\"Shamih\u014dan\" has been a local favorite for over 100 years.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve heard that this place offers a carefully crafted flavor that soba lovers will find irresistible.<\/p>\n
In this post, I\u2019d like to introduce \u201cShamisen K\u014dan,\u201d which has even been featured on television.<\/p>\n
Do you have a favorite soba restaurant in Kyoto?<\/p>\n
When it comes to soba restaurants in the Higashiyama Ward area, I recommend \u201cShamikoan.\u201d<\/p>\n
This business was founded in 1861, the first year of the Bunkyu era.<\/p>\n
This store has a history stretching back more than 160 years.<\/p>\n
It all began when Lord Tomomi Iwakura\u2014who had also been a key figure in the Meiji Restoration\u2014ordered the store to open as a specialty shop for tsukudani.<\/p>\n
Products made with chirimen sansho have been available ever since.<\/p>\n
Even today, under the product name \u201cAdult-Style Rice with Raw Egg,\u201d you can enjoy a rich egg served over sansho pepper and ten-grain rice.<\/p>\n
What makes the soba here special is that you can enjoy \"j\u016bwari soba,\" made entirely from buckwheat flour.<\/p>\n
We also have our most popular menu item, so let me tell you about it.<\/p>\n
At Shamih\u014dan, the incredibly luxurious tsukesoba made with ingredients from Kyoto has become a popular dish.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s called \u201cK\u014dan Pork and Kuj\u014d Green Onion Tsuke Soba.\u201d<\/p>\n
This is 100% buckwheat soba made from buckwheat flour ground in a stone mill.<\/p>\n
The soba served in a colander has a strong aroma, and you can enjoy a rich, authentic soba flavor unlike any other restaurant.<\/p>\n
In addition, K\u014dan Pork is a proprietary breed raised at contract farms in Kagoshima Prefecture and has a distinct sweetness.<\/p>\n
Plus, the texture of the Kujo green onions pairs perfectly with the flavor of the soba, and combined with the sweetness of the pork, it creates a truly exquisite dish you can\u2019t find anywhere else.<\/p>\n
Let's take a look at reviews from people who have visited Shamisen K\u014dan.<\/p>\n
\u30fbIf you want to try Kyoto-style soba, this is the place to go. You can enjoy a delicious meal while listening to the murmur of the river and basking in the dappled sunlight filtering through the trees. It\u2019s close to the station, so it was easy to get to.<\/p>\n
\u30fbA charming, long-established restaurant. The interior has a great atmosphere. It has a Japanese-style vibe, and the view of the river outside is absolutely stunning. It was wonderful to enjoy my meal while watching the river flow by.<\/p>\n
\u30fbThe soba was amazing. The Kujo green onions were delicious. The staff provided excellent service.<\/p>\n
\u30fbYou can really taste the gentle flavor of the broth. The soba is delicious. The texture and thickness are just right.<\/p>\n
\u30fbIt\u2019s a long-established restaurant, founded in the first year of the Bunkyu era. The building is a traditional Kyoto townhouse, and the restaurant itself was lovely. The soba was delicious, too. I\u2019ll definitely be back.<\/p>\n
393 Ishizumi-in-cho, west of Shirakawa-suji, north of Sanjo-dori, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture<\/p>\n
About a 1-minute walk from \"Higashiyama Station\"<\/p>\n
075-771-0952<\/p>\n