Enjoy the local specialty plate soba, varying your condiments with each small plate and competing on plate count
About this spot
A popular restaurant serving Izushi's famous plate soba. According to tradition, Izushi soba originated when soba craftsmen moved with the Sengoku clan during the early Edo period after relocation from Ueda in Shinshū. The characteristic feature is serving soba in small white Izushi ceramic plates. Honoring the Izushi soba tradition of 'freshly ground, freshly kneaded, freshly boiled,' the flavorful soba is first enjoyed with dipping sauce alone, then with changing condiments—green onion, wasabi, grated yam, raw egg—one plate at a time. You can add plates beyond the standard serving, so with friends, it becomes a fun competition counting stacked plates. The light, smooth flavor of the soba is so enchanting that you'll find yourself eating 10, 15 plates before you know it. Finish by drinking the soba broth and fully savor Izushi's gourmet delights.
Tips
This popular restaurant gets lines during weekend lunch hours, so arriving right at opening or in the early 11 o'clock hour is recommended. Plate soba is available from one standard serving, with additional plates ordered as desired. Varying condiments in this order keeps things interesting: broth only → green onion and wasabi → grated yam → raw egg. If competing on plate count, coordinate with your afternoon schedule to pace yourselves.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour. Arriving right at opening or in the early 11 o'clock hour lets you avoid lines and savor the meal.
Access & map
668-0256 Hyogo Prefecture, Toyooka City, Izushi Town, Kojin 14-16
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Izushi Castle Town Stroll and Plate Soba Walking Lunch
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