Kanda Matsuya Hon Ten

Kanda Matsuya, a long-established soba restaurant in Kanda, Tokyo, has been passed down through the Okadake family since its founding in 1884, celebrating 129 years this year. In a charming, old-town atmosphere that retains the essence of its early days, you can enjoy soba made from carefully selected buckwheat sourced from Ibaraki and Hokkaido. The soba is custom-milled and crafted with attention to detail, including the selection of grains and the stone milling process.

With a blend of 20% wheat flour, the soba's texture and smoothness are adjusted by varying the amount of egg water based on the time of day and weather conditions. The cold soba is served with a dashi made from honkatsu and sardine flakes, while the hot soba features a broth made from mackerel flakes.