Sobakiri Imose
After all these years, the quaint restaurant still charms new visitors, and the soba is just as rustic.
Restaurant Details
The name "Imose" refers to Mt. Imose from ancient verses of Manyoshu — the oldest Japanese poetry collection — as a tribute to the owner-chef's birthplace in Wakayama Prefecture. Nestled in a serene residential area between Tamatsukuri and Morinomiya, this charming joint offers a dining space reminiscent of idyllic countryside life. A sunken hearth adds presence to the interior, providing welcoming warmth during colder seasons, while the woven textures lend a rustic, rough-hewn feel.
The soba menu is so enticing you'll want to try everything. The "Imoyama" soba, topped with grated yam, egg yolk, and a dusting of seaweed, comes in a flavorful bonito broth. The "Oseiro" soba is served in a traditional steamer basket, while the iInaka" soba, dark and robust, is made from whole buckwheat flour. No visit is complete without sampling the renowned kakinohazushi, cured mackerel sushi wrapped in persimmon leaf. A Wakayama specialty and a nod to the owner’s roots, eager diners order this along with their favorite soba dish.
Sobakiri Imose is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in 2024.
Sobakiri Imose Access Info
Sobakiri Imose is a 7-minute walk from Tamatsukuri Station.
Sobakiri Imose Phone Number
Sobakiri Imose Business Days
Sobakiri Imose Address
2-9-2 Tamatsukuri, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 540-0004, Japan
Sobakiri Imose Cancellation Policy
Cancel your reservation at least 48 hours before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Restaurant location
Osaka Prefecture is the birthplace of Kansai-style okonomiyaki and many classic Japanese street foods. Centered around Osaka (the prefectural capital), the clash of trade, traditions, and modern technologies contributes to the dynamic energy of this prefecture overlooking Osaka Bay.
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