Soba Kiri Gin
Minami, Hiroshima
Restaurant in Hiroshima, Japan
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Price
$10–20per person
Why go
Tabelog 100 Soba (WEST) 2025 recognition at under JPY 2,000 per head makes this house restaurant in Hiroshima's Danbara district the city's best-value hand-cut noodle stop. Lunch-only service (11:30 AM to 3 PM, closed Wednesdays) and cash-only payment require planning, but the pricing and technical skill justify the constraints for soba specialists.
About Soba Kiri Gin
Soba Kiri Gin is a Hiroshima venue with a price range of JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999. It is listed on the Tabelog 100 - Soba - WEST - 2025 selection, giving diners a clear, grounded reason to consider it among Hiroshima options.
The schedule is narrow and daytime-focused: Soba Kiri Gin opens from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and closes on Wednesday. Visitors should plan around the midday window.
Beyond the price range, hours, Hiroshima location, and Tabelog 100 Soba WEST 2025 recognition, confirm details such as seating layout, reservation rules, payment methods, parking, individual dishes, and drinks directly before visiting.
At JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999, Soba Kiri Gin sits in an accessible price band for diners comparing Hiroshima restaurants. If you are building a broader itinerary, named alternatives such as EPURE represent a different kind of dining choice, while other dining rooms can fill in meals outside Soba Kiri Gin’s limited daytime hours.
Daytime Hours and Visit Planning
Soba Kiri Gin’s hours are 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM every day except Wednesday, when it is closed. Because evening service is not part of the listed schedule, it is best treated as a midday stop rather than a dinner plan. Confirm reservation availability, walk-in policy, last-order timing, seating type, and group suitability directly if those details matter to your visit.
How It Stacks Up Against Other Options
For diners comparing the essentials, Soba Kiri Gin’s main anchors are simple: Hiroshima location, JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 pricing, daytime hours, Wednesday closure, and Tabelog 100 Soba WEST 2025 recognition. Those facts make it a practical candidate for a daytime meal, while other dining options may be better suited for dinner or for different formats.
The constraints are also clear: the listed opening window is short, and Wednesday is closed. If those hours work, Soba Kiri Gin is an accessible Hiroshima option with recognized credentials. For a quick survey of Hiroshima's restaurant scene, it can be considered alongside other local dining choices; confirm seating, payment, parking, or menu specifics directly if those affect your plans.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Chome-7-18 Danbara, Minami Ward, Hiroshima, 732-0811, Japan
- Website
- hawaiikona.cc/soba
- Phone
- +81 82-236-3269
Venue details
Ambiance
A modest, quiet neighborhood soba shop atmosphere centered on a straightforward lunch service rather than a showy dining room.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Tea
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- soba
- cold soba
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1 Chome-7-18 Danbara, Minami Ward, Hiroshima, 732-0811, Japan
Planning details
Location
1 Chome-7-18 Danbara, Minami Ward, Hiroshima, 732-0811, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Hatsu Chan, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown
- MASUKI, Chinese, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
- Non Non, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999
- EPURE, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- Horumon Ryori Senmonjo Toneya, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
At JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999, Soba Kiri Gin undercuts most Tabelog 100-recognized soba specialists in western Japan without compromising technical execution. Hatsu Chan charges JPY 5,000 to JPY 5,999 for a similar hand-cut noodle experience, making it the splurge option if budget isn't a constraint. Non Non sits in the same price range but lacks the Tabelog credential that signals consistent quality, choose this venue if award recognition matters to your decision.
EPURE operates at JPY 10,000 to JPY 14,999 with a more refined, multi-course format that appeals to diners seeking a full evening experience rather than a focused lunch. MASUKI climbs to JPY 20,000 to JPY 29,999 with a Chinese menu that makes direct comparison difficult, it's a separate category entirely. For offal specialists willing to stay in the sub-JPY 2,000 range, Horumon Ryori Senmonjo Toneya delivers value but won't satisfy soba-focused diners.
Booking difficulty skews easier at Soba Kiri Gin compared to dinner-only peers, weekday reservations are available, and the lunch-only schedule means fewer competing diners. The cash-only policy and hideaway location add logistical steps that more centrally located restaurants avoid, but the combination of Tabelog recognition and accessible pricing makes this the clearest recommendation for visitors prioritizing soba quality over ambiance or evening availability.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Soba Kiri Gin?
What should a first-timer know about Soba Kiri Gin?
Soba Kiri Gin is in Hiroshima, with a price range of JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999. Its listed hours are 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and it is closed on Wednesday. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Soba - WEST - 2025.
Is Soba Kiri Gin good for a special occasion?
For a special occasion, confirm the atmosphere, seating, service style, and occasion fit directly. If you need a specific setting or evening availability, note that Soba Kiri Gin’s hours are daytime only, from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with Wednesday closed. EPURE may be worth comparing as a different dining option.
Is lunch or dinner better at Soba Kiri Gin?
Hours are 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Wednesday closed. Plan for a daytime visit.
