そば Jí - 多賀町

Toga-cho, "Sobayoshi" ordered the "two-color mix" of wide-cut and thin-cut soba. When I took a bite of the soba without dipping it in soba broth, a rich soba ar... read more Toga-cho, "Sobayoshi" ordered the "two-color mix" of wide-cut and thin-cut soba. When I took a bite of the soba without dipping it in soba broth, a rich soba aroma spread gently. The wide-cut soba had a thickness and a firm texture that was unique and enjoyable to chew. The "four-color mix" ordered by my family included yuzu and brown soba, giving it a distinctive and smooth texture with a fresh and vibrant color that shone in the bamboo basket. Among all the unique soba I have tasted, this was the most flavorful brown soba, with a hint of bitterness followed by a refreshing sweetness. The yuzu added a subtle and elegant flavor without being overpowering, creating a perfect balance of ingredients. It seemed like the experienced 70-year-old owner, who trained in the Kanto region in his younger days, delicately adjusted the "kneading" and "water balance" based on the weather of the day. He spoke cheerfully about soba, while his son, who could be felt smiling behind the mask, also shared his passion for "farming" and "heirloom varieties" with a meticulous discussion about soba. The rectangular shape of the soba bowls used in the restaurant, with the aging patina adding to the flavor and enhancing the view of the served soba, highlighted the craftsmanship of the establishment. It is a serious and unassuming soba shop that I hope will remain for a long time. I look forward to trying their warm soba and desserts next time.

I visited this restaurant for the first time in 10 years since my son's family went there when he was 2 years old. The taste of authentic soba noodles hasn't ch... read more I visited this restaurant for the first time in 10 years since my son's family went there when he was 2 years old. The taste of authentic soba noodles hasn't changed at all. I had the three-color soba, and it was delicious.

During a trip to Hikone with three friends, we stumbled upon this restaurant and it was a big hit. We tried the thick noodles and they were truly delicious, wit... read more During a trip to Hikone with three friends, we stumbled upon this restaurant and it was a big hit. We tried the thick noodles and they were truly delicious, with a great texture and not too chewy. The shichimi pepper was incredibly tasty, made in-house at the restaurant. The young owner's customer service really impressed me. He was polite and humble with each customer, making it easy to communicate with him and providing quick service. I'm sure there are many fans of this young owner, and I sincerely want to come back to Hikone just to eat at this soba restaurant again.