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Soba Keita

Rating80SCORE
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。
Independent shop by a direct disciple of the prestigious Matsuo Soba of Iga.
Yahoo Maps 4.13.
High ratings on 147 Tabelog reviews.
Multiple sources agree: 'lines before opening,' 'firm and flavorful noodles.' Only 3 seats with no advertising means customers come purely by word of mouth — clear sign of authenticity.
No room for fake reviews.
Praised by soba experts at SobaWeb.
Popular Dishes
Zaru Soba
ざるそば
Tempura Soba
天ぷらそば
Tenmusu
天むすび
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

An artisan soba shop opened by a disciple of the renowned Matsuo Soba in Iga. Soba is stone-ground in-house from buckwheat sourced from Ono (Fukui) and Hiruzen (Okayama). Only 3 tables; lines form before opening.

Yahoo Maps 4.13, 147 Tabelog reviews. Praised for firm, flavorful noodles and ultra-light tempura batter. Warm hospitality from the owner couple. Lines before opening; locals strongly recommend arriving early.

Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:30-14:30
Thu – Sun11:30-14:30
Regular HolidayWednesday
Phone0595-61-1371Call
Access
Only 3 table seats. Cash only. Arrive before opening recommended. Located in the mountains near Shorenjii Lake Dam; car required.
1258-9 Shorenjii, Nabari, Mie
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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Soba¥¥

Soba Keita

Rating80SCORE
Popular Dishes
Zaru Soba
ざるそば
Tempura Soba
天ぷらそば
Tenmusu
天むすび
Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:30-14:30
Thu – Sun11:30-14:30
Regular HolidayWednesday
Access
Only 3 table seats. Cash only. Arrive before opening recommended. Located in the mountains near Shorenjii Lake Dam; car required.
1258-9 Shorenjii, Nabari, Mie
Phone0595-61-1371
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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。
Independent shop by a direct disciple of the prestigious Matsuo Soba of Iga.
Yahoo Maps 4.13.
High ratings on 147 Tabelog reviews.
Multiple sources agree: 'lines before opening,' 'firm and flavorful noodles.' Only 3 seats with no advertising means customers come purely by word of mouth — clear sign of authenticity.
No room for fake reviews.
Praised by soba experts at SobaWeb.
80SCORE
What a score of 80 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

An artisan soba shop opened by a disciple of the renowned Matsuo Soba in Iga. Soba is stone-ground in-house from buckwheat sourced from Ono (Fukui) and Hiruzen (Okayama). Only 3 tables; lines form before opening.

Yahoo Maps 4.13, 147 Tabelog reviews. Praised for firm, flavorful noodles and ultra-light tempura batter. Warm hospitality from the owner couple. Lines before opening; locals strongly recommend arriving early.

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