Handmade Soba & Grill Mahoroba

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Handmade Soba & Grill Mahoroba

Carefully crafted handmade soba served in an atmospheric restaurant converted from a former photography studio.

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This soba restaurant is located in a corner of the Uda Matsuyama Historic District. Housed in a renovated photography studio that was long cherished by local residents, the restaurant retains the atmosphere of the historic townscape. Remnants of the former studio can be found throughout the interior, making it a photogenic destination as well.

The restaurant is known for its thin soba noodles, which have been popular since it first opened. Made entirely from buckwheat flour without any binders, the slender noodles slide smoothly down the throat and offer a light, refreshing texture.
A popular side dish is the braised pork belly. Made with Japanese pork belly simmered slowly until tender, it pairs exceptionally well with the soba. Many regular customers visit specifically for this dish.

The restaurant also holds soba-making classes. Guests who would like an introduction to the delicate yet dynamic art of making soba can choose the short trial course, while those seeking more in-depth, hands-on instruction can take the practical course.

Highlights

  • The specialty is 100% buckwheat soba made without binders.
  • Soba-making classes offer an opportunity to discover the appeal of making soba by hand.
  • The photogenic interior was formerly a photography studio.
  • The restaurant has a gallery space that can also be used for solo and group exhibitions.
  • Children age 10 and under are not permitted.

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  • The restaurant's interior has a relaxing atmosphere, with reminders of the former photography studio throughout

    The restaurant's interior has a relaxing atmosphere, with reminders of the former photography studio throughout

  • Thin, smooth 100% buckwheat soba noodles with a light, refreshing texture

    Thin, smooth 100% buckwheat soba noodles with a light, refreshing texture

  • The restaurant is located in a corner of the historic district

    The restaurant is located in a corner of the historic district

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Details

Name in Japanese
手打そば&グリル まほろば
Postal Code
633-2162
Address
1809-1 Ouda Ideshin, Uda City, Nara Prefecture
Phone
0745-97-9855
Closed on
Thursdays
Hours
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Price Range
¥2,000
Access
From Haibara Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line, take a Nara Kotsu bus bound for Ouda for approximately 20 minutes. Get off at Ouda, then walk 2 minutes.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa