Teuchi Soba Narutomi Ginzaten

※ As of 2024, Teuchisoba Narutomi does not take reservations through third-party services. Please consult with the byFood concierge team for alternative dining options. ——— For those looking for the most authentic soba, the Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Teuchisoba Narutomi offers their patrons their famous handmade soba noodles, with 100 percent buckwheat flour. Teuchisoba Narutomi’s exterior is simplistic yet elegant, its facade of floor-to-ceiling windows giving passers-by a peek into an artful and rustic interior. Just minutes from Shimbashi Station and near Tsukiji, this restaurant is perfect for a fancy lunch break or even a quiet date spot. Known for its earthy color and flavor, soba noodles are usually made using a combination of buckwheat and wheat flour. But Teuchisoba Narutomi’s handmade noodles are known for being made with 100 percent buckwheat flour, without the addition of wheat flour. While this makes the creation process especially difficult, it also gives the noodles a texture unlike any other. But though the restaurant’s prefix is literally “handmade soba” in Japanese, Narutomi cannot be talked about without making mention of the restaurant’s impeccable tempura. Tempura and soba are a Japanese food combination typically seen as inseparable, but some guests are so enamored with Narutomi’s fresh, crispy tempura, that they often choose to get it standalone. Seasonal ingredients like burdock, eggplant or conger eel are particularly popular.