Kanda Yabu Soba is one of Tokyo’s oldest soba restaurants, and it’s still serving up a taste of old Edo today. Don’t forget to try the seasonal specialties when you visit.
Kanda Yabu Soba - image © Florentyna Leow
In the Kanda area, those looking for soba have two choices. For low-key, unpretentious noodles, you head to Kanda Matsuya. But for slightly more refined slurps, head over to Kanda Yabu Soba - conveniently located a few minutes walk away from Matsuya.
Kanda Yabu Soba - image © Florentyna Leow
The slender, hand-cut noodles at Kanda Yabu Soba are, of course, the star of the show. They come in a variety of guises here, like an excellent rendition of kamo-nanban (rare duck slices) or ten-seiro (tempura with cold noodles). Don’t forget to look out for seasonal specialties here. In winter, for instance, you’ll find kaki soba - juicy oysters and seaweed in a delicate broth with soba noodles.
Kanda Yabu Soba - image © Florentyna Leow
Side dishes aren’t neglected here either. They’re not dazzlingly creative, but they are well-executed. Think duck soup, chilled tofu, and tempura.
Unsurprisingly, it is often crowded at peak hours. Try visiting outside of peak hours to avoid waiting too long.
For more Tokyo soba choices, see our Best Soba in Tokyo page.
English name:
Kanda Yabu Soba
Japanese name:
かんだやぶそば
English address:
2-10 Kanda-awaji-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0063
Japanese address:
〒101-0063 東京都千代田区神田淡路町2-10
Opening hours:
11:30am-8:30pm
Closed Wednesday
Price:
Non-smoking section:
Completely Non-Smoking
Reservations:
Possible
Nearest Transport:
Subway: 2-minute walk from exit A3 of Ogawamachi Station on the Toei Shinjuku line, and Awajicho Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi line.
Train: 7-minute walk from the Hijiri-bashi exit of Ochanomizu Station on the JR Chuo and Sobu lines.
Telephone:
+81-3-3251-0287
Website:
Official website (Japanese)
Customer Reviews:
:: Read customer reviews of Kanda Yabu Soba on TripAdvisor.
Near To Here:
Kanda Yabu Soba is located in Tokyo's Akihabara, Kanda And Jimbocho districts. See our complete list of things to do in Tokyo's Akihabara, Kanda And Jimbocho districts, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
More Tokyo Restaurant Recommendations:
See all soba restaurants we recommend on our Best Soba in Tokyo page and get the complete list for all cuisines on our Best Tokyo Restaurants page.
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