Located right next to Inari-machi Station, this restaurant is a convenient spot that serves simple soba dishes during the day and operates as a bar at night. It's a lifesaver in this area where most places close by 10:30 pm. I visited around 10:30 pm on a weekday and found it relatively empty. They offer drinks like beer for 500 yen and cocktails for 600 yen, as well as small dishes ranging from 400 to 600 yen. Everything I tried was delicious! And of course, I ended the night with some soba. This place saved me from going hungry for dinner. Thank you so much for the meal!

In the middle of July, around 2:30 PM on a weekday, I wandered around the Inari-cho area for a late lunch. It was another hot day, and my appetite was not the best. I wanted something light and refreshing, so I decided to stop by Koikoi Soba along Asakusa Street right outside Inari-cho Station. The sign at the entrance caught my eye - "Limited Time Nori-Tama Mentaiko Don and Cold Spicy Negi Soba Set (High-quality Mentaiko directly from Hakata) for 680 yen." I placed my order and found that despite the odd time I visited, the restaurant was quite busy with customers. The owner seemed to be handling everything alone in the kitchen. While waiting for my order, I noticed a small shrine in the middle of the restaurant with a lot of 1000 yen bills stuck in a comb-like handle. It seemed to bring good luck. To the right, there was an EP of "Name Neko" (nostalgic) and to the left, a LP of Takuro Yoshida's "NEVER CHANGE" album (which includes the song "Kanpai"). After about 5 minutes, my order was ready, and I went to pick it up. The Soba had finely chopped negi mixed with chili oil, which was really spicy and delicious. The negi and chili oil were mixed very well and tasted great. However, the star of the meal was not the soba but the Nori-Tama Mentaiko Don. The "High-quality Mentaiko directly from Hakata" was indeed delicious. It was topped with chopped green onions and a raw egg. Despite the name "Nori-Tama Mentaiko Don," there was actually not much seaweed, but it was still a simple and well-prepared dish. It was really tasty and made me feel better even though I wasn't very hungry. The Nori-Tama Mentaiko Don and Cold Spicy Negi Soba Set was a delightful meal. Thank you for the meal.

This is my second time! This time, I ordered some appetizers before the soba! The octopus tempura and crab cream croquette were delicious, but I forgot to take a picture! The curry and soba that followed were too much for my stomach, but they were delicious!

Today I have a late start at work, so I decided to have lunch at a ramen shop before heading to the office. As I was walking towards the shop, I found out that it was closed! I was disappointed, but I didn't have time to dwell on it. I looked around for another place to eat and ended up finding a noodle shop near the station. I saw a sign outside advertising "Vegetable Curry" and decided to try it instead of ramen. I ordered the Special Curry Rice Bowl Set (590 yen) and quickly received my food. I sat at a table towards the back and enjoyed my meal. The soba noodles were smooth and the broth was slightly sweet with green onions. The curry was filled with lots of vegetables like ground chicken, onions, carrots, and eggplant. The rice was cooked perfectly and went well with the flavorful curry. It was a cold day, so I added some shichimi spice for extra warmth and flavor. The curry was quite filling, and I left the restaurant feeling satisfied. It was a quick and delicious meal, and I really enjoyed eating at this noodle shop.

I was on a business trip and looking for dinner near the hotel when I came across this restaurant. The menu board outside caught my eye with a listing for "Soba and Croquette Don Set". Intrigued by the mysterious menu, I decided to give it a try. I purchased a ticket from the ticket machine inside the restaurant and handed it to the owner. The restaurant had a spacious interior with table seating at the back. When my order was ready, I picked it up at the counter. The soba broth was slightly sweet and dark in color. The croquette was the typical potato croquette. Although the combination was delicious, I couldn't help but wonder if it really needed to be in a "donburi" bowl (laughs). At 510 yen, the cost performance was great. As I was enjoying my meal, another salaryman walked in. He didn't buy a ticket but went straight to the back of the restaurant to order alcohol. It turns out this soba restaurant also serves as a drinking establishment, offering a variety of appetizers like tempura, croquettes, and cold tofu. It might be a good place for a group outing. Thank you for the meal.

I reluctantly had lunch here at my workplace. They said they could serve cold dishes, so I ordered the vegetable tempura soba (cold) for 420 yen. It took quite a while to be served, maybe because the tempura was freshly fried. It was decently tasty.

I visited "Koiki Soba" around 11 am on a day in July 2021. Located right outside Inari-cho Station, this soba shop offers both standing and sitting options. The small shop had only one customer when I arrived, creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. I chose the "Shrimp Tempura Soba" for ¥480 using the ticket machine. I presented my ticket at the order counter and received my food after a short 2-minute wait. The tempura was not too big, but the small shrimp had a nice texture and crunch. The sweetness of the onions and the juicy flavor of the shrimp were distinctive. The tempura seemed freshly fried, and the slightly sweet broth with a rich base complemented the soba noodles and tempura well. I sprinkled some chili pepper from the table to enjoy the Kanto-style shrimp tempura soba. The portion was not large, so I finished it quickly. Overall, it was a delicious B-class style tempura soba. "Koiki Soba" is recommended for those who prefer a slightly stronger broth. It is conveniently located near the station and offers a variety of menu options, making it a place where you can enjoy coming back multiple times.

I visited "Koisui Soba" located near Inaricho Station on the Ginza Line. I was surprised to see "Koisui" instead of "Komoro"! I know the chain store Komoro Soba, but I didn't know about Koisui! When I searched on Tabelog, I found out they have branches in Asakusa and Hirai. I arrived at 7:35 and there was already one customer. They open at 7:30. I was planning to order the tempura soba, but they had a morning set for the same price which included inari sushi, so I went for that. The morning set (tempura soba) costs 390 yen. While waiting, I checked out the place. Near the entrance, there is a standing space with back-to-back seating. There are also chairs available. Surprisingly, there were a few 4-seater tables at the back, which I couldn't see from outside. There were many izakaya menu items on the wall! Looks like they serve alcohol too. But it must be tough due to the alcohol ban because of COVID-19. Then my order arrived! The broth was dark. When I tasted it, it was surprisingly sweet! It was as sweet as the broth of a stew! But it wasn't bad. In fact, I started to like it after a while. The tempura was mainly made of onions. It was really good! The batter was thin, and the onions were roughly cut. Normally, tempura gets soggy when soaked in broth, but this one had a rough texture with the onions coming apart nicely. This might be the ideal tempura. The soba noodles looked like pre-cooked ones. But they had a slight chewiness, which was unexpected and quite good. Overall, I was very satisfied with the tempura. I would rate it 3.5 stars. It's been a while since I had standing soba and I think I hit the jackpot. Koisui Soba, not Komoro Soba. I like it. Thank you for the meal. 2021.04

I arrived at Asakusa station at 2:00 pm and headed to Azumabashi, passing through the Kaminarimon gate and praying at Senso-ji temple until 3:00 pm. I got the temple seal and the Daikokuten seal. At 4:00 pm, I enjoyed a Menchi skewer alone while couples around me were eating. As I walked east on Denboin-dori, I encountered the charming "Shiranami Gonin Otoko" group. The Tokyo Skytree came into view at 4:11 pm, and I marveled at its grandeur. At 4:23 pm, I enjoyed the Sumida River Walk and at 4:30 pm, I passed a lovely park with a view of the Tokyo Skytree before entering Solamachi. I bought a "Strong Carbonated Water" and a sandwich at Kitano Ace at 4:56 pm. I then took the train from Tokyo Skytree station to Asakusa station, passing through Shin-Nakamise at 5:28 pm. I took a break and was tempted by Ultraman at 5:47 pm. Disappointed by his lackluster performance, I left and headed to Ueno station, feeling frustrated. At 5:56 pm, I discovered "Koisui Soba" next to the subway entrance. Although I wasn't hungry, I couldn't resist and went in. I ordered the "Shrimp Tempura Soba" for 480 yen and as I took a photo, I overheard a conversation between a male staff member and a cute young lady about TikTok and having over 10,000 followers. My ears perked up, and I was secretly excited. The window with a view of the subway stairs caught my attention. The open window allowed a refreshing breeze to flow in, creating a pleasant atmosphere. I sat at the counter seat and enjoyed my meal at Koisui Soba. The shrimp tempura soba was delicious, unlike the disappointing Ultraman encounter. I became a fan of Koisui Soba and felt refreshed both physically and mentally. I continued walking towards Ueno station at 6:20 pm.

I stopped by in the middle of work. I thought it might be a chic little soba restaurant from the name, so I bought the "large mori soba" from the ticket machine. The inside of the restaurant had a mix of soba restaurant and izakaya vibes, with groups enjoying lunch drinks in the back box seats. I sat at the counter and started eating, and it was just your typical standing soba restaurant fare. Of course, the price was reasonable, so I didn't have any complaints. The dipping sauce was on the sweeter side, which was okay for me (this is just my personal preference).

I visited this place after work on a regular night. I looked at the menu outside and decided on the shrimp tempura soba. The interior of the restaurant is long and narrow. They also have dishes like simmered offal that are good for drinking at night. I purchased my meal ticket, got some water myself, and sat down. After a while, I received my soba. The dipping sauce was on the sweeter and richer side. I personally liked the texture of the soba. The main dish was the shrimp tempura, which was delicious. The taste matched the price, but the portion of noodles was a bit small. It might be good for a quick breakfast. Thank you for the meal. I'll visit again for breakfast next time.

Oh, look! There's a stylish soba shop here? There are still TGS locations I haven't visited yet. So far, I've visited the shops in Hirai, Asakusa, and Naka-Itabashi, and there were memorable menu items. The curry croquette at the Hirai shop. However, that's not something you see at other shops... At the Naka-Itabashi shop, they had a healthy option with warm egg and spinach soba. When I see this, I can't help but wonder if this chain is related to Bunsho or Fuji Soba. Can I find a distinctive menu item at this shop as well?... In the end, I went for the cold soba because of the summer heat. I know this shop cooks the noodles fresh each time, which is why I chose it. I wait for a while. The soba that came out had a good amount for a special size, but I wish there was a bit more. Considering the price, it's not bad. The taste was refreshing and the noodles were firm. The dipping sauce was smooth without any sharp flavors. The tempura was not freshly fried but still warm and easily broken apart with chopsticks. Changing the taste with the grated radish in the dipping sauce was also good. This shop has table seats in the back that are not visible from the outside. The shape of the space is more like a Tetris Z-piece than a eel bed. It's perfect for meeting people discreetly at a TGS! Now, is this the completion of visiting all the locations for this chain? Oh, it looks like there's a Ginza shop as well. Kameya also has only the Ginza location left. Maybe I should visit all of them at once.

Second in the stylish series... Asakusa was the first stop, and the popular spot there is the meat soba shop... But what about this place? I first visited this soba shop in Inari-cho over 20 years ago, when the area was still lined with row houses. Back then, near Inari-cho Station, there was a building with a Belochie sign, where the Eiju Hospital was located. I vaguely remember a tobacco shop and the only standing soba shop in the area, but I can't recall the name. I remember it being delicious though... This stylish place turns into an izakaya at night. Even though I have lived near Inari-cho for about 10 years, this was my first time visiting as a stylish place. I arrived just before 10:30 AM and pressed the morning set button. I chose the inari sushi with no soft-boiled egg and the cold soba with tempura. Interestingly, I was the only customer in the restaurant. I saw some posters from the 1970s, including Carol. The owner seemed to be from the same generation. I got distracted, but I heard the sound of a microwave coming from the kitchen. It seemed like they were reheating the tempura, possibly microwaving it first and then frying it again, which took quite a bit of time. Unfortunately, the tempura ended up being cold.

Before work, I had breakfast. This time, I just made it in time for the morning service at 10 o'clock, so I decided to try pressing the "morning service" button. The morning service offers a selection of discounted breakfast sets to choose from. You select your item at the counter when you hand over your food ticket. This time, I chose the warm egg and spinach soba noodles with 2 pieces of inari sushi set. There were counter seats and table seats in the back. Since no one was there, I waited for my soba noodles at a table in the back. The "recommended" duck and green onion chashu caught my eye on the wall. I received a notification that my meal was ready and went to the counter to pick up my soba noodles. It took about 5 minutes. The soba noodles came with spinach, a warm egg, and garnished with green onions. It also came with 2 pieces of inari sushi for 390 yen, a great deal. The soba noodles were the normal type with a rough surface. I grabbed a mouthful and slurped it down in a spirited manner like an Edo local. I almost choked and tears started flowing (laughs). The inari sushi was small and shaped like a pouch. The sweet and seasoned tofu skin was delicious. It went well with the soba noodles. I found a container of shichimi spice that reminded me of a beef bowl restaurant. I removed the round lid and sprinkled some on my soba noodles. I tried a small amount. This time, it seemed to go down the wrong way. I choked again and tears came out. It must have looked pretty bad from the outside, probably (laughs). I finished the broth while crying. Huh? Something's there. I found an eggshell in the bowl. I usually don't leave anything, but I decided to leave this. As I left, I returned my dishes to the return window and simply said, "Thank you for the meal," before leaving the restaurant in tears. I wonder how the owner saw me? ( *´艸`)

I had vegetable tempura soba for dinner at Koiki Soba, located near the Inaricho Station on the Ginza Line, for 390 yen. The cold soba noodles were firm and refreshing, topped with freshly fried hot vegetable tempura. It was much more delicious than I had expected based on previous reviews. It was a great deal compared to a nearby standing soba shop that charges almost double the price for a similar quality soba. The decor in the restaurant is quite unique, with what seems to be the owner's hobby of 80s-style decorations on the walls. I will definitely try their hot soba next time.

Once again, I found myself at a standing soba noodle shop in the morning. Many of these shops are open early in the morning, which is really convenient. What's great is that the morning menu is affordable and attractive. The morning menu usually offers smaller portions, includes natto (fermented soybeans), and the profit for the shop is made through volume sales. For customers, it's a very appreciated menu. Standing in front of the ticket machine, I always take a moment to decide. The shop's recommendation is always in the top left corner of the machine. This time, there was a set with shrimp tempura donburi, but I decided to go for the vegetable tempura soba. I took my ticket to the kitchen counter at the back. To my surprise, there was another menu there - the morning service set! I was amazed by the variety of affordable sets available in the morning. I handed over my ticket for the vegetable tempura soba. The soba noodles had a gentle wave to them, lacking in firmness, with a slightly rough surface. The flavor was mild, and the broth was light and easy to drink. I prefer a stronger flavor personally. The tempura was freshly fried after ordering, so it was still crispy and hot. It consisted of only onions and carrots, with a delightful sweetness when bitten into. It was a delicious tempura. I couldn't help but wonder about the morning set. Just as I was about to ask, I found it - the "morning service" option tucked away in the bottom right corner of the machine. It was not prominently displayed like the other recommendations. It seemed like they wanted to encourage customers to order higher-priced items if possible. Overall, it was an interesting discovery.

This is Kosui Soba☆ Inarimachi branch. Tempura soba... 390 yen. This shop is located next to Inarimachi Station (lol). Today, I went back to my parents' house to do some renovation work on the toilet (ended up taking two days to finish). On the way there, I came across this shop. Although there was a sign saying "preparation in progress", they were open (lol). The staff seemed a bit low-energy when the boss came in, but they greeted us politely. They use fresh noodles here. The noodles were freshly boiled. The tempura was also freshly fried, but the size was small and the frying method was not to my liking. The serving tray was quite worn out. Overall, it's just a normal standing soba shop, I guess? Thank you for the meal.

I feel like eating croquette soba at Tamaya. Regular croquettes go well with it. I don't need fancy croquettes. The soup was delicious, and I ended up drinking a lot of it \(//∇//)\.

A standing soba restaurant located near Inari-cho Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. The shop is called Koiki Soba, but it seems that it used to be called Sennen Soba. I tried the morning soba there on my way out in the morning. When I entered the shop, I was greeted with a cheerful "Welcome!" from the back of the shop, but I hesitated in front of the ticket machine. There was a selection of morning soba at the end of the row of traditional dishes. However, there was no mention of what morning soba was around the ticket machine, but I remembered seeing something written on the storefront... I decided to just go with it and paid ¥390. I walked through the somewhat messy shop to the back kitchen to submit my ticket. There, I confirmed that there were several options for morning soba. Basically, the soba comes with two pieces of inari sushi. I had imagined it would come with tempura, but if you choose tempura, it comes as a single item, and if you add a hot spring egg, the set comes with spinach. Prioritizing the side dish, I chose the tempura soba and inari sushi. After ordering, I was told to wait for about 2 minutes while the noodles were boiled, so I secured a table in the back corner. I waited while listening to the relatively loud AM radio playing in the shop and observing the shop. When my order was ready, I was called to the serving counter. The inari sushi, dark and black, was served on two small plates, but when I said I only needed one, the slightly surprised older man working there took one away. Back at my table, I faced the soba. The broth was a dark soy sauce color. The noodles were thin and firm. The tempura was mainly onion with some chopped green onions, in a traditional dark style. The noodles had a chewy texture, like they were freshly boiled. The broth had a strong taste, as it appeared, with a hint of sweetness. The tempura consisted of chopped onions. The oiliness may have been a bit overwhelming, but when you bite into the crispy onions, the sweetness comes out. The inari sushi in the set seemed to be a pre-made product. It was a bit too sweet and salty, so one piece was enough. Perhaps because it was past the morning rush, the older man was the only one working. The tempura seemed to be fried in the shop. In addition to soba, they also have a variety of rice dishes, and what caught my attention was the handwritten menu displayed inside. It seems to turn into an izakaya at night, with a lively list of appetizers and various brands of sweet potato shochu written down. So, for now, I gained 1 point of experience in dark soy sauce, this was my morning in Inari-cho.

"Sui" ... It seems to be a word born in the Edo period, with a sense of allure, determination, and a refreshing personality. It seems to refer to someone who is sharp, has their own thoughts, and is not overly pushy. It was a term used for cool geishas, or something similar to that. Close to that is "Koikui." Even if someone is usually clumsy, they come through and make a strong impression when it counts. That's the kind of image I have for this soba restaurant. I had been turned down multiple times before. According to Tabelog, they are open on Saturdays, but I suspect they may not be open or only open for breakfast. Today is a weekday, so I decided to drop by the restaurant. I thought if they are not open today, they might have closed down. As I arrived, I saw the curtain hanging outside, so I entered. The interior of the restaurant was quite unique, almost psychedelic. I chose the tanuki soba for 350 yen and waited for a bit. When my order was ready, I was called to pick it up. The restaurant had standing eating areas near the entrance, and I could see table seating in the back. I sat down and tried the soba. The portion was small, but the noodles had a good texture. The broth had a dark color and a slightly sweet soy sauce flavor. It was an average taste and portion for the price. That's how I felt about this restaurant.