Kurumitei
A renowned soba restaurant in Nasu-Shiobara that stone-grinds Tochigi-grown buckwheat in-house to make 100% buckwheat soba. Selected for Tabelog Soba EAST Top 100 2025. Uses buckwheat seeds personally selected by the owner at the source. The coarsely-ground fragrant soba releases more aroma with each bite. Reservations required for groups of 4 or fewer.
Reviews say: 'Always stop here when visiting Nasu,' 'Can't find this soba aroma anywhere else,' 'Masterful skill to hold together despite being 100% buckwheat,' 'On weekends need a reservation or can't get in,' 'Small portion but every bit counts.'