Itabashi City, Tokyo, Japan｜Sobatani

A popular restaurant in the morning! The line starts early in the morning, but the turnover is fast so you can get in right away. It's worth the wait! The famous jumbo geso tempura and soba noodles cost 630 yen. A very thick soy sauce soup with dashi stock! Too delicious!

It was a shop that I had always been curious about every time I passed by...I learned at this shop that day why this opening line is used like a pillow in the neighborhood, but that's another story. What you can see from the side is a flashy menu sign and a sliding door that lets in outside light but prevents you from looking into the restaurant. I happened to come from a narrow road on the side, and that day I realized that there were two entrances. There is a cash register in front of one of the open doors on the narrow street side, and a showcase of fried foods in front of the main street side. The moment I saw this showcase, it seemed to have a magic spell that made me feel happy, and I regret that I should have looked at it first. There's a reason it's hard to see inside from the main street side, and that's because the menu and ordering instructions are posted. There may also be a reason to protect the privacy of those eating inside. However, you can see at a glance how crowded it is. I wanted to eat meat soba, so I added meat toppings, and I could tell from the smell in the store that it was fried in fresh oil, so I also topped it with toriten. Even with the normal amount, I felt like there was a lot of soba, so I felt very satisfied. The piping hot soup stock and plenty of green onions make the chilly autumn weather stand out, but don't worry if you get a runny nose, there are tissues and a trash can next to the self-service water dispenser. All fried foods must be delicious. I want to try different things by changing what I eat little by little. Thank you for the meal.

I had been curious about it for a while, and due to some business, I was finally able to visit. The soup stock is very fragrant and not too salty, so you'll want to drink it all. This time I ordered the mujina udon, which comes with tenkasu mixed with ground squid and onions, so I think it's recommended when you're not in the mood for kakiage or fried chicken. The customer service is good, so I will visit again soon.