Japanese
Beer/Wine
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Traditional Japanese soba restaurant offering clearly marked dishes which can be veganized. Specify vegan when ordering. Has an English menu. Open Tue-Sun 11:00am-3:30pm. Closed Mon.
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Last update on 12 Jan 2023 by 田口晃子
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Added by Shikinosato on 19 Nov 2021
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5 Reviews
First Review by AkihiroShugo
Mangogirl
Points +2116
Best vegan soba and tempura - Edit
We came here after reading the reviews here on HappyCow and are super happy we did! They didn’t have the vegan options on their menu but after we asked the waitress and they prepared them for us! It was super delicious and especially the tempura was worth coming for!
Read moreEverything was freshly prepared, the traditional atmosphere beautiful and the staff more than helpful and friendly.
Guest
roseinjapan
Points +3344
Delicious Vegan Tempura and Soba, Nice Traditional Atmosphere - Edit
Original Review (March, 2022): The traditional Japanese-style architecture and atmosphere of the shop is really nice. There is a museum next door and a garden as well as the "2 door" Senbei Shop/Chocolate Factory, which seems to be run by the same company.
Read moreThe soba and tempura were very good. It came with fried Senbei (rice crackers) that were covered in a salty sauce. I had never eaten it before but it was quite good (although very salty). There was complementary hot Soba Tea (self-serve) which was very delicious.
The vegan menu was not on the table when we sat down. We had to ask for it. When it came, it was written all in English, which was OK for us but might be hard if some Japanese vegans came who didn't know English. It would be nice if the menu included both languages and was always put on the table without having to ask for it.
The staff seemed sort of surprised when we asked for the vegan menu. I think they do not get many vegan customers. Hopefully that will change!
Update (March, 2023): It was very crowded when we arrived, and they showed us to the building next door (kura) which had additional seats. It was lucky for us because it was not crowded in the kura and it was also a more comfortable temperature. We didn't make a reservation, and they told us that it would take a while if we wanted to eat vegan tempura. We weren't very hungry anyway because we had eaten somewhere else earlier in the day, so my husband ordered the Zarusoba without tempura and I ordered oshiruko (dessert). It was delicious! I was surprised that when we went to pay at the register, the chef came out and asked us if we had come last year too. It seems like he remembered us! Maybe not many vegans have visited since then.
Updated from previous review on 2022-03-13
Pros: delicious food, traditional atmosphere, lots of space, has other attractions nearby (museum, souvenirs)
Cons: vegan menu was only in English, had to ask for the vegan menu, It can be pretty crowded
Guest
maechan
Points +159
Vegan Soba, Feel the Umami - Edit
I like soba noodles, but I don't eat much soba. Because there is a "Dashi" problem, but the biggest thing is that I think eating soba at the restaurant is special (Maybe because I'm Japanese lol ?). Besides this, there are still few soba restaurants which are for vegan.
Read moreBut this restaurant serve vegan soba. I ordered "Tempura Kake Soba" (Hot soba with Tempura). When I sipped the soup, I said "This is it". The taste was so delicious and made me happy. And the amount of soba was plenty. I was so satisfied!
Updated from previous review on 2022-03-13
Pros: nice atmosphere, tasty food, not high cost
Cons: vegan menu was only in English
Guest
SatoJun
Points +148
Authentic local hand-made noodle house - Edit
Here is the best place to visit to feel traditional culture of Ninohe.
Read morePros: Quaint house, Hand-made noodle, Delicious Tenpura
Cons: a bit salty taste
Guest
AkihiroShugo
Points +1230
Must Try NINOHE Vegan Menu!! - Edit
This is recommended when you come to Ninohe. You can eat vegan-friendly soba. Tempura is also vegan compatible, so this is also recommended. It takes a little time to fry in a special oil separated from the fish. If you want to use special oil, you need to ask the staff.
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