Naraya Review Summary

We just stumbled upon this restaurant, didn't know how much of a gem it was. The restaurant specializes in juwari soba. Most soba noodles are made from a combination of buckwheat and wheat flour, but Juwari Soba Noodles are made from 100% buckwheat flour.

We ordered the duck soba and the tempura soba. Both were heavenly. Will definitely be back

No English menus but that's what Google translate is for. Fast and courteous service. Tried the regular soba and it was great.

soba is taste good

We had a relaxing time enjoying the abundance of duck dishes and flavorful Juwari Soba!

I went to Juwari Soba Duck Ryori Naraya near the east exit of Ikebukuro Station.
The stylish tableware and utensils lined up in front of the store caught my eye, and the exterior had a modern atmosphere that made it hard to believe that it was a soba restaurant.
I visited at night, and it was more crowded than I expected, so I made a reservation.

◎Good points

●Quality and variety of duck dishes
Here, we had a wide range of duck menus, including grilled duck thighs and boiled dumplings.
The duck thigh in particular had just the right amount of elasticity, and the more I bit into it, the richer it became.
I liked that there were ways to change the taste according to your preference, such as adding salt and yuzu pepper, so you could eat it without getting bored.
There are also other menu items that use liver pate and duck neck meat, so you can enjoy the differences between each part.
Duck as an ingredient is used in a variety of dishes, so it's a great lineup for duck lovers!

●Rich soba flavor and a variety of soba sauces
The soba here was only 100% full, and although it was thin, I could feel the firm texture and scent of soba.
Another attractive feature is that there are many types of dipping sauces, such as duck bamboo steamer and sesame sauce steamer.
When I ordered the duck steamer, the duck fat melted into the warm soup, which went well with the soba and was very satisfying.
Also, you can choose the dry version of the sesame sauce, so it can be enjoyed by both those who prefer a refreshing taste and those who prefer a rich flavor.
The restaurant also served soba hot water to finish off the meal, allowing you to enjoy the flavor of the soba until the very end!

●Comfortable interior and abundant alcoholic beverages
The interior of the store was dimly lit and had a calm atmosphere.
Although there aren't that many seats, the distance between each table is appropriate, so you can relax and concentrate on your meal.
The menu also includes a wide selection of sake and soba shochu, and I felt that the lineup of sake in particular was sufficient for pairing with duck dishes.
The staff will be happy to advise you on how to drink, so it is recommended for those who want to enjoy drinking!

☆Summary
We were particular about both duck dishes and 100% soba noodles, and we enjoyed a wide variety of menus.
The interior of the restaurant has a modern and relaxing atmosphere, so I think it's suitable for dates or small group dinners.
It was a very satisfying restaurant where you can enjoy plenty of duck meat and then finish off with soba noodles!

Weekday lunch visit in November 2024.

A soba restaurant with a calm atmosphere that stands in front of Hareza and Brillia Hall. There is a rich lineup of duck dishes, and you will want to try them all.
The soba noodles are thinly sliced ​​and elegant. I also tried the coarsely ground black soba noodles.
The walnut sesame sauce that was ordered separately had a rich and addictive taste.

Kamo Nanban (soup only warm) ¥2,000
Small Tendon ¥600 → The sauce is sweet and delicious.
Fugu fin sake ¥1,000

Repeat decision!