Mendokoro Yamashi
Iizuka's only authentic soba shop, hand-making noodles daily using Shinshu stone-ground buckwheat flour. The two-eight (ni-hachi) soba is crafted using Edo-mae technique, adjusted for each day's temperature and humidity — extremely rare in Chikuho. The signature 'Wara Soba' (warm green tea soba) is the only place in Iizuka serving this Yamaguchi regional specialty. Featured on TNC's Momochi Hama Store Udon Map. Tabelog 3.56/104 reviews. Many regulars and repeat visitors.
Soba connoisseurs rave: 'Never thought I could eat real soba in Chikuho', 'Even better than the Wara Soba I had in Yamaguchi', 'I was moved hearing they adjust noodle thickness for the temperature.' Tabelog 3.56/104 reviews with confirmed repeat visitor posts. TNC Momochi Hama Store listing is independent media recognition. No PR. One of Iizuka's two great soba establishments alongside Soba-kiri Wajin.