Hachioji Bypass Uchikoshi Intersection West Store on the 1st floor with affiliated parking available. Visited around 11 am on a weekday shortly after opening. Upon entering through the heavy doors, I was seated at the counter near the entrance and decided on the Duck Soba Set for 1,450 yen from the menu with some photos. I placed my order with a lovely waitress in a clean uniform who showed genuine hospitality. The Duck Soba Set arrived after about 7 minutes, along with advice to dip the soba gradually into the duck broth for a more elegant experience. The presentation of the dish was beautiful, and I couldn't help but smile. I carefully picked up a portion of soba, dipped it into the rich broth, and savored the exquisite flavors. The combination of the flavorful broth with the well-prepared soba was a delightful experience. I enjoyed the cool and refreshing soba by sipping and slurping it slowly. The set also included a spicy dipping sauce, which added another dimension to the meal. By adding a touch of wasabi to the soba and dipping it into the fragrant sauce, I experienced another moment of bliss. The smooth and complex spicy sauce was a perfect complement to the soba. The accompanying soba-yu was served with care and was just as enjoyable with its two types of broth. All of this for 1,450 yen. The high level of service from the staff, the variety of delicious dishes, and the affordable prices make this place stand out. Could this be the pinnacle of the prestigious Masudaya? I look forward to trying the larger set next time! 5/4 3.24 PayPay accepted.

Costco return on Sunday. It's still hot, so let's have some cold soba for lunch♪(*´Д｀*) We visited [Itasoba Wazen Kitano Masudaya] located near Kitano station on the Keio Line. Although I had known about its existence for a long time, I had never visited due to parking issues (the first floor of the store is narrow with large pillars, making it difficult). However, thanks to the detailed parking guidance provided by my reliable brother, we were able to park smoothly in a coin parking lot behind the store♪(^-^)v Thank you♪＼(^o^)／ We climbed the stairs to the 2nd floor of the store. It was past 1:00 pm on Sunday, and the restaurant was full of customers, bustling with activity. We had to wait for a few minutes before being seated in the restaurant. We sat at a slightly old-fashioned 4-person table and were served cold soba tea (*´-`)ホッ We ordered: - Ita soba ¥1,180: We ordered this because it's the name of the restaurant. It's said to be 2.5 servings, so we decided to share it. - Morijiru ¥330 x 2: We ordered the dipping soup separately. We chose the regular soba soup, made with dried bonito flakes from Yamakawa. The flavor of the bonito broth was good, but I found it a bit strong. It might taste better after drinking alcohol. The soba is made from various soba from Uonuma, Tochigi, and other parts of Japan, ground in the store's stone mill. Although the presentation was different from the menu photo, the large plate of soba arrived between my husband and me, a cushion-sized portion! (≧◇≦) Impressive! :(；ﾞﾟ'ωﾟ'): (I won't mention who, but my reliable brother was able to finish this by himself... truly amazing!!((((；ﾟДﾟ))))))) The cold, firm soba had a smooth texture and a good bite, making it delicious♪(*´ω｀*) However, I couldn't really smell the soba's aroma... I guess it's because I'm looking forward to the new soba season? σ(^_^;) We also ordered: - Seasonal vegetable tempura ¥1,180: The tempura is fried in a blend of cottonseed oil and sesame oil, making the coating thin and crispy♪(o^^o) Although there was warm tempura dipping sauce for two, we preferred to use the coarse salt provided. The tempura had good oil removal and a light texture, making it delicious♪(*´˘`*)♡ We were surprised by the ginger tempura among the zucchini, young corn, okra, eggplant, sweet potato, and pumpkin. It was a unique taste that took us by surprise! (´⊙ω⊙`) It's more like a snack than soba, and it's a good flavor to enjoy as a snack!d(^_^o) We shared the soba, so we had a lot of soup left over (^_^;) It might be better to reduce the portion a bit and lower the price. The soba-yu was a light, watery type. Although the tempura was more delicious, the impression was good. The menu also has a variety of appetizers, so those who enjoy appetizers before soba might appreciate this place♪(*´-`) Even at around 2:00 pm when we finished our meal, there were still customers coming in, showing that it's a popular restaurant. We paid with PayPay, ¥3,020 in total. When we showed the parking receipt from the affiliated coin parking lot, they said, "It's exactly 1 hour. Please pay here!" and charged us ¥100 for the parking fee. I was also surprised that you can park for 1 hour for ¥100 at the south exit of Kitano station. It's a grateful service (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)♡ For those with large cars, please study the parking lot in advance before using it♪ They also have a good lunch set on weekdays.

Toro-ro Seiro, large portion for 1500 yen. Visited during the Obon holiday at 12:20 with 2 people. The restaurant was full, so we had to wait outside for about 15 minutes. Once we were seated, it took another 15 minutes for our food to be ready! The soba was delicious, with a nice texture. The toro-ro soup was made with yam and was rich and flavorful, the best I've had so far. About halfway through eating, the toro-ro started to run out because it was sticking too much to the soba, so I added more soba broth and managed to finish it all. I left feeling very satisfied and full. It's a popular restaurant, so next time I want to come on a weekday when there's no wait and try their set menu.

Soba noodles for 1180 yen, sesame sauce for 490 yen, and grated yam soup for 580 yen. Two people arrived at the restaurant on Saturday at 1:00 pm. The restaurant was full, so they had to wait outside for about 10 minutes before being seated. It took another 10 minutes for the food to be served. The soba noodles were delicious, and the sesame sauce was rich and flavorful. The grated yam soup was also very tasty. The portion sizes were quite large, so it would have been easier to eat if they were smaller. The restaurant was clean and the service was good. Despite the large seating area, it was always full during lunchtime, which is understandable considering how satisfying the food was.

I have visited Masudaya in Kitano, Hachioji City, which has a luxurious feel, but since it was a long time ago before the renovation, it felt like a first visit. I arrived around 11:30 and was surprised to see several groups of senior customers already there. I was seated at a table by the window and looked through the menu. After some consideration, I decided to go with the classic Tempura Soba Set for 1550 yen. There was a bit of a wait due to backorders, but the set was served on a tray after about 10 minutes. It was a well-prepared Tempura Soba set with no shortcuts. Both the soba and tempura were well-made, filling, and delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Taste 4.2, Service 3.5, Atmosphere 3.6, Value for money 3.2, Drinks 3.2 On Respect for the Aged Day, amidst occasional heavy rain, I went to visit the grave. Thanks to some stroke of luck or maybe a clear weather charm, I miraculously managed to avoid getting rained on during the visit. Afterwards, I headed to my usual spot, Masuda-ya. It was just before 12 o'clock, and about 60% of the tables were already occupied. I chose a window-side table for four. I ordered a bottle of beer, bonito sashimi, and duck soba. A few minutes later, the dishes arrived. The bonito sashimi was delicious. The duck soba had just the right seasoning for me and was easy to eat. After finishing my meal, I closed with some soba broth and left the restaurant. Thank you for the meal!

On the last Sunday of July, at 1:30 PM, my wife and I visited a restaurant in Hachioji City that was participating in the PayPay festival with a 25% cashback offer, which was the final day of the event. The restaurant was full, and we had to wait as the third group in line. There was a bench near the entrance on the second floor, so the wait was not too bad. The restaurant even had a lift on the stairs for wheelchair users to access the second floor, which was impressive. After a 15-minute wait, we were seated at a table. The restaurant had many tables, so the turnover of customers was quick. We were served cold buckwheat tea, which was refreshing on a hot day. The staff continuously offered refills, and we ended up getting four refills during our visit. The menu included seasonal soba dishes, and we ordered the Sesame Sauce Soba with Smelt Fish and Vegetable Tempura (tax included 1,680 yen) with extra noodles for me and the Small Shrimp Tempura Soba (tax included 1,580 yen) for my wife. While waiting for our food, I looked around the restaurant. I had visited the restaurant about 15 years ago, and it had been renovated since then. The window seats facing the Kitano Kaido were now regular tables separated by curtains. The service was faster now, and our food arrived in about 8 minutes. The Sesame Sauce Soba was delicious with a smooth texture, and the sesame sauce complemented it well. The highlight was the tempura, especially the smelt fish tempura, which had a thick and fluffy texture. The vegetable tempura was also satisfying. My wife enjoyed her shrimp tempura soba as well. Overall, we were very satisfied with our visit. The parking underneath the restaurant was difficult to navigate, but there is free parking for 2 hours at nearby coin parking lots. We will definitely visit again.

I visited a popular restaurant on Sunday at 1:30 PM and there was a 10-person wait. The restaurant is large so the turnover is fast, but I gave it a rating of 3.4. I had 2.5 servings of soba noodles served on a wooden board. The soba noodles come with a separate dipping sauce, but if you order 2.5 servings for one person, you also get an extra serving of dipping sauce with grated yam for a total of 1430 yen. The price is cheap for 2.5 servings. The last 0.5 serving was a bit challenging, but I enjoyed the smooth texture of the noodles. By 2:30 PM, there were empty seats, but I still had to wait in line, which is why I rated it 3.4. Overall, it was good value for delicious soba noodles.

Date and Time: Sunday, around 12:00 Reservation: Yes (1 day in advance, invited) Waiting: None Number of People: 3 Seating: Four-person table Frequency: First visit Stay: 3 hours Payment: Cash Food Menu - Appetizer - Pickled mackerel: ¥880 (tax included) - Duck meatball: ¥520 (tax included) - Seared amberjack: ¥980 (tax included) - Seared duck breast: ¥1080 (tax included) - Nanohana soba galette (complimentary) - Rolled omelette: ¥780 (tax included) - Shiitake mushroom and small shrimp tempura: ¥980 (tax included) - Soba noodles (serving for 2-5 people): ¥980 (tax included) - Miso soup: ¥260 (tax included) Drink Menu - Saku no Hana Junmai Ginjo sake: ¥770 (tax included) - Recommended local sake by the owner (Shinomiya): ¥880 (tax included) - Recommended local sake by the owner (Miyasen): ¥880 (tax included) Good Points - Spectacular soba noodles - Various dipping sauces available - Well-rounded selection of dishes Bad Points - Long wait without a reservation - Atmosphere more like a family restaurant than a soba shop The day before, I received a message from a regular at a certain Japanese restaurant asking, "Where are we eating tomorrow?" "I haven't decided yet!" "Let's go for soba in the afternoon!" "Got it!" And so, the owner of the Japanese restaurant, the regular, and I, three people in total, visited the soba shop recommended by the owner. It's called Masudaya and located just across the street from Kitano Station. Although there are many Masudaya shops in the area, I had never been to any of them before, so this was my first visit. It seems that each shop has its own unique features. When we arrived at the restaurant, there was quite a line. It was even longer than the queue at the famous hundred restaurants we visited last time! Fortunately, we had made a reservation, so we were able to enter right away. We sat at a table in the back. As soon as we sat down, we were served soba tea with a delightful aroma. As we all love sake, we started with sake before the soba. I chose Saku no Hana Junmai Ginjo for the toast. It had a rounded taste with a good finish. The appetizer was fried soba noodles. They were crispy and made a great snack. For dishes, we ordered pickled mackerel, duck meatball, seared amberjack, and seared duck breast. The pickled mackerel had a nice vinegar flavor and went well with sake. The duck meatball had a perfect balance of tenderness and texture. The seared amberjack had a flavorful taste and a quality fatty texture, almost like fatty tuna. It was served with a generous amount of condiments, which was great. The seared duck breast had a firm texture with a strong bite. Next, I ordered the recommended local sake, Shinomiya. It had a sparkling sensation that was almost like champagne. At this point, the owner recommended the Nanaohana soba galette as a complimentary dish from the chef. It was delicious, with nanohana (rapeseed blossoms), shirasu (whitebait), and cheese inside. The flavor combined well with the soba noodles. It's a must-order dish. We also added rolled omelette and shiitake mushroom and small shrimp tempura. The rolled omelette had a rich umami flavor and natural sweetness. The sake was replenished with Miyasen, a local sake recommended by the owner. It was slightly cloudy with a strong bitterness and a refreshing finish. The shiitake mushroom and small shrimp tempura were both crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The shiitake mushroom was juicy, and the shrimp had a good umami flavor and texture. Finally, we had the soba noodles. I ordered a serving for 2-5 people for myself. You can choose a separate dipping sauce for an additional charge, and I chose the traditional miso soup. The soba noodles were impressive, with a fresh and smooth texture and a firm bite. The flavor was a bit subtle, but the dipping sauce had a strong bonito flavor and was delicious. However, it became a bit monotonous towards the end, so it's best to order one more variety for sharing. Well, I managed to finish everything. It was a satisfying meal, and I would love to visit again when I crave a hearty soba meal.

Zosui and Zen at Kitano Masudaya @ Kitano I was taken here by my father who occasionally visits. Be careful when parking as the parking lot is narrow when going by car. The inside of the restaurant is spacious with plenty of seats. I ordered the duck seiro. It's a shame that the soba noodles are not hand-made, but the duck was tender and delicious. My 94-year-old grandfather usually doesn't prefer soba, so he had no comment, but he seemed satisfied and happy after ordering the seasonal soba with soup curry dipping style and finishing it, saying it was delicious! Also, the dressing my father recommended was so delicious that I had to take some home. Thank you for the meal.

The other day, I visited a super famous restaurant in my local area, North Ibaraki Prefecture, which is located just a 5-minute walk from Kita-no Station on the Keio Takao Line and Keio Line in Hachioji City. This restaurant is called Itasoba Wazen Kitano Masudaya. The reason why this local super famous restaurant in Hachioji City is holding on to the name of Nagaya51, who was born in Kanagawa Prefecture and then moved to North Ibaraki City after birth, and never letting it go, is because of the strong and glamorous linkage between Kita-no, the name of the restaurant, and the Nagaya surname of Takashi Nagaya, a famous singer. Now, as for Nagaya51, he was born in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and then moved to North Ibaraki City. During his middle school years, he was a member of the baseball club, but in his third year, he tried javelin throwing at the recommendation of the track and field club advisor, and in just 3 months of practice, he participated in the Junior Olympics javelin throw event, achieving a throw of 77.42m, setting a middle school record and winning a silver medal. As a result, he was invited by the JOC to be a designated javelin thrower, but Nagaya51 refused and continued playing baseball. After entering Meisho Gakuen Hitachi High School, a prestigious school in Ibaraki Prefecture, he made it to the bench from his second year, and during the high school baseball fair in his third year, he hit a big home run that hit the roof of a building outside the Nagara River Stadium, hitting 5 home runs in 6 games and becoming the center of attention. He also recorded a top speed of 146km/h as a pitcher. As a two-way player, he led the team to its first ever final in the Ibaraki Prefectural Tournament in the summer of his third year, but unfortunately, they lost to Joso Gakuin. Although Meisho Hitachi High School has been completely disconnected from the national tournament at Koshien Baseball Stadium, in the 2016 NPB draft, he was selected as an outfielder by the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in the 5th round, jumping into the professional baseball world as a promising star nurtured by Ibaraki Prefecture. At the start of the 2017 season, he began in the minor leagues, but in the Fresh All-Star Game, he played a full game as the 7th batter and right fielder for the Eastern League selection. In the Eastern League, he played in 114 games, reached the official batting average, and despite a batting average of .201, he showed an impressive performance with 10 home runs and 33 RBIs. After the season, he received the Eastern League's Big Hope Award and Effort Award. He made his first appearance in the first team in the official game against the Chunichi Dragons on October 3, after the team's league position was confirmed. In his first at-bat with runners on first and third and two outs in the first inning, he hit a 3-run home run off Shota Kasahara, achieving his first hit, home run, RBI, and run in a single swing. This home run was the 61st first at-bat home run in the history of Japanese professional baseball, but it was the first in the team's history and the sixth in the history of Japanese professional baseball for a high school graduate rookie. He was also used as a starter in the next day's game against the Chunichi Dragons, the team's final game of the regular season, and hit a go-ahead solo home run in his second at-bat in the fifth inning of a 1-1 game. Nagaya51 became the first high school graduate rookie in the post-1950 two-league system to hit home runs in consecutive games from his debut. He was also called up to the first team for the post-season and made his post-season debut as a pinch hitter in the first game of the Climax Series First Stage against the Hanshin Tigers. This was the first time a high school graduate rookie outfielder had participated in the Climax Series for the team, and the second player since Tetsuto Yamada of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows in 2011 to do so for other teams. He also appeared as a pinch hitter in three games in the Climax Series Final Stage against the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. It was the team's first Central League championship since 1998, and he ===========

Located in Kita-no, Tokyo. I had lunch here after visiting a grave. The restaurant has been renovated and looks beautiful, but the parking lot is a bit small and it can be difficult to maneuver if you're not good at backing up. Originally a soba restaurant, they offer dishes like duck nanban and plate soba which look delicious. But today I had the curry nanban udon for 1030 yen. The curry has a strong Japanese flavor with a rich broth. It's a bit light for my taste, but since many elderly customers frequent this place, it's understandable. The pork belly is well-boiled and served with crunchy onions. The udon noodles are thin and slightly soft, but they have a decent chewiness and taste good. Personally, I prefer a thicker curry. Probably a family-run restaurant, they provide attentive service. Thank you for the meal.

I finally visited a soba restaurant that I had been curious about for a while. The parking space on the 1st floor of the shop was too narrow and obstructed by pillars, making it extremely difficult for me to park. After struggling to park multiple times, I managed to park but was worried that I might not be able to exit depending on how other cars parked, so I moved to a nearby coin parking lot. The restaurant is on the 2nd floor, and the clean interior was quite crowded. I was planning to order soba, but the fact that the dipping sauce was sold separately made the soba bowl seem a bit expensive. Seeing the customer next to me enjoying a katsu-don that looked delicious, I decided to order the katsu-don set (¥1,130). As expected, the portion of soba was small. The flavor of the soba was not very strong, but it was decently tasty. The katsu-don was also decently delicious. The young staff members were friendly and provided good service. Overall, while the soba may not be exceptional, I think the atmosphere and overall experience at this restaurant are not bad.

Zosan-ya Hoku-no Masudaya is a popular and slightly elegant soba restaurant located about 260 meters southwest of Kitano Station's central south exit on the Keio Line, just west of the Uchikoshi intersection where the Kitano Kaido and Hachioji Bypass intersect. The restaurant was founded in 1973. When I arrived at the restaurant around 1:30 pm, there were about 10 customers inside. I sat at a table on the second floor and ordered the Sakura Ebi Tempura Oroshi Soba for 1380 yen. The dish arrived shortly after, served in a large bowl with soba noodles, grated daikon radish, thinly sliced cucumber, Sakura shrimp tempura, and chopped seaweed. The Sakura shrimp tempura was made using fresh shrimp, with each shrimp fried separately to create a crispy texture. The flavor was delicious and fragrant. The dish also came with a separate serving of dipping sauce, chopped green onions, and wasabi. When I mixed everything together and took a bite, the combination of flavors was delightful. The soba noodles had a light green color reminiscent of young leaves in spring, and the texture was soft and satisfying. Overall, the meal was excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I had the recommended seasonal soba dish "Hachioji Genkibuna Shiitake and Shrimp Tempura Soba." The tempura was crispy and the shrimp was juicy. The shiitake mushrooms were flavorful and delicious.

The appearance is beautiful. The soba noodles are delicious. I'm not a big fan of tempura, but the pink salt they use here is fantastic, like a crispy rice cracker. The woman who served us was very kind to us, even though we were not familiar with the menu. I would love to go back again.

Hachioji City, Kitano Station "Itasoba Washo Masudaya" - Ita-wasa (Suzuhira kamaboko, Ome's authentic wasabi) - Rolled omelette (Kobayashi Poultry Farm from Shichikoku) - Ita-soba 2.5 servings.

The buckwheat noodles are cheap, priced at 1000 yen or less for 2-5 servings. You can choose a separate order of soup, and this time I chose duck and green onion which had a great taste. This is something I would recommend sharing with a few people.