WHY The best soba noodles in the South Bay. Great izakaya, too.

WHAT Noodles made by hand in small batches are the draw at this dinky, hard-to-find noodle and izakaya spot (hint: enter from the back parking lot). While it makes fine eel tempura, grilled steak and wild mushrooms over rice, the reason to drive out of your way for a meal here is the absolutely superb soba noodles, either cold with a dipping sauce with green onions and wasabi or hot in a delicious soup. Since you’re there, make sure to try the Otafuku fried chicken, too.

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