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About this place
Visitors single out the Special Country-Style Soba as a memorable order at Eishou-tei. One diner’s favourite way to eat the hot version is to mix the grated daikon, tempura bits, spring onion, nori and egg thoroughly into the soba and its rich broth. They also reported finishing the noodles and stirring the remaining toppings into a small serving of rice. Rice was an extra order in this account, so you could start with soba alone or add rice if you’re after a more substantial meal.
A diner who chose the cold Special Country-Style Soba was struck by its generous topping of grated daikon and nori, and by the broth’s dark appearance. Beyond choosing hot or cold, you can consider different varieties and combinations, including Country-Style Soba, Special Country-Style Soba and soba with tempura. Kake soba, listed on the menu, is another option if you want to focus on the broth. One person who ordered it praised the savoury depth of the dashi and a light fragrance of ginger, while noting that the noodles were on the soft side and might not suit everyone. Some diners recommend the Special or regular Country-Style Soba if you want the noodles to take centre stage. A hot bowl in broth and a cold serving offer different ways to enjoy the meal.
The restaurant is open from 11:00 to 19:00 and closed on Wednesdays. A lunchtime visitor reported having to wait, though the queue moved relatively quickly; arriving a little outside the lunch rush may be another option. Payment is cash only, so bring cash if you’re heading there for the Special Country-Style Soba.
