This post was written in 2008. Shop details and prices may have changed since then.
There are a few well-known soba shops in Azabu-Juban, and after dithering over which one to go to, I headed for Sarashina Horii. The signature dishes at the other places come in rather big portions and my next appointment was coming up fast, so I opted to just have a quick plate of sarashina soba.
Soba tea
As I’ve said before, a proper soba shop serves you soba tea. Maybe it’s the same logic as a proper naengmyeon place having suyuk (boiled sliced meat) on the menu.
Two kinds of tsuyu
A karakuchi (sharp) one and an amakuchi (sweet) one. Even the “sharp” one isn’t really sharp.
Condiments to add to the tsuyu
Tamagoyaki
680 yen a plate… it’s tasty, sure, but pricey.
Seasonal soba
Nice and chewy, and tasty
Sarashina soba
Tasty, but not as good as last time. Probably because it’s just before the new-season soba comes in.
Thick-cut soba
It’s so springy it’s almost like udon. Delicious.
After this light meal I took a stroll around Azabu-Juban and then set off for Roppongi.
Mamegen
They’ve opened a small concept shop. Even though the main store is just a one-minute walk away.
Roppongi Hills
The weather was really lovely.
Tokyo Midtown
It’s pretty photogenic ^_^
Other visits to this place