This is a report on a popular soba restaurant called "Kisan" in Memuro, Obihiro, Hokkaido. I visited on a Sunday around 11:15 am and the restaurant was already full. The staff kindly took our name for the waiting list and we waited for about 10-15 minutes inside the restaurant. There were only two waiting chairs, so other customers waited in their cars and received a call from the owner when their table was ready. The parking lot was a bit confusing at first due to a religious sign at the entrance, but there was a clear sign guiding us to the parking area. The restaurant had counter seats for 2-4 people, shared tables for 7-8 people, and a few smaller tables at the back. I ordered the "Gyu Toro Don Set with Cold Soba" for 1300 yen and added extra noodles for 200 yen. The owner's passion for soba was evident in the manga "Sobamon" displayed at the counter. The food arrived within 15 minutes and the Gyu Toro Don was delicious, with the fatty beef melting in the mouth. The soba had a great aroma and the flavors were fantastic. The meal ended with a delicious soba-yu broth. Overall, it was a delightful dining experience.

One of my favorite soba restaurants is always crowded or closed on days off, so I had to turn back a few times. This shop grows and grinds their own soba, so there are longer breaks during sowing and harvesting seasons. They are closed from late May to early June and late August to early September. They also have other days off for farming activities. Today, I made sure they were open by going for a reconnaissance visit beforehand, and also had a backup soba restaurant in mind for a visit. Finally, I was able to enter! I am so happy. I had been recovering from COVID for about a week, so going out and eating out was a rare treat for me. I had hardly left my room, so the wide view and bright sunlight felt dazzling (laughs). I had only been eating fruits and porridge, but maybe I can eat soba. I could eat soba from the convenience store, after all. This restaurant is located in the Mikage area of Tokachi Shimizu Town and also manages the Yamabe Garden, so you can enjoy very fresh Yamabe soba here. However, since I'm not feeling well, I decided to skip the fried food for now. I ordered the Nira Soba for 950 yen. The colorful boiled leeks were beautifully arranged on the soba when served. Nira Soba, which is not often seen in other soba restaurants, is a specialty of Tochigi Prefecture. The owner used to belong to a prestigious ice hockey team in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, so maybe that's why it's on the menu. As indicated in the menu note that the leeks from May to October are firm, the thick and robust leeks have quite a firm texture. But it's full of nutrients, so I'm happy! It gives me an energizing feeling. The soba has sharp edges and a crisp visual appearance. The black soba, worthy of the name "Juwari Soba," is surprisingly delicate and thin. Moreover, when you slurp it, it's smooth and chewy, with a very refreshing texture. There's no sense of roughness at all. Delicious! The soba making skills of the owner, trained in ice hockey, were truly impressive. I wanted to eat more, but it was just the right amount for someone recovering from illness. The broth is rich and clear, with a perfect balance. I enjoy it by diluting it with soba water. I'm glad I was able to visit before the soba harvesting break. I would like to revisit after they switch to new soba, but I thoroughly enjoyed the delicious soba. My sense of smell hasn't fully returned yet, but I can confirm that my health has almost recovered. My friend ordered the Yamabe Tempura Soba, which came with vegetable tempura and was apparently very delicious (*≧∀≦*)

I came to Tamamura-cho in July 2023 to take care of some business. When it was lunchtime and I needed to eat something before heading back, I decided to try Kisan's famous restaurant, even though I had been turned away several times before. This time, I decided to wait, despite the possibility of them running out of soba. At 12:40 PM, we were finally seated as the last customers for the lunch service. Due to limited menu options that day, we could only choose between mori soba and kake soba. I opted for mori soba, which turned out to be delicious with its fragrant, thin 100% buckwheat noodles and slightly thick broth. The wasabi provided a strong punch that complemented the soba and broth perfectly. I quickly finished my meal and enjoyed the leftover dipping sauce mixed with soba water. The staff and the owner were friendly, and I left the restaurant thinking I would definitely come back again. Thank you for the meal.

On a Saturday afternoon, the restaurant was almost full with just about 2 seats available. The menu was running low, with only the gobo tempura left besides the recommended nira soba. I ordered the nira soba, which is a cold soba dish made with hand-cut 100% buckwheat noodles. It arrived in about 10 minutes, with a note on the menu saying that the spring nira is usually tender but currently on the firmer side. The nira had a nice crunchy texture and a strong sweetness that I really enjoyed. The buckwheat noodles were smooth and thin, paired perfectly with the savory dipping sauce. The soba broth was also delicious, with a medium thickness. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

I had heard that this restaurant closes early due to selling out quickly, so I had a hard time going there. However, I was lucky enough to stop by and enter, and ended up being one of the last 2 groups of 3 people before they closed. It was around 1 pm on a Sunday. They serve 100% buckwheat soba noodles. The noodles were smooth on the surface and had a nice texture. I had the noodles with grated radish and the burdock tempura was crispy. I felt that 900 yen was a reasonable price. I am excited to come back next time and try something different. Looking forward to trying their new soba noodles. Thank you for the meal.

Nira soba tasted just as I imagined, but it's a unique menu item that I recommend trying at least once. The wasabi soba had a strong wasabi flavor, so be careful while eating it, but it was delicious! It's nice that you can grate the remaining wasabi pieces to add more, but there's already plenty of wasabi in it, so I didn't end up using it much... Still, it's a shame to waste it, so I gave it a little grate haha.

Popular restaurant, will we be able to get in? My brother, niece, and I were able to easily get a table. We got lucky. The restaurant is famous for its garlic chive soba, but I had the plain soba, my niece had the plum soba, and my brother had the beef toro bowl set. There was only one other group of 2 customers when we arrived. Surprisingly, the restaurant quickly filled up with customers after us. The soba noodles were thinner and darker than I expected, changing my image of buckwheat soba. They were firm and delicious! I had always imagined soba noodles to be thicker and lighter in color. The broth was also tasty. I'm curious to try the garlic chive soba next time. The soba water was thick and comforting. I will definitely try the garlic chive soba on my next visit.

This is a famous soba restaurant in Memuro Town, next to Obihiro. The shop closes at 2:00 PM, but by 1:00 PM, they are almost always sold out. If you want to eat for sure, make sure to go before noon. The restaurant also grows their own buckwheat, and sometimes they have days off for field work in spring and autumn, so it's best to call ahead before going. I've missed out on eating here so many times. I recommend the Nira Soba (900 yen), especially in the spring when it's soft, sweet, and has a great aroma.

Kisan Memuro Store 2023.03.30 Today, I visited the Memuro branch of Kisan with the strong desire to support food and beverage establishments by being extra cautious. Let's all do our best together! Yesterday, the store was temporarily closed, so I decided to come back today for some revenge. The spring leek soba is only available for a limited time, so I went to my favorite soba restaurant in Memuro. The exterior of Kisan is a two-story building with black and white monochrome walls located next to the Tenrikyo Memuro Bunkyo Church. Inside, the restaurant is clean and currently has 3 counter seats, 1 table for 2, and 3 tables for 4. I ordered the Yama-be tempura soba for 1,500 yen with a 200 yen upsize option, a 200 yen topping of leeks, and a 250 yen side of mountain wasabi and grated yam rice. The soba is made from their own home-grown 100% buckwheat flour and hand-cut into thin noodles. The noodles are well-drained and delicately arranged, with a strong soba flavor that is very delicious. The leeks are crunchy, sweet, and very tasty. The dipping broth is made from bonito dashi and is not too spicy, making it very delicious. When I spoke with the owner during payment, he mentioned that this year's leeks will remain soft until after April. I will definitely come back for the leek soba. Thank you for the meal. Kisan Memuro Store Opening hours: 11:00 until the soba runs out Closed on Mondays and occasional irregular closures during the restoration of the main store.

Around 11:30 am, the restaurant was almost full. I ordered the large portion of leek soba for 1100 yen and a side of egg over rice for 200 yen. The kitchen was busy with the master giving instructions non-stop. It took about 15 minutes for the food to be served. The leeks on the soba had a vibrant color. The noodles were firm and delicious. The broth was spicy with no sweetness. The leeks were crunchy and tasty. However, the leeks seemed to overpower the soba, making it feel like the soba was losing. It was still delicious though. It's a shame because the soba alone was tasty. The egg over rice was also great, as expected from a restaurant. The pickles were crunchy and delicious too. The kitchen being close by made the voices giving instructions too loud for some, but the soba was delicious. It's a busy restaurant, so be mindful of when you go.

Beef and rice bowl set. Memuro. Business trip edition. I have been here before, a popular restaurant in Memuro. I chose the same beef and rice bowl set as before. I learned for the first time that the recommended dish is leek soba. But I had it without any toppings. The beef and rice bowl. Melts in your mouth. The soba is also to my liking. Delicious. Thank you for the meal. Still crowded as usual. Happy.

I went to eat lunch. Even though I arrived at 11:30, there were many customers. The staff at the restaurant were very friendly and greeted me before I even entered. I ordered the large portion of leek soba. It was made with 100% buckwheat and had leeks added, but without the strong taste of leeks. It was really delicious soba! No matter how many times I go, it's always delicious!

This is a famous soba restaurant in Memuro Town. While I am tempted by various rice dishes such as assorted soba and tempura rice bowls, the signature menu of ♪ Yamabe Tempura Soba with extra leek topping (1700 yen) was served on a large tray! Despite being a local soba shop, I was surprised by the sense of style. Until October, the leeks are served slightly firm, and indeed they have a good crunch. But it's delicious! The tempura includes pumpkin, shiso leaf, eggplant, green pepper, sweet potato, and burdock. They are fried crispy and tasty! It's also nice that you can enjoy them with salt. The soba noodles are thin, but the aroma of the soba is strong! The smooth and silky texture of the soba, almost as if it was silk-infused, is irresistible. The soba itself is delicious, and the variety of ways to enjoy soba and other dishes, along with the great atmosphere of the restaurant, make it a perfect place. The building may not be new, but the interior is very clean. The solid wood tables reflect the owner's attention to detail. The furniture is also impressive, but the overall cleanliness is truly outstanding! The menus and photos on the walls don't look old, so I can tell they take good care of everything. Overall, it's a wonderful restaurant in every aspect.

Summer is here! Cold soba noodles are definitely delicious! I stopped by after work because I was getting hungry. A few days ago, I passed by the shop and they were sold out of soba noodles, so this is my revenge visit. This time, I ordered plum and grated radish soba noodles, as well as mountain wasabi and grated yam rice. There were a lot of toppings, more than I expected, especially the plum paste. The soba noodles, made with 100% buckwheat flour, were still smooth and chewy, just perfect. However, even with the same 100% buckwheat soba noodles, they can taste completely different depending on the shop, which is why I enjoy trying different places. As for the mountain wasabi and grated yam rice, the aroma and spiciness of the mountain wasabi hit my nose, making it truly a dish for adults. I should try making this at home! Thank you for the meal!

Kisan Meguro Shop 2022.07 What I can do now is to support at least the food and beverage industry while being very cautious. Let's all work together to make it happen ✨ I visited my favorite soba restaurant today in Meguro because I am working in the area. "Kisan Meguro Shop" is a Michelin Bib Gourmand-listed shop in Shimizu-cho. The location is in Meguro-cho, next to the Tenrikyo Meguro Bunkyo Church. The exterior is a two-story building with black and white monochrome walls. The interior is clean with counter seats, 2-seater tables, and 4-seater tables. I ordered the Beef Toro Don Set for 1,400 yen with an extra 200 yen for a large serving. I also added the topping of leeks for 200 yen. The soba is made from 100% self-cultivated buckwheat and hand-cut to be thin. The presentation is meticulous, and the flavor of the soba is strong and delicious. Today's sushi is said to be from Makubetsu. The leeks are crunchy and sweet, very delicious. I will definitely come back for the leek soba. Thank you for the meal. Kisan Meguro Shop is open from 11:00 until the soba runs out, closed on Mondays and occasionally for the main store's restoration work.

Visited a soba restaurant "Kisan Memuro Store" that I had been bookmarking since before my first visit in May 2022. Parked in a designated spot on the grounds next to the store, which was next to a temple. Arrived 10 minutes before opening and there were already 2 groups waiting. As soon as the store opened, it was full. Ordered the Beef and Toro (fatty tuna) Rice Bowl Set (1,400 yen) with additional garlic chives (200 yen). The kitchen staff, consisting of the owner and 3 female staff members, worked efficiently and in a friendly manner, minimizing waste. The food was served after a 20-minute wait. Started by trying the soba noodles on their own, which had a strong and flavorful taste despite not being the best season for it. The broth was equally impressive, with a balanced and savory taste. The garlic chives, though I'm not sure where they were sourced from (Shinanai? Locally?), added a sweet flavor. Dipping the garlic chive soba into the broth, the balance between the two ingredients was perfect, with a slight edge to the garlic chives. It was a satisfying and delicious meal, and I was impressed by the quality of the homemade soba noodles. The Beef and Toro Rice Bowl was a dish I had been curious about, having tried it multiple times at a local diner in Otaru. The rice was delicious, and the broth had a rich flavor that complemented the beef and toro flakes well. The wasabi on top of the shiso leaf also added a nice touch. Overall, the meal was delicious, but it could have been even better if the soba broth was served hot (it was lukewarm) and if there was more beef and toro relative to the amount of rice (I ended up with leftover rice). I would be willing to pay more for a larger portion of beef and toro or a smaller portion of rice. Thank you for the meal.

Kisan Memuro Store 2022.03.31 Today, I visited my favorite soba restaurant, Kisan Memuro Store, as March comes to an end and the peak season for leeks is also ending. The exterior of the restaurant is a two-story black and white monochrome wall, located next to the Tenrikyo Memuro Bunkyo Church in Memuro Town. The interior is clean and has counter seats, small tables for 2 people, and tables for 4 people. I ordered the Local Chicken and Burdock Soba for 1,300 yen, with an additional topping of leeks for 200 yen, and the Mountain Wasabi and Grated Yam Rice for 250 yen. The soba is made from home-grown 100% buckwheat and hand-cut into thin noodles. The leeks are fresh and crunchy, adding a delicious flavor to the dish. The hot dipping sauce with chicken and burdock has a rich flavor that complements the soba well. I enjoyed my meal at Kisan Memuro Store and will definitely come back for the leek soba. Thank you for the delicious food. Kisan Memuro Store - Opening hours: 11:00 - until the soba runs out - Closed on Mondays and irregularly during the restoration work of the main store

Around 1:30 pm on Saturday afternoon, it was a bit difficult to find a parking spot, but I managed to arrive. They were preparing to close, but they had a reservation and some soba noodles left, so they let me in. I am grateful to the reserved customer. After much deliberation, I ordered the mountain wasabi and grated radish soba noodles for 900 yen with an extra large serving for 200 yen. It arrived shortly after. First, I slurped the soba noodles without dipping anything. The aroma of the soba noodles spread from my mouth to my nose. Ah, happiness. I poured the dipping sauce over the noodles and slurped them up. The harmony between the dipping sauce and the soba noodles was exquisite. Should I mix in the wasabi and grated radish? The spiciness of the wasabi and grated radish is the best!! They also provided natural wasabi and grated radish for those who need more, so I rubbed some in the soba broth for the finishing touch. I enjoyed every last bite! Thank you for the delicious meal♪

The soba noodles at this restaurant are rich in flavor, made with 100% buckwheat which gives them a nice, smooth texture that I love. I went right when they opened, but it quickly filled up. I wanted to try the warm nira soba in the cold weather, but this place is known for their cold soba, so I ended up ordering the pork dipping soba instead. The broth was warm, but the soba was cold... it was really delicious though, so I didn't regret it! I missed out on the nira soba again, but it was so good to have Kizan's soba after a long time! I'll try to remember next time... but I'll probably end up ordering the zaru soba again!

I visited the Kisyu Memuro store to have some soba in the Memuro area. The restaurant was almost full, but I managed to get a seat. Since the landlady was not present, they couldn't make tempura, so I ordered the Gyuu Toro Don set with cold soba for 1300 yen, and my companion ordered the Mori Soba for 700 yen with extra noodles for 200 yen, Yama Wasabi Tororo Meshi for 250 yen. The noodles were slightly uneven and had a brownish color, but they were firm and well-drained, and delicious. The sauce was on the spicy side, which I liked. The grated radish with chili pepper was effective with this sauce, making it even spicier. The Gyuu Toro Don, which I hadn't had in a while, was delicious with finely chopped seaweed, shredded red chili pepper, and green shiso on top, along with wasabi. The sauce, which seemed to be unique to the restaurant, was not too sweet and melted well with the Gyuu Toro, making it tasty. The soba water was probably made from the cooking broth and was medium-bodied. They also offered to take home as much grated radish with chili pepper as you wanted, which was a nice touch. This is one of the places in Tokachi where you can enjoy delicious 100% soba, so I have visited many times, but it's rare for me to write a revisit review, so I'll leave it to the boss (laughs). Thank you for the meal.

On July 16, 2021, what I can do now is to support restaurants while being careful. Let's all do our best! Today, I visited my favorite soba restaurant, "Kisan Memuro Store," which was closed last time due to renovations at the main store. The location is Memuro Town, next to Tenrikyo Memuro Bunkyo Church. The exterior is a two-story building with black and white monochrome walls. The interior is clean, with counter seats along the wall, two seats, three two-person tables, and three four-person tables. At exactly 11:00, I ordered the "Yamabe Tempura Soba" for 1,300 yen (tax included) with an additional topping of leeks for 200 yen (tax included). The tempura included yam, burdock, eggplant, green pepper, sweet potato, pumpkin, and shiso leaf. The soba is made from 100% self-cultivated buckwheat, hand-cut and thin. The draining and presentation are meticulous, and the soba has a strong flavor and is very delicious. The leeks are crispy and sweet, adding a delicious touch to the dish. The tempura is small, crispy, and delicious without any fishy smell. Next time, I will visit the main store of Yamabe En to try their leek soba. Thank you for the meal. Kisan Memuro Store is open from 11:00 until the soba runs out, closed on Mondays, and may have irregular closures during renovations.