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Suishaki Soba

水車生そば

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Chinese noodles in Japanese dashi broth created by a soba shop founded in the Edo period: a bowl of the famous original Torichuka that draws lines before opening

  • Famous original Torichuka
  • Firm, hearty ita soba
  • House-milled stone-ground buckwheat
  • Popular fried squid tentacles
  • Popular shop with lines out front
  • Great for families
  • Equipped with tatami and private rooms
  • Parking available

Suishaki Soba is a historic soba shop in Kamatahoncho, within walking distance of Tendo Station, operating since 1861. Its signature dish is the original Torichuka, combining Chinese noodles with a Japanese-style soba soup stock. Topped generously with chicken, tenkasu tempura bits, nori seaweed, and mitsuba, it is renowned for its mildly sweet, light broth accented by the sharp kick of black pepper. The shop continues to mill its own flour by stone-grinding whole buckwheat groats, making firm, rustic inaka-style ita soba and zaru soba very popular as well. Many guests also order the rich, flavorful fried squid tentacles (ika geso-age), which pairs perfectly with beer. Built in the style of a traditional folk house, the interior features soba noodle-making demonstrations and buckwheat history displays so waiting guests stay entertained. With 300 seats spanning tatami seating (zashiki) and large rooms from the 1st to 3rd floors, it welcomes families, friends, and travelers stopping by for sightseeing or business trips. Takeout soba and Torichuka sets are also available.

Details

Cuisine
Address
1-3-26 Kamatahoncho, Tendo-shi, Yamagata 994-0025, Japan

Address in Japanese: 山形県天童市鎌田本町1-3-26

Nearest station
Phone
023-653-2576
Budget
Lunch
–¥999
Dinner
–¥999
Reservations
No reservations
Payment
  • Credit cardNot accepted
  • E-moneyNot accepted
  • QR code paymentNot accepted
Seats
300 seats
  • Counter seats
  • Table seats
  • Private room
  • Tatami room
Smoking
Separate smoking area
Parking
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Accessibility
No
Power outlets
No
Private hire
Not available
Opened
1861

Opening hours

Mon
  • 11:00–22:00
Tue–WedClosed
Thu–Sun
  • 11:00–22:00
HolidaysClosed

Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Features & facilities

  • Private rooms
  • Tatami seating
  • Family-friendly
  • Open for lunch
  • Parking

Map & access

1-3-26 Kamatahoncho, Tendo-shi, Yamagata 994-0025, Japan

Address in Japanese: 山形県天童市鎌田本町1-3-26

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