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Akama Chaya Asago

(赤間茶屋あ三五)

The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Nearest station：

Yakuin Sta.

Yakuin Sta.×Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

[Fukuoka]

Fukuoka×Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

Categories：

Soba (Buckwheat noodles)

Budget：: JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999

JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999

Closed：: Tuesday

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Authentic Sarashina Soba, perfected by a master craftsman over a lifetime of dedication.

Soba is truly a deep and fascinating dish. When you visit "Akama Chaya A35," you'll likely feel this sentiment. The owner, Hisashi Isobe, has dedicated his life to exploring the world of soba. He has ...delved into Edo period literature, faced numerous failures, and pursued the essence of authentic soba.

Here, you can experience the ancient Sarashina soba, which is said to be a dying art, as well as soba kaiseki that showcases a variety of dishes made from buckwheat flour. Isobe has also written a weekly column on soba for 15 years, sharing the seasonal aspects of this beloved dish.

I invite you to savor the culmination of Isobe's life work in soba, and truly appreciate its depth and flavor.

Specialities

Chef

HisaO Isobe: A Craftsman Dedicated to Soba for Half a Century

Food

"The Stunning Soba Kaiseki Where Kurashiki Soba Transforms Freely."

Space

A Folk Art Style Interior Dedicated to the Enjoyment of Soba Noodles

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Restaurant name	Akama Chaya Asago
Awards & Recognitions	The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025 Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025 Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) WEST "Tabelog 100" 2024 Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) WEST "Tabelog 100" 2024 Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) "Tabelog 100" 2022 Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) "Tabelog 100" 2022 Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) "Tabelog 100" 2021 Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) "Tabelog 100" 2021 Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) "Tabelog 100" 2019 Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) "Tabelog 100" 2019 Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) "Tabelog 100" 2018 Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) "Tabelog 100" 2018 受賞・選出歴閉じる The Tabelog Award 受賞歴 2026年Bronze受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze 受賞店 2025年Bronze受賞店 The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze 受賞店百名店選出歴そば百名店 2025 選出店食べログそば WEST 百名店 2025 選出店そば百名店 2024 選出店食べログそば WEST 百名店 2024 選出店そば百名店 2022 選出店食べログそば百名店 2022 選出店そば百名店 2021 選出店食べログそば百名店 2021 選出店そば百名店 2019 選出店食べログそば百名店 2019 選出店そば百名店 2018 選出店食べログそば百名店 2018 選出店
Categories	Soba (Buckwheat noodles)
Phone number (for reservation and inquiry)	092-526-4582
Reservation availability	Reservations available Reservations are only accepted for the "Omakase Course." * (Last entry time: 18:00) We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your cooperation.
Address	福岡県福岡市中央区白金1-4-14 Show larger mapFind nearby restaurants
Transportation	3 minutes walk from Yakuin Station on the Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line About 3 minutes walk from Nishitetsu bus stop Yakuin Station 316 meters from Yakuin.
Business hours	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM Tue Closed ■Business hours From 17:00 onwards, we offer an Omakase course. *Last seating is at 18:00. ■Closed on Mondays (not fixed)
Average price	JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Average price（Based on reviews）	JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown
Payment methods	Credit cards not accepted Electronic money not accepted QR code payments not accepted

Seats/facilities

Number of seats	8 seats （ counter only）
Private rooms	Unavailable
Private use	Available
Non-smoking/smoking	Non smoking
Parking	Available There is enough space for two small cars in front of the store.
Space/facilities	Relaxing space

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Occasion	Family friendly \|Friends This occasion is recommended by many people.
Family friendly	Children welcome(Babies welcome), Strollers welcome
Website	https://youtu.be/WVEm4oTInhE
The opening day	2003.2.10

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ChefHisaO Isobe: A Craftsman Dedicated to Soba for Half a Century

Born in 1948 and originally from Yamaguchi Prefecture, I became a chef at the age of 22, inspired by a part-time job during my university years. Later, I was drawn into the profound world of soba through a job demonstrating handmade soba. At 26, I opened a soba shop in Shimonoseki, where I worked for 30 years before relocating to Fukuoka, where I have been for over 20 years. Although my soba skills are largely self-taught, I have continuously improved my craft through various encounters, embodying the belief that "I have come this far by learning from predecessors and meeting many people."

Food "The Stunning Soba Kaiseki Where Kurashiki Soba Transforms Freely."

Sashimi, sushi, simmered dishes, and even sweets are all created using buckwheat flour and water in a soba kaiseki meal. This is a world that sets itself apart from the traditional knowledge of soba. "When the husk is removed from the soba, the aroma dissipates, leaving only the sweetness. The art of soba kaiseki is to transform that into various forms of cuisine." Mr. Isobe's talk feels almost like a lecture, sometimes resembling a stand-up comedy routine, and the flavors of the soba served alongside his words resonate even more deeply. "There won't be many soba shops like this left. It's sad, but it's the times," says Mr. Isobe.

SpaceA Folk Art Style Interior Dedicated to the Enjoyment of Soba Noodles

The polished and worn counter, along with the large pot steaming away, create an interior that embodies the concept of a soba restaurant, serving as a stage to experience the traditional soba culture. The Sarashina soba, known for being "the most beautiful and perfected soba," is prepared with hot water and cooks in just 5 seconds. Soba dumplings are enjoyed by combining buckwheat flour with grated yam. Various types of soba are quickly finished with explanations, and the movements of the chef resemble those of a traditional art form rather than just cooking.

Akama Chaya Asago（アサゴ） - Yakuin(Soba (Buckwheat noodles))