Kochoan Semba
A hidden gem soba shop tucked in a residential area of Gifu City. Despite earning a Michelin star in the 2019 Michelin Guide Aichi/Gifu/Mie, it remains accessible with reasonably priced zaru soba. Features stone-ground 100% buckwheat noodles and carefully prepared dashi. Tabelog 3.77 (616 reviews), one of Gifu City's top-rated soba restaurants. Lunch only, cash only.
"I can't believe soba this good is available in Gifu," "The aroma of 100% buckwheat is outstanding," "The Michelin star is well deserved." Tabelog 3.77 (616 reviews). Lunch-only, closed Mondays; arrive early during busy times.