On a rare cloudy Sunday afternoon for this time of year, I made my way to Nakameguro. The purpose was to visit this soba restaurant that I hadn't been to in a while. Located just 2-3 minutes from the station and close to the Meguro River, I expected it to be crowded. Upon arrival a little before 2 pm, there were already 3 groups of 6 people waiting in line. I hesitated but decided to join the line, and soon after, 7-8 more people lined up behind me. As a result, I ended up waiting for about 30 minutes before finally being seated. The layout of the restaurant had not changed much, but the central large table was divided into sections with acrylic panels, and I was seated at one of the sides. The atmosphere inside was surprisingly calm, with the staff not rushing around, and many people leisurely enjoying soba and sake. I started with a beer (Heartland small bottle) and ordered two dishes as appetizers. "Wasabi Ohitashi": thinly sliced stem wasabi pickled in soy sauce, not as strong in flavor as it looks. The texture was good and suitable as an appetizer, although I found the chopped seaweed on top unnecessary. "Duck Roast": 5-6 slices of duck breast cooked with low-temperature method were arranged on scallions, sprinkled with finely chopped green onions, and drizzled with a slightly sweet soy sauce-based sauce. The pink, juicy meat had a hint of spiciness, and when wrapped with the scallions, it was quite delicious. I continued with "Kakiarare Seiro" soba. The kakiarare consisted of small scallops and diced shrimp coated in seaweed-flavored batter and deep-fried. The soba noodles were made from coarsely ground flour, giving it a rustic texture. The aroma and texture were excellent, and the soba paired well with the flavorful dipping sauce. Unfortunately, the black bowl didn't showcase the color of the sauce well, but I believe it would have looked better in a white ceramic bowl. The soba broth was light and clear, allowing the flavor of the sauce to shine through, and I savored every drop. Despite its popularity due to its location, the restaurant provided a comfortable and relaxing soba dining experience. It's recommended to visit after 3 pm on weekends for a more leisurely atmosphere. Either way, this soba restaurant holds a special place in my heart and I will definitely return in the future.

Nakameguro is a 3-4 minute walk from the station. There is a top-class soba restaurant called "Masenbo" in Nakameguro. I've been thinking about going there for almost 10 years since my workplace was in Nakameguro. Every time I think about going, it's their regular holiday (every Tuesday and Wednesday). Finally, today's lunch. Nakameguro during the weekday lunchtime. The benefit of telework. The exterior looks like a Western-style restaurant at first glance. The bright red awning is a landmark. However, the interior is a wonderful space with a luxurious atmosphere. Even though it's late September, the days are still hot and humid. I decided to choose cold soba to start with. There are about 10 menu options. I was surprised to find udon on the back of the menu at a famous soba restaurant. If they have it, I almost always order the duck soba for ¥2000. The tempura soba is ¥2500. And you can only choose one type of tempura from shrimp, conger eel, tsukune, and kakiage... and it's ¥2500, which is a bit much. So, I ordered the "Masenbo" named after the restaurant. - Masenbo (wasabi ohitashi, spicy daikon, bonito flakes, kaiware) ¥1500 After waiting (or being made to wait) for about 20 minutes, the food finally arrived. I immediately started eating. First, the wasabi ohitashi. It was so spicy that it pierced through my nose. It's too spicy... too spicy... The soba noodles are a modest size, but you can tell that they are "proper." However, the overly spicy ohitashi ruined the soba noodles... Maybe I should have just ordered the duck soba... I was a little disappointed because I had high expectations. Well, everyone has different tastes. To each their own. Maybe I'll come back at night to enjoy some drinks and small dishes. If I have the chance.

Visited with 2 people before 5:00 PM on a holiday. There were a few other groups already there, but the restaurant was spacious and we were able to choose our preferred seats. I chose the chilled duck soba for ¥2,000. We also ordered the miso stewed clams for ¥1,300, but were surprised by how small and few they were when they arrived. We were only given 3 clams, so we felt it was not worth it... However, the duck soba was extremely delicious and I will definitely be back for more! On hot days, I tend to crave soba, so I will visit again soon.

I visited for lunch. The sake appetizers were great, personally I enjoyed them. I chose Wasabi Imo (sticky Yam) grilled miso (with plenty of green onions) and grilled chicken (crispy skin) as accompaniments to beer. I especially recommend the grilled miso. Finally, I had some seiro.

When I feel like eating soba noodles, I come here. The portion of soba noodles is moderate. I usually added a rice dish before, but this time I tried a dessert for the first time. Plum bowl for 1500 yen, soba tofu for 710 yen. On hot days, I find the word "plum" attractive, so even though I came to the restaurant with the intention of ordering duck soba noodles, I ended up ordering the plum bowl!! It is consistently delicious. ◎

Tamori-san frequents this soba restaurant, even though I usually prefer udon. Lately, I find myself eating soba more often. I arrived just before 7 pm on a Friday and was seated quickly. I finally tried the natto soba, and it was delicious! The restaurant had a calm atmosphere, despite being in the bustling area of Naka-Meguro station. I wish it was a bit cheaper or had larger portions, but I understand the pricing considering the convenient location.

Located a short walk from Naka-Meguro Station, this soba restaurant by the Meguro River has a stylish atmosphere. It's hard to tell if they're open from the outside, but inside, it's very chic - typical of Naka-Meguro! They offer a variety of soba dishes as well as a good selection of sake and shochu. The prices are a bit on the higher side for the portion sizes, but that's to be expected in Naka-Meguro.

This is my favorite soba restaurant, offering a variety of delicious dishes from appetizers to soba noodles. Reservations are not accepted, so I line up before the 12:00 opening. This time, I was the first in line 20 minutes before opening. By the time it was 10 minutes before opening, there were already over 10 people behind me. When the restaurant opens, everyone orders at once, so the food service is a bit slow. We ordered fried tofu, simmered aburaage, grilled chicken with yuzu pepper, natto soba, and chilled duck nanban. I brought my relatives who were visiting Tokyo for the first time, and they were very satisfied. They said they would like to come back here when they visit Tokyo again.

The amount of soba noodles was quite small for 2000 yen, which made me wonder if it was worth it. The soba noodles were not properly connected and seemed short, which bothered me. However, the tempura bowl was delicious, so I ended up focusing on that and eating the soba noodles on the side.

"Mokusenbo in Nakameguro is a soba restaurant that has been around for over 20 years. They offer options like Natto (with grated daikon, natto, chopped seaweed, bonito flakes, and egg) for ¥1,500, and Mokusenbo (with wasabi, spicy daikon radish, bonito flakes, and daikon sprouts) for ¥1,500. While prices may be a bit high due to the location, you can fully enjoy the flavor of their buckwheat soba and freshly ground 80% buckwheat noodles. The dish named after the restaurant, 'Mokusenbo,' has a slightly stronger spicy flavor than the soba itself. For experiencing the flavors, it is recommended to try the simple steamed noodles or the refreshing 'natto' dish."

"Mokusenbo" is a hidden gem soba restaurant in Nakameguro known to locals. Famous celebrities and food enthusiasts are known to frequent this place. The owner trained for 8 years under a master before opening this shop. The exterior exudes a traditional charm, while the interior is a calm, dimly lit space without background music. It's convenient that they offer continuous service. I ordered the Tempura Soba for 2500 yen, which came with shrimp tempura. The thin, black soba noodles had a nice chewy texture and went down smoothly. The rich tempura dipping sauce was delicious. The tempura was crispy, light, and juicy. I hear their soba dishes are also delicious, so I look forward to trying them next time. It was a delightful meal. Thank you. #Mokusenbo #NakameguroGourmet #NakameguroLunch #NakameguroDinner #soba #deliciousSoba #connectwithfoodlovers #foodstagram #foodiegram #foodporn #foodie #foodielife #foodblogger #foodlover #gourmettravel #foodisjoy #foodiefriends #foodieclub #foodlover #foodlover #connectwithgourmets #KantoGourmet #foodreport #gourmetwriter #foodwriter #bclassgourmetinfo #tokyoeats"

It is located on the way from Naka-Meguro Station to Ikejiri-Ohashi. I went around 7 pm on a weekday, but it was full. The soba noodles cost around 1000 yen per serving, and the plum soba or soba with condiments were around 1500 yen. The tempura soba was 2500 yen. It was delicious, but personally I felt it was a bit expensive.

The soba restaurant I wanted to go to was closed because they had sold out, so I ended up going to this restaurant. It was delicious! I started with soba tofu and sake, then ordered the Mokusenbo (soba). The wasabi dipping sauce was surprisingly spicy, but that was also good. I definitely want to go back to this restaurant!

It took about 10 minutes to walk from Naka-Meguro Station to Ikejiri Ohashi. There was a line in front of the shop, but they moved quickly and we were seated right away. The staff was very kind. There is only one photo of soba, but the quality of the side dishes was very high. I was recommended the tsukune tempura! Both the side dishes, tempura, and soba were very elegant and delicious!

I used this shop located about a 5-minute walk from Naka-Meguro Station. I visited on a holiday after 4 pm when many restaurants had already finished their lunch service. The shop was about 70% full at that time, indicating that it was quite busy. This time, I ordered the cold soba noodles and a mini chicken tenderloin rice bowl out of curiosity. The soba noodles cost around 900 yen, while the mini chicken tenderloin rice bowl was 600 yen, which is relatively pricey. It took about 20 minutes from ordering to being served, which seemed a bit long for soba noodles. As for the taste, the soba noodles had thin noodles with a good texture, easy to eat, and a strong aroma. The dipping sauce had a rich dashi flavor and was not too salty, maintaining a good balance with the soba noodles' aroma. However, the portion size was a bit small for the price, and opting for a larger size would cost around 1,200 yen. The chicken tenderloin rice bowl had well-marinated tenderloin and rice, creating an elegant taste. While the taste was decent, considering the long serving time, pricing, and the inconvenience of cash-only payment, I would rate it this way.

I had warm dipping soba noodles! The noodles were chewy and smooth, and the broth was made with chicken soup which was a bit strong but delicious. Next time, I want to try cold soba noodles when it gets warmer. The natto soba noodles looked delicious with plenty of toppings.

Cherry blossom festival first day. It was crowded even though it was a weekday, so I had to wait since I couldn't get in on the first try. I lined up at the front for the second round, but had to wait for an hour. The speed of serving the food was slow, maybe because it was done carefully, but there were few staff members and it seemed like it was their first day. The amount of tea served was very little, only about half a cup. I had to ask for a refill because of the small amount. The cost might be high? Since the wait was long, the tea kept flowing, but I felt pressured not to drink too much. Everyone was asking for refills. The duck soba with grated yam rice at Masyuenbo Soba was delicious. The soba noodles and soba soup were authentic and tasty. The grated radish and wasabi leaves in the duck soba were spicy and delicious. The balance of grated yam and soy sauce was just right. The authentic soba was delicious, but I felt they should make efforts to improve their customer service during this busy period.

¥1380 Baku Zanbo (Wasabi Ohitashi, Oyata Spicy Daikon, Bonito Flakes, Kaiware) About a 5-minute walk west from Naka-Meguro Station. Take a leisurely walk along the river for lunch. The interior of the restaurant has dim lighting and no background music. The atmosphere is cozy and warm, resembling a bar. All seating is at tables, but there are partitioned seats that can accommodate around 10 people, making it easy for solo diners to feel comfortable. I visited on a weekday just before 1 pm and there was no wait. The menu is quite appealing, with detailed descriptions even for dishes like "natto." I decided to try the cold soba called "Baku Zanbo" which includes wasabi ohitashi, oyata spicy daikon, bonito flakes, and kaiware. The dish was served in about 8 minutes by a skilled chef. Everything was nicely chilled on the plate. The soba noodles were thin with a good texture and chewiness. The wasabi ohitashi was a unique experience, starting off not spicy at all but gradually building up a refreshing heat. The spicy daikon was quite spicy, and the kaiware added a nice touch, perhaps due to the rich soba dipping sauce. The "Baku Zanbo" cold soba features a trio of spicy flavors from the daikon, kaiware, and wasabi ohitashi, followed by a sweet note from the long onion. The variety of spiciness from the vegetables was a delightful revelation. I have tried spicy soba at various places, but this experience was truly exceptional. The soba broth was light and easy to drink, with the oyata spicy daikon becoming sweeter as it warmed up. I looked up oyata spicy daikon and found out that it is a type of daikon grown in the Oyata area of Shimojo Village, Nagano, containing four times the spiciness of regular daikon. It comes in shades of light purple or pure white, very lovely. Just one suggestion... considering the elegant atmosphere, it would be nice to have chopsticks with a finer tip. It adds to the delicacy of the experience. Payment is cash only. Today in early March, the cherry blossoms are still bare. Thank you for the wonderful meal. March, Weekday Thursday, 12:50-13:30.

There is a delicious soba restaurant in Nakameguro that I sometimes visit because I live nearby. The recommended dish here is the kakiage! It is truly unique and delicious, with a crispy texture. They also have a wide variety of sake options and many other side dishes. The soba is also delicious, but the only downside is that it can be a bit pricey, so I can only go occasionally.

I'm feeling a bit under the weather, so I decided to have some nabeyaki udon. Ever since I was a child, whenever I caught a cold, it was always nabeyaki udon for me. The last time I had it, the broth was incredibly refined, but I thought that for nabeyaki, a more robust broth would be better... So I spontaneously decided to order the "Kanto-style" nabeyaki. This is it! This broth is so robust, just what I needed for nabeyaki! And it might just be the menu item with the most toppings. Yes, definitely. In that sense, this is the menu item to choose. The udon is also incredibly delicious. Just be prepared for a long wait until it's served. It's better to enjoy it with a drink!

The restaurant offers a variety of menu items other than just soba noodles, making it enjoyable as an izakaya (Japanese-style pub). The cooking skills are high. I felt that during my last visit, so this time I ordered the natto soba instead of the regular soba noodles. It was simple with plenty of broth, and the soba noodles themselves had a nice texture, so eating the chilled and firm soba noodles with natto was fantastic. They also have dishes like grated yam with miso, deep-fried tofu, natto soba, warabi mochi, udon, and small rice bowls, so I would like to visit again even when I'm not in the mood for soba noodles.