Recommendations for Izushi's specialty "Izushi Soba" for different situations

The classic Izushi soba

Speaking of sightseeing in Izushi, you can't leave out "Sara Soba". Of course, all the soba restaurants in Izushi have "Sara Soba" as their signature dish, but recently there are more and more restaurants that offer other dishes on the menu. Among them, we will introduce you to a restaurant that only serves "Sara Soba".

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● Jinbei: With beautiful Nishikigoi carp in the garden and gorgeous seasonal decorations inside the restaurant, it's perfect for entertaining.
● Kinmata: A long-established restaurant that sees long queues at lunchtime. The retro interior, with its crowded ranking charts lined up everywhere, is also charming.
● Mohee: A hidden gem a little way from the city center. The noodles are homemade and slightly thin, with a great texture.
● A relatively new restaurant in Izushi, located opposite Genshinkoro. The first dish is salted, showing the confidence they have in their noodles.
● Sakyo: Characterized by chewy noodles made from homemade flour. Located at the foot of the Izushi Castle ruins, it is easily accessible by foot or car.
● Tojo: A spacious restaurant with an open feel. You can enjoy freshly made soba noodles while looking out at the Tatsuko Tower and the ruins of Izushi Castle.

Recommended for those who want to make it themselves

For families with elementary school-aged children, friends, or partners who want to enjoy soba seriously and in a fun way, we recommend the "Soba-making experience." Parents and children can experience making soba under professional guidance, and there's no doubt they'll have a great time tasting the soba. Be sure to make it a memorable experience of your trip.

Soba making activity (English)

When someone in your group wants to eat something other than Sarasoba

When you have a member who doesn't like soba noodles. When you don't feel like having the classic soba noodles. We will introduce you to restaurants that offer hot soba noodles and other non-soba dishes.

At "Shokaku Tanakaya," you can enjoy seasonal soba dishes such as grated daikon radish soba and grated yam soba. In addition, there is also "Tajima beef soba" available only in winter and "Sudachi soba" available only in summer.

There are also restaurants that offer rice dishes on the menu, such as "Hanamizuki," "Tentsu," and "Katsura."

In Izushi soba restaurants, the standard winter menu is "Nishin Soba" topped with sweet and spicy herring. Some stores also offer "Kamo Soba". The rich flavor of duck broth goes well with soba, making it a must-try in the cold season.

I want to eat a lot! All-you-can-eat

One serving of Sara Soba is 5 plates, but there are many people who eat more than that. Some people eat over 20 plates. However, as you add more plates, the price becomes a concern... so for people who think they will eat a lot, we recommend the "all-you-can-eat" plan.

Izushi Shiroyama Garden is the only place in Izushi that has an all-you-can-eat menu. If you eat more than 15 plates per person, you can get a good deal! One of the best parts of Izushi soba is piling up the plates you've eaten. It's surprising that some brave souls have eaten over 100 plates. If you want to try to break the record, this is the place for you.

All-you-can-eat Izushi Sara Soba (English)

Izushi Soba Eating Contest

The Izushi Specialty Soba Eating Contest is held every year during the Izushi Cherry Blossom Festival (late March to late April).
This is a competition to see how many "sara soba" plates people can eat, and many people, from children to the elderly, take part.

The 2024 event was held on April 21st. There were individual and team competitions, with the winner of the individual competition finishing with 174 plates.
Why don't you give it a try?