a traditional Japanese atmosphere. The customer base seemed to be mostly older. The food was delicious and I was able to taste the true flavor of soba.

I have wanted to visit Bunmokudo for about 20 years. Back then, I couldn't find it because I couldn't check the map on my mobile phone, and I was just at the level of "Which neighborhood in Tanimachi was it?" When I looked it up on my PC, I found out it was Taniroku, so I kept putting off going there, thinking it was a place I wouldn't visit. On a sunny day after a long time, I decided to go for a walk and ended up at Bunmokudo on the way. I arrived just before the opening. The soba noodles were neatly arranged and thin. They were coarsely ground, so when I slurped them, the texture of the soba grains tickled my mouth. The duck soup broth was sweet and delicious in a Kansai style. There were plenty of thin green onions in it. I like that the green onions were slightly heated. The duck meat seemed to have less flavor, perhaps because spring is approaching, but it's my fault for being out of season. I want to enjoy the feeling of the coarsely ground soba noodles and savor the flavor of the broth. Cold soba noodles are delicious, but I also want to eat them by dipping them in the broth and warming them up. I started to get noisy thoughts because I thought I wouldn't be able to come here often. But then I realized, it's in Osaka city, so I can come back again. Ah, it was delicious without betraying my expectations. Duck soup soba noodles, coarsely ground, 1600 yen.

I suddenly felt like eating soba, so I decided to come here. Last time I came for lunch, but this time it's for dinner. I arrived around 7 pm, and there were a few people already. The restaurant seemed to be full. They don't take reservations here. The staff were very polite in guiding us. We were second in line, but we were able to get in quickly because they only seat complete parties first. The menu seemed the same as lunch. I wanted to try the coarse-ground zaru soba, but it was sold out. We ordered the thin-cut zaru soba for 980 yen, duck soup for 680 yen, and tamagoyaki for 900 yen. The tamagoyaki takes some time to prepare. I also wanted to try the sake lees soup, but it was also sold out. The soba at Bunmendo is always delicious! Lately, eating soba with just salt is popular. You can really taste the flavor of the soba flour, so I recommend it. Some items tend to sell out in the evening. It might be best to go for lunch. However, the tamagoyaki is only available in the evening, so that's a dilemma, haha. I want to try the coarse-ground soba, so I'll come back for lunch again!

Today, I visited the soba restaurant Bunmendo in the evening. I ordered a variety of dishes to go with sake, all of which were carefully prepared and paired well with the alcohol. The sweet simmered herring (served cold) was especially delicious! For the finale, I had duck soup soba with grated yam dipping sauce. I enjoyed Wind Forest and Egaiten sake, one cup each. Ah, so satisfying! Satisfying!笑

Recently, I have been visiting various soba restaurants and as I try both delicious and not-so-delicious ones, I have started to see a "delicious soba image" emerge. Going back to my roots, I visited Bunmokudo. Yes, it's still delicious. But I realized that I didn't fully appreciate this deliciousness when I first came here. The grilled duck was excellent again! However, the service was not good. The young waitress completely ignored us. We sat down, discussed what to order with my companion, and he had to step out for a work call. Despite trying to get her attention by making eye contact and saying "excuse me", we were left waiting for over 5 minutes. Even when my companion returned after the call, we still hadn't been able to place our order. She was busy serving water and food to other customers but didn't pay attention to us. My companion had to go to the kitchen and call her over. Even when we wanted to add more items to our order, she seemed distracted and fidgety with her fingers. It's a shame that such delicious food can be ruined by poor service like this.

Today, I visited "Sobakiri Bunmendo" in Osaka, Tanimachi. It's been a while since I went to a soba restaurant at night, so I'm excited. The sake pairing at Bunmendo is excellent. Everything I ate was delicious. And of course, the soba at the end was amazing!

After finishing work, I went to the famous soba restaurant, Sobakiri Bunmedo, near my workplace. It's a well-known restaurant that has been selected as one of the top 100 restaurants on Tabelog and even by Michelin. Since I arrived right when they opened, I was the first customer. The interior of the restaurant had a calm and modern Japanese atmosphere, and I sat at the counter seat in front of the courtyard. This time, I chose the fine-cut zaru soba. When the dish arrived, it looked beautiful. I liked how the chopstick rest was in the shape of a rabbit, perhaps in reference to the Year of the Rabbit. The fine-cut soba is made from milling the actual parts of the buckwheat, so it was very flavorful. I tried it first without anything, then with salt, and finally with the dipping sauce. It was amazing. The texture was great, and it disappeared in no time. I think this is a fantastic restaurant for soba lovers. In the evening, they also have a wide variety of sake and side dishes, which is great for those who enjoy drinking. If you have the chance, be sure to stop by. #Gourmet #KansaiGourmet #OsakaGourmet #TaniRokuGourmet #SobakiriBunmedo #Bunmedo #ZaruSoba #Soba #SobaLovers #WantToConnectWithSobaLovers #GourmetLovers #WantToConnectWithGourmetLovers #WantToConnectWithGourmet #GourmetInstagram #TabelogTop100Restaurants #Michelin.