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Kishimoto Shokudo

Rating92SCORE
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。
Founded 1905, wood-ash soba institution.
Locals' automatic answer to 'best Okinawa soba.' 50,480 saves on Tabelog (Motobu #1).
200+ visitors/day, guaranteed weekend queues.
Prices ¥600-750, affordable for regular local visits.
No PR campaigns, no inbound-tourist pricing.
Popular Dishes
Okinawa Soba (small) ¥600
沖縄そば(小)600円
Okinawa Soba (large) ¥750
沖縄そば(大)750円
Jushi (Okinawan rice) ¥300
ジューシー300円
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1905 (Meiji 38), this is one of the oldest soba shops in Motobu's famous Soba Kaido road with over 120 years of history. Hand-kneaded noodles using traditional wood-ash method give a distinctive texture and aroma. Simple menu: soba (small/large) and jushi only. Locals consistently name it as their favorite Okinawa soba. Closes when sold out, so arrive before noon.

Reviews consistently say: 'The pinnacle of Okinawa soba loved by locals,' 'The wood-ash noodles are outstanding,' 'Long lines on weekends but worth the wait,' 'Simple menu yet never gets old,' 'The original flavors have been preserved.' A beloved spot for both locals and visitors.

Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:00-17:30
WedClosed
Thu – Sun11:00-17:30
Regular HolidayWednesday
Phone0980-47-2887Call
Access
Cash only. No reservations. Closes when sold out (typically by 5:30 PM). Parking available (11 spots). Order verbally, no ticket machine.
5 Toguchi, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
MESHI MAP
Soba¥

Kishimoto Shokudo

Rating92SCORE
Popular Dishes
Okinawa Soba (small) ¥600
沖縄そば(小)600円
Okinawa Soba (large) ¥750
沖縄そば(大)750円
Jushi (Okinawan rice) ¥300
ジューシー300円
Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:00-17:30
WedClosed
Thu – Sun11:00-17:30
Regular HolidayWednesday
Access
Cash only. No reservations. Closes when sold out (typically by 5:30 PM). Parking available (11 spots). Order verbally, no ticket machine.
5 Toguchi, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa
Phone0980-47-2887
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。
Founded 1905, wood-ash soba institution.
Locals' automatic answer to 'best Okinawa soba.' 50,480 saves on Tabelog (Motobu #1).
200+ visitors/day, guaranteed weekend queues.
Prices ¥600-750, affordable for regular local visits.
No PR campaigns, no inbound-tourist pricing.
92SCORE
What a score of 92 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1905 (Meiji 38), this is one of the oldest soba shops in Motobu's famous Soba Kaido road with over 120 years of history. Hand-kneaded noodles using traditional wood-ash method give a distinctive texture and aroma. Simple menu: soba (small/large) and jushi only. Locals consistently name it as their favorite Okinawa soba. Closes when sold out, so arrive before noon.

Reviews consistently say: 'The pinnacle of Okinawa soba loved by locals,' 'The wood-ash noodles are outstanding,' 'Long lines on weekends but worth the wait,' 'Simple menu yet never gets old,' 'The original flavors have been preserved.' A beloved spot for both locals and visitors.

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