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Kitsuki Okina Daruma

Rating88SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Independently established by the last apprentice of soba master Kunihiro Takahashi (highest pedigree for training and independence).
Consecutively selected as Tabelog 100 Restaurants in 2024 and 2025 (3.75, 69 reviews).
Balanced review distribution with no fake review concerns.
Also featured by Oita's popular food media 'OITA Drip.' Price range in the 1,000-yen bracket meets criteria for a people's famous restaurant.
Achieving 100-restaurant certification immediately after opening in 2022 proves the quality.
Popular Dishes
Mori Soba (from 1,000 yen)
もりそば(1,000円〜)
Inaka Soba (Country-style)
田舎そば
Tricolor Soba
三色そば
Sakura-Kiri Soba
桜切りそば
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A soba restaurant opened in July 2022 by Toshishi Okada, the last apprentice of Kunihiro Takahashi (a 'Contemporary Master Craftsman') known as 'the god of soba masters.' Perched on a hill with panoramic views of Beppu Bay and Moroe Bay, with only 12 seats and solo operation. Selected for Tabelog Soba West Japan 100 Restaurants in both 2024 and 2025 (rating 3.75, 69 reviews). Pure soba appreciation style with mori soba and inaka soba. A true artisan's independent establishment. Evenings are course dining (reservations required). 7-car parking.

Tabelog 69 reviews, 3.75. Many evaluations praising 'good aroma and chewiness, excellent throat feel' and 'a quality time in conversation with soba.' Many references to the view, but critical assessments like 'the view is wonderful but the soba is average' also exist, showing no fake reviews. Practical notes like 'single-operator so service takes time' indicate a natural rating distribution. Consecutive selection as a 100 Restaurants proves quality. 2025 Hyakumeiten selection also confirmed.

Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sun11:00-15:00
Regular HolidayMonday定休(Public Holidayの場合はTuesday)・不定休あり
Phone0978-63-8124Call
Access
Located on a hilltop. Car access essential. Parking for 7 cars. Only 12 seats with solo operation, so expect waiting time during busy periods. Lunch only (11:00-15:00). Evenings are reservation-only course dining.
2114-25 Moroe, Kitsuki, Oita
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
MESHI MAP
Soba¥

Kitsuki Okina Daruma

Rating88SCORE
Popular Dishes
Mori Soba (from 1,000 yen)
もりそば(1,000円〜)
Inaka Soba (Country-style)
田舎そば
Tricolor Soba
三色そば
Sakura-Kiri Soba
桜切りそば
Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sun11:00-15:00
Regular HolidayMonday定休(Public Holidayの場合はTuesday)・不定休あり
Access
Located on a hilltop. Car access essential. Parking for 7 cars. Only 12 seats with solo operation, so expect waiting time during busy periods. Lunch only (11:00-15:00). Evenings are reservation-only course dining.
2114-25 Moroe, Kitsuki, Oita
Phone0978-63-8124
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Independently established by the last apprentice of soba master Kunihiro Takahashi (highest pedigree for training and independence).
Consecutively selected as Tabelog 100 Restaurants in 2024 and 2025 (3.75, 69 reviews).
Balanced review distribution with no fake review concerns.
Also featured by Oita's popular food media 'OITA Drip.' Price range in the 1,000-yen bracket meets criteria for a people's famous restaurant.
Achieving 100-restaurant certification immediately after opening in 2022 proves the quality.
88SCORE
What a score of 88 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A soba restaurant opened in July 2022 by Toshishi Okada, the last apprentice of Kunihiro Takahashi (a 'Contemporary Master Craftsman') known as 'the god of soba masters.' Perched on a hill with panoramic views of Beppu Bay and Moroe Bay, with only 12 seats and solo operation. Selected for Tabelog Soba West Japan 100 Restaurants in both 2024 and 2025 (rating 3.75, 69 reviews). Pure soba appreciation style with mori soba and inaka soba. A true artisan's independent establishment. Evenings are course dining (reservations required). 7-car parking.

Tabelog 69 reviews, 3.75. Many evaluations praising 'good aroma and chewiness, excellent throat feel' and 'a quality time in conversation with soba.' Many references to the view, but critical assessments like 'the view is wonderful but the soba is average' also exist, showing no fake reviews. Practical notes like 'single-operator so service takes time' indicate a natural rating distribution. Consecutive selection as a 100 Restaurants proves quality. 2025 Hyakumeiten selection also confirmed.

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