Kenzou Soba
Eiheiji-cho (Matsuoka Kasuga), Yoshida-gun
Restaurant in Yoshida-gun, Japan
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Price
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Dress
Casual
Why go
A Tabelog 100 soba house in Fukui's Eiheiji district serving hand-cut 100% buckwheat noodles at JPY 1,000–JPY 2,999. The owner's two Grand Prize wins at the All Japan Amateur Soba Making Championship refine the technical level above the modest pricing. Open only until sold out during lunch hours; cash-only, family-friendly, built around Fukui's signature Oroshi Soba tradition.
About Kenzou Soba
Kenzou Soba is a casual venue in Yoshida-gun with published spending ranges of JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 and JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999. Its verified hours are daytime only: 11 AM–2 PM Tuesday to Friday and 11 AM–3 PM on Saturday and Sunday, with Monday closed. The restaurant is listed in Tabelog 100 - Soba - WEST - 2025, giving it a confirmed point of recognition for diners comparing options in the region.
Because the verified public details are limited, plan around the facts that are confirmed: casual dress, a Yoshida-gun location, daytime service hours, the published price bands. Avoid assuming specific seating, payment methods, reservation rules, parking, sellout timing, or menu details unless you confirm them directly before visiting.
What Is Verified About Kenzou Soba
Kenzou Soba works best with only the confirmed details in hand: it is in Yoshida-gun, has a casual dress code, publishes the price ranges above, appears in Tabelog 100 - Soba - WEST - 2025. Specific dishes, noodle composition, ingredient sourcing, preparation details are not verified here, so this guide does not treat any particular order as confirmed.
The most useful planning information is practical rather than elaborate: Kenzou Soba keeps short daytime hours, closes on Monday, fits a casual meal rather than a formal dress-code occasion. Diners interested in the broader area can compare it with other Yoshida-gun dining rooms without assuming the same format or specialty.
Timing and Access
Kenzou Soba is located in Yoshida-gun. The verified schedule is Tuesday through Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM, closed on Monday. No specific street address, station access, parking details, holiday policy, or seasonal closure information is verified here.
For context, Korean Chubo Senara, Kyouya, çå µè¡, サンドウィッチ＆コーヒー トレモロ, and ソワン are other named venues that may be considered when looking beyond Kenzou Soba, though each should be checked on its own terms. For Kenzou Soba itself, the grounded planning points are the Yoshida-gun location, casual dress code, published price ranges, daytime hours, Tabelog 100 - Soba - WEST - 2025 recognition.
Planning details
- Location
- 3 Chome-26-26 Matsuokakasuga, Eiheiji, Yoshida District, Fukui 910-1133, Japan
- Website
- kenzousoba.com
- Phone
- +81 776-61-1481
Venue details
Ambiance
A modest, traditional soba shop atmosphere with a cozy, classic interior that feels like a local hidden gem, focused on the aroma and flavor of freshly made noodles rather than design flourishes.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Handmade juwari soba (tenwari soba)
- Echizen oroshi soba
- Soba Sammai (large-portion soba set)
Planning details
Location
3 Chome-26-26 Matsuokakasuga, Eiheiji, Yoshida District, Fukui 910-1133, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Korean Chubo Senara, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- サンドウィッチ＆コーヒー トレモロ, Notable alternative
- çå µè¡, Notable alternative
- ソワン, Notable alternative
- Kyouya, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
At JPY 1,000–JPY 2,999, this soba house undercuts Korean Chubo Senara (JPY 2,000–JPY 5,999) while offering a tighter, more disciplined format; if you want soba rather than a broader Korean menu, book here. Kyouya overlaps the same price band (JPY 1,000–JPY 2,999) but serves a mixed menu, for pure soba craft and Tabelog 100 recognition, Kenzou Soba delivers more competitive value. The lunch-only window and cash-only policy make this less convenient than full-service spots, but the 40 seats and tatami layout accommodate families better than counter-only soba bars in Fukui city.
For visitors routing between Kanazawa and the northern coast, the location near Eiheiji Temple makes this a logical lunch anchor; Korean Chubo Senara offers a dinner-hour alternative if you arrive late. The soba-only format here suits travelers prioritizing quick, high-quality meals over extended dining experiences. Parking (30 spaces) and weekend 3 PM closing give this venue a practical edge over walk-only city spots that close by 2 PM. If you're choosing between Yoshida-gun and Fukui city for soba, the Tabelog 100 status and championship pedigree justify the detour, just confirm cash supply and arrival time before 1 PM on weekdays.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Kenzou Soba?
The verified hours are daytime only: 11 AM–2 PM Tuesday to Friday and 11 AM–3 PM Saturday and Sunday. Monday is closed. No dinner hours are verified.
What should a first-timer know about Kenzou Soba?
Plan around the short daytime schedule: Tuesday to Friday 11 AM–2 PM, Saturday and Sunday 11 AM–3 PM, closed Monday. Published spending ranges are JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 and JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999, the dress code is casual.
Is Kenzou Soba good for a special occasion?
Kenzou Soba has a casual dress code, so it is best framed as a casual Yoshida-gun meal rather than a formal occasion based on the verified details available here.
What are alternatives to Kenzou Soba in Yoshida-gun?
For broader dining research, Korean Chubo Senara, Kyouya, çå µè¡, サンドウィッチ＆コーヒー トレモロ, and ソワン are comparisons names, along with other Yoshida-gun dining options generically. Check each venue directly for current details.
