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

2025年10月15日 by CityNomix

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”

Tokyo’s Udon Gem: Maruka in Jimbocho – Sanuki Noodles, Killer Tempura, and a Jimi Hendrix Soundtrack

2025年7月7日2025年6月18日 by CityNomix

Overhead view of cold wakame udon noodles with kashiwa chicken tempura, chikuwa fish cake tempura, and a small dish of vinegar on a wooden tray.

My meeting today was in Jimbocho. This culturally rich Tokyo neighborhood is known for its universities, bookstores, curry shops, and record stores. For lunch, I, CityNomix, opted for something quintessentially Japanese yet with a unique twist: Sanuki udon. The place? Udon Maruka. It’s a name whispered with reverence among udon aficionados, a true institution. An Continue reading “Tokyo’s Udon Gem: Maruka in Jimbocho – Sanuki Noodles, Killer Tempura, and a Jimi Hendrix Soundtrack”