The Soki Soba here was different from others, with a unique taste. The broth was rich and incredibly delicious! The chef, who is from Okinawa, researched and tried all the Soki Soba in Okinawa to create this flavor. It goes well with Orion beer and umibudo.

My first experience with Soki Soba. I went around 4 in the morning and although we managed to get a seat, it quickly filled up with many customers coming in. The place only had counter seats. There were ashtrays, so smoking might be allowed. We ordered Soki Soba and Juicy, a type of mixed rice. The flavors were very gentle. The noodles were more like slightly thin udon, with a chewy texture.

I visited around 1:30 on a regular day. It seems like they are consistently open at this time. Since the opening hours vary by day, it feels safer to go later. The Soki soba for 850 yen is tempting even though I don't usually eat it, and I end up wanting to come here. Honestly, it tastes better than eating Soki soba in Okinawa. I would like to revisit even late at night.

■Hidden gem of Okinawa soba that suddenly opens at night in Kiyamachi■ Orion Shokudo is a hidden gem of Okinawa soba that quietly opens at night in Kiyamachi, a place overflowing with customers who have finished drinking until 8 in the morning. Located about a 3-minute walk from Keihan Sanjo Station, near Kiyamachi Street and Rokkaku Street. The exterior is a flashy blue store with "Orion Shokudo" written on the 1st floor of a building. Inside, there are about 10 small seats with counter and table seats, filled with customers who have finished drinking. The Okinawa soba made by the owner, who is from Okinawa, is delicious with a rich broth that makes you feel like you are in Okinawa, or even better than what you had in Okinawa. The owner's cheerful personality creates a pleasant atmosphere for those finishing their drinks, making it the perfect way to end the night. The opening hours vary, sometimes opening at 10 pm, 11 pm, or even midnight, following the Okinawa time. Once open, they operate until 8 in the morning. If you see the Okinawa soba flag on Kiyamachi Street, it means they are open. I wanted to try the Soki soba or Sanmainiku soba, but after hopping to several places, I was too full, so I ordered the simple Arthur soup with tofu only. ■Arthur Soup 580 yen A gentle soup with a delicious bonito broth that permeates the body. It is light and not heavy, making it the perfect way to end the night. ◆I hope this information is helpful for you◆

This shop is located about a 4-minute walk from Sanjo Station. I felt like eating in the middle of the night and visited for the first time in a while. I was unsure if they were open, but they were open from midnight until morning. The Okinawan soba was authentic and tasted even better than eating in Okinawa, possibly because I was a little tipsy. A great place to drop by late at night. I would like to visit again if I have the chance.

I felt like eating Okinawa soba at 2am and visited this place located on the 1st floor of Tokaikan. They serve 8-hour marinated cartilage soki soba for 800 yen and mini three-layered pork belly soba for 650 yen. They also offer fresh sea grapes for 650 yen. The food was served in about 10 minutes and the soba was more authentic than I expected. Both the soki and three-layered pork belly were well seasoned and delicious. The sea grapes were fresh and tasty, probably because they were directly sourced from Miyako Island. I'm glad to find a place like this as I haven't seen many ramen stalls around lately. I would love to visit again if I have the chance.

Miyazaki cafeteria team and Late-night soba in Kyoto.