Atagoan
Ranked #1 in Nagaoka City's soba Google reviews with 4.3 stars and 128 reviews (2023 survey). A quiet handmade soba and udon restaurant with 20 seats tucked away in a residential area, beloved by locals as a hidden gem for everyday dining. Unique original menus include 'Wariko Soba' topped with tempura shrimp, tororo, and nishin herring, and 'Echigo Sanzan Soba' with rice cake, grated daikon, and mountain vegetables. Nagoya-style miso stew udon (winter only) has its own loyal fanbase. Hegi-soba also available.
Locals praise 'handmade soba with rich flavor and elegant texture', 'a hidden gem in a residential area', 'a place loved by locals for years', and 'a relaxing space to enjoy a meal'. Google 4.3 stars, 128 reviews (ranked #1 in November 2023 survey). Tabelog 3.26, 38 reviews.