Owariya

For diners who order nishin soba, it is not just the herring on top of the noodles that makes an impression, but the way it pairs with the broth. Some say the aroma of bonito dashi complements the sweet-simmered herring, while others praise the generous thickness of the fish and the broth’s full flavour. It is a bowl to savour at an unhurried pace. The fragrance of sansho pepper also comes up in comments about the restaurant’s nishin soba; one diner similarly remembered the aroma of sansho served with chicken nanban soba. If you are drawn to soba where the dashi takes centre stage, these two are worth considering.

For a warm udon meal, there is also nabeyaki udon. Reviewers describe a light, dashi-forward broth with herring and chicken, matched with soft noodles in the Kyoto style. Others enjoyed the more robustly flavoured meat nabeyaki udon, showing how the choice of toppings can shape the meal.

For cold noodles, one diner noted the bonito dashi in the dipping sauce for zaru soba, offering a different way to enjoy the broth from a bowl of hot soup soba. Other menu options mentioned include nishin soba, meat soba, chicken soba and an udon set meal. Donburi rice bowls have also received positive comments; one diner described having oyakodon before adding an order of nishin soba.

Several reviews describe the proprietress handling both the cooking and customer service on her own. Rather than a choice for a rushed meal, Owariya may suit a leisurely lunch over soba or udon. Some diners say they were able to eat in a quiet setting, and the restaurant is also described as a comfortable option for dining alone.