Enjoying Authentic Kamo Nanban Soba at the Nostalgic Banshu Flavor 'Shime Soba-ya Banshu Yoshidaya'

1171 Oji-cho, Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture 675-1378
0794-73-9001
Shime Soba-ya Banshu Yoshidaya Ono Branch

Encountering the nostalgic taste of Banshu — Shime Soba-ya Banshu Yoshidaya

This is a soba restaurant I had been curious about for a while. However, it was in a location that was difficult to park at, so I hadn't been able to go. But recently, I heard that a new branch opened in my neighborhood, so I finally fulfilled my wish to visit.

Actually, this was my first time having authentic Kamo Nanban soba. I had only heard rumors that it was "supposedly very delicious," so I bought a meal ticket with great interest and sat at a seat of my choice. After preparing water or tea for myself and waiting for a while, my number was called, and I finally got to meet the dish.

Dark-colored soba and the sweet broth of Banshu

The Kamo Nanban soba that was brought to me had beautiful, dark-colored noodles. They had such a presence that I wondered if they were 100% buckwheat. The chopped green onions were fresh, and there were pieces of deep-fried tofu, tempura bits, and a few slices of duck meat. Even though the quality looked high from the appearance alone,the price is 880 yen. It's a price revolution!

When I took a slurp, I tasted a firm broth with dark soy sauce and a sweet flavor accented by sugar. "Ah, this is the taste of Banshu..." and memories from my childhood came rushing back all at once.

The "oden" made by elderly people around Nishiwaki, Kato, and Ono, what is called "Kanto-daki" (Kanto-style stew) here, is completed by simmering it in this sweet broth. I have heard that the reason this region alone has a sweet soy sauce culture like Kyushu and Kagoshima is because it was a flavor passed down by people who came from Kyushu to work at the Banshu-ori textile factories through group employment in the past. It is truly a flavor that can be proudly called local cuisine.

If you are coming to the southwestern part of Hyogo Prefecture, I definitely want you to stop by

Nearby is Kamoike Pond, and Hakuundani Onsen Yupika is the ultimate healing spot. When you come to the southwestern part of Hyogo Prefecture, why not stop by this "Shime Soba-ya Banshu Yoshidaya" as well? It was a memorable bowl that combined nostalgia with something new.

Famous for its inverted cherry blossoms. Park at the Ono City Hall along Kirara-dori and take the shuttle bus!

Just as the name suggests, there is a Kamoike (Duck Pond) where ducks gather in the middle of a dense forest!

It's gushing out. Real hot spring water. The coffee milk after a bath is sure to sell out!

The fireworks display is wonderful and second to none. It's a hidden gem.

Free parking. It's a surprisingly popular spot that people visit even from outside the city. It's incredibly crowded on weekends.

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