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Japanese: Soba


Kyuan Description

Located in Hyogo, Kyuan is a renowned restaurant that specializes in soba, a traditional Japanese noodle dish made from buckwheat flour. Recognized as one of the top 100 soba restaurants in Japan, Kyuan has been selected as a must-visit destination for soba lovers in 2022.

What sets Kyuan apart from other dining establishments is its commitment to quality and authenticity. The soba noodles are handmade in-house using traditional techniques, resulting in a delicate and chewy texture that perfectly complements the flavorful broth. The menu offers a variety of soba dishes, including hot and cold options, as well as soba served with tempura or in a donburi (rice bowl) style.

In addition to their exceptional soba, Kyuan also offers a selection of other dishes such as tempura, which is expertly prepared to achieve a light and crispy texture. The restaurant's interior is simple yet elegant, with a traditional Japanese aesthetic that creates a serene and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're a soba aficionado or simply looking to experience authentic Japanese cuisine, Kyuan is a must-visit destination for a memorable dining experience.

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Kyuan Overview

Restaurant WebsiteDirections

Address

6-chōme-1-3 Tsukamotodōri, Hyogo Ward, Hyogo 652-0804

Phone

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+81 (0) 78-531-7899

Access

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5 minute walk from Hyogo Station

Operating Hours

Sun: 11:30AM-2:00PM
Mon: 11:30AM-2:00PM
Tue: Closed
Wed: 11:30AM-2:00PM
Thur: 11:30AM-2:00PM
Fri: 11:30AM-2:00PM
Sat: 11:30AM-2:00PM

Payment Methods

Cash

Restaurant Features

Family-friendly

Non-smoking

Stylish Interior

Kyuan Reviews

Kyuan Google Average Rating

4

4

Google
I received some new soba noodles. The owner said that the duck steamer noodles were thinner and the soba soup had been changed a bit. It was delicious. The store's recommended original Mesoba noodles

4

Google
I waited in front of the store at 1pm for 30 minutes, and after entering the store, I ordered warm soba noodles, drank soba tea, and waited for about 20 minutes. The coarse-grained 100 percent soba noodles have a firm texture and flavor, and are lightly seasoned with just salt, followed by a rich, sweet duck stock, and then added with shichimi chili pepper containing sansho pepper for a condiment flavor. I enjoyed it in three ways. We finished the meal with soba hot water, which was a great meal. I thought there was a waiting time because the owner and the landlady were so polite with the food and customer service. It was advertised as the first 100 percent soba restaurant in Kansai.

4

Google
A 100 percent handmade soba restaurant. The shop is small, but you can enjoy the original sweetness of soba. The soba flour is home-made from Shinshu using a stone mill. The condiment, wasabi, is grown in Azumino, and the wife hand-picks it just before serving it. Spicy radish can be enjoyed all year round. No smoking inside the store. For parking, use the coin parking lot next door.
Closed on Tuesday and Monday nights. Business hours are from 11:30 to 14:00, but if the soba runs out even within that time, the restaurant will close. The student ordered zaru soba noodles. Soba soup is Kanto style.

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