What should I order at Uzuraya?
Uzuraya
Soba (cold and hot varieties)
Mentioned repeatedly as the main attraction with exceptional quality, freshly made daily using unique regional methods. It has a smooth texture, a hint of buckwheat aroma, and is regarded as some of the best soba in Japan. The soba is praised for its chewiness, freshness, and perfect combination with soba sauce.
Tempura (seasonal mountain vegetables and mushrooms)
Highly recommended alongside soba, tempura is described as freshly fried, crispy, very tasty, and a perfect complement to the noodles. Seasonal vegetables, mushrooms, sweet potato, and kabocha tempura are often highlighted for their delicious flavors.
Sobagaki
Recommended as a must-try item along with soba. Sobagaki is appreciated for its traditional preparation and adds to the authentic dining experience.
Tenzaru Soba
Specifically praised for its comforting taste and high-quality soba cooked with local mountain water, making it an exceptionally good soba dish.
Oroshi Soba
Noted for being a feast of seasonal mountain vegetable tempura combined with oroshi style soba, offering a refreshing and flavorful experience.
Double jumbo sura soba
Mentioned as an excellent and generous soba dish enjoyed by a party of visitors, indicating it as a popular substantial option.
Winter special tori nanban
Recommended as a seasonal special dish along with other soba varieties, appreciated for its unique flavor.
Doburoku
A traditional drink paired with meals here, enhancing the overall dining experience.
Apple juice
Highly recommended as a refreshing and naturally sweet beverage to enjoy after exploring Togakushi.
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
About Uzuraya
Crispy tempura & soba noodle soup bowls in a traditional venue with tatami mat & table seating.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Onsite services
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Lunch
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
Dining options
- Lunch
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Trending
Crowd
- Tourists
Planning
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Cash-only
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Frequently asked questions
What is Uzuraya known for?
Uzuraya is best known for sobagaki and freshly made soba, especially zaru soba and hot soba soup. Reviewers repeatedly say the noodles are springy, smooth, and chewy, and many call the soba one of the best they have had in Japan.
What dishes are most recommended at Uzuraya?
The most recommended items are sobagaki, zaru soba, hot soba soup, mushroom tempura, sweet potato tempura, and nozawana. Reviewers also mention seasonal mountain vegetable tempura and soba dumplings, with the tempura and cold soba often singled out as standout choices.
What is the atmosphere like at Uzuraya?
The atmosphere is cozy and traditional, with tatami seating on the second floor and table seating as well. It suits solo diners and lunch visitors, and reviews describe the staff as warm and helpful, especially when explaining how to eat the soba.
Is Uzuraya good value, and what is the price range?
Uzuraya is priced at ¥1,000–2,000, and reviewers often say the meal is worth the wait and the cost because the soba is freshly made and the tempura is strong value. The portions and set-style meals, like soba with vegetables tempura, are described as satisfying without being expensive.
How long is the wait at Uzuraya, and when should you go?
A long wait is common, and reviews mention waits of 2 to 3 hours, especially at lunch and on busy days like New Year’s. Many guests leave their name on the list, visit nearby Togakushi temples or hike, then return when called.
Is parking available at Uzuraya?
Yes. Free parking lot, Usually somewhat difficult to find a space is available.
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