Kuromugi
Nishitokorozawa, Tokorozawa
Restaurant in Tokorozawa, Japan
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Price
$20–30per person
Why go
Tabelog 100 soba specialist in suburban Saitama, delivering Tokyo-level buckwheat-noodle craft at JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch. Worth the 25-minute train ride from Ikebukuro for technique-focused diners who value neighbourhood authenticity over central convenience. Reservations accepted; cash only.
About Kuromugi
Kuromugi in Tokorozawa is in the JPY 1,000–1,999 spend bracket and appears on the 2025 Tabelog 100 Soba EAST list. For diners comparing options in the area, those are the strongest confirmed reasons to pay attention: a modest published price range and a soba-category recognition from Tabelog. Kuromugi is a Tokorozawa stop.
Kuromugi is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 6–10 PM, Friday from 11:30 AM–2 PM and 6–10 PM, with Wednesday closed. The spend bracket is JPY 1,000–1,999, making it an approachable option among dining choices in Tokorozawa.
What the Tabelog 100 Badge Means Here
Tabelog's 2025 Soba EAST selection places Kuromugi on a regional list in the soba category for eastern Japan. That recognition is the clearest confirmed accolade available here, and it is a useful signal for diners specifically interested in the category. The JPY 1,000–1,999 spend level suggests a recognised soba-category venue.
Who Should Consider It
Consider Kuromugi if you are looking for a Tokorozawa venue with confirmed Tabelog 100 Soba EAST recognition and an approachable spend bracket. Skip it if you need information on seating style, dietary accommodations, reservation policy, specific dishes, drinks, or special-occasion amenities before choosing a restaurant.
Compared with other allowed names travellers may consider, Kuromugi is the one here with confirmed Tabelog 100 Soba EAST recognition in the available data. STEAK HOUSE BRASE Tokorozawa ten, Ramen Kappa House, negombo33, イタリアンオット, and Sayama Okina may speak to different dining priorities, while other Tokorozawa dining rooms can be considered more generally depending on the occasion. For a soba-category stop in Tokorozawa, Kuromugi's confirmed recognition is the main distinction.
Timing still matters. The schedule includes lunch and dinner service on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Wednesday closed, and the Friday lunch window is listed as ending at 2 PM rather than 2:30 PM.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–10 PM · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–10 PM
- Location
- Japan, 〒359-1144 Saitama, Tokorozawa, Nishitokorozawa, 1 Chome−4−14 山和ビル 1階
- Website
- kuromugi28.blog137.fc2.com
- Phone
- +81 4-2922-9619
Venue details
Ambiance
Calm, refined neighborhood soba restaurant with a small, intimate dining room and a quietly classic feel, oriented toward adults enjoying soba and carefully selected sake in a relaxed setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Beer
- Private Dining
- Available
- Opened
- 2010
Signature Dishes
- Seiro soba
- Oroshi soba (soba with grated daikon, katsuobushi, and nori)
- Soba set with seasonal small plates
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒359-1144 Saitama, Tokorozawa, Nishitokorozawa, 1 Chome−4−14 山和ビル 1階
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–10 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–10 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 6–10 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–10 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–10 PM
Location
Japan, 〒359-1144 Saitama, Tokorozawa, Nishitokorozawa, 1 Chome−4−14 山和ビル 1階 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- negombo33, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- イタリアンオット, Notable alternative
- Ramen Kappa House, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- STEAK HOUSE BRASE Tokorozawa ten, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Sayama Okina, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
At JPY 1,000–1,999 for lunch, this Tabelog 100 soba shop offers better craft-to-price value than most Tokyo options in the same category. negombo33 matches the price range but lacks award recognition, while Sayama Okina offers similar pricing and local appeal but operates in a different noodle subcategory. For diners prioritising soba mastery over ambiance polish, this venue's Tabelog honour and split-service format make it the clear choice among Tokorozawa peers.
STEAK HOUSE BRASE Tokorozawa ten runs JPY 2,000–2,999 at dinner, 30–50% higher, and caters to meat-focused celebrations rather than noodle specialists. Ramen Kappa House undercuts everyone at under JPY 999 but serves quick-service ramen, not craft soba; budget-conscious solo diners may prefer it, but the format and technique gap is significant. イタリアンオット offers Italian fare in the same neighbourhood, though pricing and style details remain unclear, worth checking if you need a non-Japanese backup.
Book here if you want Tabelog-certified soba craft at neighbourhood prices, with the option to reserve ahead (a practical edge over walk-in-only Tokyo specialists). Choose Sayama Okina or negombo33 if you prefer exploring other Tokorozawa noodle traditions without award-driven expectations. For steak or ramen, the BRASE or Kappa House options serve different occasions entirely.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kuromugi good for a special occasion?
Kuromugi has confirmed Tabelog 100 Soba EAST recognition and a JPY 1,000–1,999 spend bracket, which makes it more clearly an approachable recognised stop than a documented ceremonial celebration venue. Choose it for a low-key meal if the soba-category recognition matters to you.
Is Kuromugi worth the price?
At a JPY 1,000–1,999 spend bracket, Kuromugi is an approachable option with confirmed 2025 Tabelog 100 Soba EAST recognition. If that recognition is important to you and you are comparing dining options in Tokorozawa, it is a strong candidate; if you are travelling from farther away, weigh the trip against how much you value a recognised soba-category stop.
