Sakai, Osaka, Japan｜Tohenboku

If you want to try real hand-made craft soba, this is the place. I particularly recommend ordering Arabiki version with Soba-yu. Extra points for adding real Wasabi, not powdered like many other places. Delicious and worth the price.

A soba restaurant near the Kanaoka exit of Oizumi Ryokuchi. It was a Sunday, but we arrived around 11:45 and there were already 8 groups waiting. It is a system where you write your name and wait. You don't have to wait so long after being guided to your seat as they will ask you for your order while you wait. Soba noodles are very delicious. The walnut sauce is excellent. Tempura is also delicious. We think that price is reasonable. The customer service was also nice.

First visit. I ordered 3 types of coarse ground, 3 types of fine ground, yamakake, assorted tempura, and soba rice. It was my first time trying walnut soup, and it was exquisite. This is a store I would like to visit again.