If you want to eat soba in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, start here! 20 recommended restaurants

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Kawarasoba Suzume, about a 15-minute walk from Umeda Station on the Osaka Metro, is a place where you can enjoy kawara-soba (tea soba noodles served on a hot roof tile) and other local dishes mainly from Yamaguchi Prefecture. During the day, they serve set meals, and at night, they offer a full range of dishes that go well with a drink.

The interior is said to be a relaxing space with a gentle, calm atmosphere.

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It is also the first restaurant in Osaka to serve kawara-soba (roof tile soba), and its signature menu item is the "fugu-ten nose kawara-soba (kawara-soba topped with pufferfish tempura)."

This dish uses fragrant fresh noodles kneaded with Uji matcha, and you enjoy it with an original dashi-based dipping sauce that brings out the umami of bonito flakes. The crispy texture of the noodles is said to be one of its highlights.

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In the evening, they offer a wide range of dishes that go well with drinks. If you want to enjoy a full meal, lunch is recommended because the set meal menu is extensive.

On weekdays, they also offer combo meals with soba and rice bowls, with a generous spread that includes fried dishes, salad, and more.

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Tempura to Osoba Miwa, about a 5-minute walk from Kitashinchi Station, is a restaurant where you can enjoy tempura made with seasonal fish and vegetables along with hand-cut soba noodles.

The interior is a refined space with a Japanese feel, and the seating is limited to white wood counter seats. You can fully enjoy your meal while watching the cooking right in front of you.

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The food is served in course style, using seasonal ingredients. To finish the course, they serve nihachi soba (buckwheat noodles made with an 80:20 buckwheat-to-wheat ratio).

The soba has thin noodles and is known for its smooth, easy slurp. The selection seems to change from time to time, with not only mori soba (chilled soba served on a tray), but also options like curry nanban (curry soba in broth) and sudachi (Japanese citrus).

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The fish used for the tempura are Special selected mainly from the nearby waters of Osaka Bay, as well as from across Japan.

They finish each piece with Japanese techniques and an extra touch of care, sealing the full flavor of the ingredients inside the batter. They are also particular about the oil, so it seems you can enjoy it without feeling heavy afterward.

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Sumi to Soba to Kamameshi Harada, about a 10-minute walk from Umeda Station and around 7 minutes on foot from Nakazakicho Station, is a popular Japanese restaurant where you can enjoy teuchi soba (handmade buckwheat noodles) as the finishing dish of your meal.

The interior, centered around table seating, has a calm Japanese feel and is said to be perfect for adult dinner gatherings or dining with family.

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The handmade soba noodles kneaded with tofu are made with a focus on 100% thin noodles, and the buckwheat flour used changes with the season.

They are popular for letting you fully enjoy the natural flavor of soba, with an excellent balance with the dipping sauce. The menu includes both hot and cold soba dishes.

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If you want to try a slightly different kind of soba, the “Truffle-Scented Tsukimi Soba (moon-viewing soba)” comes recommended.

This warm soba is topped with truffle, and the rich yolk mixes in smoothly. The nutty soba and the rich aroma of the truffle are said to be a great match.

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Hosomaki to Soba Aono is about a 7-minute walk from Higashi-Umeda Station, in a spot slightly removed from the bustle of Umeda, and is popular for its handmade soba noodles and hosomaki (thin sushi rolls).

The interior has a Japanese style atmosphere, and guests take off their shoes before entering. All seats are Sunken kotatsu seating, with a choice of table or counter seating.

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They offer a wide range of Japanese small plates that seem to pair well with drinks, and many people enjoy handmade soba noodles To finish.

The soba, which the owner handmakes personally, gets high marks for its great texture and taste. They have everything from traditional Osaka noodles to more unusual varieties, so it is also recommended for people who have grown tired of the usual soba.

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Just like the soba, one thing you will definitely want to order when you visit this restaurant is their popular hosomaki (thin sushi rolls).

Filled with delicacies, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients that pair perfectly with drinks, they are said to go especially well with Japanese sake. To finish or as a snack with drinks, they are a great choice.

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Ishibiki 100% Soba Gensei Kitashinchi Honten is a restaurant in a convenient location about a 1-minute walk from Kitashinchi Station, where you can enjoy carefully made 100% soba.

At night, it also works well as an izakaya, and many people come to enjoy soba To finish. The interior has a calm atmosphere where you can relax over your meal, and Semi-private rooms are also available.

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One of the draws at this restaurant is that they use no binder at all in their soba, so you can enjoy gluten-free 100% soba. It is popular because you can enjoy the soba’s natural aroma and flavor just as they are.

They also offer Japan’s first "wanko-soba (small bowl soba service)" on weekends only. The photo shows the "6-Color Bukkake Soba."

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If you want to enjoy soba (buckwheat noodles) in a casual way, lunch is also a good option. You can choose from good value set menus.

The sets center on soba and come with rice, tsukemono (pickles), and more, and they are well reviewed for being filling and highly satisfying.

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Teuchi Soba Ishizuki Grand Front Osaka Ten is an Edomae-style hand-cut soba restaurant located on the 7th floor of the complex directly connected to JR Osaka Station, Building Grand Front Osaka.

One of its main draws is that you can enjoy authentic Edomae soba while taking in the Edo-style atmosphere inside. There is also one Private room available, so it is said to be a good choice for those who value privacy.

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They grind domestically produced buckwheat seeds into buckwheat flour in the shop every morning, and the soba is known for the sharply defined Kaku unique to Edo soba and its firm, long, thin noodles.

The soba stands out in many ways, from its aroma and appearance to the way it goes down smoothly, and it pairs perfectly with the rich dipping sauce based on kombu kelp and bonito dashi.

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It is known not only for its soba, but also for its tasty tempura served fresh from the fryer. The photo shows the “Ebi to Kisetsu Yasai no Oroshi Ten Seiro (seiro soba with grated daikon, shrimp, and seasonal vegetable tempura).”

This set comes with soba and seasonal tempura, and lets you enjoy piping hot tempura with a light, crispy texture.

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Bokkakeya, in a great location about a 3-minute walk from both Shinsaibashi Station and Yotsubashi Station on the subway, is a rare place in Osaka where you can enjoy soba (buckwheat noodles) from Shinshu Yasaka.

The interior, filled with the warmth of wood, is said to have the kind of atmosphere you would expect from a restaurant dedicated to carefully crafted soba. It has counter and table seating.

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They mill buckwheat grown in Shinshu Yasaka in-house, so you can enjoy soba with its aroma and flavor brought out to the fullest.

Not only do they offer 100% buckwheat juwari soba, but they also recommend nihachi soba made with 80% buckwheat flour and 20% wheat flour, which goes down smooth.

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The "kurumi-dare soba (soba with walnut dipping sauce)" is a popular menu item that has received many positive reviews.

The dipping sauce is packed with the rich flavor of walnuts, and it pairs well with the soba, which has a soft texture and deep taste.

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Hanako Kitahorie is a soba restaurant about a 2-minute walk from Yotsubashi Station in the Shinsaibashi area. It is popular for serving high quality soba made with Tanba kuromame (Tanba black soybeans) kneaded into the dough.

In its clean Japanese modern space, guests can enjoy a relaxed meal, and it seems easy to visit whether alone or in a group.

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They use Domestic buckwheat flour and Tanba kuromame (black soybeans) for the soba, which is known for its springy bite and the nutty aroma of the black soybeans.

Not only is the A la carte menu worth trying, but the lunch sets that come with rice are also recommended. At night, many people enjoy it with Japanese sake.

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They offer a wide variety of hot and cold soba noodle dishes, including seasonal and limited quantity specials.

The Oebi to Hotate no Yuzushio Tsukezaru Soba, made with refreshing yuzushio (yuzu salt), is said to be an irresistible dish with rich warm yuzushio broth. Some say it has a comforting, satisfying taste.

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Soba to Kamo Ryori Shinsaibashi Sohei, about a 2-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station on the subway, is a restaurant known for its wide variety of kamo (duck) dishes and carefully made handmade soba noodles.

Located in the basement of a building, it has a hideaway feel. Guests can relax in the warm Japanese-style space. It is said to be an approachable place for anyone, regardless of age.

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The restaurant is popular for its authentic handmade ni-hachi soba (buckwheat noodles made with an 80:20 ratio of buckwheat to wheat) made from house-milled flour using a secret traditional method. It is said to be great not only for lunch, but also To finish after drinks at night.

The appeal lies in the smooth way ni-hachi soba goes down, and the thin, silky texture is said to be irresistible.

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The restaurant also has a full lineup of duck dishes made with freshly processed Osaka-grown aigamo (crossbred duck). They serve it in many styles, including soba, Hot Pot, and grilled dishes.

People say the meat has a nice springy texture and is easy to eat without any distinctive flavor. There is also a luxurious course where you can enjoy kamo-nabe (duck Hot Pot) and soba at the same time.

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Soba-do Ura Namba Ten is popular for letting you enjoy soba (buckwheat noodles) in a casual, free style. The restaurant has an approachable exterior and sits along an alley about a 5-minute walk from Namba Station.

The interior feels bright and stylish. It is a great fit for people who value cleanliness and those who like chic restaurants.

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They recommend enjoying a few à la carte dishes with Japanese sake, then finishing the meal with soba.

They use buckwheat flour from Hokkaido, and offer two kinds of soba: thin noodles that go down smoothly and thick noodles with great flavor. The photo shows the popular “Ten-tsuki Soba-kiri (soba served with tempura).”

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They source more than 25 kinds of Special Japanese sake from around Japan, and you can casually enjoy them not only with soba, but also with sashimi (raw fish) and yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).

If you are not sure what to order, the most popular "Soba-do Course Take" is a good choice. This course brings together the restaurant's popular dishes, and To finish, soba is also served.

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Oden to Osoba Izakaya Jinbee, about a 5-minute walk from Namba and Nihombashi stations, is a popular spot for soba noodles as a finishing meal after drinks.

It has a homey atmosphere, making it a great place to relax and have a lively time together. The 1st floor has counter and table seating, and the 2nd floor also has zashiki (tatami seating).

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They serve carefully crafted nihachi soba (80 percent buckwheat soba), and it comes in a slightly smaller portion.

The thin noodles have a smooth texture and great bite. The photo shows a simple bowl of kake soba (soba in broth). Reviews also praise the slightly sweet broth, along with the green onions and tenkasu (tempura bits) on top.

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Popular items include sashimi delivered fresh every day from the fish shop at the company-run Chuo Oroshiuri Shijo (central wholesale market), as well as house-made oden (Japanese hot pot dish) with flavor soaked deep into the ingredients.

The drink lineup focuses on Japanese sake, with 40 to 50 kinds of alcohol including beer and shochu, so you can enjoy them to your heart’s content along with a wide range of a la carte dishes.

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Sobayoshi Honten, about a 10-minute walk from both Namba Station and Daikokucho Station on the subway, is a soba restaurant that has been serving seasonal dishes and carefully made hand-cut soba noodles since it opened in 1965.

Although it is in the city, the space still offers a sense of greenery, making it a place where you can rest your tired body after a stroll and relax at your own pace.

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They aim to create flavors that are both healthy and tasty, and you can enjoy gently flavored soba made with Special buckwheat flour.

The “Sanpin Wariko Soba” served in a three-tier round jubako (stacked box) lets you enjoy three different flavors: tempura, jinenjo (Japanese yam) tororo, and soba-no-mi nameko oroshi (grated daikon with buckwheat groats and nameko mushrooms).

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They also offer a full lineup of soba dishes, and the curry soba, enjoyed with a spicy curry rich with dashi flavor, is also popular. You can adjust the heat with the shichimi (seven-spice blend) on the table.

Items like the “Gomoku Seiro Meshi” and “Unagi Seiro Meshi” are also dishes you will want to order alongside, with assorted varieties of seiro meshi available.

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Makino in Fukushima-ku, Osaka, is a well-regarded restaurant where you can enjoy a meal in a refined atmosphere that feels like a Kyoto-style washoku (traditional Japanese cuisine) restaurant.

Inside, there are tables made from solid wood from 800-year-old trees, along with counter seats, making it easy to use for many different occasions.

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The restaurant’s signature soba uses house-made buckwheat flour, and they say you can enjoy 100% soba with a clean bite and pleasantly firm texture.

They offer a wide range of soba, from classics to seasonal specials. It’s also perfect To finish after enjoying the a la carte dishes and drinks.

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At lunchtime, the popular choice is the “Ebi-ten Zaru Soba (cold soba with shrimp tempura),” made with natural shrimp, and it is said to have many repeat customers.

It comes with two pieces of shrimp tempura, and people say you can enjoy large, plump shrimp. The vegetable tempura seems to use seasonal ingredients such as pumpkin and burdock root.

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Dokuan is a popular spot on Basement Level 2 of Senba Center Building No.4 near Sakaisuji-Hommachi Station, known for its wide variety of handmade soba (buckwheat noodles).

The restaurant's old school retro atmosphere is part of its charm, and it is said to be a place where you can relax while feeling a sense of nostalgia.

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At this restaurant, they use gen-soba (whole buckwheat kernels) from Fukui Prefecture, the hometown of the owner. They grind the buckwheat berries whole in a stone mill and finish the soba carefully by hand.

The soba is well liked for its strong buckwheat aroma and great smoothness. It also pairs perfectly with freshly grated hon-wasabi (Japanese wasabi).

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In addition to A la carte soba, they also offer set menus and Gozen set menus that come with onigiri (rice balls) and kobachi (small side dishes). Recommended for those who want a more filling meal.

The photo shows the "Soba Kasane Bento." It also comes with a box of otsukuri (sashimi), so you can enjoy fresh sashimi with good umami.

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Stand Merrysonnoso Baju, about a 3-minute walk from the west exit of Juso Station in Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, is a restaurant where you can enjoy the unusual combination of 100% soba noodles and lamb dishes.

The restaurant is set in a renovated Japanese house that is more than 80 years old, and the interior is said to offer an extraordinary space where Japanese style and modern design come together.

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All the soba served here is 100% soba, known for its rich buckwheat aroma and smooth texture.

They also offer a great selection of yakumi (condiments), including not only the classics but also unusual options like uni soy sauce and truffle sauce.

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Many customers enjoy the lamb dishes along with soba, and the restaurant is known for serving tasty lamb with no off notes.

They use high quality lamb from Hokkaido, which is hard to get. You can enjoy a wide variety of lamb dishes, including jingisukan (grilled mutton), shabu-shabu (hotpot), and charcoal grilled skewers.

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Jinkuro, located about a 1-minute walk from Higashi-Mikuni Station in Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City, is a restaurant where you can enjoy a wide range of Japanese sake along with à la carte dishes and house-made soba noodles.

The white-based interior has a spacious and relaxing feel, with counter and table seating, and is said to be an easy casual choice for everyday dining.

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The soba that has been loved for many years since the shop first opened uses Special buckwheat flour selected from about 10 production regions.

It features an exquisite aroma and pleasantly firm noodles, and they pair perfectly with the dashi broth made from five kinds of shaved fish flakes. The photo shows one of the hot soba dishes, nishin soba (soba with simmered herring).

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Starting with Japanese sake, with 20 varieties available at all times, the drink lineup is extensive, including beer and shochu as well.

They also offer a full range of dishes that pair perfectly with drinks, and the most popular among them is the ozukuri (sashimi platter) made with seafood sourced from a fishmonger. The selection changes daily, so you can enjoy fresh flavors.

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Located about a 1-minute walk from Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchome Station in Kita Ward, Osaka, Ishiusu-biki 100% Soba Hachi serves lunch sets centered on soba during the day. At night, you can enjoy it in an izakaya style, with drinks in hand, a la carte dishes, and To finish soba.

The exterior is bright and easy to step into, while the interior is said to be a space where both solo diners and groups can relax comfortably.

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You can enjoy gluten free 100% soba made with Domestic flour through a wide range of menu options.

Using a method that blends traditional techniques with modern technology, they make soba that is freshly milled, freshly made, and freshly boiled. It is known for its firm texture and aroma that rises through the nose.

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In addition to cold soba, the restaurant also offers a full lineup of hot soba dishes, making it a great choice for the colder season.

Reviews also speak highly of the curry nanban soba. The curry broth, rich with dashi, has just the right level of spice and seems to pair perfectly with the pleasantly firm soba.

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Soba to Tempura Yamauchi, located in Chuo Ward, Osaka, about a 5-minute walk from Tanimachi 6-chome Station and Matsuyamachi Station, is a popular spot where you can enjoy tasty soba noodles made with asari (short-neck clams) broth.

The interior has a stylish kominka (traditional Japanese house)-style design, and it is said to have a warm, homey atmosphere where anyone can feel free to drop in casually.

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All the soba served here, hot or cold, uses broth made from asari (short-neck clams).

The soup has a light, clean taste that lets you enjoy the gentle flavor of asari, and it pairs well with the fragrant 100% soba that goes down smoothly.

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When you want to enjoy tempura and soba together, the house specialty, "Ebi to Kobashira no Kakiage Zaru (chilled soba with shrimp and small scallop kakiage)," comes recommended.

The kakiage is packed with sweet small shrimp and small scallops, making it very satisfying to eat. The light, crisp batter is also said to be one of its appealing points.

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Soba Shubo Fukumaru is a Japanese restaurant where you can enjoy fragrant, authentic 100% soba served fresh from the pot. The restaurant is on the 1st floor of Hotel Hanshin Annex, about a 3-minute walk from Shin-Fukushima Station in Fukushima Ward, Osaka City.

The refined setting has the polished feel you would expect from a hotel, and in addition to open seating, it also offers fully private rooms and Semi-private rooms.

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The soba served here is 100% buckwheat soba made with 100% Domestic buckwheat flour. It is made using a special process, and is said to be fresh and full of flavor.

The menu includes dishes you can enjoy with tempura made with seasonal vegetables and shrimp, as well as duck in a rich bonito dashi broth.

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The sobayu-nabe (buckwheat noodle water Hot Pot), in which Kyoto brand pork Hiyoshi-buta (Hiyoshi pork) is enjoyed in a soup filled with the savory flavor of chicken and vegetables, is also popular.

Hiyoshi-buta is known for its fat that seems to melt on the tongue, yet it has a clean taste that keeps you eating. It also seems to pair very well with the sobayu soup.

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Soba Sengyo Koshitsu Izakaya Murase Honmachi Honten is an izakaya where you can enjoy Niigata local cuisine and a wide selection of Japanese sake. Their popular dish is Niigata specialty hegi soba (buckwheat noodles served on a wooden tray).

The restaurant is about a 3-minute walk from Hommachi Station and comes with fully private rooms where you can relax in comfort. It has a calm wa-modern atmosphere, making it a great fit for adult gatherings.

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"Niigata meibutsu hegi soba (Niigata specialty hegi soba)" is a carefully selected dish shipped directly from Niigata, its home region. Many people seem to enjoy it as the final course of their meal.

Its slightly green appearance is striking, and people say that when you take a bite, you can feel its unique firmness and smooth texture. Some reviews even said it was so good they wanted another serving.

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In addition to soba, they offer a wide range of Niigata (a region in Japan) local dishes and creative cuisine. The fresh fish ozukuri (sashimi platter) is said to be one item you will definitely want to enjoy with Japanese sake.

The freshness comes through at a glance, and reviewers say the pieces are large and tasty across the board, including white fish, tuna, and salmon.