Chofu, Tokyo, Japan｜Suzume no Oyado

Delicious soba and fabulous view at the tiny garden. Although Jindaiji is a famous soba place, this restaurant has the best oyakodon I've ever had. Finally, it's reasonably priced, the portions are not big but satisfying and the staff is very helpful. Highly recommended!

I spent the last day of 2019 in Japan, and tonight I went to eat the food that Japanese people must eat on New Year’s Eve. "Buckwheat noodles" is an auspicious food that means to avoid disaster. Soba noodles are easy to bite, symbolizing "cutting off bad luck this year." In addition, the elongated shape of soba noodles is also considered a symbol of good luck for longevity, and it is a must-eat for Japanese people who visit shrines for the first time in a year after 12 o'clock in the night.

Available in August 2021