The station is about a 1-minute walk away. Inside the restaurant, there are many Noren curtains hanging with the names of various long-established restaurants. This is Naga Ju-an in Nogizaka. When I arrived around 5:30, there were still plenty of seats available, but within 30 minutes, it was full. I enjoyed some snacks with my drinks and finished with soba noodles. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. I also ordered a half portion of rice and left feeling satisfied.

September 13th is the anniversary of the death of General Nogi. On September 13, 1912, around 8 pm, General Nogi and his wife Shizuko committed suicide together following the funeral of Emperor Meiji. In remembrance of General Nogi's sacrifice, the ghostly slope in front of his former residence was renamed "Nogizaka," and the surrounding area became known as Nogizaka. Even when the subway was opened, it was named Nogizaka Station. To commemorate General Nogi's death anniversary, the former Nogi residence was open to the public from September 12th to 14th. I visited the old Nogi residence and also paid a visit to Nogi Shrine. After visiting the Nogi residence, I had lunch at a restaurant called "Chojuan" located right across from the old Nogi residence. It's only a 2-minute walk from Nogizaka subway station, near the popular Johnny's talent agency. The menu prices were surprisingly reasonable for a central location. They offered homemade soba noodles made from domestic buckwheat flour, with prices starting at 600 yen (tax included) for "soba noodles with broth" or "soba noodles on a bamboo tray," and you could get a large serving for an additional 200 yen (tax included). The restaurant was almost full, and I had to wait at the entrance for a bit. Eventually, a foreign hostess seated me at a large table in the back. Today's soba noodles were made from traditional seeds from Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture. Normally, I would have ordered the "oyakodon set" for lunch, but I noticed that the soba noodles served at the next table were in a smaller size, so I decided to try a different menu item. I intended to enjoy some appetizers with my soba noodles, but due to the crowded restaurant, I skipped the appetizers and instead ordered a draft beer and "maitsutake tempura soba noodles." After walking around in the heat and sweating, I started with a draft beer to cool down. Seeing that cold sake was only 550 yen (tax included), I quickly switched to drinking beer! Since it was crowded, I expected a bit of a wait for my soba noodles, so I received a bottle of "Yukinomeya" junmai ginjo sake from Saiya Shuzo in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture. It had a pleasant aroma and a refined, smooth, dry taste. Just as I finished my cold sake, my soba noodles were served. The soba noodles, cut slightly brown, seemed to be machine-made, but they had a firm texture and a good throat feel. The large tempura maitsutake mushroom was a bit over-fried, but I enjoyed eating half of it as is and the other half dipped in the dipping sauce. I added the fresh wasabi and chopped green onions, mixed well, and enjoyed the dish. After finishing the soba noodles, there was no complimentary soba broth, so I diluted it with water and enjoyed the soba soup.

I didn't have high expectations since it's not a fancy restaurant, but I was pleasantly surprised. The soba had a strong flavor, similar to Fukui soba. Personally, I like Fukui soba the best. During lunchtime, it seemed popular among people from nearby workplaces as it was quite busy and almost all seats were taken. I ordered the fried mochi with grated daikon, and it came out in less than 10 minutes. The mochi was freshly fried. It was a bit firm, and paired well with the hearty soba. The hot and crispy mochi was delicious, and I would definitely want to eat it again when I'm in the area.

The soba was okay, but the mini katsudon served with it was extremely salty, making it difficult to finish even though it was a small portion. Additionally, the service was lacking and made me feel uneasy. It seemed like my order was forgotten as I watched others who arrived after me get served first. After waiting for about 20 minutes with no sign of my order, I decided to ask a staff member about it. They brought out the soba without any apology, and then finally, after another 10 minutes, the mini katsudon was served. It was a stressful experience. A simple apology would have made a difference in my impression of the place.

At Nogizaka Station, just a 1-minute walk away, is the Nogizaka branch of Chosuan, a long-established soba restaurant. It has a traditional soba restaurant atmosphere in a convenient location. The interior mainly consists of table seats, including a long table for solo diners, with a capacity of about 20 people. I ordered grated daikon soba and a mini katsudon. The soba had a good texture and flavor, making it easy to eat. The dipping sauce had a nice balance of saltiness, and the grated daikon soba was easy on the throat during this season. The mini katsudon, despite being small, had a satisfying amount and was just right for men. The seasoning was not too sweet or salty, making it easy to enjoy. Overall, the restaurant is conveniently located near the station, and the taste is solid. The cost is also reasonable for this area.

I visited around 2 pm and was able to enter without waiting. I was torn between ordering the parent and child bowl set (¥1,050) and the pork cutlet bowl set (¥1,050), but I decided on the pork cutlet bowl set. The taste is not particularly delicious, but considering the price at this location, it is cheap and good.

Monday with high humidity and temperature that feels like it could knock you down. On days like this, I crave cold soba noodles, so I headed to Nogizaka Chojusoan. It was around 1:30 PM and the restaurant was about 60% full. I ordered the cold soba noodles. The noodles had a good chew to them and were nicely chilled. They were served with seaweed, tempura flakes, cucumber, mountain vegetables, and rolled omelette, topped with red pickled ginger. It was exactly what I had imagined - a refreshing bowl of cold soba noodles. By the time I left, there were already 5 or 6 people waiting. It's quite popular. Thank you for the meal.

The fact that they are open until 9:00 pm is very convenient. I couldn't decide between conger eel and large shrimp, so I went with the large shrimp tempura with two vegetable side dishes and zaru soba. The service was good and the restaurant was busy. Since it was nighttime, many people were enjoying a drink with their meal. The soba noodles were firm and had a good texture. The tempura dipping sauce had a strong flavor that didn't fade towards the end. They also served soba-yu (hot soba water) with the meal. The large shrimp had a satisfying crunch! I also wanted to try the conger eel tempura separately. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I arrived at the restaurant around 1:30 on Saturday. I decided to stop by on a whim, so I had no information beforehand. The exterior looked luxurious, so I was unsure if it was the right place to enter, but when I looked at the menu, I was surprised to find that the prices were quite reasonable, so I decided to go in. Luckily, there were a few available seats so I was able to enter. I sat at a large table in a shared seating arrangement. I ordered the tempura soba with large shrimp. I was worried about making it to my next appointment on time, but I saw in a review that the food comes out quickly, so I decided to trust that and wait. The food arrived in just 4.5 minutes, which was impressive. The tempura was crispy and hot, and the soba noodles were firm and the dipping sauce had a gentle flavor. The delicate taste without any roughness was very impressive to me. I particularly enjoyed the flavorful nori that was cut into thin strips. I was pleasantly surprised by the size of the large shrimp. It was my first time seeing shrimp that big, and I was very satisfied. All of this for 1450 yen is a great deal for the location.

On this day at Sanno Hospital, I had nine tubes of blood drawn. I felt like I needed to eat steak to recover, but after seeing the bill, I lost my appetite for steak! Instead, I went to a nearby soba restaurant called Nogizaka Chojusan, which was a beautiful and pleasant place. I ordered the weekday set menu, and got the tempura rice bowl set for ¥1350. The tempura was plentiful and the sauce was just right. The soba was simple yet delicious. The tempura and soba were both tasty, and in the end, I was glad I chose soba. The variety of bowl dishes in the set menu was quite impressive! I would like to visit again during my hospital visits.

While walking around Roppongi Midtown, I stumbled upon a soba restaurant and decided to give it a try. I ordered the Tempura Soba with a large prawn and two types of vegetables. I was a bit skeptical about the "large prawn" description, but when my meal arrived, I was pleasantly surprised by the huge and delicious prawn. I felt a bit guilty for doubting it. Next time, I'll definitely order two prawns. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I went to Chosuan for lunch on Saturday. It was bustling with almost full seats. It seems like they have added some new menu items. This time, I ordered the eggplant ankake soba for the first time. It was served on a shallow plate. The eggplant was delicious. The sauce seemed to have a thickened soba broth. Besides the curry nanban, this style is also good. There were two pieces of fried mochi that went well with the sauce. The white leeks were a nice touch. Thank you for the meal.

After finishing work and visiting the Nogizaka Shrine, I had a lunch of warm soba and tempura set (1300 yen, great value). The soba had a refined flavor, and the tempura had two large prawns. I enjoyed the aroma of the mitsuba on the soba and the warm soba broth. It was a comforting lunch, and I would love to go back again.

On a refreshing mid-November Thursday at noon, I was lucky to find a seat without waiting in line. I briefly debated between katsudon and tendon, but ultimately decided on the tendon set for 1,300 yen. I chose soba noodles on the side. The freshly fried tempura on a bed of hot rice was moist and delicious, with a sweet and savory sauce that made it a classic tendon dish. The hot and cloudy soba broth served in a red bowl hinted at the quality of the soba noodles to come. Although the thin white noodles may not have stood out at first, they were surprisingly flavorful and paired perfectly with the dipping sauce. I thoroughly enjoyed this ideal soba lunch with tempura and soba broth. I will definitely be back for more.

Credit cards and QR code payments are accepted. I paid with PayPay. They have thorough infection prevention measures in place. I visited before noon and was seated right away, but the restaurant quickly filled up and a line started forming. The lunch set, which includes a katsudon, costs 1000 yen (tax included). You can choose your preferred thickness and firmness of soba noodles. Despite being a lunch set, the portion size is the same as a regular serving. The katsudon, though slightly smaller, is just like a typical dish from a soba restaurant. It comes with three pieces of katsu and was very delicious!

I visited before 12 o'clock and was seated promptly, but due to infection prevention measures, they left a space between tables, so it quickly became full and a waiting line formed. They accept credit cards and QR payments. The seiro soba costs 500 yen (tax included) and it was delicious. It's a great deal for the quality of soba noodles you get.

The history of "Chojusan" dates back 300 years, when soba became popular in Tokyo. Despite not being a soba-producing region, Tokyo now has many soba shops, with over 300 "Chojusan" branches. Each branch offers unique menus, using high-quality soba flour for delicious soba noodles with a firm texture. They also serve lunch sets and a variety of dishes with sake and shochu in the evening. Located near Nogizaka Station and Aoyama-itchome Station, you can enjoy a stroll in the nearby Meiji Jingu Gaien after your meal.【Address】1-15-18 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo【Arrival Date】Monday【Number of People Waiting】0【Waiting Time】0 minutes【Ordered Items】■ Tempura Soba 1950 yen (tax included) - 2 large prawns, 2 types of vegetables

Nogizaka Chojusoan, after a year. I ordered the 1000 yen lunch menu, which was a set of pork cutlet bowl and soba. Looking back, I realized that I had ordered the same menu 2 and a half years ago... The price was still 1000 yen back then. It's commendable that they haven't raised prices in these times. The pork cutlet bowl and soba were also in half size. It might be a bit lacking in volume for those who want more. It's just right, not too much or too little, and I like the feeling of a soba restaurant's pork cutlet bowl. Thank you for the meal.

For lunch, I came here alone and was seated at a large table with other customers. I looked at the menu and ordered the katsu don and kake soba because I wanted something hearty. The soba arrived first, and it was delicious with a hint of yuzu. When I finished the soba, the katsu don was served. The thick cutlet was tasty with a good amount of fat. I quietly enjoyed my meal and finished everything. I did wonder if it was supposed to be katsudon, but overall, it was satisfying.

All the Nagisuan restaurants are delicious, right? I grew up in the countryside eating only hand-made soba noodles, but recently I have come to appreciate the taste of this Tokyo-style soba. Today, I had my favorite shrimp tempura-topped zaru soba. Tempura and soba are pure bliss.