Motocho Kitaakabane

Name: Motocho Kitaakabane
Address: 3 Chome-1-12 Ukima, Kita City, Tokyo
Price range: ¥260 - ¥700

Established in 2013. This restaurant, run by the sibling of the owner of the renowned "Monju," also focuses on homemade noodles. Their exceptionally thin soba noodles have a superb texture and chewiness. The broth is made by combining the first and second dashi stocks from bonito flakes, Hidaka kelp, and shiitake mushrooms. The kaeshi is a blend of usukuchi and koikuchi soy sauces, concentrated for umami and continuously replenished.

★ 3.7 (177) $Budget 📍 3 Chome-1-12 Ukima, Kita City

Soba & Set Menus

Kakiage Soba

かき揚げそば

The kakiage contains onion, carrot, green onion, and dried shrimp, fried to a crisp. The sweetness of the onion mixes into the broth, further enhancing the umami.

Buckwheat noodles served in a hot soy-based broth, topped with 'Kakiage' (mixed vegetable and seafood tempura). The tempura adds richness to the soup.

¥380 ≈ $2.00

Soba Set Meal (Kake Soba + Mini Tori-don)

そば定食 (かけそば+ミニ鳥丼)

A set of Kake Soba and Tori-don, where chicken and onions are simmered in soba broth.

A set meal featuring simple buckwheat noodles in broth (Kake Soba) and a mini rice bowl topped with chicken and onions simmered in dashi (Tori-don). A filling combination.

¥520 ≈ $3.00

Shungiku Soba

春菊そば

Soba noodles topped with garland chrysanthemum (shungiku) tempura. The slightly bitter, herbal taste of the greens pairs well with the savory broth.

¥470 ≈ $3.00

Anago Tempura Soba

あなご天そば

Soba noodles served with conger eel (anago) tempura. The eel is soft and fluffy inside the crispy batter.

¥430 ≈ $3.00

Iwanori Soba

岩のりそば

Soba noodles topped with plenty of rock laver (iwanori) seaweed. The seaweed brings a strong ocean aroma to the broth.

¥420 ≈ $3.00

Curry Soba

カレーそば

Soba noodles served in a curry-flavored broth. Spicy, savory, and thick, it coats the noodles well.

¥440 ≈ $3.00

Katsu-ju Set

かつ重セット

A hearty set meal including a pork cutlet rice bowl (Katsu-ju) and soba noodles. The cutlet is simmered in egg and dashi.

¥700 ≈ $4.00

Evening light drinking menu (drinks)

Bottled Beer (Medium Bottle)

瓶ビール (中瓶)

Medium-sized bottle of beer. Standard Japanese lager style, crisp and refreshing.

¥550 ≈ $4.00

Soba shochu mixed with sobayu

そば焼酎のそば湯割り

Recommended

Buckwheat shochu (distilled spirit) mixed with warm soba cooking water (sobayu). A unique way to enjoy shochu with a nutty buckwheat aroma.

¥270 ≈ $2.00

Japanese sake

日本酒

Japanese sake (rice wine). Served either cold or warm depending on the style.

¥350 ≈ $2.00

Kaku Highball

角ハイボール

Whisky and soda highball made with Suntory Kaku whisky. Refreshing and carbonated.

¥350 ≈ $2.00

Lemon Sour

レモンサワー

Lemon sour cocktail. Shochu mixed with soda and lemon flavor. Tart and refreshing.

¥310 ≈ $2.00

Grapefruit Sour

グレープフルーツサワー

Grapefruit sour cocktail. Shochu mixed with soda and grapefruit flavor.

¥310 ≈ $2.00

Chuhai

酎ハイ

Plain Shochu Highball. Dry and crisp, pairs well with food.

¥310 ≈ $2.00

Oolong High

ウーロンハイ

Oolong High. Shochu mixed with Oolong tea. Unsweetened and smooth.

¥310 ≈ $2.00

Soba Tea Highball

そば茶ハイ

Soba tea highball. Shochu mixed with buckwheat tea. Fragrant and nutty.

¥310 ≈ $2.00

Evening light drinking menu (appetizers)

Kakiage simmered with egg

かき揚げの玉子とじ

Mixed vegetable tempura (Kakiage) simmered with beaten egg in dashi broth. Savory and comforting.

¥260 ≈ $2.00

Assorted Tempura

天ぷらの盛合わせ

Assortment of 3 kinds including shrimp tempura

Assorted tempura platter containing 3 kinds, including shrimp. Great for sharing or as a side dish.

¥500 ≈ $3.00

Edamame

枝豆

Edamame (boiled young soybeans). Lightly salted. A classic snack with beer.

¥260 ≈ $2.00

Itakasa

板わさ

Sliced Kamaboko (cured fish cake) served with wasabi and soy sauce. A traditional soba shop snack.

¥260 ≈ $2.00

Nameko mushroom with grated daikon

なめこおろし

Nameko mushrooms served with grated daikon radish. Refreshing and slightly slimy texture.

¥260 ≈ $2.00

Karaage (Japanese fried chicken)

鶏のから揚げ

Japanese-style fried chicken. Crispy skin and juicy meat.

¥260 ≈ $2.00

Surprise Menchi Katsu

びっくりメンチ

Menchi Katsu (breaded minced meat cutlet). Crispy outside, savory meat inside. The name implies a surprising size or quality.

¥260 ≈ $2.00

French fries

ポテトフライ

French fries. Fried potato strips.

¥260 ≈ $2.00

Soba shop's Tamago Kake Gohan

そば屋のTKG

A finishing bowl

Tamago Kake Gohan (raw egg on rice) seasoned with soba soup base or toppings. Recommended as a finishing dish.

¥280 ≈ $2.00

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📍 3 Chome-1-12 Ukima, Kita City

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