Isshotei
A popular soba restaurant along Route 18, identifiable by a large waterwheel. Directly operated by Takizawa Foods, a noodle manufacturer founded in 1913 (Taisho 2). Open since 1979, single location in Chikuma City. Serves rare sarashina soba using domestic buckwheat from Azumino. 120 seats fill up on weekends. 2 min from Saraichi IC.
158 Tabelog reviews, score 3.43 — #2 in Chikuma-Sakaki. TripAdvisor 14 reviews, 3.5. 'Full even on weekday lunches,' 'sarashina soba is rare,' 'spacious enough for large groups,' 'walnut dipping sauce is delicious.' Popular for families and banquets.
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