Shubaku
A renowned hand-pulled 100% buckwheat noodle shop just 2 minutes from Keihan Uji Station. Uses domestic buckwheat stone-ground in-house, with natural dashi from Rishiri kombu and Satsuma bonito. Selected for Soba WEST 100 Best 2024 and 2025. Queues form on weekdays and weekends alike at this 20-seat restaurant. Concept is 'soba that pairs with sake,' with a full menu of side dishes.
Tabelog 3.67/454 reviews, Yahoo Maps 4.12. 'A must-visit soba shop in Uji,' 'The thin, chewy 100% buckwheat noodles are unlike anything elsewhere,' 'Regulars fill it up right at opening.' Almost all negative reviews are only about wait times. No PR deals.