Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan｜Takahashiya

The best soba I've had. Noodles were cooked perfectly with a slight chew and broth was just seasoned perfectly. Arrived there at lunch time and it wasn't as crowded as I was expecting.

This has to be the best hot soba I have ever had! The tororo soba is a must try! I tried the noodles before adding in the grated yam and raw quail egg, and it surprised me with the amazing taste. Light, yet very flavourful broth. The noodles are cooked to the right hardness as well. After stirring everything in, the taste is so delicious, with the gooey texture. We also tried the duck and scallion soba which pales in comparison. The broth is hot while the soba is cold, so the end result is so so, and slightly salty. The red bean with mochi is also quite surprising. There’s a hint of saltiness in that bowl of sweet stuff, which is really an interesting taste.

Best soba noodles I've had in a long time! The noodles were great, soup broth was not too salty, and tempura serving was perfect. Highly recommended that you eat here if you make a trip down to Takao. I have attached photos of the menu for your reference.