Visit on Saturday at 11:55 AM. This place is always busy whenever you come. I ordered the soba and katsudon set for 1,100 yen, with an extra charge of 130 yen for a large serving of soba. The total came to 1,230 yen. They provide condiments in a very good way here. The large serving of soba allows you to enjoy various flavors until the end.

If you walk straight for about 5 minutes from Musashi Seki Station South Exit, you will find a soba restaurant on your left. They serve Yamagata specialty, Inaniwa soba. They also have a variety of appetizers. First, try the simmered dish. It has a bit of a strong smell, but the taste is really good. Next, try the rolled omelette. It has a creamy texture inside and tastes delicious. Then, the tempura. They seem to use a crispy batter, and it has a consistent taste. Finish with the Inaniwa soba. It has a firm texture and a strong soba aroma, very delicious. It's perfect for a hot day like today. Overall, it was quite delicious! After that, I enjoyed sipping on soba shochu mixed with soba hot water. In Tokyo Nerima, there are plenty of delicious restaurants like this in Musashi Seki.

I arrived at the restaurant on a weekday afternoon at 1 pm, and there was only one person ahead of me, so I was able to be seated after a 10-minute wait. I ordered a set meal of soba noodles and a mini katsudon in large portions. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was very cozy, with regular customers enjoying their soba noodles. It took about 15 minutes for my order to arrive. I was surprised by the thinness and chewiness of the soba noodles. The soba had a great aroma and a strong chewiness, making it very delicious. I was happy to see that the dish came with four different types of condiments: tenkasu (crunchy bits of deep-fried flour batter), sesame seeds, green onions, and grated radish. The mini katsudon had a rich dashi flavor and was very tasty. The wasabi, as indicated in the restaurant's name, had a refreshing spiciness that paired well with the soba noodles. I was delighted to have stumbled upon this restaurant and enjoyed the delicious soba noodles. Thank you for the meal. I will definitely visit again.

Every day is hot, isn't it? On days like this, a refreshing soba lunch is perfect. I tried the "Itasoba," a local specialty from Yamagata Prefecture. It's slightly thicker than zaru soba and has a nice chewiness that I love. Unlike traditional Edo-style soba, Itasoba comes with a lighter soba dipping sauce, allowing for a variety of condiments. The freshly grated wasabi that the restaurant is named after adds a nice touch. From start to finish, you can enjoy changing the flavors with different condiments. The peanuts served as chopstick rests and the cute presentation make the meal even more enjoyable. Today, I ordered the "Summer Tempura Itasoba" as advertised. The tempura featured rare summer fish: young sweetfish, sandfish, and conger eel. The tempura of the young sweetfish was exceptional, with a hint of bitterness that was truly delicious. I had only ever had sweetfish in sweet simmered dishes before, so this was my first time trying it as tempura. The flavor was concentrated in its small body, and I can still vividly remember the taste. The collaboration of conger eel and sandfish, typical summer ingredients, was also fantastic. The tempura was accompanied by okra and a large piece of pumpkin, both delicious as well. The price was 1630 yen for a limited time, and with the 20% PayPay cashback in Nerima Ward until July 31st, it was even more affordable. Before and after the meal, they served a complimentary cold soba tea with a delightful aroma that was very soothing. The restaurant is located just a minute's walk from the nationally famous store "Akidai Nerima Sekimachi Honten," which is also a PayPay participating store. Akidai is well-known nationwide as a greengrocer, but personally, I find their meat to be affordable, fresh, and delicious. In many ways, this limited-time offer during this season is highly recommended.

After work, I didn't feel like having a hot dinner at home, so I decided to stop by a soba restaurant on the way back. I wanted to start with a cold beer, but unfortunately, they had run out of gas for draft beer. So, I ended up ordering a small bottle of beer instead. For snacks, I had edamame and a summer tempura soba with toppings like ayu fish, hamo eel, kisu fish, okra, and pumpkin tempura. The tempura had a crispy batter, especially the wasabi tempura which was like a fritter. The broth was on the sweeter side, so I thought it would have been better with a saltier option when eating soba with wasabi. Overall, it was a delicious and filling meal.

On June 13, 2023, I visited a soba restaurant that I had been curious about. The interior of the restaurant had a calm and clean atmosphere. It's conveniently located near Musashi-Seki Station, making it easily accessible for people in the area. This restaurant opened back in the Showa era when Musashi-Seki was surrounded by greenery and you could see the Seibu Line tracks and even Mount Fuji. After the second generation took over, the restaurant was renamed "Itasoba Wasabi". I ordered the dipping toro soba for 920 yen, duck soup soba for 1120 yen, boiled fava beans, oolong tea, and orange juice. The seasonal fava beans were large with a subtle salty taste, giving them a satisfying crunch and delicious flavor. While enjoying the fava beans, I waited for the soba to arrive. The soba condiments, including tenkasu (crunchy bits of deep-fried tempura batter), sesame seeds, green onions, and grated daikon radish, arrived at the table first. About 10 minutes after ordering, the soba arrived in a surprisingly large bowl! The presentation was quite stylish. The dipping toro soba had grated yam and egg yolk, giving it a smooth sweetness that was delicious. As for the duck soup soba, it was quite unique. In addition to duck meat, it was filled with mitsuba (Japanese wild parsley), meatballs, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and green onions - a generous amount of toppings! The sweet flavor, reminiscent of the dipping sauce for Musashino udon, was unexpectedly sweet. Lastly, the soba broth was served as a finishing touch. It was quite thin for soba broth, with a light taste, aroma, and consistency similar to when you boil dried soba noodles at home. Thank you for the meal.

I entered the restaurant on a Sunday night after 5 pm. There were about 3 groups of customers already there. The exterior looked clean and nice, so I had always wanted to try this soba restaurant. Finally, my wish came true. There were some areas that felt sticky and needed attention, but I was able to use the spacious table at the back. Despite being a soba restaurant, the menu was extensive! (Is it biased to say that for a soba restaurant... haha) There were many delicious looking side dishes as well. Even though it was a hot day, I was drawn to the (probably) most popular item on the menu, the sour and spicy udon. I should have gone for soba instead, as expected, it was too hot. It remained hot even after eating. The other menu items also looked delicious. They provided cups and utensils for children without me having to ask, so I think it's a kid-friendly restaurant as well!!

Visited on May 5th at 12:30 pm. I was craving sushi, so I called 4 restaurants in Nishiogi, Kichijoji, and Mitaka, but they were all fully booked. I thought I could go alone, but I was defeated. So, I came here. I ordered the fried chicken bowl set for 1,000 yen. The fried chicken bowl with spicy grated daikon radish on top was refreshing and delicious. This is my third visit, and all the bowls I've tried have been great. Amazing.

I visited the restaurant on Saturday at 12:30 pm. There was only one seat available. I ordered the buckwheat noodles with delicious salted pork bowl set for 980 yen, with an extra 100 yen for a large serving of noodles. I'm glad I found this place. It's my second time here, but it's cheap and delicious! They also accept PayPay, so it's the perfect lunch spot for me.

Visited on a Sunday afternoon. The restaurant was full and the staff seemed overwhelmed, so there was a bit of a wait to be seated even when there were available tables. I had vegetable tempura and soba. I prefer soba with a firmer texture, but for the price (¥1,200), I was satisfied. Rating: Restaurant (cleanliness, staff, operation, seating quality, complimentary water) 1.5/2.0, Cooking, soup, sauce 0.8/1.0, Ingredients, noodles, rice 0.8/1.0, Portion size, value for money 0.8/1.0.

I felt like eating something other than ramen, so I decided to go to a soba restaurant that I have been going to since a long time ago. I ordered the classic zaru soba and salted pork bowl set. The salted pork bowl had a perfect seasoning and paired well with the cold soba. As always, it was delicious!

The spring weather, a refreshing Saturday lunch around noon. The restaurant is about half full. I easily walked in and ordered the daily special soba and oyakodon set. The cold soba was delicious, made with soba flour from Ibaraki Prefecture today. The oyakodon was very tasty! There were plenty of condiments to enjoy the soba with different flavors. It's a wonderful restaurant.

I had Curry Nanban Udon for 890 yen at "Wasabi" in Musashiseki. It's a soba shop located on Ome Kaido, heading from the south exit of the Seibu Line station. The Curry Nanban Udon is based on curry rice with added thickness and ground meat, along with bell peppers and beef. The broth has not only spiciness but also sweetness, creating a rich flavor. The noodles are hand-made, with uneven thickness and even some ends included, which is a nice touch. Although the udon is softer than usual Musashino udon, it is a delicious dish that falls into the category of country-style udon.

I visited for lunch. The soba was very satisfying and authentic for this price! The chicken tenderloin tempura was so moist and delicious! I often see dry chicken tempura, but I was surprised at how moist it was. The cost performance is also good. I will visit again!

I had plans at Musashiseki and while looking for a soba restaurant, I came across Yamaaoi which had high ratings. I went there a little after 1 pm and there was only one seat available at the counter, indicating its popularity. I had the lunch special of soba noodles and a small oyakodon set. The soba noodles had a firm texture and were to my liking. The oyakodon had been cooked a bit too much, so I would have been happier if it was a bit more runny. Overall, it was a satisfying lunch. Thank you for the meal.

Lunchtime was almost full. Maybe because it was Tuesday? When I entered, loud Western music was playing, which was unexpected for a soba restaurant. Because of that, the staff couldn't hear me even when I called out to them, and I didn't even get any tea. I had a bad feeling. I ended up ordering the tempura rice bowl set in hopes of a turnaround. But how was the taste? The soba noodles were uneven in width, not firm, and had a bad texture because they weren't rinsed with ice. I wish they would realize that tap water in the summer doesn't cut it. The tempura was greasy and soggy due to too much batter. The rice was moist. Hmm. My bad feeling was right. It felt more like a soba lunch at an izakaya rather than a traditional soba shop.

On Saturday, during work in Kami-Shakujii, I usually have lunch near Kami-Shakujii Station, but this time I had a bit more time so I decided to walk towards Musashi-Sekigahara Station and visited the soba restaurant "Wasabi". It was mostly filled with locals, but since I was dining alone, I was seated quickly. I ordered the lunch set which included soba noodles and oyakodon for 820 yen. It was served in about 10 minutes. The "Wasabi" in the restaurant's name refers to fresh wasabi, which was placed on top of the soba noodles. When you dip it in the sauce and slurp it, you can feel a gentle spiciness and flavor, very refreshing. The soba noodles were firm and delicious. There were plenty of condiments to enjoy as well. The oyakodon was also tasty, although the bowl was a bit uneven which made it a bit difficult to eat. The chicken was tender, and the addition of trefoil was a nice touch. It was a great value lunch. Thank you for the meal.

Noodles: Cooked to the perfect softness to my liking. Broth: The flavor of the dashi is elegant. Tempura: Although freshly fried, it was thick and difficult to eat. Others: Yuzu and Mitsuba add a fragrant touch. Today's visit was to Musashi Seki. I got stuck in a one-way street in a residential area. The service was polite. Total spent on Ten Tamagoto Soba so far is 199,741 yen (397th bowl). Thank you for the meal.

Today, on Saturday, I moved to Musashiseki and decided to celebrate by trying the soba at this nearby restaurant. I arrived just in time for the opening at 11 AM and found no other customers. Perhaps the lingering effects of the pandemic? I ordered the soba set with tonkatsu donburi (990 yen) and kakiage donburi (890 yen). The food arrived in about 10 minutes. The menu also offers other set meals like karaage donburi and umashio pork donburi, as well as refreshing summer options. The soba had a unique, slightly firm texture, different from the softer soba I had in Kyoto, but it was delicious. The donburi dishes were easy to eat, especially the kakiage donburi, which was really tasty. I look forward to trying other donburi dishes next time. The portion size was just right, the prices were reasonable, and overall, it was a satisfying dining experience. I feel fortunate to have discovered this restaurant so soon after moving here.

A local popular soba restaurant located about a 3-minute walk from Musashiseki Station. I have visited this place twice about 7 years ago, but for some reason, I haven't revisited since then. Recently, I have revisited 5 times, so I decided to finally write a review. The exterior looks stylish for a local soba restaurant, but once you step inside, it has a very cozy atmosphere. The seating includes counter seats, table seats, and private-like table seats at the back. During lunchtime, they offer a "-100 yen discount set" where you can get a set menu of either soba (can be changed to udon) or a rice dish (small) for 100 yen off depending on the day of the week. The rice dish (small) for the set includes curry rice (Tuesday: 790 yen), kakiage-don (Wednesday: 790 yen), uma-shio pork don (Thursday: 820 yen), katsu-don (Friday: 890 yen), oyako-don (Saturday: 820 yen), and tempura-don (Sunday: 1100 yen). The large portion of soba or udon is an additional 100 yen. I have tried four set menus so far: soba and katsu-don, kake-soba and oyako-don, mori-udon and tempura-don, and kake-udon and uma-shio pork don. When it comes to noodles, my preference would be soba → mori-udon → kake-udon → kake-soba. The signature dish, soba, has a firm texture and is the most delicious. It's nice that they provide four types of condiments like grated radish, chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and fried tempura bits for one person. However, the texture of the soba becomes quite soft when it's kake-soba, which is a bit disappointing. On the other hand, mori-udon has a surprisingly good texture. This texture is maintained quite well even when it's kake-udon, which makes it enjoyable to eat. As for rice dishes, my preference would be uma-shio pork don → tempura-don → katsu-don → oyako-don. The uma-shio pork don, made with salt-based sauce stir-fried pork belly, suits my taste perfectly. The tempura-don is indeed delicious, considering the higher price. As for katsu-don and oyako-don, it may be a matter of personal preference, but I find them a bit too sweet for my liking. I also tried the simmered tripe set meal (1250 yen) on another day, and it was delicious with plenty of tripe stewed in miso. It was nice that you could enjoy it with a side of soba, even though it was a small portion. Since there are still many menu options to try, I plan to revisit when I feel like it in the future.