I visited Kanyaya Shinjuku Higashiguchi store, located a 2-minute walk from the southeast exit of Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, and had the Squid Tempura Soba with raw egg for 590 yen. The price is for standing soba, but there are seats available. I was craving their Squid Tempura and decided to visit after a long time. I arrived at 1 pm and the place was about 80% full. The price had increased by 40 yen since my last visit. I ordered using the ticket machine, handed the ticket to the staff at the counter, and received my bowl in about 30 seconds. The Squid Tempura was generously topped with large pieces of squid, and I was very satisfied. The noodles were a mix of soba and were smooth, and the broth had a gentle flavor. I finished my meal feeling satisfied. Thank you for the delicious soba today!

Geso Ten Soba for 530 yen. It used to be a standing soba place, but recently they have added chairs. The udon is Kansai style, while the soba is Kanto style. The Geso Ten has plenty of crunchy squid pieces, which soften as you dip them in the broth. The soba noodles are thin and soft, and the broth is just the right thickness, slightly sweet, and easy to eat.

I visited for the first time after passing by many times. I was torn between choices, but decided to go with the squid tempura soba. It seems they use Kansai-style udon and Kanto-style soba here. The squid tempura is really good. It's fun to dip it in the broth and soften it gradually while eating. I want to explore more menu items by visiting a few more times! Thank you for the delicious meal!

It's been a while since I visited this restaurant. I had soba for lunch yesterday, but if it's a favorite food or restaurant, I'm totally fine having it again. I bought a large zaru soba and croquette for ¥720 from the ticket machine. I told the staff whether I wanted soba or udon. Even though it's a standing eating style, you can still sit on round stools which makes it a bit more comfortable. After a few minutes of waiting, my order was called and I dug in right away. The noodles were slightly thick and firm. I really like the chewy texture, subtle flavor, and salty soy sauce broth. (This may vary depending on personal preference) I have tried standing soba in various places, but this one ranks high on my list.

I sent my mother off to the Shinjuku Bus Terminal and then had soba with my wife in the morning. It was a Saturday morning, but it was quite crowded. There were people who had just finished their night shifts and young people who had arrived in Shinjuku in the morning by night bus, creating a chaotic mix. The soba with kakiage was freshly fried and crispy, with a homemade feel that was very delicious. The dipping sauce was not too strong and had a strong dashi flavor, which was to my liking.

If you're looking for a quick and delicious soba, this is the place to go! I stopped by as I was near for lunch. This is one of my favorite soba restaurants that I have visited many times. They are open from around 14:00 to 17:00, so it's perfect for a late lunch. The quality of the broth and soba here is a step above other chain soba restaurants. I always order the warm soba and karaage don set. I save some rice to dip in the soba broth at the end. I crave this dish regularly. They have locations near Shinjuku West Exit and Southeast Exit. Definitely worth a try!

I had some errands in Shinjuku and was thinking about where to have lunch, and I felt like having soba noodles. I stopped by a place where you purchase a ticket from a vending machine, hand it to the staff, and then pick up your order when called. It's very easy to dine alone here! I had a serving of cold soba noodles with tempura squid. The gentle flavor of the soba dipping sauce was great! Thank you for the meal!

It's a simple place to go when you feel like having soba noodles. There are entrances on both sides of the JR East exit and the back street, making it easily accessible. It's a budget soba restaurant, but the customers come from a diverse range of backgrounds. It's a good choice for those looking for cheap and casual soba noodles. The taste and service are decent for a budget soba restaurant.

I had delicious soba at the self-service restaurant "Kanoya". There are two locations near Shinjuku Station, one on the west side and one on the east side. A few years ago, a new shop opened at Shinbashi Station. The west side shop at Shinjuku Station and the Shinbashi shop are run by the same company, while the east side shop is operated by a different company. The menu is almost the same, but the staff at the west side shop are younger, while the east side shop has more experienced staff, giving it a more traditional atmosphere. I prefer the east side shop. They offer freshly made soba noodles and a popular broth made with carefully selected ingredients. The broth for soba is made with bonito flakes and mackerel flakes, while the udon broth is made with dried sardines and kelp, which is unique. I particularly love their "Kanoya soba", which is soba noodles served in udon broth. I buy the food ticket for Kanoya soba from the ticket machine, hand it over at the ticket stand in front of the kitchen, and request it with udon broth. I also order a croquette on the side. I wait at my seat for a while as they prepare the soba. The broth is clear and filled with various toppings like chopped fried tofu, spinach, tempura bits, shredded kombu, fish cake, seaweed, green onions, and more. The shredded kombu melts in the broth, adding a delightful texture. The soba noodles have a nice firm texture and a satisfying bite. My friend Tanaka prefers the Kanto-style broth, but I personally enjoy the Kansai-style broth as it enhances the flavor of the soba. I can easily drink the broth, which is a plus. The additional croquette is crispy on the outside and filled with a delicious sweet potato filling. I break it in half and enjoy one half as it is, while putting the other half on top of the soba. The croquette on top of the soba gradually absorbs the broth, making it even more flavorful. The crispy croquette coating gradually softens and soaks up the broth, creating a rich and satisfying taste. The oil from the croquette seeps out, adding a hearty and filling element to the meal, which I really enjoy.

It's hot, so I had chilled zaru soba for lunch. The popular shop had a line of two people to buy tickets. Even after entering, customers kept coming in one after another. However, they kept making soba without a break. It's impressive how skillful they are. The veteran father makes it. The skillful preparation makes the taste even better. The broth is spicy. It's a bit spicy, but the thick soba is just right. You can't slurp it all at once, you have to bring it to your mouth like country-style soba and chew it well. The tempura bits are crispy, and the oil is delicious. There are delicious standing soba shops near the station, aren't there?

The restaurant is located near the southeast exit of Shinjuku Station at 3-36-2 Shinjuku Kirin Building 1F, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. I visited on Sunday at 8:48 am for breakfast. There are two entrances, and I entered through the east entrance. I purchased a ticket for chilled noodles (soba/udon) for 490 yen at the ticket machine located on the left side immediately after entering. I handed the ticket to the staff at the pick-up counter and requested soba. There were 6 men and 1 woman ahead of me. There were two male staff members. There was no background music in the restaurant. At 8:51 am, my chilled noodles were ready, so I picked them up at the pick-up counter. The noodles were of standard quality, slightly firm, well rinsed, and had a good texture, making them delicious. The dipping sauce was also standard, light and refreshing. Toppings included tempura crumbs, cucumber, finely shredded kamaboko, green onions, and wasabi, giving a refreshing taste. Thank you for the meal.

I usually always have the squid tempura soba, so I decided to try something different and purchased the Curry Nanban Soba from the ticket machine. It cost 650 yen. The dipping sauce is made in a pot, so it's served piping hot. It stays warm until the very end. The toppings are green onions and pork. The curry is slightly thick and mild. I added some shichimi spice from the table to give it an extra kick. As I was eating, I ran into a problem. There was leftover dipping sauce. I recommend getting the large size. However, no matter what you order at this restaurant, the satisfaction level is always high.

Love Udon Review Challenge #4 I remembered a challenge that a udon enthusiast did in the past, trying to see how many days in a row they could eat udon. Inspired by that, I decided to challenge myself to see how many days in a row I can review udon. Originally, I planned to have lunch at a cafe that my favorite recommended (or so I heard), but I couldn't bring myself to go and thought, "Maybe I can skip breakfast and lunch." My bad habit of thinking negatively got the best of me... But, the compulsive feeling of "I have to eat" was also there, causing a dilemma. I thought it would be easier to eat something quick, so I ended up at this place. There are two entrances and ticket machines at each. The couple in front of me were having a hard time deciding on their order... I was getting impatient. I usually go for the "kake" (plain) udon, but when I saw the words "geso tempura," I decided to try something different and went for that. When I handed over my ticket, the staff asked if I wanted soba or udon, but it seemed like first-time customers were not used to this, so they didn't understand the staff's response. I could see the staff trying their best to hide their irritation. The geso tempura was thicker and larger than I expected, and I enjoyed the crunchy texture after soaking it in the broth. The Sanuki udon was thin but chewy and delicious. The Kansai-style broth was also good. The restaurant was always crowded, with a line forming, so I decided to leave quickly. There were many female customers and couples, perhaps due to the location in Shinjuku or the changing times where women feel comfortable using such establishments. Let's make sure the older gentlemen also use these places cleanly, shall we?

I wanted to eat udon in Shinjuku when I didn't have much time, so I went to this shop that I had been curious about. There are two stores in Shinjuku, and I went to the Higashi-Guchi store (there is also a Nishi-Guchi store). It was Sunday afternoon, but the shop was constantly full with customers coming in one after another. However, the turnover was fast! The "Nikujiru Seiro Udon" for 630 yen was cost-effective and delicious. The menu offers a variety of udon, soba, and rice bowl dishes, which is great. I want to go back again!

I came to Shinjuku, and decided to have a quick lunch at a soba restaurant I discovered. I went to Kandaya located near the southeast exit of Shinjuku Station. It is only about 5 seconds walk from the southeast exit stairs or escalator, with a straightforward layout and entrance and ticket counter at both ends. The style is not standing soba, but sitting at a linear table. I purchased the squid tempura soba (530 yen) at the ticket counter. The soba noodles were slightly thin, and the broth was moderately flavorful and easy to eat. The squid tempura was a large and substantial piece, with plenty of squid inside the batter. It was a satisfying meal. Kandaya is a valuable soba restaurant in Shinjuku where you can eat easily, and I am curious about their seaweed soba, so I would like to visit again.

I visited the restaurant on a rainy weekday evening after 7 pm. There were 3 customers already there and 2 more came in later. I bought a ticket for "Squid Tempura Soba" for 530 yen and an extra raw egg for 60 yen. When I handed the ticket to the staff, I requested the soba noodles. The food was served quickly on a well-worn tray that seemed to tell the story of the restaurant's history. The white of the raw egg was slightly heated, which was nice. The broth seemed to be at the right temperature and had a delicious aroma of bonito with just the right amount of salt. According to the restaurant's website, the soba noodles are made with 50% buckwheat, which was evident in the texture - not too soft. The squid tempura was generous and easy to eat as it was cut into smaller pieces. Mixing it with the raw egg added a rounded flavor. The only seasoning provided on the table was shichimi, not shichimi, which was a nice touch. Overall, I felt that this restaurant was very close to what I imagine a standing soba shop should be like. Thank you for the meal. The interior of the restaurant is narrow with entrances and a ticket machine on both sides. There are only counter seats facing the wall. The staff were all from foreign countries. The cleanliness was a bit lacking.

Located along the Shinjuku Rambling Road, this restaurant offers fresh soba and Sanuki udon. I ordered the "tanuki soba" for 400 yen (tax included). Since I had udon last time, I decided to try soba this time. The broth seemed to be more suited for udon and didn't quite match the soba. The taste was not bad, but if you're going to eat soba, I think it's better to go for the cold noodles. Overall, this place is more suited for udon.

Visited around 12:15 on Thursday. Couldn't use a 10,000 yen bill at the ticket machine, so asked for change and was told the ticket machine on the other side is usable. There was an entrance and ticket machine on the other side. Ordered "Duck Soup Soba" for 680 yen, received coins as change but the bill didn't come out. Just as I was about to call the staff, a staff member appeared and gave me the change from inside the ticket machine. Seems like a regular occurrence. Presented the ticket at the counter with "soba" written on it. After about 3 minutes, my order was called out and I picked it up. The soba was powdery and had a chewy texture. The duck meat was thinly sliced and easy to chew but a bit tough. Well, considering the price, it's forgivable. It came with fried tofu. Maybe udon is the better choice at this restaurant. Thank you for the meal.

On the first Tuesday of June 2023, at 2:00 PM, while around Shinjuku Station, I was feeling a bit hungry but not too much. After some thought, I came up with a light snack option with reduced oil. "Kanoya" provides freshly boiled "soba" and "Sanuki udon" with a flavorful soy sauce-based broth. They have 2 stores in Shinjuku, 1 in Ueno, and 1 in Shinbashi. The one near the southeast exit of Shinjuku Station, under the stairs of "Rambling Road" entrance, and the one right behind it at "Musashino Street" entrance. Look for "Don Quijote" and "Green Peas" as landmarks. This time, I tried their signature dish, Kanoya Udon for 520 yen. When ordering at the counter, you can choose between soba and udon. I chose soba this time. After a 4-5 minute wait, my order was ready. The dish had 6 types of toppings, including green onions, offering a good value. It's a healthy option with no fried items except for tempura flakes. The buckwheat noodles were firm and tasty, and the soy sauce broth had a satisfying flavor. I also enjoyed the grated yam and seaweed topping. Overall, it was a fulfilling meal, and I will definitely visit again.

I met up with someone for a quick dinner at 6 pm on a regular day. I had some time to spare, so I thought about going to Starbucks, but I was hungry so I felt like having soba noodles. I found a place where I could get kakiage soba for almost the same price as coffee. I'm not sure if the coffee is expensive or the soba is cheap, but for now, it was delicious.

For breakfast, we went to a standing soba shop near Shinjuku Station instead of the hotel. I had squid tempura soba ^_^ My companion had bukkake udon from Sanuki ^_^ They said it had a great firm texture. The soba had crispy squid tempura and was delicious. It was a wallet-friendly shop where we paid just a little over 1000 yen for both dishes.