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Kogetsu Cold and Hot Noodle Specialist

Rating87SCORE
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。
Established 1970, one of the originators of Beppu cold noodles.
Tabelog 3.49 (891 reviews), selected for Tabelog Asian and Ethnic Best 100 (2024).
Consistent high ratings across Yahoo!
Maps 4.21 (108 reviews), Tripadvisor 3.7 (69 reviews), and Retty 91 reviews.
Historically significant, revived by devoted regulars.
Featured in local media edit Oita.
Sells out before closing.
Latest visitor report confirmed for November 2025.
No sakura indicators.
No PR involvement.
Popular Dishes
Beppu cold noodles (reimen)
Beppu hot noodles (onmen) — both with house-made soba flour thick noodles
beef chashu
and house kimchi
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Established 1970, one of the originators of Beppu cold noodles. The dish traces back to a Japanese-style adaptation of noodles the founder tasted in Manchuria. Closed in 2017 but revived in 2018 by devoted regulars. Known for chewy house-made noodles blended with soba flour and house kimchi. Selected for Tabelog Asian and Ethnic Best 100 Restaurants 2024. Tabelog 3.49 (891 reviews).

Tabelog Asian/Ethnic Best 100 (2024); Tabelog 3.49 (891 reviews); Yahoo! Maps 4.21 (108 reviews); Tripadvisor 3.7 (69 reviews); Retty 91 reviews. Reviews highlight: 'The best Beppu cold noodles — firm chewy noodles with delicate Japanese-style broth.' 'Expect a queue at lunchtime — note it closes when sold out.' The revival by devoted regulars itself speaks to the shop's authenticity. Visited as recently as November 2025. No closure information. No sakura indicators. No accusatory comments.

Business Hours
Mon11:00-16:00
TueClosed
Wed – Fri11:00-17:30
Sat・Sun11:00-19:00
Regular Holiday：Tuesday（売り切れ次第閉店）
Phone0977-25-2735Call
Access
No reservations. Cash only. Recommended to arrive early as it closes when sold out. Near Beppudaigaku Station.
8-1-26 Ishigaki-Higashi, Beppu, Oita
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Kogetsu Cold and Hot Noodle Specialist

Rating87SCORE
Popular Dishes
Beppu cold noodles (reimen)
Beppu hot noodles (onmen) — both with house-made soba flour thick noodles
beef chashu
and house kimchi
Business Hours
Mon11:00-16:00
TueClosed
Wed – Fri11:00-17:30
Sat・Sun11:00-19:00
Regular Holiday：Tuesday（売り切れ次第閉店）
Access
No reservations. Cash only. Recommended to arrive early as it closes when sold out. Near Beppudaigaku Station.
8-1-26 Ishigaki-Higashi, Beppu, Oita
Phone0977-25-2735
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Open in Google MapsView on Tabelog
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。
Established 1970, one of the originators of Beppu cold noodles.
Tabelog 3.49 (891 reviews), selected for Tabelog Asian and Ethnic Best 100 (2024).
Consistent high ratings across Yahoo!
Maps 4.21 (108 reviews), Tripadvisor 3.7 (69 reviews), and Retty 91 reviews.
Historically significant, revived by devoted regulars.
Featured in local media edit Oita.
Sells out before closing.
Latest visitor report confirmed for November 2025.
No sakura indicators.
No PR involvement.
87SCORE
What a score of 87 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Established 1970, one of the originators of Beppu cold noodles. The dish traces back to a Japanese-style adaptation of noodles the founder tasted in Manchuria. Closed in 2017 but revived in 2018 by devoted regulars. Known for chewy house-made noodles blended with soba flour and house kimchi. Selected for Tabelog Asian and Ethnic Best 100 Restaurants 2024. Tabelog 3.49 (891 reviews).

Tabelog Asian/Ethnic Best 100 (2024); Tabelog 3.49 (891 reviews); Yahoo! Maps 4.21 (108 reviews); Tripadvisor 3.7 (69 reviews); Retty 91 reviews. Reviews highlight: 'The best Beppu cold noodles — firm chewy noodles with delicate Japanese-style broth.' 'Expect a queue at lunchtime — note it closes when sold out.' The revival by devoted regulars itself speaks to the shop's authenticity. Visited as recently as November 2025. No closure information. No sakura indicators. No accusatory comments.

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