Chukasoba Takasho
Opened in February 2011 by a former manager of Seikichi Sobaya's Gomon-cho branch. Classic chuka soba with chicken dashi soup and old chicken meat—in the tradition of Seikichi Sobaya. Local regulars keep coming back, comparing it to the original. Yahoo rating 4.39-4.53 (high score). Easy 4-minute walk from Yakushido Station.
Yahoo rating 4.39 (33 reviews). Tabelog 3.41 (125 reviews). Strong local support: 'Soul food of Honjo in the tradition of Seikichi Sobaya.' 'Soup concentrated with old chicken umami.' 'Old-fashioned chuka soba shop where local regulars gather.'