ITADAKI NARA
EAT | DRINK | RELAX
SOBA UDON
SOBADOKORO KINOSE
Shrimp Tempura Soba
¥1,410
DESCRIPTION:
The soba noodles are made from 100% domestically sourced buckwheat flour and natural spring water, which comes in two varieties: "Nihachi" and "Juwari" for an additional 100 yen. The noodles are pale, thin, and fresh, served with a Kanto-style dipping sauce. There is both table seating and traditional tatami mats.
MENU
Along with set lunch meals, the restaurant also offers a wide ranging menu item. There are both hot and colod soba dishes along with side dishes like deep-fried sweet shrimp and chilled tofu, Japanese sake and shochu that pair well with soba are also available making it a great place to enjoy a drink with your meal.
ACCESS:
Located right behind ou facility, less than a 10 minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station.
Authentic soba in Naramachi
Address: 20 Higashiterabayashi-cho, Nara, 630-8362
Tel: 0742-22-5833
Hours: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Closed: Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:
Kaeruan specializes in Kirishita Soba which is cultivated from late August to mid-October. It is grown in highland areas at the foot of mountains where there is a significant temperature difference between day and night, and morning fog is common. The fog prevents the crop from succumbing to frost, resulting in high-quality buckwheat.
MENU DETAILS:
Kaeruan exclusively uses Kiko-uchi; soba made with 100% buckwheat flour, without using any binding agents like wheat flour. This creates a rich aroma and refreshing texture. The attention to detail extends to the locally produced sake on offer, too. The owner personally tastes and selects the recommended sake and brands for each year.
ACCESS:
Located a little way into a side off Sanjo-dori Street, a few minutes walk east of JR Nara Station.
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Address: 24-1 Shimosanjōchō, Nara, 630-8236
Tel: 0742-24-8345
Hours:
Lunch: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
*or until sold out
Closed: Wednesday & Thursday
KAERUAN
Frogs and hand-made soba - hop to it!
Mori Soba
¥1,100
DESCRIPTION:
The “iki” in their name means “stylish” and they strive daily to fill their offerings with the essence of “iki" always being conscious of better freshness, better service, and better quality, hoping to bring joy to many customers. The noodles are freshly cut every morning and boiled them to match the timing of our customers' visits. Tempura is also fried only after receiving an order. The broth is made using dried sardines and kelp, soaked in water.
MENU DETAILS:
A wide range of udon options, including dashi, dipping, curry and cold varieties.
ACCESS:
A 2-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. Such is their popularity, there will often be a collection of people outside the restaurant.
Spicy Korean
Style Udon
¥1,780
Address: 13-2 Higashimuki Minamimachi, Nara, 630-8216
Tel: 0742-22-0051
Hours:
Lunch:
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (L.O. 2:45 PM )
Dinner:
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (L.O. 8:30 PM )
*or until sold out
Closed: Irregular
KAMAIKI UDON
Award-winning restaurant 2 minutes from Kintetsu Nara Station
Kama-age Udon
¥730
DESCRIPTION:
Sigenoi is a veritable hidden gem, serving traditional hand-kneaded noodles which take 6 hours to make. They have been in business for 50 years and area a firm favorite among the local community.
MENU DETAILS:
The broth is made from natural ingredients, including kombu (kelp), bonito, and dried shiitake mushrooms. The noodles are boiled fresh upon receiving an order, so you'll have to wait about 10 minutes to receive your order. Lunch is served with a side dish of one of inari sushi, onigiri rice ball or chirashi
ACCESS:
A 7-minute walk from JR Nara Station. They also have a large car park suitable for 5 cars.
Address: 17-1 Surugamachi, Nara, 630-8357
Tel: 0742-26-7748
Hours: 11 AM - 10 PM
Lunch: 11 AM - 2 PM
Closed: Wednesday & every first and third Tuesday of the month
SIGENOI NARA
One of Nara's oldest udon restaurants
