Naminos Handmade Soba

Name: Naminos Handmade Soba
Address: Japan, 〒152-0031 Tokyo, Meguro City, Nakane, 1 Chome−6−1 ニューヨークコーナ 2F, Tokyo
Price range: ¥190 - ¥4600

手打ち蕎麦なみの

One of the three great soba schools. Yabusoba Yabusoba is a traditional lineage that began with "Dango-zaka Yabusoba" in the Edo period. Along with "Sarashina" and "Sunaba," it is considered one of the three great soba schools. Yabusoba is characterized by its pale green noodles made from buckwheat flour that has not had its bran removed. The soba broth is strongly flavored with soy sauce and is salty. Therefore, the Edo-style method of eating soba, "dipping only a small part of the noodles into the broth," became established. Naminos' Style. Promise of Three Freshnesses 1. Freshly Milled Fresh soba flour from our own mill. The aroma of soba is at its best when freshly milled. We mill our whole buckwheat grains carefully with a stone mill each time, using high-quality, fresh soba flour. 2. Freshly Made Handmade by skilled artisans. Our soba noodles are handmade by artisans with many years of experience. We put our heart into every step – water content, kneading, stretching, and cutting – to maximize the soba's flavor and texture. 3. Freshly Boiled Boiled to order. Because freshly boiled soba is the most delicious. We carefully boil each order individually after receiving it. Please enjoy the aroma and texture of freshly prepared noodles.

★ 4.6 (30) 📍 Japan, 〒152-0031 Tokyo, Meguro City, Nakane, 1 Chome−6−1 ニューヨークコーナ 2F

Soba-mae (Appetizers before Soba)

Soba-mae is a stylish culture originating from the Edo period, where people enjoy sake and appetizers while waiting for their soba noodles to be prepared. Naminos' Style. Three Freshnesses Promise 1. Freshly Milled Fresh soba flour from our own mill. The aroma of soba is at its best when freshly milled. We mill our whole buckwheat grains carefully with a stone mill each time, using high-quality, fresh soba flour. 2. Freshly Made Handmade by skilled artisans. Our soba noodles are handmade by artisans with many years of experience. We put our heart into every step – water content, kneading, stretching, and cutting – to maximize the soba's flavor and texture. 3. Freshly Boiled Boiled to order. Because freshly boiled soba is the most delicious. We carefully boil each order individually after receiving it. Please enjoy the aroma and texture of freshly prepared noodles.

Eel Strip Skewer

鰻短冊串

Eel cut into strips, skewered and grilled. Enjoy the savory tare sauce flavor and the umami of the eel in one bite. Popular as a snack with drinks.

¥430 ≈ $3.00

Grilled Eel and Liver Skewer

鰻くりから串

Eel cut into thin strips, wrapped around a skewer, and grilled. It has a crispy exterior and a juicy interior. Often eaten with wasabi or sansho pepper.

¥430 ≈ $3.00

Grilled Eel Liver Skewer

鰻肝串

A rare cut of grilled eel liver. It has a unique bitterness and rich umami. Pairs excellently with sake.

¥410 ≈ $3.00

Pickles

お新香

A traditional Japanese assortment of pickled seasonal vegetables. The saltiness and sourness are refreshing and perfect as a palate cleanser. Please enjoy as is.

¥560 ≈ $4.00

Grilled Miso

焼きみそ

A traditional soba restaurant appetizer made by mixing miso with buckwheat grains and seasonings, spreading it on a spatula, and grilling it. The savory aroma of the miso stimulates the appetite. The connoisseur's style is to eat it little by little.

¥590 ≈ $4.00

Handmade Soba Tofu

手作りそば豆腐

A tofu-like dish made with soba flour and kudzu. Enjoy its chewy texture and the aroma of soba. It is lightly seasoned with wasabi soy sauce or dashi.

¥590 ≈ $4.00

Potato Salad with Smoked Daikon Radish

いぶりがっこのポテトサラダ

Potato salad mixed with "Iburigakko," a smoked daikon pickle from Akita. The smoky flavor and crunchy texture are accents. A creamy and flavorful dish.

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Dashimaki Tamago (Rolled Omelet)

出汁巻き玉子

A Japanese rolled omelet baked with plenty of dashi broth. It has a fluffy and juicy texture and a gentle dashi flavor. Please enjoy with grated daikon radish.

¥990 ≈ $6.00

Wasabi Kamaboko (Fish Cake)

板わさ

Simple dish of thick-sliced kamaboko (ground fish cake) served with wasabi. A classic soba restaurant appetizer, the elasticity of the kamaboko and the spiciness of the wasabi enhance sake. Dip lightly in soy sauce.

¥990 ≈ $6.00

Tsukune Kaeshi-yaki (Grilled Chicken Meatballs with Sauce)

つくねかえし焼き

Chicken meatballs (tsukune) grilled with "kaeshi," the base for soba broth. The sweet and savory sauce enhances the umami of the meat. It has a fragrant aroma.

¥990 ≈ $6.00

Grilled Free-Range Chicken with Salt

地鶏焼き塩

Simply grilled free-range chicken with salt. You can directly taste the natural umami and firm texture of the chicken. It is also delicious with yuzu pepper.

¥1,080 ≈ $7.00

Grilled Domestic Duck

合鴨焼き

A dish of deliciously grilled, fatty domestic duck meat. The rich umami and sweet fat of the duck fill your mouth. It pairs excellently with green onions.

¥1,990 ≈ $13.00

Unagi Shiro-yaki (Grilled Eel, Unseasoned)

鰻白焼き

Eel grilled without sauce, allowing you to purely enjoy the quality of the eel and the sweetness of its fat. It is commonly enjoyed with wasabi soy sauce or salt.

¥1,580 ≈ $10.00

Hon-maguro Sashimi (Bluefin Tuna Sashimi)

本鮪刺し

Sashimi of Hon-maguro, a high-grade tuna. Characterized by its rich umami and melt-in-your-mouth fattiness. Please enjoy with wasabi and soy sauce.

¥1,580 ≈ $10.00

Sakura Sashimi (Horse Meat Sashimi)

桜刺し

Fresh horse meat sashimi. It is called "Sakura" (cherry blossom) due to its beautiful pink color. It is low in fat, has no gamey taste, and is eaten with sweet soy sauce and condiments (ginger or garlic).

¥1,990 ≈ $13.00

Cold Soba Noodles

Mori Soba (Cold Soba Noodles)

もりそば

The most basic style, where cold soba noodles are dipped into a separate container of dipping sauce. You can fully enjoy the original flavor and firmness of the soba. Enjoying the soba-yu (noodle water) at the end is one of the pleasures.

¥900 ≈ $6.00

Zaru Soba (Cold Soba Noodles with Dipping Sauce)

ざるそば

Mori soba noodles topped with chopped nori seaweed. The aroma of nori enhances the flavor of the soba. Please dip in the tsuyu (sauce).

¥990 ≈ $6.00

Tororo Soba (Soba with Grated Yam)

とろろそば

Cold soba noodles served with grated yam (tororo). The sticky texture of the tororo clings well to the noodles, allowing you to enjoy a smooth, slippery texture. It is also a healthy dish with high nutritional value.

¥1,340 ≈ $9.00

Seared Duck with Soba

炙り鴨せいろ

Cold soba noodles served with a warm dipping sauce containing seared duck and green onions. The sauce, infused with duck fat, is rich and flavorful. Enjoy with the fragrant duck meat.

¥2,190 ≈ $14.00

Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura Soba

海老と野菜の天せいろ

A set of cold soba noodles with shrimp and vegetable tempura. Enjoy the crispy tempura and refreshing soba alternately. Tempura can be enjoyed with tentsuyu or salt.

¥2,280 ≈ $15.00

Premium Tempura Soba Set

上天せいろ

A cold soba set with a premium tempura assortment. Enjoy luxurious tempura made with carefully selected ingredients. Recommended for those who want to enjoy a special meal.

¥2,980 ≈ $19.00

Hot Soba Noodles

Kake Soba (Hot Soba Noodles)

かけそば

Simple soba noodles in a warm dashi broth. The gentle aroma of the dashi and the flavor of soy sauce permeate your body. Please enjoy with green onions as a garnish.

¥990 ≈ $6.00

Tamagotoji Soba with Special Egg

こだわり卵の玉子とじそば

Hot soba noodles with a lightly beaten egg stirred in, creating a fluffy finish. The sweetness of the egg and the dashi combine for a mellow taste. A comforting and warming dish.

¥1,440 ≈ $9.00

Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura Soba

海老と野菜の天ぷらそば

Soba noodles served hot, topped with shrimp and vegetable tempura, or served separately. The tempura's coating adds richness to the broth. A hearty dish.

¥2,280 ≈ $15.00

Seared Duck Soba

炙り鴨南蛮

Warm soba noodles topped with seared duck and green onions (nanban). The soup, infused with duck fat, is rich and deeply flavorful. The juiciness of the duck meat stands out.

¥2,480 ≈ $16.00

Premium Tempura Soba

上天ぷらそば

Hot soba noodles topped with a luxurious tempura assortment. Enjoy the harmony of high-quality ingredients in the tempura and the broth. Suitable for special occasions.

¥2,980 ≈ $19.00

Rice Dishes

Mini Tendon (Tempura Bowl)

ミニ天丼

A mini-sized donburi dish with tempura over rice, drizzled with a sweet and savory sauce. The crispy tempura and the sauce-soaked rice go well together. A perfect portion to accompany soba.

¥1,080 ≈ $7.00

Mini Unadon (Eel Bowl)

ミニ鰻丼

A mini-sized donburi dish with fragrantly grilled eel over rice. The eel sauce coats the rice, stimulating your appetite. Perfect when you want to eat just a little eel.

¥1,320 ≈ $8.00

Sweets

Soba-scented Soy Milk Blancmange

そば香る豆乳のブランマンジェ

A creamy Western-style dessert made with soy milk, with added soba aroma. It features a smooth texture and elegant sweetness. Perfect as a palate cleanser after a meal.

¥340 ≈ $2.00

Seasonal Sherbet

季節のシャーベット

A cold frozen dessert made with seasonal fruits. It has a refreshing taste and is suitable as a palate cleanser after a meal. The flavor changes with the season.

¥290 ≈ $2.00

Tempura

Egg

玉子

Tempura of egg. The inside is semi-liquid, and the yolk flows out when broken. Enjoy its rich flavor.

¥190 ≈ $1.00

Squid

イカ

Fresh tempura of squid. It has a firm texture and sweetness. Please enjoy simply with salt or tentsuyu (tempura dipping sauce).

¥380 ≈ $2.00

Smelt

キス

Tempura of kiss (smelt), a white fish. The flesh is fluffy and tender, with a delicate and refined taste. It is a classic tempura ingredient.

¥430 ≈ $3.00

Seasonal Vegetables

季節の野菜

Tempura made with seasonal vegetables that are at their best during the season. The natural sweetness and aroma of the vegetables are brought out. The ingredients vary by season.

¥430 ≈ $3.00

Jumbo Shrimp (One Piece)

大海老一本

A luxurious tempura made with large shrimp. Enjoy its plump texture and rich sweetness. A satisfying dish.

¥980 ≈ $6.00

Conger Eel Tempura (Half)

穴子一本揚げ (ハーフ)

Half-size tempura of a whole conger eel. It has a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior. Enjoy the unique flavor of conger eel.

¥1,080 ≈ $7.00

Jumbo Shrimp (One Piece) and Three Kinds of Seasonal Vegetables

大海老一本と季節野菜三種

A combination of one large shrimp tempura and three kinds of seasonal vegetable tempura. Enjoy a balance of seafood and mountain vegetables. A perfect set for one person.

¥1,480 ≈ $9.00

Conger Eel Tempura (Whole)

穴子一本揚げ

A whole, large conger eel deep-fried. It has an impressive appearance and the deliciousness of its fluffy flesh. Enjoy with salt or tentsuyu.

¥1,980 ≈ $13.00

Sake (1 Go)

Today's Special Recommended Sake

本日の特選おすすめ日本酒

The chef's carefully selected recommended sake of the day. The brand changes depending on the season and availability. Please ask our staff for details.

¥1,280 ≈ $8.00

Kuzuryu Ippin

九頭龍逸品

A local sake from Fukui Prefecture. It has a clean, dry taste that is easy to drink. Can be enjoyed chilled or warm.

¥980 ≈ $6.00

Kubota Senju

久保田千寿

A famous sake from Niigata Prefecture. A representative of the dry and crisp style, with a refreshing and clean finish. It does not interfere with the taste of food.

¥1,080 ≈ $7.00

Kido Tokusen Junmai

紀土特選純米

A local sake from Wakayama Prefecture. It has a soft mouthfeel and the rich umami of rice spreads through your palate. It has a clean taste made with soft water.

¥1,080 ≈ $7.00

Banshu Ikkon Muromi Junmai

播州一献無濾過純米

A local sake from Hyogo Prefecture. It is a unfiltered Junmai sake, allowing you to enjoy the rich umami and acidity of the rice. It has a robust flavor.

¥1,180 ≈ $8.00

Kikuhime Yamahai Junmai

菊姫山廃純米

A local sake from Ishikawa Prefecture. Brewed using the traditional "Yamahai method," it has a unique acidity and a rich, full-bodied flavor. It is a distinctive and robust sake.

¥1,180 ≈ $8.00

Hōka Karakuchi Junmai

豊香辛口純米

A local sake from Nagano Prefecture. It harmoniously balances a fragrant aroma with a crisp, dry taste. Recommended as a food-pairing sake.

¥1,180 ≈ $8.00

Hiroki Tokusen Junmai

飛露喜特選純米

A popular and hard-to-find sake from Fukushima Prefecture. It features a fresh, fruity aroma and a transparent sweetness and umami. A well-balanced, renowned sake.

¥1,280 ≈ $8.00

Hakkaisan Junmai Daiginjo

八海山純米大吟醸

A premium sake from Niigata Prefecture. Enjoy the gorgeous aroma and the clear, impurity-free taste unique to Daiginjo. An elegant and refined drink.

¥1,280 ≈ $8.00

Denshu Tokubetsu Junmai

田酒特別純米

A famous sake from Aomori Prefecture. It has a full-bodied, rich flavor that allows you to fully appreciate the umami of the rice. Very popular among sake enthusiasts.

¥1,270 ≈ $8.00

Beer

Draft Beer Kuro Label

生ビール黒ラベル

Draft Sapporo Black Label beer. A pilsner beer characterized by its maltiness and refreshing aftertaste. It pairs well with any dish.

¥750 ≈ $5.00

Bottled Beer Akaboshi

瓶ビール赤星

A medium bottle of Sapporo Lager Beer, commonly known as "Akaboshi." It features a rich flavor characteristic of heat-treated beer. It has a historic, traditional label.

¥890 ≈ $6.00

Sapporo Premium Alcohol-Free

サッポロプレミアムアルコールフリー

Non-alcoholic beer-taste beverage. Enjoy a flavor and mouthfeel close to beer. Recommended for those who want to limit alcohol intake.

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Whiskey

Kak Highball

角ハイボール

A highball made with Suntory's Kakubin whisky and soda. It has a dry finish and a refreshing carbonation. Pairs well with fried foods.

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Dewar's White Label

デュワーズホワイトラベル

A standard brand of Scotch whisky. Known for its smooth and well-balanced taste. Enjoy it as a highball or on the rocks.

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Hakushu Single Malt

白州シングルモルト

A single malt whisky made at a distillery in the Japanese forest. It features a refreshing aroma like young leaves and a light taste.

¥890 ≈ $6.00

Yamazaki Single Malt

山崎シングルモルト

A representative single malt whisky of Japan. It features a gorgeous aroma and a deep sweetness. A highly acclaimed whisky worldwide.

¥890 ≈ $6.00

Sour

Umeshu (Plum Wine) Juro

梅酒山田十郎

Umeshu made with "Juro," a brand of plum from Kanagawa Prefecture. Enjoy its rich aroma and elegant sweet and sour taste. Enjoy on the rocks or with soda.

¥790 ≈ $5.00

Homemade Lemon Sour

自家製レモンサワー

Our special homemade lemon sour. The fresh lemon's acidity and aroma are refreshing. A light and easy-to-drink beverage.

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Umeboshi Sour

梅干しサワー

A sour made with shochu and soda, with a pickled plum. As you break down the plum, its saltiness and sourness spread. It pairs well with Japanese cuisine.

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Kuro Oolong Tea Highball

黒ウーロン茶割

Shochu mixed with Kuro Oolong Tea. The rich flavor of Kuro Oolong Tea softens the harshness of the shochu, making it refreshing to drink. It pairs well with fatty foods.

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Specialty Soba Tea Highball

こだわりのそば茶割

Shochu mixed with fragrant soba tea. A specialty menu item at soba restaurants, the flavor of soba fills your mouth. It may be available hot or cold.

¥690 ≈ $4.00

Shochu

Sweet Potato

Miyakodori

三岳

A sweet potato shochu from Yakushima Island. It has a clean taste and a subtle sweetness of sweet potato. Recommended with water or hot water.

¥880 ≈ $6.00

Isami

伊佐美

A traditional sweet potato shochu made with black koji. Enjoy its mellow, rich flavor and elegant aroma. It is one of the original premium shochus.

¥880 ≈ $6.00

Sato Black

佐藤黒

A robust sweet potato shochu made with black koji. It features a fragrant aroma, a full body, and a clean finish. Pairs well with on the rocks or hot water.

¥880 ≈ $6.00

Barley

Hitotsubu no Mugi

一粒の麦

A barley shochu characterized by its fragrant barley aroma and light, mellow taste. It pairs well with any dish.

¥880 ≈ $6.00

Sato

佐藤

An authentic barley shochu that emphasizes the essence of barley. Enjoy its roasted barley-like aroma and full-bodied flavor.

¥880 ≈ $6.00

Soba

Jyuwari (100% Soba Flour)

十割

A soba shochu made with 100% soba ingredients. Enjoy the unique refreshing aroma of soba and its clean sweetness. Soba-yu (noodle water) pairing is also recommended.

¥780 ≈ $5.00

Saku no Hana

佐久の花

A soba shochu from Nagano Prefecture. It features a gorgeous aroma and a soft mouthfeel. It is an easy-to-drink shochu with little harshness.

¥780 ≈ $5.00