Minato City, Tokyo, Japan｜Sarashina Horii

APRIL 2023 The restaurant specialize in soba with several different types to choose from. Wanted to try the 100% buckwheat but it was not available at the time of visit (probably sold out by late dinner). So instead I ordered the white soba and the seasonal soba which they mixed in some Japanese shiso leaf. Both were tasty and refreshing; the seasonal one had a subtle herb flavor, and the white soba was very mild, think I prefer regular buckwheat which would have a more earthy taste. Also had the kakiage which had a good amount of shrimps and the jumbo prawn tempura. Tempura coating appeared thick but was actually light and crisp, did not feel greasy at all. Food was delicious and the service was great; staff checked for any final orders and also asked how the food was when I paid for the meal.

Really enjoy their variety of soba, regular (Mori), thin (sarashina), thicker (Junwari) as well as fresh udon. Personally really like the thicker soba here. Can't beat handmade everyday either! Their appetizers are also worth trying, personally love the egg omelet and stewed pork belly. But the absolute must have: kakiage (tempura of shrimp and veggies) have your favorite soba or udon but make sure you get the kakiage!

A great soba experience! The line seems to be constant though it moves fairly quickly. There were about 4 parties of 2 in front of us and we waited around 10 min to get a table for 3. Lots of variety of soba including seasonal items. The duck soba set seemed to be one of their most popular.