Sobadokoro Bairin
Over 60 years in business. A renowned Nijo soba restaurant using locally stone-ground Ono buckwheat and spring water, certified as 'Echizen Soba Excellence' restaurant. Cozy folk-house atmosphere popular with families. Soy-sauce katsudon is also well-regarded. Recognized as a Montbell Friend Shop, popular with mountain lovers.
Yahoo rating 4.17, 55 reviews. Reviews confirmed: 'parking full by 11 AM,' 'long-established shop with the best handmade soba,' 'a place I want to visit again and again.' Tempura soba praised: 'crispy tempura, large shrimp, seasonal maitake.' Many repeat visitor posts including migrants.