Kitsuki Okina Daruma
A soba restaurant opened in July 2022 by Toshishi Okada, the last apprentice of Kunihiro Takahashi (a 'Contemporary Master Craftsman') known as 'the god of soba masters.' Perched on a hill with panoramic views of Beppu Bay and Moroe Bay, with only 12 seats and solo operation. Selected for Tabelog Soba West Japan 100 Restaurants in both 2024 and 2025 (rating 3.75, 69 reviews). Pure soba appreciation style with mori soba and inaka soba. A true artisan's independent establishment. Evenings are course dining (reservations required). 7-car parking.
Tabelog 69 reviews, 3.75. Many evaluations praising 'good aroma and chewiness, excellent throat feel' and 'a quality time in conversation with soba.' Many references to the view, but critical assessments like 'the view is wonderful but the soba is average' also exist, showing no fake reviews. Practical notes like 'single-operator so service takes time' indicate a natural rating distribution. Consecutive selection as a 100 Restaurants proves quality. 2025 Hyakumeiten selection also confirmed.