Teuchi Soba Ikki

For one diner, the memorable part of the tempura-and-soba set was the contrast between freshly fried tempura and fine-cut noodles with a firm bite. Their account also noted that the staff kept an eye on the soba as it cooked while frying the tempura.

Zaru soba is a choice for taking time over the noodles’ flavour and texture. The menu also offers a large portion and an extra serving, while cold soba comes with options including grated daikon, spicy grated daikon and grated yam. One diner who ordered the spicy grated-daikon soba described a light dipping sauce and fine, springy noodles; they also found the sobayu served at the end of the meal pleasantly thick and fragrant. Diners choosing hot soba have commented on its refined dashi and the noodles’ satisfying firmness even when served in broth.

When a bowl of soba is not quite enough, options include katsudon, oyakodon and tendon. One diner praised the katsudon for its generous sauce, while another enjoyed it alongside cold soba. Pairing a rice bowl with soba may suit anyone deciding between the two.

Reports describe the restaurant as having counter seating only, and it is presented as suitable for dining alone. It serves lunch and dinner, and accepts cash only.