On a Tuesday afternoon, after a sudden downpour of rain, the weather cleared up in the evening and I decided to visit a soba restaurant called "Kandayabusoba" that I had been wanting to go to for a while. This restaurant has a history dating back to 1880, just 13 years after the Edo period, making it a 143-year-old establishment. Despite a fire 10 years ago that destroyed the historic building, the restaurant reopened in a new modern structure. I arrived at the restaurant around 6:20 pm and was greeted by a veteran waiter who seated me at the counter by the window. I ordered a beer, seasonal tempura, and a special dish called "aiyaki" that caught my eye on the menu. The beer arrived quickly, followed by a delicious plate of kamaboko. The seasonal tempura, consisting of six different vegetables, was a perfect accompaniment to my drink. I also ordered a sake and the "aiyaki" dish, which turned out to be the highlight of my meal. The combination of duck meat and grilled leeks in duck fat was absolutely delicious. The sake was smooth and elegant, complementing the flavors of the food perfectly. Overall, it was a delightful dining experience at a restaurant with a rich history and delicious food.

After accompanying my mother to the hospital, we had a late lunch at the "Kanda Yabusoba" for the first time in a while. As expected, their cold seiro soba is delicious and consistently good (priced at 990 yen per serving, so it's to be expected). Even my mother, who has a small appetite, enjoyed a serving of cold seiro soba. Suddenly, I felt like eating ginkgo nuts, so I ordered some. Although peeling off the thin skin was a bit of a hassle, they were also delicious. The most satisfying thing for me was seeing my mother happy with the meal. ☺️