I had some errands in Gotanda and decided to have lunch there. I explored a new restaurant along the Meguro River in Nishi-Gotanda called "Komatsuya." The interior had an old-fashioned soba shop atmosphere. Since it was hot that day, I ordered the "cold zaru soba." It came with cold soba noodles topped with tempura crumbs, radish sprouts, and seaweed. Just looking at it made me feel cooler. It reminded me of the soba I had at "Izuya" in Aomono Yokocho in the past. Looking at the menu, it seems like they have a soba izakaya vibe at night. I would like to come back for dinner sometime. Thank you for the meal. <Infection prevention list> Hand sanitizer: ✔ Ventilation: ✔ Social distancing: ✔ Partitions, seat spacing Staff masks: ✔ Temperature check upon entry: None

I visited Komatsuya for the first time during lunchtime. I decided to try their Mori Soba (600 yen tax included). The soba noodles were thin and had a good texture. However, I was a little disappointed to see a customer smoking after the meal. It seems that smoking is allowed in the restaurant. Thank you for the meal.

On Thursday afternoon, feeling like a boss, I visited "Komatsuya" in Nishi-Gotanda. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was very Showa era. I sat at a table and checked the menu on the wall. I was unsure of what to order, but this time I went with the "Tenzaru" (1050 yen) and added a large portion for about 100 yen more. After ordering, the awaited tempura arrived. I dug in right away. The taste was satisfying, and the tempura was crispy. I hope to have the opportunity to try the boss's recommendations next time in the evening.

I heard it was good, so I decided to have tempura for lunch. However, there were only two pieces in the serving. The shrimp was big, but the soba had a unique taste and there wasn't much of it. It was thick and satisfying to eat, but still not enough, so I added a half serving of rice as a service. In the end, I should have just ordered a katsudon for that feeling of having a tempura rice bowl. Thank you for the meal.

The sashimi was the usual tuna, probably medium fatty tuna. The richness of the fish was excellent. Enjoyed it with plenty of soy sauce and wasabi!! It melts in your mouth. Also had pork cutlet simmered in sauce and deep-fried horse mackerel. The horse mackerel was plump and the meat was fluffy. The crispy outer coating was delicious. I may have had a bit too much hot sake.

Hidden just across the Meguro River from the west exit of JR Gotanda Station, there is a local soba restaurant that quietly exists. You might think, "Was there a soba restaurant here?" when you see it. I stopped by for lunch, and it was almost full. The customers are mainly plain-looking middle-aged men. There are also women, but they look like plain office workers. The servers are elderly women with a retro Showa era vibe. I ordered the Chanpon Udon for 850 yen. The price is reasonable. After a short wait, the dish arrived. On the tray, there were udon, chili oil, shichimi pepper, and green onions. There is also a separate plate for green onions, probably for those who don't like them. The dish includes vegetables, squid, shrimp, and pork. It could have had a bit more for the price, but I enjoyed changing the flavor with the chili oil and finished it all. I felt like I had eaten something good and experienced a taste of the Showa era.

【Food Experience】Komatsu Family 2019-05-△ Cold Noodle Soba (Large Serving)├Price: ¥800 (¥700 + ¥100 for extra toppings)├Contents: It's rare to be able to add tempura egg! Toppings include tempura egg, seaweed, grated radish, and scallions.└Impression: The soba noodles are more firm than chewy. The broth is quite cold, which seems refreshing.【Restaurant】├Interior: 6 tables, kitchen in the back├Tabletop: Soy sauce, chili pepper, toothpicks, eco-friendly chopsticks, tissues, ashtrays├Staff: Appears to be 3 older female servers└Overall: A soba restaurant located on a street one block to the left after passing through the guard between JR Yamanote Line and Tokyu Ikegami Line stations, near the Meguro River.

You can tell the inside of the restaurant from outside through the frosted glass. It seems crowded, but there seems to be some empty seats so I decided to enter. Today, there was a group of young office workers making a lot of noise. Despite the loud atmosphere, I was greeted normally as a customer ordering a bowl of parent and child Nanban soba. However, the soba noodles were cut too much and were mushy! Maybe they stirred it too vigorously because they were busy? Since the chopsticks were made of plastic, it was even harder to pick up the soba noodles. I ended up drinking too much of the broth by putting the noodles in a spoon with the broth. It's disappointing to be served this quality when I usually come here. I have downgraded my rating.

I have been to this shop about 20 times already. It is an essential part of my Gotanda soba series. When you visit at night, the sign is not lit up, so it may not stand out at first glance. If the lights are on inside the shop, muster up the courage to open the sliding door. The space inside exudes a Showa-era atmosphere. On weekday nights, it is always a place for salarymen to relax. The dimly lit ambiance with bare light bulbs may seem a bit gloomy, but for a man enjoying soba alone, it has a calming effect. You will hear the voices of salarymen chatting and the sound of a small TV. All the staff are middle-aged women. The lady in charge of customer service must have been beautiful in her youth. The kitchen staff are also women. Sometimes it can get crowded, but today it was nice and quiet. The recommended dish here so far is the warm "niku soba." However, this time I opted for the parent-and-child nanban soba, considering the quality of protein. The soba may arrive a bit late if there are other orders. The parent-and-child nanban soba had chopped nori in it. I sip the salty broth while nibbling on the nori and green onions. Ah, the salty broth. It is a consistently salty Kanto-style broth. You may love it or hate it, but the distinct flavor, like something made by someone in the past, soothes a tired body. The soba is thick and dark in color, resembling country-style soba, slightly chewy, which also evokes the taste of Showa-era. It is a far cry from bland standing soba, offering a different experience. They always generously serve extra green onions on a separate plate. Sometimes they bring a jar of tenkasu and offer it to you, saying, "Please help yourself if you like." The service may be a bit whimsical, but it feels like home. The katsudon I ordered before had a strong pepper flavor, reminiscent of a mother's cooking. If you are looking for refined and chic soba, this may not be for you. But if you appreciate traditional town-style soba, I highly recommend it.

The katsu-ni is recommended. The broth has a good flavor. It blends well with the coating. I was torn between the tuna sashimi and the shimesaba. Tuna it is! The portion is large, so I can't have both. I'll go for the shimesaba next time. Probably homemade. The fatty tuna looked delicious (at the next table). Finished with a serving of soba noodles! Full! Thank you for the meal.

I don't have much time, but I want to eat soba. I was invited to go to the usual place I always go to. The person said they always order natto soba. Hmm... I'm torn. I decided to order the katsu don set. Soba restaurants' katsu don is delicious, right? So I gave it a try. The interior of the restaurant has a retro or simple feel, with a Showa era vibe. The customers were mostly office workers and elderly people. The katsu don set arrived quickly after ordering. Fast, cheap, tasty! But is it really tasty? The taste is typical of a soba restaurant. The katsu don was delicious with a runny egg on top. When you're in a hurry and want to eat quickly, this Komatsuya is recommended. Thank you for the meal.

It's located about a 5-minute walk from Gotanda Station, a little off the road along the Meguro River. It's an old-fashioned hidden gem soba restaurant. I had the Niku-nanban. It has sweet leeks and juicy meat on top. It goes well with the firm soba noodles and is very satisfying with its generous portion. My stomach and heart were both satisfied. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Today I ordered the Niku Nanban Soba. It is the recommended dish at this restaurant and I find that the rich soba broth goes well with the pork. The green onions are a nice palate cleanser. I had the option to add tempura flakes today, but I chose not to use them.

The soba noodles and broth were really delicious and had a good portion size. It has been around for a long time, but I was surprised when I tried it for the first time! I definitely want to go again.

The Kinpira and soba were delicious.

The set meal was good.

The restaurant was crowded. Everyone was pleased and enjoyed the food.