I had cold tanuki soba for breakfast in Kanda Ogawamachi today. Despite it being mid-September, the heat shows no signs of letting up. I cooled down with the cold soba. I arrived at 7:20 am and there were 3 customers already there, with 2 more coming in after me. I ordered the tanuki soba and it was served in about 3 minutes. It came with fried tempura bits, green onions, and two pieces of naruto fish cake on top. I like to add some fresh seven-flavor chili pepper and occasionally some salt for extra flavor. The buckwheat noodles were cut irregularly and had a nice firm texture. As always, it was incredibly delicious. I finished off with some soba broth and extra chili pepper. A satisfying breakfast indeed. Enjoyed on September 14, 2023. Rating: 3.44

Tanuki soba (cold) 450 yen Today, I had breakfast in Kanda Ogawamachi. I entered at 7:21 AM, there were 4 customers already inside and 2 customers came in after me. I ordered the cold tanuki soba and it was served promptly. It came with tempura crumbs, green onions, and two pieces of naruto fish cake on top. Instead of wasabi, I decided to add extra spiciness with fresh red chili peppers. The soba noodles were cut irregularly and had a good texture since they were rinsed in cold water. The soba was really delicious, so I find myself coming back regularly for the taste. Lastly, I added soba broth and fresh red chili peppers to enjoy a spicy finish. It was a delicious meal. Visited for breakfast on September 1, 2023. Rating: 3.44

The soba noodles looked like a large portion, but I finished them all easily. I love soba broth, so having a soba broth pot on the table was great. I sipped on the soba broth while waiting for my meal. The tempura was crispy, but I thought it was slightly over-fried. This is a reasonably priced and delicious soba restaurant where you can leisurely enjoy tasty soba noodles.

I had breakfast at a restaurant in Kanda Ogawamachi and enjoyed their sesame dipping soba for 500 yen. I arrived at 7:06 am and there were 2 customers already seated and 3 customers came in after me. The noodles were thick and cut irregularly, with the option to choose thin noodles as well. The thick soba noodles were firm and had a great texture. They were a bit long which made them a little difficult to eat. I enjoyed changing up the flavor with sesame dipping sauce, wasabi, and fresh shichimi pepper. In the end, I mixed the leftover sesame sauce with soba broth and shichimi pepper to finish my meal. It was delicious! Visit date: August 25, 2023. Rating: 3.44

Visited the restaurant on a whim and ordered the regular soba noodles for 400 yen. The place was small with a counter and a few tables. I found the soba noodles to be firm with a strong texture similar to Sanuki udon. Despite being made with 100% buckwheat, the noodles were smooth and had a pleasant aroma that became more pronounced as I chewed. Overall, it was delicious.

A hidden gem for those in the know, this soba restaurant offers stone-ground 100% buckwheat soba at a standing soba price. It is a rare chain restaurant with only 5 locations in Tokyo. According to a friend's recommendation, the zaru soba is 450 yen, with options for extra noodles at 150 yen, fried tofu at 50 yen, and seaweed for free. The soba noodles are hand-cut and made with 100% buckwheat, providing a firm texture and aromatic flavor.

I attended a food hygiene manager training near the Union Hall and had lunch at a nearby restaurant. I found a soba restaurant called "Sobaya" on Google Maps! It was close by, so I was able to go in without waiting since it was a little after 12:45. I ordered the curry set for 650 yen! I received a half-ticket and waited at my table. I was called in about a minute, very fast. Wakame seaweed was self-serve, with a pot on the table, but it was empty. I found another pot at the serving counter and took two servings. The broth was very dark but lacked saltiness and umami. Maybe my taste buds were too picky from going to another soba restaurant earlier in the day? The Wakame had no flavor, and the soba lacked the usual aroma. When I closed my eyes, I couldn't tell what I was eating. It was a disappointing lunch. On my way back, if Rokumonsoba was open, I would have gone there instead! Thank you for the meal!

I had breakfast at a restaurant in Kanda Ogawamachi today. I felt like having sesame seed sauce soba, so I visited this place. I arrived at 7:10 am, there were no customers before me, and 2 customers came in after me. The soba noodles were made of 100% buckwheat and were thickly cut. I enjoyed the various textures and the sesame sauce coated the noodles well. Wasabi doesn't go well with sesame sauce. I sprinkled salt on the soba noodles to enjoy a change in taste. Lastly, I diluted the remaining sesame sauce with soba broth and finished my meal. It was delicious! Utilized for breakfast on July 28, 2023. Rated 3.44

Today, I was busy and ended up having lunch at 3 pm. Most of the restaurants were closed for a break, so I went to Sagatani, a soba restaurant near the Ogawamachi intersection. I had the two-color soba soup with soba noodles and sesame sauce. It was a great choice because you can enjoy two different flavors. The soba noodles were slightly wide and had a good texture. Overall, it was delicious.

I had Tanuki Soba (cold) for breakfast today at Kanda Ogawamachi. I arrived at 7:07 am and there were 2 customers before me and 3 customers after me. I chose a cold menu because I wanted something cold. I was pleased that not only the dish but also the bowl was cold. Instead of wasabi, I added fresh red chili pepper. Toppings included 2 pieces of naruto, green onions, and tempura flakes. The juwari soba had thick, irregular noodles which provided a nice texture. The fresh red chili pepper gave a spicy kick more like sansho pepper than chili pepper. I finished by savoring the broth with soba water. It was delicious. I visited on July 20, 2023, for breakfast. Rated 3.44

Tanuki soba for 450 yen Today, I had breakfast in Kanda Ogawamachi. It was drizzling softly in the morning. With a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius, it felt a bit cool. Let's have a warm menu here. I entered at 7:10 am, with 2 customers already seated and 1 customer coming in after me. I ordered the warm menu, tanuki soba. I like that they offer a choice of disposable chopsticks in addition to the regular ones. I used the disposable chopsticks. The toppings included fried tempura bits, green onions, and two pieces of naruto fish cake. I noticed a spicy shichimi togarashi seasoning on the table, so I decided to try it. It was my first time trying the spicy shichimi togarashi. Despite being called shichimi (seven spices), the spiciness of the sansho pepper stood out the most. I really liked this fragrant spice. The broth had a good flavor from the bonito flakes, and the soba noodles made from 100% buckwheat were firm and chewy, providing a variety of textures. It was delicious. Visited for breakfast on July 6, 2023. Rating: 3.44

I used it for lunch on a regular day. It was before 12 o'clock so I was able to enter smoothly. This place is known for its 100% buckwheat soba and the option to choose toppings. Toppings include raw egg, hot spring egg, grated radish, natto, extra green onions, etc. It seems that regular kake or zaru with toppings is sufficient.

Great cost performance, kettle-boiled soba for 400 yen with a sprinkle of fresh shichimi spice and a touch of sesame oil for fragrance. The harmony of soba and sesame oil creates a delightful flavor, while the zesty shichimi spice adds a spicy accent. This soba is so delicious that you'll want to eat it at least once a week.

The curry at this soba restaurant is delicious, just as it is said to be. I like to add a special blend of shichimi pepper for an extra kick. The soba noodles are fragrant and made with 100% buckwheat flour, very tasty. The freshly fried tempura, complimentary wakame seaweed, and warm soba broth complete the meal.

I had sesame dipping sauce soba for breakfast at 500 yen in Kanda Ogawamachi. I arrived at 7:07 am and there were 3 customers already seated. I chose the whole grain soba noodles without specifying thick noodles this time. The sesame dipping sauce was not as sweet as the one I had last week at Komoro Soba, but I enjoyed both flavors. I also tried eating the soba without any sauce or with salt for variation. Finally, I mixed the remaining sesame dipping sauce with soba broth and finished my meal. It was delicious. Reviewed on June 5, 2023. Rating: 3.44

I had breakfast at a soba restaurant in Kanda Ogawamachi. I arrived at 7:06 am and there were 2 customers before me and 2 customers after me. I ordered the morning limited menu, the Mori Soba with thick noodles. I enjoyed the soba as it was, then tried it with salt and dipping sauce. The thick soba noodles had a firm texture, making it a satisfying meal. The wasabi was very strong, so I used it sparingly. The portion size was just right. After finishing the meal, I added soba broth to the dipping sauce and finished it all. The taste and cost performance were both excellent. I had a delicious meal on May 18, 2023. Rated 3.48 out of 5.

Today, I had breakfast at Kanda Ogawamachi. I ordered the cold Tanuki soba for 450 yen. When I arrived at 7:05 am, there were 2 customers already seated and 1 customer came in after me. I chose the cold option this time since you can choose between hot and cold. I also found out that you can choose the thickness of the noodles, so I went with thick noodles this time. I added fried tempura bits and fish cake as toppings. The 100% buckwheat soba, which is the specialty here, had a great texture and flavor. I added chili oil halfway through to change up the taste and enjoyed a different kind of spiciness compared to wasabi. Towards the end, I diluted the dipping sauce with soba water and finished everything. I regret adding too much chili oil towards the end, as it took away from the deliciousness of the soba a bit. I noticed that they have a breakfast soba set for 350 yen until 10 am, so I'll try that next time. It was a delicious meal. Visited for breakfast on May 12, 2023. Rated 3.44

I visited the restaurant on a weekday night, a little after 7 o'clock. There were two customers before me and one after me. I ordered the cold grated yam soba. The noodles were slightly wider than usual and made from 100% buckwheat. The portion of noodles was just right. I was happy with the seaweed served as a complimentary side. The broth was a bit light, so I added a little soy sauce to enhance the flavor. I enjoyed the meal until the end. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Sesame dipping sauce soba 500 yen Today, I had breakfast in Ogawamachi. Yesterday, while walking around this area, I happened to discover Saga Valley. On this day, I had already finished breakfast, so I decided to visit the next day. So, I went there promptly the next day. I entered at 7:07 am, with 2 customers already there and 2 more coming in later. Since the temperature was already high in the morning, I ordered the cold soba menu with sesame dipping sauce. The whole wheat soba, made with 100% buckwheat without any binder, had a chewy texture due to being flat noodles. When you chew it, you can really taste the flavor of the soba. I heard from others that you can also choose the thickness of the soba noodles. I mixed the soba dipping sauce with soba water and finished my meal. It seems like a subscription service, and it might be better for those who come at least twice a month. They also provide condiments like fresh shichimi pepper, chili oil, and sesame oil for flavor variations. I realized this after finishing my meal, so next time I want to try different combinations while eating. It was delicious. Used for breakfast on April 21, 2023. Rating: 3.44

Nearby Company Lunch Series #216. Today, after finishing my rounds and returning near the office, I decided to have lunch at Sagatani, which I stumbled upon when I exited from a different exit than usual. The restaurant is located along Yasukuni Street near Exit A7 of Ogawamachi Station, and it was a bit hard to see inside. Inside, there were only counter seats with a wooden atmosphere. I visited around 2:30 pm, which was quite late for lunch, but there were still some customers inside. The staff consisted of one woman and one man in the kitchen. I ordered the Tempura Donburi Set (cold). The dish was ready in about 2-3 minutes. I initially wanted to order the Horse Mackerel Rice because I enjoyed it at another restaurant, but I decided to try something different this time as I love tempura, so I chose the tempura donburi set. The tempura was thicker than I expected, crispy as if freshly fried, and filled with vegetables without small shrimp inside. I also wondered if there was any difference between the restaurant names written in hiragana "Sagatani" and kanji "嵯峨谷."