Soul Food After Travel: Curry Nanban & Tororo Soba at Kanda Matsuya Main Store

A bowl of udon noodles covered in a creamy white mousse, topped with sliced green onions and a dollop of wasabi.

What is the one thing your body craves after a long business trip overseas? It might be rich cheese or a juicy steak for some. But for me, the moment I land back in Tokyo, my brain is hijacked by a singular, powerful desire: the aroma of Dashi (soup stock) and Soy Sauce.   While Continue reading “Soul Food After Travel: Curry Nanban & Tororo Soba at Kanda Matsuya Main Store”

Kanda Matsuya: A Taste of Edo-Style Soba in a Legendary Tokyo Restaurant

A Japanese meal set featuring cold soba noodles on a black seiro tray, a bowl of warm dipping sauce in a light blue bowl, and condiments like sliced green onions.

An Escape to Tradition: My First Encounter with Kanda Matsuya On a crisp autumn afternoon, I felt an undeniable craving for soba. Not just any soba, but authentic, historic Edomae-style noodles. Seeking refuge from the digital noise of modern life, I found myself wandering the streets of Kanda, Tokyo. Among the towering office buildings, a Continue reading “Kanda Matsuya: A Taste of Edo-Style Soba in a Legendary Tokyo Restaurant”