Sobadokoro Tamejiro

Sobadokoro Tamejiro is run by Honke Yatsuhashi Nishio, a Kyoto confectioner known for yatsuhashi, a traditional Kyoto sweet. Sobadokoro Tamejiro has just one location in Japan, in First Avenue Tokyo Station, where it serves Kyoto’s specialty Nishin Soba alongside other soba and udon dishes and chicken ramen.

The signature dish is Nishin Soba, a traditional taste of Kyoto. It features dried herring simmered in a sweet and savory sauce, served over soba noodles in Nishio’s special Japanese-style broth. Chicken Ramen is another staple, highlighting the savory flavor of chicken. Thin noodles are served in a rich, cloudy broth made using a secret stock recipe, topped with chicken chashu (seasoned chicken), a soft-boiled seasoned egg, and finely shredded scallions. Other noodle dishes offer different flavors, from lighter chicken ramen to Beef Udon.

Light wood-grain walls and navy noren curtains mark the entrance. Inside, a lattice ceiling and wood furnishings create a setting with both counter and table seating. The restaurant opens at 7:30 am, making it an option for a meal before departure. It is a place to enjoy the Kyoto flavors passed down by Honke Yatsuhashi Nishio without leaving Tokyo Station.