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Saijo Soba Kinoe

Rating88SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog 100 Famous Shops 2025.
Tabelog百名店2025。
#1 soba in Ehime.
愛媛県そばランキング1位。
Tabelog 3.74 (175 reviews), TripAdvisor 4.5.
Tabelog 3.74（175件）、TripAdvisor 4.5。
Unique philosophy of using only Saijo's artesian 'uchinuki' spring water.
西条の名水「うちぬき」へのこだわりという唯一無二の哲学。
Closes when sold out — true artisan soba style.
売り切れ次第終了という本物のそば職人スタイル。
Highly rated by locals and visitors alike.
地元民・観光客ともに高評価。
No closure/relocation information found.
「閉店」「移転」情報なし。
Active official website confirms ongoing operation.
公式サイト（saijosoba-kinoe.com）で現在も営業継続確認。
Popular Dishes
Hand-rolled soba (daily specials: 100% buckwheat or blended)
手打ちそば（日替わり十割・八割など）
limited-menu soba
限定そば
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Acclaimed hand-rolled soba shop using 'uchinuki' spring water (on Japan's 100 Famous Waters list) and self-milled domestic buckwheat. Strong philosophy of using West Saijo's natural artesian spring. Ranked #1 soba in Ehime, selected for Tabelog Soba West 100 Famous Shops 2025. TripAdvisor 4.5.

'The quality of the water translates directly into the noodles.' 'It closes when sold out, so go early.' 'Worth the trip to Saijo — best soba I've had in Ehime.' Tabelog 3.74 (175 reviews), TripAdvisor 4.5 (#3 in Saijo).

Business Hours
Mon – Sat11:00-売り切れ次第終了
SunClosed
Regular Holiday：Sunday（売り切れ次第終了）
Phone0897-55-7836Call
Access
5-car parking. Closes when sold out — arrive before noon. Cash only. Japanese only.
783-6 Tsuitachi-ichi, Saijo, Ehime
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Saijo Soba Kinoe

Rating88SCORE
Popular Dishes
Hand-rolled soba (daily specials: 100% buckwheat or blended)
手打ちそば（日替わり十割・八割など）
limited-menu soba
限定そば
Business Hours
Mon – Sat11:00-売り切れ次第終了
SunClosed
Regular Holiday：Sunday（売り切れ次第終了）
Access
5-car parking. Closes when sold out — arrive before noon. Cash only. Japanese only.
783-6 Tsuitachi-ichi, Saijo, Ehime
Phone0897-55-7836
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
View larger map
Reserve on GnaviOpen in Google MapsView on TabelogOfficial Website
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog 100 Famous Shops 2025.
Tabelog百名店2025。
#1 soba in Ehime.
愛媛県そばランキング1位。
Tabelog 3.74 (175 reviews), TripAdvisor 4.5.
Tabelog 3.74（175件）、TripAdvisor 4.5。
Unique philosophy of using only Saijo's artesian 'uchinuki' spring water.
西条の名水「うちぬき」へのこだわりという唯一無二の哲学。
Closes when sold out — true artisan soba style.
売り切れ次第終了という本物のそば職人スタイル。
Highly rated by locals and visitors alike.
地元民・観光客ともに高評価。
No closure/relocation information found.
「閉店」「移転」情報なし。
Active official website confirms ongoing operation.
公式サイト（saijosoba-kinoe.com）で現在も営業継続確認。
88SCORE
What a score of 88 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Acclaimed hand-rolled soba shop using 'uchinuki' spring water (on Japan's 100 Famous Waters list) and self-milled domestic buckwheat. Strong philosophy of using West Saijo's natural artesian spring. Ranked #1 soba in Ehime, selected for Tabelog Soba West 100 Famous Shops 2025. TripAdvisor 4.5.

'The quality of the water translates directly into the noodles.' 'It closes when sold out, so go early.' 'Worth the trip to Saijo — best soba I've had in Ehime.' Tabelog 3.74 (175 reviews), TripAdvisor 4.5 (#3 in Saijo).

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