Located in an atmospheric old wooden building, Honke Owariya is arguably the best soba restaurant in all of Kyoto.
Honke Owariya is an extremely atmospheric place to enjoy a bowl of soba (buckwheat noodles). The restaurant is extremely popular with locals, so arrive early or be prepared to wait. Dishes here range from plain bowls of noodles to full sets with all the trimmings. Most of the seating is on tatami mat floors around low tables, so if you’ve got knee problems might want to look elsewhere for your soba fix.
For more Kyoto soba and udon choices, see our Best Soba and Udon in Kyoto page.
English address:
Kurumayacho-dori, Nijo kudaru, Nakagyo-ku
Japanese address:
中京区車屋町通二条下る
Opening hours:
11am-7pm
Closed on January 1st and 2nd
Price:
Cheap
Non-smoking area: Yes
Nearest Transport:
2min walk from Karasuma Oike Station, Karasuma & Tozai subway line
Telephone: 231-3446
Website:
Official Website (English)
Customer Reviews:
Read customer reviews of Owariya on TripAdvisor
Near To Here:
Honke Owariya is located in Kyoto’s Downtown district. See our complete list of things to do in Downtown Kyoto, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
More Restaurant Suggestions: See my list of Kyoto’s Best Restaurants for more eating inspiration. The list covers all cuisines and price ranges.
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