Mendokoro Itsuka
Known for chicken soba with fully house-made noodles (100% domestic wheat, whole grain) topped with aged Hiroshima chicken ham and confit pork shoulder. 7-min walk from Kure Station. Queues form before opening, closes when sold out.
Many reviews say 'Exceeded expectations', 'Outstanding taste, pleasant service, great value', 'Absolutely worth the queue.' Yahoo Maps rating 4.11, 292 Tabelog reviews. Tripadvisor ranked #21 in Kure.